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some progress on my cv uht o. I did the Olins, +1 in the front, and t bars when i got it in 21. I always wanted to do a performance bagger but was always concerned about the bags matching. I gave up on that for now(was quoted 3k) to get them to match so Im spending that on cams and other parts.
This winter i did the bags bassani pipe ignition relocation to the fairing front fender ditched the rear facia pull back plate gutted the dash area and purchased my machinist gauge relocation kit. Im pretty sold on putting andrews 57h cams in some might not like them but i do a lot of long hauls and want to keep the mileage and reliability there for now. Maybe ill change my mind. Theres a ton more i want to do but for now this is my take on a performance bagger. Not the best but getting there, always wanted to do it wish I did sooner.
for the ones who care only 1 Cvo part was sacrificed in the process.
Has anyone installed a carbon fiber rear fender and/or aftermarket swing arm on their bagger?
I'd be curious to hear feedback, especially on what was used for a license plate bracket for the carbon fender and if you noticed better handling with the swing arm.
I don't have carbon fiber but something like these might work?
Do anyone have a good ide for a nice rear fender for a 2003 Ultra? I dont like the fiberglass overlay ones thay sell:-(
I would like somethink more like the FXR style, but cant find them for older bikes.
I have a modified BadDad customs one now, but its not right for the performance look im after...
Ok, weight. No denying that. I don't want to speak for everyone else in the thread but I think when we're talking performance, we're talking engine work, suspension upgrades, braking upgrades, ergonomics, etc. Things that all add up to make the Harley touring frame bikes competent long distance mile killers that can also keep up with sportier bikes in the twisties. What I see there, is a realtively stock-looking Sportster with a fairing and saddlebags bolted on, and the least comfortable seat Harley ever made. Stock bars, forward controls - doesn't scream "comfortable". Not knocking it - if it works for you then more power to you - but it really doesn't fit the bill of a performance bagger, IMO...
Ok, weight. No denying that. I don't want to speak for everyone else in the thread but I think when we're talking performance, we're talking engine work, suspension upgrades, braking upgrades, ergonomics, etc. Things that all add up to make the Harley touring frame bikes competent long distance mile killers that can also keep up with sportier bikes in the twisties. What I see there, is a realtively stock-looking Sportster with a fairing and saddlebags bolted on, and the least comfortable seat Harley ever made. Stock bars, forward controls - doesn't scream "comfortable". Not knocking it - if it works for you then more power to you - but it really doesn't fit the bill of a performance bagger, IMO...
I agree with everything you're saying there's a lot more to it but my engine was just apart less than 500 miles ago
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