2020 Road Glide Limited Project
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From: On the Front Range, CO
Small update, but wanted to share some progress. First, the Colorado DMV has reopened by appt only. I've never been excited to go to the DMV, but I am this time. I finally can register the bike and get my plates on Monday.
As for other updates, I didn't like the stock seat and how far up/forward is pushed me. I like to sit low and back, and as much 'into' the bike as I can. Enter C&C Seats....
I had a solo seat, a one piece 2-up seat (SportTour) and matching sissy bar pad made. I also decided to give the riders backrest a try, so both seats are made to accommodate a matching rider's backrest.
The TourPak backrest needed attention too, since I will run it both in the 1-up and 2-up location at times. I had the TourPak backrest, wire skirt, and speaker pods redone as well to match.
No pictures of the seats at the moment, but here are a few of the TourPak back together. Since I'll never run a CB I had the passenger comm port covered in the left speaker pod; I also removed it entirely meaning 6 less wires. When I did my bars/inner fairing, I added a hidden/in fairing AM/FM antenna. Ditching the long whip was the first thing I did when I got the bike home back on 1/31! A 3/8" plug from Ace hardware fit perfect into that hole. Eventually I'll get around to removing the two antenna wires from the TourPak so that I have less to worry about keeping up of the rear fender and potentially damaging its paint.
Tiny details, but still...
As for other updates, I didn't like the stock seat and how far up/forward is pushed me. I like to sit low and back, and as much 'into' the bike as I can. Enter C&C Seats....
I had a solo seat, a one piece 2-up seat (SportTour) and matching sissy bar pad made. I also decided to give the riders backrest a try, so both seats are made to accommodate a matching rider's backrest.
The TourPak backrest needed attention too, since I will run it both in the 1-up and 2-up location at times. I had the TourPak backrest, wire skirt, and speaker pods redone as well to match.
No pictures of the seats at the moment, but here are a few of the TourPak back together. Since I'll never run a CB I had the passenger comm port covered in the left speaker pod; I also removed it entirely meaning 6 less wires. When I did my bars/inner fairing, I added a hidden/in fairing AM/FM antenna. Ditching the long whip was the first thing I did when I got the bike home back on 1/31! A 3/8" plug from Ace hardware fit perfect into that hole. Eventually I'll get around to removing the two antenna wires from the TourPak so that I have less to worry about keeping up of the rear fender and potentially damaging its paint.
Tiny details, but still...
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2019
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From: Wisconsin
Wow. Very impressive work and style. One thing I contemplated changing when doing my bars and grips was to add the lighted switches, but didnt think I would benefit from it for the expense because I do very minimal riding at night. But this bike of yours is certainly going to be A sight to behold.
Im surprised at all of the cosmetic upgrades you are doing and not swapping out the front and rear suspension.
Im surprised at all of the cosmetic upgrades you are doing and not swapping out the front and rear suspension.
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Joined: Jun 2009
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From: On the Front Range, CO
Wow. Very impressive work and style. One thing I contemplated changing when doing my bars and grips was to add the lighted switches, but didnt think I would benefit from it for the expense because I do very minimal riding at night. But this bike of yours is certainly going to be A sight to behold.
Im surprised at all of the cosmetic upgrades you are doing and not swapping out the front and rear suspension.
Im surprised at all of the cosmetic upgrades you are doing and not swapping out the front and rear suspension.
As for suspension, it's very much on the list of things I'll be doing at some point. I've been spending a lot of time researching various options out there, but before I can really decide and appreciate that particular upgrade I figure I should get some miles on this bike.
As of now though, I'm really leaning towards the Legend Revo shocks & cartridges. I'd really prefer to stick with cartridges for the front and I'd also like to stay with one brand. So many options...
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