"DIY MODS" and TRICKS to SAVE $$$$$$
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 251
Likes: 40
From: TX
Fork oil change on my 06 road glide. 1. Remove drain plug on bottom of fork. 2. Screw in plastic male fitting that came w the vacuum pump. 3. Suck out 4 oz (size of my vacuum pump reservoir). 4. Clamp hose. 5. Dump old fluid and refill reservoir with fresh 15 w oil. 6. Reattach reservoir, release clamp, release vacuum. 7. Once full replace drain plug.
I pumped the brakes a few times then repeated. Not a true drain and fill but it really firmed up the ride and I didn't have to remove the ignition and plastics to get to the top tubes. Super easy upgrade IMO.
I pumped the brakes a few times then repeated. Not a true drain and fill but it really firmed up the ride and I didn't have to remove the ignition and plastics to get to the top tubes. Super easy upgrade IMO.
1st Gear
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
From: london
Help
hay guys
i have just brought a 2013 iron ,i love it , but it has the stock exhaust on and i am looking to change them. but i do not want to get a stage 1 yet
do you think slip on are any good??
i am looking for a deep throaty sound classic harley noise
plus i would not like it in your face loud
if some one could give me options that would be amazing cheers
jackson
i have just brought a 2013 iron ,i love it , but it has the stock exhaust on and i am looking to change them. but i do not want to get a stage 1 yet
do you think slip on are any good??
i am looking for a deep throaty sound classic harley noise
plus i would not like it in your face loud
if some one could give me options that would be amazing cheers
jackson
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 676
Likes: 1
From: NOVA
Replaced the stock antenna on my 2011 SG with a 14" rubber replacement I got for $8.00 at my local auto parts store. The Ford screw mount (standard mount) fits. The antenna rises 9.5" above the frame. Best $8.00 I've spend on the bike. Love the flexible rubber mount.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 6,673
Likes: 502
From: Orange County
Took the water bottle cage off my mountain bike, secured it with a couple of house clamps. Would definitely look better in Chrome. I'm sure many have done this, just thought I would share.
I was thinking it would look better if I could use a different method to secure it; just not sure what that would be.
I was thinking it would look better if I could use a different method to secure it; just not sure what that would be.
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 14,731
Likes: 2,536
From: Mountain Top, Alabama
Guys, those stock antennas are eye getters waiting to mess you up.
Need to wise up before you or yours gets hurt...
Something even shorter would be even better...
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 642
Likes: 60
From: cumming
You could always drill and tap the bar and then screw it in like on the bike, Or drill through both sides and place a long enough bolt with a nylon lock washer,in stainless. Just put a dab of paint on the drilled hole to prevent rust down the line.
Advanced
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 50
Likes: 0
From: Houston
Great idea! Do you know the part number you used?
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Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 98
Likes: 4
From: Latvia E.U.
Fork oil change on my 06 road glide. 1. Remove drain plug on bottom of fork. 2. Screw in plastic male fitting that came w the vacuum pump. 3. Suck out 4 oz (size of my vacuum pump reservoir). 4. Clamp hose. 5. Dump old fluid and refill reservoir with fresh 15 w oil. 6. Reattach reservoir, release clamp, release vacuum. 7. Once full replace drain plug.
I pumped the brakes a few times then repeated. Not a true drain and fill but it really firmed up the ride and I didn't have to remove the ignition and plastics to get to the top tubes. Super easy upgrade IMO.
I pumped the brakes a few times then repeated. Not a true drain and fill but it really firmed up the ride and I didn't have to remove the ignition and plastics to get to the top tubes. Super easy upgrade IMO.
