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Old Mar 7, 2016 | 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by chrisg81983
I am interested in this as well so if you could please take some pics that would be awesome.
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This is the stock hole I used to mount the horn stud. Have the horn so the opening is straight down





This is a shot of the side of the horn



Trust me, it's in there. Ha, ha







Again, pointing to the stud but this time from the left side of the bike
 

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Old Mar 7, 2016 | 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by raggmann




This is the stock hole I used to mount the horn stud. Have the horn so the opening is straight down





This is a shot of the side of the horn



Trust me, it's in there. Ha, ha







Again, pointing to the stud but this time from the left side of the bike

Man that's a perfect place for it. Thanks man photoshould are much appreciated.
 
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Old Mar 7, 2016 | 08:38 PM
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No problem. Like I said earlier, there's a "pocket" between the battery and frame AND a hole in the frame like it was designed for the horn to go there.
Just don't cuss me too hard when you're trying to get the horn IN there. Lol
Also, you'll need to extend the wiring harness about 4-6". I just crimped the appropriate ends on so I wouldn't need to cut the stock harness apart.
FYI-I haven't noticed any muffling of the sound of the horn located in this new position either.

Also, if this helps anyone clean up their left side and they wanna donate a can of Cope or buy me a Jack if/when we ever meet I DO accept "donations". Haha
 

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Old Mar 10, 2016 | 04:28 PM
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Lightbulb Saddlebag "Feet"

Not sure if this has been addressed or suggested in any of the threads but one of my first mods has always been...

For a couple of bucks buy those little stick-on "feet" like used on furniture, countertop appliances, etc... Place four on the bottom of each saddlebag... Then during wash and/or detail they can be removed and set aside without fear of scratching the finish on the bottom of the bags...
 
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Old Mar 11, 2016 | 09:31 PM
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Been on a few cheap mod kicks here lately, here's another easy mod if you don't want the saddle bag guards (on the ultra classics). My bag supports are black, so i ordered the black elimination brackets, if you have chrome support brackets, then you can find chrome elimination brackets for under $40.







 
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Old Mar 12, 2016 | 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by cmtaylor
Not sure if this has been addressed or suggested in any of the threads but one of my first mods has always been...

For a couple of bucks buy those little stick-on "feet" like used on furniture, countertop appliances, etc... Place four on the bottom of each saddlebag... Then during wash and/or detail they can be removed and set aside without fear of scratching the finish on the bottom of the bags...
I did that when I first got my bike. Works great
 
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Old Mar 13, 2016 | 08:29 PM
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Continuing on with the cheap mods for these past few rainy days here in Louisiana, I added some skids to my drop bags. I had a few scuffs to repair as well. All together with touch up paint and the skids i have $40 tied up in them.







corner of the bag where i have drug it in curves and a couple a road rash scuffs.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2016 | 08:39 AM
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Strike Hold-ATW (BD, 93-97).
 
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I cannot find a good write up thread on making the AUX lights on for both Hi and Lo Beam. I assume it is just a simple wire tip move?
 
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Old Mar 30, 2016 | 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by tankthebiker
I cannot find a good write up thread on making the AUX lights on for both Hi and Lo Beam. I assume it is just a simple wire tip move?

see this thread: https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...h-beams-2.html
 
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