"DIY MODS" and TRICKS to SAVE $$$$$$
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Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Jax FL
i can't resist a good RUB joke: a real biker would have put a wood screw in there...
j/k, looks like a good idea to me. it was MISERABLE about noon this past saturday...so hot, I took it home & parked it.
j/k, looks like a good idea to me. it was MISERABLE about noon this past saturday...so hot, I took it home & parked it.
Stage I
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 1
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From: Connecticut
2014 street glide mod
Question for the crowd, internally wiring a set of handlebars on the 2014 street glide. Question is can I cut the connectors off and splice them back together or are these coaxial cable's?
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 102
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From: Kaysville, Utah
When I did mine, they appeared to be just normal unshielded wire. I did not however cut them to confirm that. I just bought the
Extensions.
On my old 06 road glide, I did cut and add length. They were not coaxial wire, and they worked fine. I just was extremely careful and soldered them back together with heat shrink around each wire.
In hindsight, it is worth the few $'s to buy the extensions. They really aren't that expensive.
They cost me $17 plus tax.
That's why I didn't try it this time.
Extensions.
On my old 06 road glide, I did cut and add length. They were not coaxial wire, and they worked fine. I just was extremely careful and soldered them back together with heat shrink around each wire.
In hindsight, it is worth the few $'s to buy the extensions. They really aren't that expensive.
They cost me $17 plus tax.
That's why I didn't try it this time.
Tourer
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 289
Likes: 4
From: Canada
CB antenna post cover
Since the cb doesn't work on my Ultra, I decided to remove the antenna.
I covered the antenna bolt with a cover I made from a plastic wheel post.
I cut off the post, drilled out a hole and tapped it with a 1/4 tap, and screwed it on the post. Looks great. Cost$0.
I covered the antenna bolt with a cover I made from a plastic wheel post.
I cut off the post, drilled out a hole and tapped it with a 1/4 tap, and screwed it on the post. Looks great. Cost$0.
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 141
Likes: 10
From: N/A
Nice! Should have thought about this but I ended up buying the Bad Dad License Plate Eliminator.
Now I just gotta figure out where I'm going to put my license plate.
Now I just gotta figure out where I'm going to put my license plate.
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Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 256
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From: Wellington, OH
Holy crap!!!!!!!!!! 3 days and I'm FINALLY finished reading this whole thread! Lots a great ideas that I'd like to try or WILL try myself.
I did a mod myself about a month after my wife bought me my 05 Road King. I installed a Billet Boys LED brake light (PN- BB7010). I removed the stock taillight lens, cut out the guts, and inserted the LED board. It was a direct plug and play! SUPER bright!!! Sorry but no actual pics of me doing this.
I did a mod myself about a month after my wife bought me my 05 Road King. I installed a Billet Boys LED brake light (PN- BB7010). I removed the stock taillight lens, cut out the guts, and inserted the LED board. It was a direct plug and play! SUPER bright!!! Sorry but no actual pics of me doing this.
Last edited by Peanuthead; Jul 14, 2016 at 12:51 PM.
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Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 61
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From: Parkland, Florida
Holy crap!!!!!!!!!! 3 days and I'm FINALLY finished reading this whole thread! Lots a great ideas that I'd like to try or WILL try myself.
I did a mod myself about a month after my wife bought me my 05 Road King. I installed a Billet Boys LED brake light (PN- BB7010). I removed the stock taillight lens, cut out the guts, and inserted the LED board. It was a direct plug and play! SUPER bright!!! Sorry but no actual pics of me doing this.
I did a mod myself about a month after my wife bought me my 05 Road King. I installed a Billet Boys LED brake light (PN- BB7010). I removed the stock taillight lens, cut out the guts, and inserted the LED board. It was a direct plug and play! SUPER bright!!! Sorry but no actual pics of me doing this.