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Old Dec 7, 2017 | 01:40 PM
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Has anyone DIY'D a speaker bracket for rushmore models ??? not really wanting to spend the $$$$$ on the BT ones if I don't have to...
 
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Old Dec 7, 2017 | 04:05 PM
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when I installed my shocks , to steadied and leveled out the bike for the lift, I used a truck chock block (courtesy of work), mentioned here in this thread.........thanks.
 
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Old Dec 8, 2017 | 12:41 PM
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Default I installed new braided clutch and throttle cables plus the brake line

Man.. I love the new cables. This mod definitely exceeded my expectations. I made DIY install videos for each. Here is the one on clutch install in case you are thinking about doing this yourself.


 
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Old Jan 1, 2018 | 08:58 PM
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Default homemade oil cooler gaurd

I made this cooler guard for my 18 ultra.Did not like the way Harleys looked or the price

ed or the price
 
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Old Jan 3, 2018 | 11:25 AM
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Talking Windshield replacement fairing

I got tired of some of the custom parts I was buying online. Those that were reasonably priced weren't very unique and poor quality; so I started making my own.


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I'm making replacement outer fairings for the Street Glide and Road Glide models, and windshield replacement fairings for the Fatboy, Deluxe and Heritage models. I plan to start making matching bags in the near future.
 
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Old Jan 5, 2018 | 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike14SG
Has anyone DIY'D a speaker bracket for rushmore models ??? not really wanting to spend the $$$$$ on the BT ones if I don't have to...
I hear you on that
 
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Old Jan 8, 2018 | 08:02 AM
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I got a new 2018 SG anniversary edition and wanted to replace the stock shifter linkage (as most of us do). After looking at new hd linkage, aftermarket and even covers, I decided to make my own. I got a cheap chrome one with a skull in the middle off ebay ($23) . I turned it around and put a 115 anniversary lapel pin in the circle. Just cut off the pins and used 3m double sided tape. Cheap and a custom look for the anniversary bike.

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Old Jan 8, 2018 | 08:20 PM
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Default Hello , just have a question on the security and key fobs

I currently own a 1992 FXR that has been custom built like the one in the movie "Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man " I wanna know if I can use some kind of new security system on it , that's keys (like on the new Harley's)
any feedback would be great. Thanks..
 
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Old Jan 9, 2018 | 12:45 AM
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Originally Posted by TeddyToTuffJohnson
I currently own a 1992 FXR that has been custom built like the one in the movie "Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man " I wanna know if I can use some kind of new security system on it , that's keys (like on the new Harley's)
any feedback would be great. Thanks..
far as I know (which aint much) the security on 2006 and newer have the key fob and alarm interwoven with the ecm on the bike.....it's not something that can plug an play on an older cycle.....least that I am aware of.
 
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Old Jan 9, 2018 | 05:47 AM
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Originally Posted by TeddyToTuffJohnson
I currently own a 1992 FXR that has been custom built like the one in the movie "Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man " I wanna know if I can use some kind of new security system on it , that's keys (like on the new Harley's)
any feedback would be great. Thanks..
They make car alarms that detect vibration/motion etc. Maybe try a car stereo install shop and pick their brain.
 
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