"DIY MODS" and TRICKS to SAVE $$$$$$
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 306
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From: Louisville, KY
I don't know if anyone has posted this tip yet, but it is worth reading.
I have an Electraglide with the locking gas cap cover with the barrel key type lock. If you ever go off without your key and need gas your screwed. I keep a spare key I had for a freezer lock in my saddlebag and it opens the gas cap but it doesn't work in the start switch so I don't have to worry about leaving it in the saddlebag.
Never have to worry about getting to a gas station and not being able to get gas again.
Merry Christmas Y'all
I have an Electraglide with the locking gas cap cover with the barrel key type lock. If you ever go off without your key and need gas your screwed. I keep a spare key I had for a freezer lock in my saddlebag and it opens the gas cap but it doesn't work in the start switch so I don't have to worry about leaving it in the saddlebag.
Never have to worry about getting to a gas station and not being able to get gas again.
Merry Christmas Y'all
Thanks for the tip.
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 549
Likes: 1
From: Wpg, Mb, Canada
My dealer once told me that you can also use a long screwdriver and push it up from underneath the tank console in the front to open the door.
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,575
Likes: 180
From: N.E. OHIO
I found a post on this thread about cutting you own anteana down. I just need to post a public servics announcment to this. Although it worked just fine(and I cut mine down to about 14'' long) the only problem I found was when I switch to the WB it don't come in as good unless I get my wife to grab the anteana. I don't use it much but when I need it I hope my wife is on back.
I even took a few pieces of heat shrink and topped it off and it looks really close to stock on the end.
I even took a few pieces of heat shrink and topped it off and it looks really close to stock on the end.
I cut the bottom on mine.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 3,945
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From:
Bein' ****, ah took a horn switch, swapped the covers, an' installed the auxillary switch holders on the bars, an' put that switch in thar.....
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 1,621
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From: Matthews, NC
I wanted my speaker bezels to match the gauges. So, I bought the Harley Front Speaker trim, dremeled the center piece off, sanded the the rough edges and painted them silver w/ Testors silver enamel. Now, the entire cockpit matches.
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 582
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I was so excited to try this that I went out in the cold garage and uncovered the Ultra to check it out. I actually have a spare key from a Fatboy I sold last year (the guy never came back for the spare). It worked perfectly. It opens the gas cap cover but doesn't operate the ignition. I'll now keep this "gas key" in the saddle bags at all times. Now I need to find a way to keep it from ratteling around.
Thanks for the tip.
Thanks for the tip.
6th Gear
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
From: Grafton, WV
I bought high dollar shorty antennas and they don't work worth a hoot in West Virginia. The whips work fine here though.
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Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Indiana
License plate mount holes. I didn't want the big covers so I used license plate bolts. Three big ole spikes and for the fourth hole I'm going to put a bar and shield bolt there once I get it. I think I'm going to paint it gloss black though when I get the bar and shield.
