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Dec 2, 2007 | 10:18 AM

#31

electaRICK

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RE: "DIY MODS" WAY TO GO :)

another cheap trick....
I moved the "eyebrow cover" on the dyna,,,, needed long chrome spacers.
went to hardware store, plumbing section, found chrome tubes for sink/toilet, right diameter,
cut them down,,, work/look great,

Dec 2, 2007 | 11:50 AM

#32

Rodent

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RE: "DIY MODS" WAY TO GO :)

I made this oil filter wrench http://www.lislecorp.com/tool_detail.cfm?detail=1223 from a piece of tubing and a length of nylon strap material.
In one end I drilled a hole through the tube to accept a large phillips screwdriver to act as the lever arm. If you have access to w welder, you could weld a cheapo socket into the ID of the tube so you could use a ratchet.
On the other end, I cut a slot to accept the double thickness of the strap material.
Loop the strap aroung the filter, take up the slack, and twist it off, useing the phillips screwdriver.
This will also work on ANY diameter filter you come across. I use it on my F350 truck filter also.
My mechanic had a bike in for service, and could not get the filter off, no matter what wrench they used. The customer really torqued it on after he did the last oil change.
I brought my wrench into the shop and "Wholah......filter off".

Dec 2, 2007 | 02:09 PM

#33

joker1450

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From: Rome, Italy

RE: "DIY MODS" WAY TO GO :)

change the brather valve (FLHT2002)

http://www.caputmundicrew.it/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1261

change rear belt

http://www.caputmundicrew.it/tutorialcinghia.pdf

it is in italian [

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Dec 2, 2007 | 06:57 PM

#34

cegusa

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RE: "DIY MODS" WAY TO GO :)

Here is one that I did out of desperation to get a place for sunglasses, gum and maybe a pen and some toothpicks. I purchased the HD 3 pouch assembly and popped it on. I have the HD 6" windshield on and it stuck out past the ends a bit more than I liked. Since it was already installed, the dealer wouldn't take it back. I really didn't like the two pouch version, (too small of individual pouches), or the larger single pouch version. Instead of putting it up on e bay, I came up with this. After cutting the bracket, I trimmed up the ends at an angle and touched up the edges. The two left over pouches were removed from the bracket, and attached on the inside of each saddle bag to hold misc small items to keep them from rolling around. I used industrial strength Velcro from Home Depot. Luckily I have a friend that makes custom gun Belts and holsters and was able to stitch on part of the Velcro to the bag. They seem to be holding in place well. seems to be a great place for things like wire ties, tire pressure gauge, spare turn signal bulbs etc.

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Dec 2, 2007 | 08:01 PM

#35

rahall

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RE: "DIY MODS" WAY TO GO :)

Odometer reset button part number(s):

Switch = 67854-98

Rubber Boot = 67880-94

Dec 2, 2007 | 08:57 PM

#36

BlackMarshmallow

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RE: "DIY MODS" WAY TO GO :)

That's a great idea. I've been wearing my door opener in my Mil-Spec vest pocket. That's okay when I'm coming from base, but I don't always wear it just goofing around town. I'll have to look into this. Hmmm wonder if there are any Genie door remotes on ebay for $0.50?
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Dec 2, 2007 | 09:18 PM

#37

frittsk

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RE: "DIY MODS" WAY TO GO :)

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ORIGINAL: cegusa

Here is one that I did out of desperation to get a place for sunglasses, gum and maybe a pen and some toothpicks. I purchased the HD 3 pouch assembly and popped it on. I have the HD 6" windshield on and it stuck out past the ends a bit more than I liked. Since it was already installed, the dealer wouldn't take it back. I really didn't like the two pouch version, (too small of individual pouches), or the larger single pouch version. Instead of putting it up on e bay, I came up with this. After cutting the bracket, I trimmed up the ends at an angle and touched up the edges. The two left over pouches were removed from the bracket, and attached on the inside of each saddle bag to hold misc small items to keep them from rolling around. I used industrial strength Velcro from Home Depot. Luckily I have a friend that makes custom gun Belts and holsters and was able to stitch on part of the Velcro to the bag. They seem to be holding in place well. seems to be a great place for things like wire ties, tire pressure gauge, spare turn signal bulbs etc.

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Cegusa,

Awesome idea with the pouches. Just added another item to my Christmas list.