"DIY MODS" and TRICKS to SAVE $$$$$$
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 601
Likes: 5
From: Pinellas County, Florida
Road King Classic
The first thing I did to mine 7 years ago was to cut the straps on the saddlebags and permanently attach them to the bag, No sense in having to undo the 2 plastic clips every time I wanted to open them. They don't lock anyway!!
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Last edited by collin; Mar 6, 2012 at 12:57 PM.
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 290
Likes: 1
From: Oxford, MS
I started with a 4 inch LED Tail/Stop light from the A/P store, about 12 bucks.
I cut the red plastic from the back and shaped it.........
........... to fit in my stock tail lamp lense. And used clear silicone to secure it.
Here it is hooked up to my sleeping (winter you know) deep cycle battery.
Taillight only.
Brake light.
Working on turn signals now. Should have them done next weekend for about 10 bucks.
I cut the red plastic from the back and shaped it.........
........... to fit in my stock tail lamp lense. And used clear silicone to secure it.
Here it is hooked up to my sleeping (winter you know) deep cycle battery.
Taillight only.
Brake light.
Working on turn signals now. Should have them done next weekend for about 10 bucks.
Intermediate
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 49
Likes: 1
From: Charlotte NC
What I did was take the key fob that I had ordered for my garage door and put on some industrial velcro. I then mounted it to the side of the tool bag on the handlebars. Works great and if I need to take it off (rain), it is very easy. Also easy to change the battery.
Stage II
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
From: Torrance, CA
Hi all! Don't remember if I've posted here before, but I do check in from time to time to read posts and pick up some good tips and tricks.
I saw a post and I'm not sure if it was here or elsewhere, but it was a step by step with photos of how to hardwire HD Harman Kardon Aux2 for use with an Ipod or similar. Does anyone have the link?
I saw a post and I'm not sure if it was here or elsewhere, but it was a step by step with photos of how to hardwire HD Harman Kardon Aux2 for use with an Ipod or similar. Does anyone have the link?
5th Gear
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
homemade windshield
I went to menards and bought a piece of 1/8" lexon plexi glass. I took a factory ultra classic 12" windshield and placed it against the lexon and traced it with a pencil. Then I added 2 inches to the height because I am taller and the top of the stock windshield was right in my field of view. I simply cut it out with my jig saw and took a sponge sanding block and sanded the edge for a nice smooth finish. I installed it on the bike and because of the curve of the fairing gave it ridgidity, I was able to do 90 mph without a single bow in the windshield. Dont use acrylic because it will crack, you must use Lexon. I did this all for 15 bucks. Sure beats a factory harley windshield. You can also make it anysize you want.
Novice
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 21
Likes: 0
From: Hanscom AFB, MA
Greetings ya'll.
OK after much reading I installed the Security system Smart II. I keep reading that the instructions that come with it are wrong ect...
here is the straight scoop. it has instructions for ALL models. I followed the instructions to the T and i had it in within 5 min. the hardest part was taking off the ECM bolts cuz the siren goes behind it (for the 04 RKC) other than that it was a piece of cake. did a few other accessories but the one that got me stump was the 7in headlamp trim ring with visor (part number69733-05) Can someone tell me if there is something else I need to get??? it came with the nut and screw. whats the deal!?!?! I tighten it and its still loose what gives?? any help
OK after much reading I installed the Security system Smart II. I keep reading that the instructions that come with it are wrong ect...
here is the straight scoop. it has instructions for ALL models. I followed the instructions to the T and i had it in within 5 min. the hardest part was taking off the ECM bolts cuz the siren goes behind it (for the 04 RKC) other than that it was a piece of cake. did a few other accessories but the one that got me stump was the 7in headlamp trim ring with visor (part number69733-05) Can someone tell me if there is something else I need to get??? it came with the nut and screw. whats the deal!?!?! I tighten it and its still loose what gives?? any help
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i got the trim issue fixed. Sled is ready to cruse around town. happy ridings to all
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 2,727
Likes: 6
I went to menards and bought a piece of 1/8" lexon plexi glass. I took a factory ultra classic 12" windshield and placed it against the lexon and traced it with a pencil. Then I added 2 inches to the height because I am taller and the top of the stock windshield was right in my field of view. I simply cut it out with my jig saw and took a sponge sanding block and sanded the edge for a nice smooth finish. I installed it on the bike and because of the curve of the fairing gave it ridgidity, I was able to do 90 mph without a single bow in the windshield. Dont use acrylic because it will crack, you must use Lexon. I did this all for 15 bucks. Sure beats a factory harley windshield. You can also make it anysize you want.