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As a “new kid on the block” I have more than one Thank You to formally pass along. I acquired my 06 Electra Classic in Jan, but been following the forum since early spring of last year. There is, to be sure, some misinformation I had to work through, but taken in total the information exchange provided here has save me uncountable hours and measurable dollars. In fact, I have tracked the monetary savings and it currently totals nearly $1000 on $3900 of retail chrome accessories and performance items I have purchased.

First to TCSTD for his excellent DITY section and the advice on Stage I upgrade…For those only considering Stage I upgrade, TFI is all you need.

Second to TOWSEAS for his research on “Poorman’s SE Aircleaner”…you can buy the parts cheaper than the kit and get the air filter you want!

Third to BILLNOURSE for his quick detach tour pack instructions for FLHTC/U and directions on building a wall mount for off bike storage.

Fourth to BSKUBON for his suggestion on alternate Harley Oil Temp Gauge sensor install…made the install of this gauge a breeze over Harley’s procedure…and I have a few tips I can pass along to others who are interested

Fifth to John at Zanotti’s HD and all those who turned me on to Zanotti’s. Averaged 26% savings on all my HD accessories.

Sixth to all those who helped me work through all the misinformation on adding the passenger grab bar back on the 06 FLHTC/U.

A few hints I can pass along to help others

1. If you want to keep your whip antenna on the tour pack, get an antenna “Y” connector for the back of the radio ($6-$10 at electronics store, mau have to order). Both your faring hidden antenna (whichever one you choose) and your tour pack whip remained plugged in. Just unplug the whip cable and store it under the seat when you remove the tour pack.
2. Oil sensor bushing size for alternate oil temp senor location is 5/8” with 3/8 MPT and 1/8 FPT…Ace Hardware stock number 4038469.
3. When installing quick detach tour pack rack, may want to reduce length of pack mounting bolts so they don’t poke through the black tip protectors on the lock nuts.

Cheers

 

THis is what this forum is about helping everyone out.

 

Dick,

It's great to hear stories like this. I'm glad the forum helped you with all your upgrades, and your savings was well worth all the time you spent here researching.

Thanks for the great post,

Terry

 

Thank you, Nut and Bolts. I'm an even more newbie than you. Your many helpful pointers are very, very welcomed information.

You mentioned re: the Oil Temp Gauge sensor install...I have a few tips I can pass along to others who are interested.

I'll raise my hand and say that I am! Thanks for your help and assistance. I am looking for all the valuable tips I can find.

Take care. Be safe.

 

The oil temp guage install will be in the DIY shortly (I hope)

 

Take a look in this section for some tips... https://www.hdforums.com/forumid_241/tt.htm

 

I know that I have gained 10 years worth of experience here in the past few months. Time well spent and thanks to everyone for all the help. I just hope I can give some of it back. Time will tell.[8D]

 

Thanks very much, TC. Those are some mighty fine areas of helpful reading and reference. A guy could stay up for a couple of days just reading.

I appreciate the efforts you have provided to make so much of this possible. You've helped a great deal of people.

Many thanks for your hard work. It's something to be very proud of.

Take care. Be safe.
jbr