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Old Jan 24, 2009 | 03:17 PM
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Talking The winter mods begin...pics!

Walked in the dealership the other day and found my new ride on the lift... completely torn apart...the upgrades have begun! Certainly doesn't look anything like a RG!!






 

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Old Jan 24, 2009 | 03:24 PM
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man must be nice
 
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Old Jan 24, 2009 | 10:12 PM
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Man, what all are you having done. Looks like you should have just ordered a frame and built from the ground up.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 09:55 AM
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Man, what all are you having done. Looks like you should have just ordered a frame and built from the ground up.
I think I did??

I'm having ALOT done!
 
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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 10:53 AM
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Great looking wheels and rotors. I'm always amazed at the # of chrome fork jobs that put the stock caliper mounting bolts back in the nice chrome lowers because HD doesn't have a kit with just the 4 chrome bolts. 2 complete kits @ 33.95 adds up so what I did is get the 1cover kit for 24.95 and use 2 covers on the mounting bolt on each side and then blacken the rest of the caliper bolts w non-prep paint fr DecoArt that OL had. I've since found out that Gardner Westcott, Jerry, 520-298-9661 will sell just the 4 - 12 pt. bolts ( 2 M10-80 1.5 & 2 M10-35 1.5) but I don't have the cost since I was at Ace Hdw and order some there before the guy fr GW called me back which suppose to get today but I think they are nut type head vs 12 pt. . Anyhow just my .02 Good Luck on your build.
 

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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 11:32 AM
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Damn, glad I won't see that bill. Bet it is gonna look sweet. What a way to spend the winter.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 11:38 AM
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I dont have a real good close up but I replaced all my fasteners as well.

Even on the engine
and even chrome heim joints...im sick
 
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by gmc
Great looking wheels and rotors. I'm always amazed at the # of chrome fork jobs that put the stock caliper mounting bolts back in the nice chrome lowers because HD doesn't have a kit with just the 4 chrome bolts. 2 complete kits @ 33.95 adds up so what I did is get the 1cover kit for 24.95 and use 2 covers on the mounting bolt on each side and then blacken the rest of the caliper bolts w non-prep paint fr DecoArt that OL had. I've since found out that Gardner Westcott, Jerry, 520-298-9661 will sell just the 4 - 12 pt. bolts ( 2 M10-80 1.5 & 2 M10-35 1.5) but I don't have the cost since I was at Ace Hdw and order some there before the guy fr GW called me back which suppose to get today but I think they are nut type head vs 12 pt. . Anyhow just my .02 Good Luck on your build.
Got any pics to share? What's another $50.00 when you've spent in excess of $8K??
 
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I did that last winter with 995 miles on my 06 Streetglide.
 
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Taylorized, what brand of lift table is that, and how well does it work?
 
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