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Old Nov 3, 2010 | 07:52 AM
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I have an 09 Ultra. Yesterday I removed the Air Temp and installed an Oil Temp gauge. I also went ahead did the headlight mod so my hi/lo beams both work with spots...

What DIYs have you done? I'm talking actual mods and not simply installing a Stage 1, a backrest, chrome grips, etc... I'm referring to mods like I have mentioned above. Are there many more things I could do to actually make the bike any better?
 
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Old Nov 3, 2010 | 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Mav

What DIYs have you done? I'm talking actual mods and not simply installing a Stage 1, a backrest, chrome grips, etc... I'm referring to mods like I have mentioned above. Are there many more things I could do to actually make the bike any better?
Everything you see, I have done on my bike with the exception of the dyno tune and the first service.

Handlebar
Radio, amp, speakers
Exhaust, PC-5
Wheels
Rear drop
Lowers
And the list goes on and on.....



 
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Old Nov 3, 2010 | 08:09 AM
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true story the first month I owned my bike I asked the dealer how much to install the lowers! lol

maintnence(except 1st)
cruise control
satalite/gps
crome front/shocks
rear shocks/stablizer
headlamp/aux.
oil cooler
this winter 103/heads/cams/TD/tts
 
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Old Nov 3, 2010 | 08:45 AM
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Mav, go to this thread. You will find some pretty cool ideas that riders have done to there bikes. Just be prepared to read 676 replies.


https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...s-to-save.html
 
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Old Nov 3, 2010 | 09:08 AM
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all except starter and front motormount
 
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Old Nov 3, 2010 | 10:14 AM
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Removed reflectors and all warning stickers
Installed:
New tank badges
Round air cleaner and horn covers
Turn signal trim rings - front & rear
Vance & Hines Big Shot True Duals
 
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Old Nov 3, 2010 | 10:19 AM
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So far to my 05 Ultra:
Hidden garage door remote
Radio Shack siren for security system
Grips
Levers
Brake pedal pad
Heel/toe shifter pads
GPS ram mount
8" Freedom shield
Windshield bag
Shorty antennas
Punched out muffler, KN air cleaner
Hog Trough glove box covers
Running/brake/turn signal conversion for tour pak and lower lights
J&M fairing speakers
Highway pegs
Frenched spotlight trim rings
Warm N Safe dual remote heated gear control

Soon to come:
14" Wild 1s Bagger Bars
Reduced effort clutch
J&M rear speakers
Tour Pak power supply outlet

And I have done and will do all the mods. I also do all my own service work and everything that wouldn't be covered by the ESP.
 
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Old Nov 3, 2010 | 10:21 AM
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Ape Hangers
Rear Lowering Kit
Aftermarket Amp
The rest is just standard bolt-on accessories
 
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Old Nov 3, 2010 | 10:22 AM
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OK.... These to the OL's 08 Ultra:
14" Wild 1s Bagger bars
Grips
8" Freedom shield
Radio Shack siren
GPS Ram mount
Tour Pak Running/brake/turn signal module
Hog Trough glove box covers
 
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Old Nov 3, 2010 | 10:50 AM
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Wild-1 model 517 bars
D&D Fat Cat exhaust
Arlen Ness Big Sucker manifold and breather
J&M speakers
Hog Tunes amp
Floorboard extenders & rear passenger foot boards
Blue gauge LEDs
Painted inner fairing (sent out to paint, I removed/reinstalled)
HID headlights
Wired extra 12VDC cigarette lighter and 5VDV USB power ports in right glove box
Custom Dynamics Plasma Rods
4-point detachable mount
Rear speakers in tour pak

other stuff I'm sure I forgot...
 
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