Project "Cheapskate"
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More pics on the way.
Wheels are in the plans but in the future. I'd like a set like are on the 2005 FLHTCUSE.
I'm running towards the end of my budget and need to get it on the road. I'm hoping for May 1, taking into account that I'm going to miss two weekends of work. My daughter is going to make me a grandpa for the 1st time around March 27th, and I've got about a 1500 mile drive to get there. So I'm announcing now I'll be on hiatus from March 25th through April 8th.
Anyway I picked up a fuel filter kit from the stealer today, ouch!!! I figured with 47,000 miles I better do it now. I'd hate to fire it up and find out that It won't run it's best because of the filter.
This weekend fairing lowers into Green, and Bags striped and ready. I won't be able to install until the kit I ordered from Drag Specialties arrives to change my Ultra lower bag bars into S/G style.
Besides paint I have the Python headers to put on, Arlen Ness big sucker(unless someone steers me otherwise), a PCIII, and a pair of Wild Pigs(thinking 1.5 baffles unless someone knows better).
Things still up in the air.....
Exhaust - Wild Pig slip ons
Air Filter - Arlen Ness Big Sucker
Brake Pads - Kevlar EBC
Rear fender, thinking 2007 Street Glide filler and extension.
Seat I'd guess a Street Glide.
Still need to keep the Ultra Classic seat around for Friday night when hopefully the wife will ride.
Let me know your thoughts on the above.
Wheels are in the plans but in the future. I'd like a set like are on the 2005 FLHTCUSE.
I'm running towards the end of my budget and need to get it on the road. I'm hoping for May 1, taking into account that I'm going to miss two weekends of work. My daughter is going to make me a grandpa for the 1st time around March 27th, and I've got about a 1500 mile drive to get there. So I'm announcing now I'll be on hiatus from March 25th through April 8th.
Anyway I picked up a fuel filter kit from the stealer today, ouch!!! I figured with 47,000 miles I better do it now. I'd hate to fire it up and find out that It won't run it's best because of the filter.
This weekend fairing lowers into Green, and Bags striped and ready. I won't be able to install until the kit I ordered from Drag Specialties arrives to change my Ultra lower bag bars into S/G style.
Besides paint I have the Python headers to put on, Arlen Ness big sucker(unless someone steers me otherwise), a PCIII, and a pair of Wild Pigs(thinking 1.5 baffles unless someone knows better).
Things still up in the air.....
Exhaust - Wild Pig slip ons
Air Filter - Arlen Ness Big Sucker
Brake Pads - Kevlar EBC
Rear fender, thinking 2007 Street Glide filler and extension.
Seat I'd guess a Street Glide.
Still need to keep the Ultra Classic seat around for Friday night when hopefully the wife will ride.
Let me know your thoughts on the above.
Last edited by Batman7349; Mar 15, 2012 at 07:39 PM.
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Good.
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I need a Jiffy Stand, I'm not sure if mine is bent or tweaked or was the year it was a bad design, but when I had it on the stand I had to put a 4x4 under the pad or the bike leaned over at almost a 45 degree angle. I know Harley lean quite a bit but this was excessive. So if you know anybody that has one let me know.
Here's your pictures for the night.
And I might run without badges, we don't need no stinkin badges.....
Here's your pictures for the night.
And I might run without badges, we don't need no stinkin badges.....
Last edited by Batman7349; Mar 15, 2012 at 07:59 PM.
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I think the tank needs something. Harley Davidson script decals under a few layers of clear would make a nice touch. IMO.
I had a fender on the rear of my bike that would look alright on your bike, if you could find one cheap.
I swapped it for a Street glide rear fender which I like more, and so will most people.
This may not be the best way for you to go, but deals like this are out there, and they have to be way cheaper than the custom stuff, and brake light and turn signals.
In my case I think it was $250 complete.
Pretty sure I mentioned this about 20 pages back.
Point is, you're going to need a fender and probably taillight and turnsignals. If lots of folks look, we might just find you a deal somewhere.
I had a fender on the rear of my bike that would look alright on your bike, if you could find one cheap.
I swapped it for a Street glide rear fender which I like more, and so will most people.
This may not be the best way for you to go, but deals like this are out there, and they have to be way cheaper than the custom stuff, and brake light and turn signals.
In my case I think it was $250 complete.
Pretty sure I mentioned this about 20 pages back.
Point is, you're going to need a fender and probably taillight and turnsignals. If lots of folks look, we might just find you a deal somewhere.
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Watching one on eBay right now, but it's around $450. I am figuring on doing the primered filler panel and extension for $56. Using my fender. Need to find a deal on the narrow turn signal bar.
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Harley-David...r#ht_500wt_945
They aren't all this expensive.
Craigslist is another good place to look.
They aren't all this expensive.
Craigslist is another good place to look.