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Old Feb 12, 2012 | 09:50 PM
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Ok guys it seems like the custom bagger scene is booming and more and more questions and builds are popping up. Well HD forums isnt adding a special forum for us anytime soon so I decided to make an official Custom Bagger thread. That way all and everything involving your custom bagger.
Whats ok too post and whats not
21s,23,26, and now 30s
Stretched Bags, Fendes
Paint
Engine Build
Stereo Build
Whats NOT ok too post
Hey what Oil should I use?
Should I run Grip Leather Tassles?
Which exhaust is Louder?
Obviouls you guys get the idea.
dont forget to check out www.custombaggerforum.com
Post your pics of your builds, keeps us updated, post what your running into with fitment and or issues so that way we know!
Ill be doing my write up in the next couple of days for the start of my 26 and powedercoated goodies.
 

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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 07:09 AM
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I guess ill start out with mine.

Started as a 2012 Road Glide Custom, at 300 miles on the clock it was torn down, neck cut, and ready to be customized.

My build features the following and alot more.
26" Glenndyne Wheel with Matching Rotor and Wilwood Caliper
Sinister, Front and Rear Fenders, Saddle Bags, Hot Rod Lids, Tail Lights, Tank Dash
Camtech Flare Body Kit and Chin Spoiler
Fully Wrinkle Black Motor
V&H Dresser Duals with CFR Mufflers
SE-255 Cams
Paul Yaffe 10" Monkey Bars and Headlight Bezel
American Suspension Fork Legs
Full line of Arlen Ness Deep Cut Accessories
Banana Boards
Alpine Radio, JL Audio Speakers, Rockford Amp
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 07:10 AM
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 08:01 AM
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Looking sweet Josh. Has come a long way already since turn around on the body work.
 
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 08:11 AM
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Thanks, hopefully my graphics will get started today. Really looking forward to seeing how thats going to turn out.
 
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 08:45 AM
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The current state of my 2010 Ultra:

Getting the following:
Dragos 107" with ported heads, 54H cams, 10:1, Thundermax, etc...
Hawg Wired 200W amp and speakers
Camtech Pro-Mod fairing, Tank overlay w/side covers for FBI drop seat
Camtech Pro-Mod bag lids and seat
FBI Drop Seat Kit
26" WanaRyd Front, 17" WanaRyd Rear
Native Custom Baggers front air ride
Arnott rear air ride
Top Shop 4" bags
Yaffe rear fender with CVO lights
9* raked frame, +9* HHI trees
Probably a bunch of other stuff I can't remember right now...

It's really just getting moving, here is the current state.

 
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 09:50 AM
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Looking good. Anyone have any issues yet with the HH Rake Kit?
 
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Lifetimelifter
Looking good. Anyone have any issues yet with the HH Rake Kit?
No issues but if I could go back I would have gotten a neck from AF Kustoms. The AF Kustoms necks are all tig welded which equals less body work in the end.
 
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 02:58 PM
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Did you do a HH?
 
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 03:36 PM
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I like!! Ill post engine build pics and stereo upgrades as im rolling through them!

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