First mod
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 132
Likes: 0
From: Hixson, tn
You left off safety. The first thing I do on my bikes is put on an LED tail light and run/turn/stop lights. The difference in visibility to those coming behind you is amazing. Look at this picture showing the difference. The LED's are much brighter, even though the stockers are closer:
Then it's comfort. I ride alot. I swap the seat and bars as necessary to make the bike fit me, rather than trying to fit me to the bike.
Only then do I get to performance. A stage 1 is gerenally enough for me.
Then it's comfort. I ride alot. I swap the seat and bars as necessary to make the bike fit me, rather than trying to fit me to the bike.
Only then do I get to performance. A stage 1 is gerenally enough for me.
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 1,616
Likes: 17
From: Mid West
I went comfort first as to hwy pegs, board repostioners, seating to fit the other half better and wind turbulence elimination, then superior lifespan parts as the shift rod to heim joints, upgrade brake pedal arm laid flatter, and such. Then to engine upgrades, exhaust, air filter with stage 1 and tuner, then off to chrome and accessories beyond the above. After all that upgrade to a newer bike and start over!!
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 759
Likes: 5
From: Illinois
I would seriously do the exhaust and air cleaner right up front at the same time. They will make a larger difference in looks, sound, and performance than anything else for the money.
I could ride a slightly uncomfortable bike that looks and sounds cool farther than I could ride a totally comfortable bike that doesn't.....
Good Luck with the Mods! (You've only JUST BEGUN!)
I could ride a slightly uncomfortable bike that looks and sounds cool farther than I could ride a totally comfortable bike that doesn't.....
Good Luck with the Mods! (You've only JUST BEGUN!)
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 56,052
Likes: 88,324
From: Western South Dakota
WOWOW!!
Great Start!!
You should be cool w/that for a little bit!!
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,955
Likes: 7
From: The Great Northwest
1) Remove heel shifter.
2) Replace stock windshield. My preference is an 8in LRS Utra Flip , dark tint.
3) Purchase and install 1inch Soos Kits Footboard and mirror Extensions.
4) Stage one
5) Everything Else.
2) Replace stock windshield. My preference is an 8in LRS Utra Flip , dark tint.
3) Purchase and install 1inch Soos Kits Footboard and mirror Extensions.
4) Stage one
5) Everything Else.
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Joined: May 2008
Posts: 3,078
Likes: 0
From: Iowa
First thing I always do is air cleaner, pipes, and tuner (stage 1) They choke that baby from the factory gotta let her breath!