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Old Nov 22, 2013 | 07:09 AM
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I started with a 2008 FLHTCU 105th Anniversary Then I change a few parts so here I go ZIPPER Thunder Max TBW ECU with Auto Tune, H/D-SE stage 1air cleaner kit & Zipper Flox Max high flow air filter, Jagg 10 row oil cooler with oil filter adaptor with thermostat, S&S underslung Power Tune Dual Exhaust Header pipe, Rinehart high flow 3.5" outlet& 1.75 inlet mufflers, S&S 551 camshafts, H/D-SE cast flat top pistons notched for valve cleaners, Bored cyl. to 103ci to match piston fit, Head Work enlarged intake & exhaust valves, competition valve springs, Port work to match system, H/D-SE adjustable pushrods, Corbin Saddle Classic Solo & Pillion seat front backrest & custom made tour-pak backrest with shorter arm rest to my liking, H/D Air Wing Tour-Pak luggage rack black, Aux Plug wired in tour-pak, H/D detachable two up Tour-Pak kit & detachable solo rack chrome, Tour-Pak wiring is all on plug for easy dismount & mounting, Flanders Handlebar TBW black E2 Tall Ultra Classic 1" style punched holes for internal wiring, H/D black mirrors, H/D black clutch & brake levers, Heat Demons handlebar grip warmers inside tube heaters Four Way LED switch black, Kuryakyn black ISO grips & throttle boss, Klock Werks Windshield dark smoke 8.5" Flared, J&M 7.25 three way fairing speakers kit, J&M Flexpower CB inner fairing antenna, J&M Flexpower AM/FM/WB inner fairing antenna, Kuryakyn fender tip LED marker light with curved license plate mount, H/D rear running-turn-brake light controller, H/D smoked turn signal front lens& chrome lens ring covers, H/D Street Glide rear foot peg mount & peg. H/D Engine guard highway clamps mount with pegs, Metzeler 880 tires. That is all I have done to my stock bike BUTT I NEED to CHROME the front end thats for Personality???????? say ya or slap my hand
I say you've got a great start here but its just about time to think about trading.....at least that's how it usually goes for me. That's why this time I bought a CVO now I can cut to the chase even quicker!
 
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Old Nov 22, 2013 | 08:53 AM
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Not a fan of putting money into a perfectly good stock bike, stock is the way to go!
 
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Old Nov 22, 2013 | 08:54 AM
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Sorry my wife hacked my account, nice try Honey! Spend away my friend, spend away!
 
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Old Nov 22, 2013 | 09:14 AM
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To the OP... life is short. Do your thing and have fun!
 
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Old Nov 22, 2013 | 09:39 AM
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Make it yours, just don't expect to get a return on your investment at sell or trade time. Dime on the dollar at best, that's why I'm planning on my 09 being my last, I lost a ton when I traded my 04 ultra on the 09. The chrome front end and a painted inner fairing was my latest upgrade, really makes it stand out in the crowd. I say go for it, can't take it with you!
 
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Old Nov 22, 2013 | 10:22 AM
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It is amazing how harley can make a bike that needs so many changes and folks keep buying them? Oh wait, I keep doing that??? Never mind. Keep going!!!!
 
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Old Nov 22, 2013 | 11:05 AM
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I'm just glad I'm not alone in my spending endeavors. Chrome inner primary should be here next week.
 
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Old Nov 22, 2013 | 11:09 AM
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You should have chromed the front end first and then done a Painted Inner Fairing.
 
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I have an 08 Anni SG but my list isn't as long as that.

But I do tell people, I don't have a boat, or a camper, or a cabin. I haven't hunted in years and I quit chas'n women when I caught a good one.

My money goes into my bike.
 
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Old Nov 22, 2013 | 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by VTL nut
You nailed it Timmy,
there are Much worse addictions..........From one who knows......
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