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Now with brakes applied. These pics do not do them justice, but these suckers are bright. If anyone does not see this, they have no business on the road.
Now with brakes applied. These pics do not do them justice, but these suckers are bright. If anyone does not see this, they have no business on the road.
0 2021/10/23 19:24:07
I am pointing to the point where I brought the wires from behind the fillerz, to come between the fender and saddle bag support. From there I stuffed them down between the fender and support, until I got the the under seat connecter.
I am pointing to the point where I brought the wires from behind the fillerz, to come between the fender and saddle bag support. From there I stuffed them down between the fender and support, until I got the the under seat connecter.
0 2021/10/23 19:27:45
This is the LRS shield. This is actually a good pic. Sometimes when the light is right, its hard to see thru it.
This is the LRS shield. This is actually a good pic. Sometimes when the light is right, its hard to see thru it.
0 2021/10/29 16:33:26
This is the Freedom shield. There is some light reflection, but no refraction or distortion that I can tell.
This is the Freedom shield. There is some light reflection, but no refraction or distortion that I can tell.
0 2021/10/29 16:33:32
Here is the Freedom from the front. Not a real close up pic, but it looks VERY clear from this view. Looking thru the shield is important for me, mainly cause as you can see, I live off the paved road a bit, about 200yds, and its dirt road to get there. Sometime pot holes show up and at slow speeds I cannot see them except thru the shield.
Here is the Freedom from the front. Not a real close up pic, but it looks VERY clear from this view. Looking thru the shield is important for me, mainly cause as you can see, I live off the paved road a bit, about 200yds, and its dirt road to get there. Sometime pot holes show up and at slow speeds I cannot see them except thru the shield.
0 2021/10/29 16:33:37
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0 2021/11/11 15:33:56
0 2021/11/11 15:34:01
Off with the old, decatted OEM's.
Off with the old, decatted OEM's.
0 2021/11/20 16:06:54
Test fitting the new (to me anyway) to see how I need to design the mounting bracket.
Test fitting the new (to me anyway) to see how I need to design the mounting bracket.
0 2021/11/20 16:06:59
Removed, cleaned the rust off, and repainted the OEM mount bracket.
Removed, cleaned the rust off, and repainted the OEM mount bracket.
0 2021/11/20 16:08:38
My "custom" mount bracket, made of 3/16" steel flat bar.
My "custom" mount bracket, made of 3/16" steel flat bar.
0 2021/11/20 16:08:39
Bracket made, headers installed, and putting on the heat shields. The tubing underneath has lost most of its chrome, but for the price ($0.00j I cannot complain.
Bracket made, headers installed, and putting on the heat shields. The tubing underneath has lost most of its chrome, but for the price ($0.00j I cannot complain.
0 2021/11/20 16:08:41
A custom spacer I made for the right side floorboard.
A custom spacer I made for the right side floorboard.
0 2021/11/20 16:12:32
All done, getting ready for a 10 mile test run. I had to make an L shaped bracket to mount the crossover. The OEM bracket clamps around the oval crossover pipe, and the Vance n Hines is round, mostly. HUGE. Difference in shape and size. I do not see how it cannot make a difference in performance. Maybe not huge, but a difference.
All done, getting ready for a 10 mile test run. I had to make an L shaped bracket to mount the crossover. The OEM bracket clamps around the oval crossover pipe, and the Vance n Hines is round, mostly. HUGE. Difference in shape and size. I do not see how it cannot make a difference in performance. Maybe not huge, but a difference.
0 2021/11/20 16:12:36
The red and black wire on the fork tube is the wire from the left side grip
The red and black wire on the fork tube is the wire from the left side grip
0 2022/01/02 13:13:12
0 2022/01/02 13:59:46
They are only about 1/2" difference in height, one is just clowning up a bit. Very proud of these two young men.
They are only about 1/2" difference in height, one is just clowning up a bit. Very proud of these two young men.
0 2022/01/03 21:35:59
This was its last wash job before I sold it, to buy my Ultra Classic.
This was its last wash job before I sold it, to buy my Ultra Classic.
0 2022/01/31 17:22:06
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0 2022/05/12 20:55:39
Can't quite reach the bars yet lol
Can't quite reach the bars yet lol
0 2022/06/19 18:45:12
This is the first MC tire I have mounted or dismounted. Frankly I was a bit nervous since its a darn long drive to a shop if something goes wrong.
This is the first MC tire I have mounted or dismounted. Frankly I was a bit nervous since its a darn long drive to a shop if something goes wrong.
0 2022/06/24 15:08:00
Using the "duckbill" attachment for the first time. It needed some tweaking of angles, which I did later. Hopefully its now correct for the rear tire. The duckbill attachment is for removing and installing the tire. Once you have the angles correct, it works pretty smooth.
Using the "duckbill" attachment for the first time. It needed some tweaking of angles, which I did later. Hopefully its now correct for the rear tire. The duckbill attachment is for removing and installing the tire. Once you have the angles correct, it works pretty smooth.
0 2022/06/24 15:08:05
Tire completely off the rim. Spent about an hour cleaning off the old goop from previous shops work of changing tires. Also cleaned the entire rim since it was right there. Not totally spotless, but a darn sight better than before. The sidewalls on these American Elites are very stiff.
Tire completely off the rim. Spent about an hour cleaning off the old goop from previous shops work of changing tires. Also cleaned the entire rim since it was right there. Not totally spotless, but a darn sight better than before. The sidewalls on these American Elites are very stiff.
0 2022/06/24 15:08:06
0 2022/06/24 15:08:08
I built my tire machine to store away fairly compact.
I built my tire machine to store away fairly compact.
0 2022/06/24 15:17:50
This is with the standard automotive or ATV tire attachment mounted. So far I have replaced 8 quad tires, repaired two ATV trailer tires, and repaired one tractor tire, and R&R one MC tire with it. Total investment, counting the $20 duckbill, is about $60. I'd say I got my moneys worth out of it
This is with the standard automotive or ATV tire attachment mounted. So far I have replaced 8 quad tires, repaired two ATV trailer tires, and repaired one tractor tire, and R&R one MC tire with it. Total investment, counting the $20 duckbill, is about $60. I'd say I got my moneys worth out of it
0 2022/06/24 15:17:56
0 2022/07/03 16:05:12
Here is the reach seat mounted on the bike. The OEM is in the backround.
Here is the reach seat mounted on the bike. The OEM is in the backround.
0 2022/07/05 17:38:43
0 2022/07/05 17:38:47
This is a top view of OEM (left) and reach seat. Hard to tell with the pic, but there is a noticeable difference between the two seats. I guess thats the whole point.
This is a top view of OEM (left) and reach seat. Hard to tell with the pic, but there is a noticeable difference between the two seats. I guess thats the whole point.
0 2022/07/05 17:38:50
So, after twice as much work as normal people expend, here is the end result.
So, after twice as much work as normal people expend, here is the end result.
0 2022/07/09 21:20:50
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