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[Twolanerider]

She's beautiful!

Yes she is!  Someday she'll have to meet her cousin .

[Twolanerider]

Very nice Twolane...love the results and that red is sweet!   

Thank you sir.  The good moral support has helped make it happen.  And, yeap, it is sweet .

[naitram]

Those are an annoying chore Neal.  Have always thought so too.  Of course I made this even more so with the headwinds lights and the FLHX signals and all the extra spaghetti and Deutsch connectors stuffed inside.  At least the LED lights means no ballasts and ignitors.  Not sure they'd have fit.

You're right of course.  It's an obvious flaw that has to be fixed.  Not that a big deal though.  I remember checking the fall away with the bike still stripped down and, then, it was good.  So not sure if I had a cup seat a bit farther with the first good hard bump or if I never had it quite as tight as I thought I did. 

Considering how much floor and bench space this bike used to take up this is small beans now though.  It's all good  .

might go LED next time i need to go into the nacelle and get rid of the extra HID crap i have shoehorned in

[Twolanerider]

might go LED next time i need to go into the nacelle and get rid of the extra HID crap i have shoehorned in

It was a no brainer on this one Neal.  Really don't think I could have safely shoved it all in there.  Less power draw also and it's a great light.

The one on this bike is the Kuryakyn version.  Without the big visor ring on the nacelle it'd look funny as it sticks out front quite a bit.  With the visor style ring though it's actually a good looking light.  Nice spatial pairing.  And got it from an eBay seller for about half what the Harley lights go for.  Especially for tight spaces where ballasts and ignitors are tough it's a good option.

[SneakyPete]

Great job Don, wasn't sure I was going to like all the powder coating, but it is very tastefully done and think it's spot on!

Just for your consideration, but how about going with forward controls instead of floorboards?  Will stretch your legs out a bit with a lowered seat.  I've got the Jay Brake set up and really like it, you can even powder coat to match.  Only bummer is you don't need the ez brake pedal!

[Twolanerider]

Great job Don, wasn't sure I was going to like all the powder coating, but it is very tastefully done and think it's spot on!

Just for your consideration, but how about going with forward controls instead of floorboards?  Will stretch your legs out a bit with a lowered seat.  I've got the Jay Brake set up and really like it, you can even powder coat to match.  Only bummer is you don't need the ez brake pedal!

As an aesthetic choice only I personally wouldn't go with forward controls on a two up bagger.  Just something about it that to me doesn't "fit."   On a solo bike it is a consideration though.   Was one of the options I initially had tor this one.

I do like this overall look though.   And since there is saddle work yet to be done that could change things I'm going to have to go through it a step at a time.  The saddle rework is mandatory because of appearance and condition.   Will let its final resolution be at least a partial guide toward a next step for boards or forward controls.  

[Buy early]

Looks just outstanding Don! Get a little trick seat work and you'll be all set until you decide what motor you finally want in it. Where did you get the CVO ignition switch? Use the VIN from another bike?

[murphy]

You realise you're going to have to update your avatar now!

[Twolanerider]

You realise you're going to have to update your avatar now!

Oh, crap!

[Twolanerider]

Ok, one small problem solved.  Learned something in the process.  So if anyone makes the same mistake someday.....

Neutral light now works.  Farting around in the shop, Giants/Packers game on in the background, malted beverages in the shop fridge and messing with the bike.  It's a good evening.... 

Had a few old neutral light switches thrown in a parts drawer.  Turns out they don't all work the same way.  For some being engaged by the shift drum closes the switch and for some it opens them.  Never knew that.  The light works so much better when you're using a switch that's correct for how you need it to work .

[Twolanerider]

Looks just outstanding Don! Get a little trick seat work and you'll be all set until you decide what motor you finally want in it. Where did you get the CVO ignition switch? Use the VIN from another bike?

I.... um.... uh...; well I sorta.... um...  (gulp) ah, kinda sorta borrowed a VIN from an 07 listed on eBay to order those parts.  For what it's worth I felt very guilty about doing it though.

[spydglide]

Saving the best for last:

So classically cool !  Congrats on another purty red bike.  har. spyder

[hdbrad03]

Outstanding Don! Some day I hope to own one or at least it is on my Bucket List.


 

   Brad

[Twolanerider]

Outstanding Don! Some day I hope to own one or at least it is on my Bucket List.


 

   Brad

Brad, I've discovered an easy way to get a cool bike.  One part at a time .

Try it.  You'll like it.

[Buy early]

I.... um.... uh...; well I sorta.... um...  (gulp) ah, kinda sorta borrowed a VIN from an 07 listed on eBay to order those parts.  For what it's worth I felt very guilty about doing it though.

Have used that move a few times myself. Feel bad every time! I realize I am stealing revenues from the Moco every time I purchase a VIN protected item - not!