Topic: Skull-less Glides? (Read 5911 times)

Grizzly · « **on:** December 03, 2012, 06:24:59 PM »

I know there's been much discussion about many not liking the skulls on the tanks and outer fairings of the Road Glide Custom SE's.

Just wondering if any owners of these great looking rides have taken matters into their own hands and changed out the badging?

What did you come up with to replace the badges (if anything)?

Did you add new badges?

Did you add a painted H-D logo script?

Did you add a Scremin' Eagle script, either painted or badge?

Possibly you just left it plain with nothing on the tank and/or outer fairing???

Would you like to share your photos with your changes?

I'm sure I'm not alone with my desire to see what everyone has done to make theirs unique.

Thanks in advance for sharing your pics.

Ram55 · « **Reply #1 on:** December 03, 2012, 06:28:47 PM »

I like the Skull

lilcoot · « **Reply #2 on:** December 03, 2012, 07:10:36 PM »

A friend and I once decided, after several adult beverages, that a Harley isn't truly authentic until it has at least one skull attached to it. After that, I went out and bought a skull horn cover. Not a good decision on my part...

It's your bike, do whatever you want with it. If you like it, nobody else's opinion matters.

2018_FLTRXSE · « **Reply #3 on:** December 03, 2012, 08:45:44 PM »

Mine are still on.. ten months and 11K later.

I have a screamin eagle badge in an oval shape I like.. but it doesnt quite fit the contour of the pinstripe on the outer fairing...

no pics.. I'm still at work

Landshark · « **Reply #4 on:** December 03, 2012, 11:03:03 PM »

Here is the change to my wife's. She didn't like the skulls either and we changed out the front one with the dash badge off my 09 FXDF-SE. We took them of the tank as well. I will also post a picture of that.

Landshark · « **Reply #5 on:** December 03, 2012, 11:04:29 PM »

Here is the picture of the tank.

SDCVO · « **Reply #6 on:** December 03, 2012, 11:28:09 PM »

I love the skulls... Never cared for the "Eagle" or Flames personally but understand I am in the minority there.

sadunbar · « **Reply #7 on:** December 03, 2012, 11:38:46 PM »

Quote from: Landshark on December 03, 2012, 11:03:03 PM

Here is the change to my wife's. She didn't like the skulls either and we changed out the front one with the dash badge off my 09 FXDF-SE. We took them of the tank as well. I will also post a picture of that.

Nice idea... Looks great!

Buy early · « **Reply #8 on:** December 04, 2012, 12:27:25 AM »

Nice mods Landshark. Not a skull fan myself.

OBB · « **Reply #9 on:** December 04, 2012, 05:58:27 AM »

Quote from: Buy early on December 04, 2012, 12:27:25 AM

Nice mods Landshark. Not a skull fan myself.

X2, I like what you did with it.

Grizzly · « **Reply #10 on:** December 04, 2012, 08:25:12 AM »

Very nice LandShark.

Badge on the fairing works great in the space, and you left the tank clean which allows the lines to flow through the bike.

Great looking ride your wife has.

FLSTFI Dave · « **Reply #11 on:** December 04, 2012, 08:59:27 AM »

I have never been into Skulls. Almost did not trade my 09 Silver CVO RG for the skunk due to the skulls. I loved the Eagle on the 09!

After I got the Skunk I planned on removing the skulls, but they grew on me before they got removed. So I added a skull to the rear of the Chopped tour pack, and to the primary cover and to the timer cover.

spydglide · « **Reply #12 on:** December 04, 2012, 09:09:01 AM »

Quote from: FLSTFI Dave on December 04, 2012, 08:59:27 AM

I have never been into Skulls. Almost did not trade my 09 Silver CVO RG for the skunk due to the skulls. I loved the Eagle on the 09!

After I got the Skunk I planned on removing the skulls, but they grew on me before they got removed. So I added a skull to the rear of the Chopped tour pack, and to the primary cover and to the timer cover.

Dave, you're a true skull convert.

har. spyder

2UP3DOWN · « **Reply #13 on:** December 04, 2012, 05:26:26 PM »

Quote from: FLSTFI Dave on December 04, 2012, 08:59:27 AM

So I added a skull to the rear of the Chopped tour pack, and to the primary cover and to the timer cover.

Hey Dave, is there a part number for the skull badges..? My dealer couldn't come up with one...

+RO@D*R@GE+ · « **Reply #14 on:** December 04, 2012, 06:39:56 PM »

I like the skulls...but that's just me

SupDude · « **Reply #15 on:** December 04, 2012, 07:24:18 PM »

After I sold my 07, I am done with skulls. I have an Anniversary with No Skulls.

E-Skunk · « **Reply #16 on:** December 04, 2012, 10:18:51 PM »

I don't mind the skulls too much on my Skunk since they are invisible from the riding position. With my old man glasses I think that SupDude's 07 paint would look like it is moving!

Being an MSF instructor the idea of safety and death goes against the message but if I get tired of them I now know of an option or two.

lilcoot · « **Reply #17 on:** December 05, 2012, 01:42:16 AM »

Quote from: FLSTFI Dave on December 04, 2012, 08:59:27 AM

I have never been into Skulls. Almost did not trade my 09 Silver CVO RG for the skunk due to the skulls. I loved the Eagle on the 09!

After I got the Skunk I planned on removing the skulls, but they grew on me before they got removed. So I added a skull to the rear of the Chopped tour pack, and to the primary cover and to the timer cover.

The same thing happened to me, to a small extent. The longer I have the skull horn cover, the more I'm okay with it.

Especially after making some mods on the motor. A skull just seemed kinda silly on the mild mannered stock bike, but now that it really barks and has 118 hp, it's starting to feel more... appropriate. I think the biggest issue is that the horn cover just doesn't go with the Hot Citrus Orange SG, and I will change it eventually, if I ever find something that really turns my crank. I'll try to post a pic.

FLSTFI Dave · « **Reply #18 on:** December 05, 2012, 07:49:14 AM »

Quote from: EagleGlider on December 04, 2012, 05:26:26 PM

Hey Dave, is there a part number for the skull badges..? My dealer couldn't come up with one...

The one I put on my trunk is the tank emblem. The part number is in their CVO catalog specific for the FLTRXSE. Same with the one on the fairing.

They are not in the regular parts books.

FLSTFI Dave · « **Reply #19 on:** December 05, 2012, 07:53:48 AM »

Quote from: spydglide on December 04, 2012, 09:09:01 AM

Dave, you're a true skull convert. har. spyder

I must be. Added this to the Skunk I had looked at this cover for years, but never wanted skulls on my bike.

The day I got the 13 CVO Anniversary Road King I put a skull on it, and it did not come with any.

Fired00d · « **Reply #20 on:** December 05, 2012, 10:07:23 AM »

Quote from: FLSTFI Dave on December 05, 2012, 07:53:48 AM

I must be. Added this to the Skunk I had looked at this cover for years, but never wanted skulls on my bike.

The day I got the 13 CVO Anniversary Road King I put a skull on it, and it did not come with any.

I have much more respect for those skulls then I do of "Willie G Design Skulls".

If it weren't for you sailors how else would the world's finest fighting machine's get around.

(USMC '75 - '78)

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

blacktop · « **Reply #21 on:** December 05, 2012, 10:21:54 AM »

Skulls are supposed to bring good luck or so I heard.

FLSTFI Dave · « **Reply #22 on:** December 06, 2012, 08:23:56 AM »

Quote from: Fired00d on December 05, 2012, 10:07:23 AM

I have much more respect for those skulls then I do of "Willie G Design Skulls".

If it weren't for you sailors how else would the world's finest fighting machine's get around. (USMC '75 - '78)

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

Moving
A
Round
In
Navy
Equipment.

Loved having the marines on the carrier I was on, lots of fun on liberty!

USN, 81 to2001, Retired Electrician Chief, SW AW

Fired00d · « **Reply #23 on:** December 06, 2012, 10:21:31 AM »

Quote from: FLSTFI Dave on December 06, 2012, 08:23:56 AM

Moving
A
Round
In
Navy
Equipment.

Loved having the marines on the carrier I was on, lots of fun on liberty!

USN, 81 to2001, Retired Electrician Chief, SW AW

Good one... never heard that before.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

AWALL/1818 · « **Reply #24 on:** January 09, 2013, 12:57:05 AM »

Love the Skulls...
If you removed yours and they are sitting around I will take them...
Let me know.

Ride Safe!

DeBar · « **Reply #25 on:** February 06, 2013, 06:46:37 AM »

Land Shark got a question about badge you put on the front of your shunk looks great! Can you call me or send me a pm Thanks Mike 847 812 5110

Landshark · « **Reply #26 on:** February 10, 2013, 04:51:31 PM »

The front CVO emblem is the one from the dash of my 2009 CVO Fat Bob. It is also just like the one on my 2006 leather tour pak. Someone else listed the part number as 53463-06 which I believe is correct. Double check with your dealer.
Landshark

DeBar · « **Reply #27 on:** February 12, 2013, 07:10:23 AM »

Landshark
I have a 2012 shunk I like the medalion on the frt fairing you have hate the skull dealer wont sell it to me wrong vin . Can you purchase one for me Ill send you a postal money order before you purchase it no risk to you Thanks Mike 847 812 5110

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