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[k9f]

End result of shock 260mm rear tyre and lowest setting.

[k9f]

Still 'work in progress.'

[GeeWiz]

My tank lift kit. Raises the front of the tank 1 1/2” allowing for better airflow on top of engine, easier to clean, and looks better IMO. Will fit tall riders like myself better too. Detracts very little from gas capacity.

[Rollin]

End result of fender and seat.

That fender looks sweet!  How are you liking the mirrors?  I've been thinking about upgrading.

[FXSE2016EG]

Since I can't really think of much you can do a CVO, I would say my V&H shorty pro pipe and my 12 inch ape hangers. May do something with the seat, not sure just yet.

[k9f]

That fender looks sweet!  How are you liking the mirrors?  I've been thinking about upgrading.

Thanks, am considering matching the front fender paint to the rear. As mentioned the standard mirrors left me with an horrendous blind spot as they didn't come to the end of the bars. The Rizoma Tomoks now fitted took a bit of getting used to as once fixed they cannot be adjusted on the go. The blind spot has been eradicated but overall the rear view has been reduced, for me it was a successful compromise and they look a damn sight cooler too than the originals.


 

[pulferb]

My preferred modification is the conversion to double disc front brake...

[rodrocket]

My preferred modification is the conversion to double disc front brake...

that looks Killa how abour some more info on it, what fork leg did you use

[pulferb]

I'm happy to do it - the goal was to do the whole thing with original HD parts and only use accessories where necessary and sensible.

To keep the original look and to optimize the driving dynamics, a turbine wheel 3.5 x 19" in contrasting chrome is used.
To keep the chassis geometry balanced, stanchions of an FXDWG are used with dip tubes of an FXDF.

The purpose of the conversion is to further improve the proven suitability for everyday use and touring - the bike has already seen a lot and will see a lot more...

[rodrocket]

I'm happy to do it - the goal was to do the whole thing with original HD parts and only use accessories where necessary and sensible.

To keep the original look and to optimize the driving dynamics, a turbine wheel 3.5 x 19" in contrasting chrome is used.
To keep the chassis geometry balanced, stanchions of an FXDWG are used with dip tubes of an FXDF.

The purpose of the conversion is to further improve the proven suitability for everyday use and touring - the bike has already seen a lot and will see a lot more...

Thanks for that, i would like to keep the factory 21" front wheel that came factory on my bike, what did you go back to a 19" front wheel was it to do with clearance

Am i right in thinking you used the Wide Glide upper fork tubes & the Fat Bob lowers that you had polished & chromed

what internals do you have in them as i was looking at the tricor internals to stiffen the front up and improve braking

[pulferb]

Only with an original HD 19" turbine contrast chrome front wheel a double disc brake can be realized with the same original look.

Correct, I used the original fork tubes of a Wild Glide. I used original HD chrome plated lower legs for a Fat Bob.
For the internals I used springs and valves from Racetech for the 2014 Breakout.

When using this longer fork tubes, the smaller front wheel balances itself out and the ground clearance remains more or less the same,
but with better handling...
The setup can prove itself on my next, second trip to the North Cape...

[Hypocycloid3]

Trivial and cosmetic mostly but found some cheap led lights for front and back turnsignals on Amazon.  https://a.co/d/cG299ey   Super happy with them for two specific reasons.   1. Rear Right TS non led bulb would burn out every few months even tho voltage seemed normal.  2. The  front ones are both WHITE running lights & change to YELLOW turn signals when left/right is applied.  The running lights provide noticeable difference in the dark and light the road on each side of the headlight <=which is my other happy inexpensive mod.  Halo changes colors with a remote.   Can look up the link for that and share too if anybody is interested.