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[cambo]

This week I was ambitious enough to start, and more importantly finish, two projects that were bugging me for a few weeks. I installed the kuryakyn vertical license plate holder, removed the factory license plate holder from the rear light, and installed the shotgun shock that i purchased last month. Didn't get to ride the bike or take pictures since it was raining all day today. Not a surprise as it has rained almost every time i had the bike out or needed to ride the bike this summer!

Anyhow, the license plate project took about 30 minutes and was very easy to do. The shotgun shock, on the other hand, took 3 hours and was definitely a two man/ two jack job (one to jack up the bike, the second one to hold up the back wheel when the jacks are removed). It is easy in theory but, considering the location of the shocks, and the number of times we had to thread the bolts only to remove them agian and agian (did we remember to use red loctite? no? oh well, let's unscrew the whole thing, have a beer, and ..., you know the drill!). So thank you Charlie, my riding buddy. Couldn't have done it without you!!!

Anyhow, the bike looks fantastic, the parts from shotgun shock are real solid, JD is great and always one phone call away with advice, and I am done with my mods, FINALLY!!!

Oh, we also installed a set of led's front and back (fronts are the dynamic ringz with white driving lights and the turn signal in one). That took about 60 seconds.

As soon as I can get the bike out I will post pictures and report back on how it feels with the new shocks.

My only concern is the transmission oil change, which would require unbolting the front of the shock, which is not for the faint of heart, and swinging the shock down on the shoulder bolts on the swing arm, which then would require the second jack to hold the back wheel up. Has anyone gone through this process to let me know how dealers feel about this extra step?

Time for another beer...

Cam

[cambo]

Here are a few 'not so good' pictures of the bike pre-installation and 'slammed'.

Stock shocks:


'13 CVO Breakout by Cameron L., on Flickr


tumblr_mqb2k6B5Bt1sb8ot4o1_1280 by Cameron L., on Flickr

With shotgun shocks set to normal ride height (lower than stock - much better ride quality):


'13 CVO Breakout by Cameron L., on Flickr


'13 CVO Breakout by Cameron L., on Flickr


'13 CVO Breakout by Cameron L., on Flickr

Slammed:

'13 CVO Breakout slammed by Cameron L., on Flickr


'13 CVO Breakout slammed by Cameron L., on Flickr

The ride is significantly better than stock even when I lower the bike all the way down. However, the pegs drag way too often when I lower it below the stock hight, especially the heel rests. Overall money well-spent.

[cvo1717]

I was looking for a set of heel rests do you happen to have the part number?

[cambo]

Tried to look it up for you but the HD site is down. Anyhow it's the heel rest levers and the pegs are the same as the shifter. I will look them up and provide the part numbers when the site is functional again.

[cambo]

Billet Style Rider Footpeg Heel Rest Levers-50227-01


They also have other options now for FXSBSE.

[JakeB]

you don't have issues with those heal rests hitting the road?  my foot pegs seem to always be grinding....imagine it would be horrible with the heal rests installed....

[cambo]

The heel rests themselves are not as much of an issue as the main foot pegs since they are extended out an additional inch because of the levers for the heel rests. I have gotten very used to the pegs grinding whenever I am making a sharp turn and it does not startle me like it used to anymore.

I just lift my foot off when it happens, let the peg fold up, and then put my foot back on when I exit the turn. For me it's been worth it especially for long rides.

[RedMoon]

 Hi, what is the part number for Willie G Skull on top off rear fender in the picture below? Is this the Skull License Plate Mounting Hardware or something else? thanks
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3754/9629088601_7cd710f32c_b.jpg

[cambo]

It is! I cut about 3/8" off the bolt to shorten it a bit. It is the perfect size to hide the hole and doesn't stick out like the stock bolt for the pillion.

[89Speedy]

[/quote] How do you like those Wards cooling fans?  Do they seem to work well?  Easy install?  You've done some very nice mods.  Like the willy g bolt too@

[cambo]

How do you like those Wards cooling fans?  Do they seem to work well?  Easy install?  You've done some very nice mods.  Like the willy g bolt too@

Thanks. The cooling fans were real easy to install. It took about about 10 minutes to put them on and wire them up. I also added the oil cooler, different thermostat for the oil which opens up at 185 degrees vs 225, and the bike has V&H Big Radius 2 into 2 with stage 1 and was dyno tuned. It runs much, much cooler. So I don't know how much any one of these mods contributed to the reduction of the overall engine heat. I have owned Porsches for almost 30 years and, as the only other air cooled engine I had experience with, I kinda expected this engine to need the fans and the oil cooler, especially in stop and go traffic.

One thing I am impressed with is the quality of the construction on these parts from independent suppliers. The cooling fans, as well as the shotgun shock are as solid as any part from HD, maybe even more so.

There are 4 other changes for me and the bike is done. A nice solo seat that covers the bolts, Metzler tires, chrome brake calipers, and finally, a functioning center break light/reflector combo. I am doing the last one myself and, if successful, will post the specifics, hopefully in the next couple of weeks.

[Rooster]

Thanks. The cooling fans were real easy to install. It took about about 10 minutes to put them on and wire them up. I also added the oil cooler, different thermostat for the oil which opens up at 185 degrees vs 225, and the bike has V&H Big Radius 2 into 2 with stage 1 and was dyno tuned. It runs much, much cooler. So I don't know how much any one of these mods contributed to the reduction of the overall engine heat. I have owned Porsches for almost 30 years and, as the only other air cooled engine I had experience with, I kinda expected this engine to need the fans and the oil cooler, especially in stop and go traffic.

One thing I am impressed with is the quality of the construction on these parts from independent suppliers. The cooling fans, as well as the shotgun shock are as solid as any part from HD, maybe even more so.

There are 4 other changes for me and the bike is done. A nice solo seat that covers the bolts, Metzler tires, chrome brake calipers, and finally, a functioning center break light/reflector combo. I am doing the last one myself and, if successful, will post the specifics, hopefully in the next couple of weeks.

Famous last words. 

[cambo]

I know, right?

[Jamal]

Great job!? Thanks for all these Information 

[ChopperPilot]

Thanks. The cooling fans were real easy to install. It took about about 10 minutes to put them on and wire them up. I also added the oil cooler, different thermostat for the oil which opens up at 185 degrees vs 225, and the bike has V&H Big Radius 2 into 2 with stage 1 and was dyno tuned. It runs much, much cooler. So I don't know how much any one of these mods contributed to the reduction of the overall engine heat. I have owned Porsches for almost 30 years and, as the only other air cooled engine I had experience with, I kinda expected this engine to need the fans and the oil cooler, especially in stop and go traffic.

One thing I am impressed with is the quality of the construction on these parts from independent suppliers. The cooling fans, as well as the shotgun shock are as solid as any part from HD, maybe even more so.

There are 4 other changes for me and the bike is done. A nice solo seat that covers the bolts, Metzler tires, chrome brake calipers, and finally, a functioning center break light/reflector combo. I am doing the last one myself and, if successful, will post the specifics, hopefully in the next couple of weeks.

I would be interested in your break light / reflector combo project, definitely need to do something like that on mine.  I also, was really looking at the heel rest too.  I like how the heel rest looks on your bike.