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#2031

01-19-2020, 11:36 AM

Uncle G.

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I feel carrying some basic tools is good thing. Thinking back I fixed loose bolts on license plate before, tighten shifter linkage, full blown clutch adjustment, tighten turn signal (multiple times), got access to valve steam to replace it once, tighten footpegs, get access to battery, tighten ignition switch bolt - **** it was mostly tightening loose things looks like but hey this can make or break nice ride dealing with this crap. I think I might stick with few wrenches now after reading my own post. Yes it was for previous models but I feel most of it might apply to new ride as well.

Thinking of bag on engine guard or lower side of frame as possible options as I dont want to take space from my bags if possible as space is really precious to me on this bike.

waiting for comments from others

Given the new Heritage has dual counterbalancers, doesn't vibrate and the MoCo glued every nut and bolt with tons of Loctite, I can't envision anything EVER coming loose. My old Evo vibrated like crazy, never saw a drop of Loctite and nothing ever came loose that I remember. Most of the time, my tools were used to help out someone else.

The new Heritage has too many Torx button head screws, which will require a set of bits and a ratchet drive head to be added to my tools. I HATE Torx button heads. the socket is so shallow that the bit rolls sideways too easily, making the typical "L" wrenches useless on them.

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01-19-2020, 11:43 AM

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Here are the requested pictures of the passenger floorboards.

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01-19-2020, 11:50 AM

FrankEV

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I do carry a basic tool kit consisting of some open end wrenches, multi-bit driver, small side cutters (Dykes), a small vice grip plier, Allen wrenches (both metric and standard) and ofcourse some zip ties and tape. Of what I carry I can honestly say the allen wrenches have been used most often. Seems my extended mirrors are forever being pushed one way or another and loosen up. When they wont stay in place, have to stop and tighten them up. Other than that the need for a torx bit once in a while usually in my driveway since the tool kit in the saddlebag is more convienent than the tool box. All the stock fasteners and even the bolts and nuts I put on with locktite seems to stay tight so far.

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01-19-2020, 12:44 PM

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Only thing I carry is a tire seal kit and air pump. Everything else is a phone call.

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01-19-2020, 02:46 PM

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Here are the requested pictures of the passenger floorboards.

did your girl ever try it yet? They seems quite wide wonder about comfort

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01-20-2020, 09:24 AM

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did your girl ever try it yet? They seems quite wide wonder about comfort

Been too cold to ride here. I will say that I got bored last night and removed the floorboards in favor of the factory pegs. I just prefer the look of the pegs, and my wife doesn't ride with me much these days.

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01-20-2020, 09:44 AM

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I scanned but didn't see one, so sorry if it's already been posted. Does anyone have a picture of a solo Mustang tour with the Mustang fender bib installed?

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01-20-2020, 10:52 AM

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I just bought a 2019 gloss rawhide heritage classic 107, cant wait to get it! Trading my indian scout in for a 2019 with 1k miles. Bone stock, cant wait to add slip ons, highway bars and ride. Im also in chicagoland and cannot wait for april/may!

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01-20-2020, 01:33 PM

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Thanks man. I just installed my pre 2018 pegs supports and mini boards these works all good. I thought I will share in case someone is wondering if that works as I dont see reason for spending 80-100$ on 2019 and up brackets. Do you plan to sell your set up?