Got it out for a test ride tonight. The shorter windscreen is where it's at for taller riders, at least , in my case. I wear a full face helmet. I'll check it out with a 3/4 when I have more time to ride. Still the middle of the workweek.
The engine guard is hardly noticeable. I need to get some hiway pegs, and I really need to do something about the way that brake line is facing. The little things that bug me, I know.
Got out and installed the Magnum Shielding Cherry Red spark plug wires, and the 120th Anniversary Trim on Rayearth.
A little disappointed at how the clear outter sheathing makes them look brighter red than they really are. But it does look more industrial, instead of floppy looking generic black plug wires.
I'm not entirely sure ill keep the Trim on the bike, I might like the Live To Ride timing cover better, and I'm more than likely gonna be swapping to an S&S Air Stinger later this year. But it looks pretty good now, and I can always keep them on hand for later.
I like S&S Stinger look better than OEM for my Heritage, not withstanding improved breathing also.
I like S&S Stinger look better than OEM for my Heritage, not withstanding improved breathing also.
if I remember I'll take a pic tomorrow.
I actually have an S&S Air Stinger in Chrome in my parts box, I got it on a discount for 225$ shipped.
I'm going to be installing it for my 22XE Cam upgrade.
Before I do that though, I might look around for a paint ship to repaint it a dull brushed aluninium finish instead of the shiny chrome so it'll better match the Satin Chrome of the Fat Boy. Still debating if I should do that. But I got it primarily because it's a direct downdraft intake with a large surface area, and it looks very retro look that's almost futuristic, fitting my bike's styling cues and Paint.
Form and Function.
at least they match your theme, i would never run the 120th on anything other than an anniversary bike due to the color scheme...but yours luckily looks very similar and works well with them
at least they match your theme, i would never run the 120th on anything other than an anniversary bike due to the color scheme...but yours luckily looks very similar and works well with them
Would probably work on the El Diablo as well. That paint scheme looks incredibly similar to the Resurgence Paint.
Those 120th anniversary badges look AWESOME against that red paint scheme. You do you, but man, if it was me, you couldn't pry those off my bike with my cold dead fingers (or, well, yeah, something to that effect).
Those 120th anniversary badges look AWESOME against that red paint scheme. You do you, but man, if it was me, you couldn't pry those off my bike with my cold dead fingers (or, well, yeah, something to that effect).
I do plan on getting the FuelMoto BMF Air filter for my bike at somepoint so I can have the option to swap back to the 114 Vent Oval and not lose any performance.
There's also the Arlen Ness one, but I think FuelMoto's would be better in every way.
I'm not entirely sure if Ill move to the Air Stinger or not, but for now, the bike will be like this until I do the 22XE install.
I do plan on getting the FuelMoto BMF Air filter for my bike at somepoint so I can have the option to swap back to the 114 Vent Oval and not lose any performance.
There's also the Arlen Ness one, but I think FuelMoto's would be better in every way.
I'm not entirely sure if Ill move to the Air Stinger or not, but for now, the bike will be like this until I do the 22XE install.
The BMF is better by being a dry filter, but it is huge and does not play nice with floorboards. The Arlen Ness is 1/2 shorter. It may not seem like that much, but it is on the bike. I have a satin chrome Ventilator cover if you want one...and I have a BMF element as new also...
I tried the BMF air filter on my Heritage. It stuck out so far I could barely get my foot on the floorboard and couldn't reach the brake pedal at all.
A no-go for me. They won't make a dry filter in regular width except for the OEM shape, so I had to go with the oily toilet paper in my S&S Stinger. Not real happy as these are just rock catcher filters from the 50's. It's no secret why they flow freely. They were meant for racing, not everyday street riding for thousands of miles.
Oh, well - if my engine wears out early, so be it.
04-04-2023, 07:55 PM
