What did you do to your 18+ softail today?
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Installed the Mueller Easy Pull clutch lever mechanism. Did the Evolution clutch and Man O War compensator a few weeks ago. With the blue springs, that clutch lever was a bit much for my 71 year old pre arthritic hands. Reduced the lever effort I'd guestamate 40-50% just as advertised.
Also, put on a set of new tires (ME888), and installed Bikemaster 90 degree valve stems.
Also, put on a set of new tires (ME888), and installed Bikemaster 90 degree valve stems.
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I would love one of these for my bike. Standard tooth count though.
With lighter springs, and a mueller power clutch, it'd be super easy to operate, and the full billet construction would make it a lifetime no worry part.
But it's a bit costly to go with and there's other things I want to do before I do a side grade like this.
With lighter springs, and a mueller power clutch, it'd be super easy to operate, and the full billet construction would make it a lifetime no worry part.
But it's a bit costly to go with and there's other things I want to do before I do a side grade like this.
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I bought this short 13" screen and tried it in different angle settings, great on the highway in the full rear position. It stayed on my bike for almost a full day as I wanted something smaller.
So next, I got this universal screen from National Cycle, taped it up and cut it down to the pattern that I drew on the tape covering, I traced the side of one of my coffee saucers to get the right crescent shape I was after and so after sanding with the foam blocks, it turned out perfect. Be sure and select the 28/32mm mount kit for the bars. 14 tpi metal saw blade, 3/4 speed. I've trimmed others in the past.
And lastly, I got this small fly screen from MRA in Germany, (Revzilla.com), it's currently on my bike, really liking the small size. Be sure and order the 32mm clamp kit for the fat bars. It's been rock solid and holds its position even on the highway during a wind advisory.
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I bought this short 13" screen and tried it in different angle settings, great on the highway in the full rear position. It stayed on my bike for almost a full day as I wanted something smaller.
So next, I got this universal screen from National Cycle, taped it up and cut it down to the pattern that I drew on the tape covering, I traced the side of one of my coffee saucers to get the right crescent shape I was after and so after sanding with the foam blocks, it turned out perfect. Be sure and select the 28/32mm mount kit for the bars. 14 tpi metal saw blade, 3/4 speed. I've trimmed others in the past.
And lastly, I got this small fly screen from MRA in Germany, (Revzilla.com), it's currently on my bike, really liking the small size. Be sure and order the 32mm clamp kit for the fat bars. It's been rock solid and holds its position even on the highway during a wind advisory.
So next, I got this universal screen from National Cycle, taped it up and cut it down to the pattern that I drew on the tape covering, I traced the side of one of my coffee saucers to get the right crescent shape I was after and so after sanding with the foam blocks, it turned out perfect. Be sure and select the 28/32mm mount kit for the bars. 14 tpi metal saw blade, 3/4 speed. I've trimmed others in the past.
And lastly, I got this small fly screen from MRA in Germany, (Revzilla.com), it's currently on my bike, really liking the small size. Be sure and order the 32mm clamp kit for the fat bars. It's been rock solid and holds its position even on the highway during a wind advisory.
These extensions kick the windshield back opening the space between the nacelle and the shield act as a pressure vent that pulls air inward but doesnt slam into the rider.
This works really well and it's great at keeping wind off the chest and not buffeting the hell out of mine or my passengers head.
I am thinking of going to the 17inch version from FreedomShields to get a bit more vertical to kick the wind break a bit higher. But this is fine for now.
A vertical oriented screen creates a lot of drag that can't really be solved. But a kickback and lower vent helps equalize pressure and stays more aero.
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