What did you do to your 18+ softail today?
#5994
Couldn't resist taking a few quick snaps today, now that it's (almost) complete...
Mods/extras so far...
Yet to tackle the air-cleaner cover - I hate it... looks kinda plastic and modern.. gonna try some chrome/silver pinstriping tape to give the insert a 'finned' look to match the other covers/cylinders... will report back on progress.
The seat is going to the upholsterer tomorrow to have an new plain panel sewn on where I took the studded one off (was a very easy to to unpick and remove it) and I'm also collecting the front-facing brackets for the screen that I've had painted gloss black.
She's almost there.
Mods/extras so far...
- New paint, including custom tank logos which I designed - Was aiming for a 1945, WLA-US Navy style grey... this is Land Rover Arroios Grey, which is the closest colour I could find - not as 'dead' looking as Nardo and a touch lighter too
- HD Black exhaust heat shields
- Ceramic coated black 'cocktail shaker' exhausts (universal fit - had to make up some small brackets and baffles)
- Light visors, all round
- 'stud removal' underway on seat
- Drag Specialities beach bars (so comfy, I now leave the Grasshopper backrest at home)
- Softail Slim tank bib
- Motherwell style (but WAY cheaper) luggage rack
- HD finned timer and primary covers
- HD swing-arm bag
- Engine crash bars
- Fork nut covers
- Silver/Chrome round retro mirrors
Yet to tackle the air-cleaner cover - I hate it... looks kinda plastic and modern.. gonna try some chrome/silver pinstriping tape to give the insert a 'finned' look to match the other covers/cylinders... will report back on progress.
The seat is going to the upholsterer tomorrow to have an new plain panel sewn on where I took the studded one off (was a very easy to to unpick and remove it) and I'm also collecting the front-facing brackets for the screen that I've had painted gloss black.
She's almost there.
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#5995
Couldn't resist taking a few quick snaps today, now that it's (almost) complete...
Mods/extras so far...
Yet to tackle the air-cleaner cover - I hate it... looks kinda plastic and modern.. gonna try some chrome/silver pinstriping tape to give the insert a 'finned' look to match the other covers/cylinders... will report back on progress.
The seat is going to the upholsterer tomorrow to have an new plain panel sewn on where I took the studded one off (was a very easy to to unpick and remove it) and I'm also collecting the front-facing brackets for the screen that I've had painted gloss black.
She's almost there.
Mods/extras so far...
- New paint, including custom tank logos which I designed - Was aiming for a 1945, WLA-US Navy style grey... this is Land Rover Arroios Grey, which is the closest colour I could find - not as 'dead' looking as Nardo and a touch lighter too
- HD Black exhaust heat shields
- Ceramic coated black 'cocktail shaker' exhausts (universal fit - had to make up some small brackets and baffles)
- Light visors, all round
- 'stud removal' underway on seat
- Drag Specialities beach bars (so comfy, I now leave the Grasshopper backrest at home)
- Softail Slim tank bib
- Motherwell style (but WAY cheaper) luggage rack
- HD finned timer and primary covers
- HD swing-arm bag
- Engine crash bars
- Fork nut covers
- Silver/Chrome round retro mirrors
Yet to tackle the air-cleaner cover - I hate it... looks kinda plastic and modern.. gonna try some chrome/silver pinstriping tape to give the insert a 'finned' look to match the other covers/cylinders... will report back on progress.
The seat is going to the upholsterer tomorrow to have an new plain panel sewn on where I took the studded one off (was a very easy to to unpick and remove it) and I'm also collecting the front-facing brackets for the screen that I've had painted gloss black.
She's almost there.
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#5998
#5999
brakeline and adaptor from Magnum are shipping. I gotta start painting parts.
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#6000
The rack was from Ali Express
I've had some pretty good stuff from them (had some crap too!)
But this rack is every bit as good as the Motherwell I had for my old Slim... and way cheaper
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005...18ae1802q42GX8
I've had some pretty good stuff from them (had some crap too!)
But this rack is every bit as good as the Motherwell I had for my old Slim... and way cheaper
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005...18ae1802q42GX8