What did you do to your 18+ softail today?

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01-22-2019, 04:27 PM

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At least 1/8", with metal bracket on inside, reinforcing plate on outside.

I happen to have a pair of MS hand guards sitting on my desk right now... Going to put on my RK tonight. Pretty thick.

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01-22-2019, 04:43 PM

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“My cherry”

Makes me think of young girls every time I read that... (of legal age of course)

Me too. Beside her paint color, that is exactly why she is named that. Twisted Cherry conjurs up some ugly images.

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01-22-2019, 05:31 PM

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Added a set of inexspensive hand guards to my Cherry

2pcs Universal Motorcycle Handlebar Hand Guard Wind Deflector Protector Shield Smoke

$19.99

These look very similar to the Memphis Shades guards, but for a lot less. They seems to be quite sturdy.

I like to ride with fingerless gloves. These should keep the cool air and bugs off my fingers.

And, yea, that is my INNOVV K2 camera in the middle of the windshield.

nice mod, looks good with the fairing too im going to steal your idea.

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01-22-2019, 05:31 PM

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Thanks Frank. I had a pair of the National Cycle guards on my VTX. They were very thick. Got them because I took a stone on a knuckle years ago. Was not pleasant. Luckily I didn't break it but easily could have. I'll have a set for my Fat Boy this year too.

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01-22-2019, 06:13 PM

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Is there an easy inexpensive way to lower the rear and narrow the tire to fender gap? I know, RUFKM

I went with the progressive 465 shock. It dropped the backend about 1in. Cost me around $800 installed.

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01-22-2019, 07:41 PM

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Buy a shorter shock.

And nothing is easy and inexpensive.

Not with bikes anyway!

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01-24-2019, 09:45 AM

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Thanks all!!

this just arrives today

What are your plans for the BW?
What brand is it?
Planning to add Sound?

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01-24-2019, 04:41 PM

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What are your plans for the BW?
What brand is it?
Planning to add Sound?

Frankev
I plan on finishing it in gloss black with the 2 flares in antique brass I used on air cleaner. During colder weather when son wants to ride and I don't maybe I can hang. Got it off ebay 199 delivered. After market. Yes I will be adding sound.. maybe I should just trade in for street glide or ultra, but I just love the bobber style so maybe I can get best of both pending what I feel like.

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