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Old 02-26-2016 | 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by JohnMn
I always think it's dumber then crap.
You think by the time you hang all that extra stuff on it,, it's going to still act like a dyna?
Put a set of saddle bags on it an call it good.
If you want a bagger,, buy one. Or get a Switchback,,
I never understood "cool" as defined by trying to make one bike look like another??
Always has to be one 'jerk'
It is his bike, let him do what he wants.
I'm sure the next time he decides to 'customize', he'll contact you for pointers on what you think he needs...........
 
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Old 02-26-2016 | 08:08 PM
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Mike, Nice work of transforming your bike. It's coming along nicely.

On a different note: what are you doing with your brake pedal. I see you have added an elevated section on top of the factory pedal. Are you having problems pressing the brake or what?
 
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Old 02-26-2016 | 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by JohnMn
Sorry, didn't mean to bust yer *****,
I know a local guy doing the best he can to turn a sporty into a dyna/street glide,
He's still going to have a sporty when it's done
I always figure if someone can not see the purpose of modifying bikes they should just buy rice and feel at home on the GW forum.
 
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Old 02-26-2016 | 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by ridemybikeMike
I understand what your saying , but when all said and done il have less then 7k in my build. And yes I do believe it will handle better then an actual touring bike. And I'm sorry but I just don't have the money to go and " buy " one of those bikes.

Plus wrenching on it keeps me sain during winter. Everyone's entitled to their opinions and I appreciate your but I'm gunna keep doing my thing. Thanks - mike
No need to justify yourself man. One of the best things about Harleys is the amazing ability to transform that stock bike into one that is really yours. When your Dyna is done it will still weigh less than a bagger, and will still handle better. And best of all, you aren't going to see your clone coming down the road at you.
 
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Old 02-26-2016 | 09:32 PM
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Good job dude, it's therapy tinkering, keep it up
 
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Old 02-26-2016 | 10:58 PM
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Nice work so far Mike, keep it up. People will talk **** here and there, don't pay them any attention. Looking forward to seeing what else you're doing.

Like you, I don't have a budget for a $23k+ bike, so I spent around $1600 to do my setup, bags, fairing and footboards and that includes powder and paint work.

As for touring with a Dyna Bagger, I can tell you it was nice being able to make my 7000 mile round trip ride to Sturgis last summer in comfort and still being able to hit the twisties out there with ease.

This bike setup is growing on here, a good number of us have been tinkering with the bagger setup, all with our own little twist.
 
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Old 02-27-2016 | 12:13 AM
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Fl Dyna interest group thisaway https://www.hdforums.com/forum/group...est-group.html lots of good info. Sounds like you already got figured out, may be able to get/give ideas.
 
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Old 02-27-2016 | 03:28 AM
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Originally Posted by JohnMn
I always think it's dumber then crap.
You think by the time you hang all that extra stuff on it,, it's going to still act like a dyna?
Put a set of saddle bags on it an call it good.
If you want a bagger,, buy one. Or get a Switchback,,
I never understood "cool" as defined by trying to make one bike look like another??
Its lucky that its his bike then..
 
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Old 02-27-2016 | 07:59 AM
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Big Wheel "Bagger" is a current fad,
Everybody jump on the bandwagon, it's rolling through town
Hurry up, you'll miss it.
 
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Old 02-27-2016 | 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by JohnMn
Big Wheel "Bagger" is a current fad,
Everybody jump on the bandwagon, it's rolling through town
Hurry up, you'll miss it.
Well, you are a little behind the power curve with that info. Big wheeled baggers have been around for a few years now. Are you one of those guys that believe a bike should stay "as is", if so, that's cool, we won't bust your chops, after all it's your ride who are we to tell you its to "plan jane" or to "west coast" or to "murdered out" or maybe to much to your liking and not ours.


I can tell you that I made my mods for function and not because it looks cool.
 
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