how many of you have a "theme" for your bike?
#21
10-14-2010, 04:02 PM
Not really a theme, but since I have a Road King Classic, I'm trying to stay with the classic theme, already switched out the football style air cleaner cover and cowbell horn cover with regular round pieces. Also ride with a solo seat most of the time. I will be going back to wide white walls once the tires need replacing and I may be getting the classic looking Harley mirrors.
The only thing that is a toss up for me is to either finish chroming out the front end/forks or having most of that stuff powdercoated black and only keeping chrome for the accent type stuff like trim rings, etc.
The only thing that is a toss up for me is to either finish chroming out the front end/forks or having most of that stuff powdercoated black and only keeping chrome for the accent type stuff like trim rings, etc.
#22
10-14-2010, 04:03 PM
Road Master
Knowing what your "theme" will be when you first start to personalize your Harley is not easy. I'd first add functional things and upgrades before going for the theme look. This will give you some time to decide what you want as the bike changes bit by bit to better suit you. And how much you want to spend on a "theme" is a big part of it. Are you thinking of switching out a few covers to skulls and being done or are you thinking full paint job? I like themed bikes myself, as long as you still can ride it like a payment pounder. My 2006 has a lot of add ons, but no theme yet, except for a mix of aftermarket add-ons that make it look different from stock.
#23
10-14-2010, 04:11 PM
Knowing what your "theme" will be when you first start to personalize your Harley is not easy. I'd first add functional things and upgrades before going for the theme look. This will give you some time to decide what you want as the bike changes bit by bit to better suit you. And how much you want to spend on a "theme" is a big part of it. Are you thinking of switching out a few covers to skulls and being done or are you thinking full paint job? I like themed bikes myself, as long as you still can ride it like a payment pounder. My 2006 has a lot of add ons, but no theme yet, except for a mix of aftermarket add-ons that make it look different from stock.
#24
10-14-2010, 04:35 PM
Elite HDF Member
my 85flh theme is "more is better."
my shovel's theme is "rat" or "dirt" it hasn't been washed since about 1993.
my shovel's theme is "rat" or "dirt" it hasn't been washed since about 1993.
#26
10-14-2010, 05:24 PM
Club Member
Please don't do that , a guy around here got tagged with the nickname " Skully " need I say more .................
#27
10-14-2010, 06:33 PM
I'd do the things first that are functional to get the bike comfortable for you.
Seat, bars, suspension, pegs, etc.
The bike will begin to have an identity with those changes, then complete the look you want with the cosmetic stuff.
Seat, bars, suspension, pegs, etc.
The bike will begin to have an identity with those changes, then complete the look you want with the cosmetic stuff.
#29
10-14-2010, 07:04 PM
Mine is "Iron Horse". Real original huh? Actually the colors, leather saddle and windshield bags, and the long lever fringe lend themselves nicely to this theme. Kinda western/American Indian style.
