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Old 01-11-2017, 07:08 PM
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Copied this thread idea from the Softail forum.

We've all seen before and after pics, I think we should also post what we have done to make the scoot look like it does. I get asked, as many of you do I'm sure, what is this or that on our bikes. Here would be a good thread to reference for people.


So how about this format?

*** PIC OF BIKE WHEN YOU FIRST BOUGHT IT (maybe list mods done already?) ***

*** PIC OF HOW THE BIKE SITS NOW ***

*** LIST ALL MODS DONE ***

*** LIST MODS YOU WISH YOU WOULD HAVE DONE OR REGRETS, ETC ***
 
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My 2016 Roadster the day I brought her home 10/30/16:





Not much done but this is how she sits now 1/11/17:





Current Mods:
Sportster 48 Bars
Gutted Stock Slip-Ons Installed W258 TTI's
Power Vision Tuner

Mods Coming Soon:
Bassani Road Rage III 2 into 1
Sledge Air Hammer 3" Air Cleaner
4.5 Gallon Tank
DK Coil Relocation

Mods Coming After Warranty Is Up: (or sooner, actually much sooner!)
Hammer Performance 120+ HP 1275 Kit
 

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Stock - December 2013


Attachment 621509

PIC OF HOW THE BIKE SITS NOW

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*** LIST ALL MODS DONE ***

Engine:
Standard displacement
Hammer Performance Jackhammer 570 Cam
Joker Machine Air cleaner
DK custom Exhaust vents bolts
Bassani Pro Street (Wrapped in DEI titanium wrap)
Screaming eagle leads
Figure machine Derby cover
Joker Points cover
self tuned via powervision 87rwhp

Paint:
Custom Painted Peanut 2.2 by Smith Concepts - Sydney Australia

Suspension:
Front - Lowered (Nightster Gaiters)
Rear - Legend Air suspension (1 inch lowering block)

Controls:
Biltwell Tracker Bars
Avon Grips
Hippy Killer Brass footpegs and shifter

Misc:
Rough Craft Headlight Grill
Yellow vinyl over headlight
Joker sprocket cover
DK customs 1.5 inch tank lift
DK customs coil relocation
DK customs ignition relocation
Lepera Bare Bones 48 seat

Wheels Standard
Shinko 777 F/R
170/70/16

*** LIST MODS YOU WISH YOU WOULD HAVE DONE OR REGRETS, ETC

XR1200 brake (to do)
exhaust hangs too low.
 
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When I bought it...only had 1.75" slip-ons


Here is what it was before going on the operating table this week.


On the operating table....replaced motor mounts, installed DK Customs Rocker Lockers. Will be installing Bikini Beach Bars, chrome ergonomic clutch/brake levers, and braided stainless steel cables (re-routed and hidden), and re-routing my PowerVision cable while the tank is off. Rush 2.25" baffles coming in next week....will be replacing my 2" baffles in my 3" slip-ons because I like loud.



Here is a list of what I did to the bike...
Color-match Battery and Oil Cover - Cycledelic Custom Paint & Graphics
HD OEM Heritage Red-Chrome tank emblem set 62395-09/62394-09
Chrome HD Switch Covers
Chrome Handlebar Control Cover Kit
Chrome Fender Strut Covers
Chrome Upper Belt Guard
Chrome Lower Belt Guard
Chrome Billet 39mm Narrow Glide Fork Brace
Joker Machine 2-Tec Flip-Up Fuel Cap - 09-441C
--HD Chrome lockable gas cap
Black HD Turn Signal Extender Caps
Chrome HD Lower Fork Sliders, Drain Screw Kit, Axle Retainer Kit & Nut covers
Chrome Burly Slammer Kit Fork Suspension Drop
Chrome 11" Bitubo Performance Adjustable Rear Shocks - DK Customs
--Street Glide 12" oil/air shocks
--Burly 10.5" chrome Slammer Shocks
Chrome 1" Under 7" Kickstand & chrome slotted kickstand extension
Low profile rear red taillight with integrated turn signals - Moons Motorcycle Culture
--Chrome License Plate Turn Signal Relocations Kit
Hard Saddlebags with LED lights & quick release mounts - Tsukaya
Color-Match and pinstriping Hard Saddlebags - Cycledelic Custom Paint & Graphics
Run-Brake-Turn Module to convert two wire single element saddlebag LED to RBT - DK Customs
Chrome/stainless steel DNA 52 Spoke Mammoth Front wheel, Metzeler ME880 tire, 11.5" SS rotor
Chrome/stainless steel DNA 52 Spoke Mammoth Rear wheel, Metzeler ME888 tire, 11.5" SS rotor
Chrome DNA SS2 Pulley 68T 1" width 25mm axle w/ hardware
Chrome HD Front Brake Caliper 44547-04
Chrome HD Rear Brake Caliper 44549-04
Caliper mounting bracket 42835-08 & Spacer 41730-08 to relocate rear caliper to accept larger 11.5" rotor
Arlen Ness Inverted Deep Cut Chrome Air Cleaner with DK Customs completely hidden external breather system
--Kuryakyn Velicraptor v-stack
--DK Customs Outlaw 587 with chrome bobber cover
Chrome HD Engine Guard
Chrome LED Engine Guard White Running Lights - Cirrus
Burly Bikini Beach Bars B28-302X
--Flander Sweptback handlebars
Stainless Steel Braided Clutch and Brake cables
Chrome ergonomic slotted brake and clutch levers
Chrome ISO Grips with Throttle Boss - DK Customs
Rush 3" Slash-out Slipons with 2" Baffles and DK Customs W158 TTIs
--Screamin Eagle II slip-ons
Mustang Wide Vintage Solo with Backrest
--Mustang Tripper Solo Passenger Pillon Diamond Stitched
--Mustang Tripper Solo with Backrest Diamond Stitched
--Mustang Tripper Fastback 2-up
--Lepera Aviator solo
HD Sissy Bar and Back Rest
Chrome HD Removable Sissy Bar Side Plates
Chrome HD Docking Hardware for Removable Sissy
Chrome HD Detachables Solo Rack 53494-04A
Chrome HD Bar & Shield Shifter Peg Kit
Chrome HD Vented Rear Brake Lever Kit Mid Control
Chrome HD Mini Footboard Kit-Large
Chrome ISO Switchblade Highway Pegs
Chrome HD Adjustable Footpeg Mounting Kit 49053-04A
7" Chrome Headlight with Bezel mounted on lower triple tree
H4 Hi/Lo LED Headlamp Bulb replacement 2000LM/6000K Plug N Play - SoCalMotoGear
DynoJet PowerVision with AutoTune Kit -DK Customs
Techmount Chrome 1" Handlebar Mount
HD Horn Mount Kit
Love Jugs Chrome Mighty Mite Cooling Fan
2018 Touring Horn Cover and Loud Side Mount Horn
--Kuryakyn 7742 Delux Wolo Bad Boy Air Horn Kit
Kuryakyn Heavy Industry Mirrors For Harley Chrome w/ black
Chrome Front Turn Signal Relocation Kit
Fabricated stainless steel mounting brackets for fairing to use with HD windshield clamps w/ lock
Batwing Fairing with flared Windshield
Color-Match Paint and pinstripe Batwing Fairing - Cycledelic Custom Paint & Graphics
Sumax Loboy Front Fender
Color-Match Paint and pinstripe Front Fender - Cycledelic Custom Paint & Graphics
Rocker Lockers - DK Customs
Outlaw High Performance Cleanable Oil Filter polished finish - DK Customs
Chrome cup holder on engine guard - DK Customs
Six quick-release footpeg pins - DK Customs
Ricor Intiminator Fork Valve - DK Customs



 

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What the Project 48 looked like the day we got it- Stock except for the seat, sissy bar and rack-





How it looks now-







Project 48 Mod List

  • Black Spoke Covers 34.95 - DK Custom

  • Fork Boots 19.95 - DK Custom

  • Upper Fork Covers 39.95 - DK Custom

  • Plug-n-Play Front Wrap-around LED
    Running Lights/Turn Signals - DK Custom

  • Number plate w/ decals
    front, side & rear fender 34.99 - ebay

  • Custom Dual LED Headlights - DK Custom

  • LED Drop-in Headlight Bulb H4
    For Stock Headlight 69.95 - DK Custom

  • Black Headlight Grille 74.95 - DK Custom

  • Handlebar Khrome Werks 27.23" 0 Rise 3.81" pull back $53.97

  • 2 inch Forty Eight Handlebar Risers 93.95 - Loner Industries

  • Black ISO Handlebar Grips 76.50 - DK Custom

  • Black Bar End Mirror 27.50 - DK Custom

  • Fork Stem Bolt Head Medallion 24.95 per pair - Harley Davidson

  • 1.5” Tank Lift Kit 39.95 - DK Custom

  • Speedometer Relocation Kit 99.95 - DK Custom

  • Flush Mount Black Gas Cap 27.99 - Ebay

  • Chin Spoiler Air Dam Fairing 99.95 - DK Custom

  • Outlaw High Performance Cleanable Oil Filter 119.95 - DK Custom



  • We ran two different Fuel Management devices

  • XiED Fuel Enrichment 99.99 DK Custom

  • Power Vision Flash Tuner w/ Auto Tune 499.00 DK Custom


  • Rock-It Shift - $250 DK Custom

  • Trap Moto Tight-n-Low Foot Pegs 119.95 - DK Custom

  • Coil Relocation w/ PRO Race Wires 74.95 - DK Custom

  • F6 Ignition Relocation 14.95 - DK Custom

  • Smooth Chrome Stealth Key 15.00 - Little Sturgis Rally Vendor

  • Self Fusing Silicone Tape for Wire Tuck 6.95 - DK Custom

  • Chrome Cap Covers for OEM Bolts 47.95 - DK Custom


  • We ran 4 different Air Intakes, all with Polished Aluminum
    Breather Bolts (all DK)


  • V-Stack Velocity Stack 3” Polished Aluminum 144.95

  • Outlaw HiFlow 636v 194.95

  • Sano Black Outlaw HiFlow 587 148.95

  • Black Bobber HiFlow 587 199.95



  • We ran the gutted Stock Slip-ons with
    W258 Thunder Torque Inserts 22.95 -DK Custom


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  • Black Short Shots, baffle removed with
    W158 Thunder Torque Inserts 449.50 - DK Custom



  • Big Flake Sano DK Pulley Guard 49.95 - DK Custom



  • We ran several different seats
    (All DK)

  • Super Low Profile Solo Seat 174.95

  • Two Up Low Profile Solo Seat 229.95




  • And several different Solo Seat Systems
    (all DK)

  • Premium 13” Solo Seat System w/ Rubber Bumpers 164.95

  • Premium 16” Bobber Solo Seat System w/ Barrel Springs 179.95

  • Premium Leather Diamond 16” Bobber Solo Seat System w/ Scissor Springs 359.95



  • Rear Fender Bib 4 Sportsters with Solo Seats 32.50 - DK Custom

  • 44 Magnum Fastener for Air Cleaner Cover was
    used for Rear Fender Bib 5.95 - DK Custom

  • 1.75” Lowering Kit for Sportsters 69.95 - DK Custom

  • License Plate Relocation Bracket Vertical Mount 44.95 - DK Custom

  • LED License Plate Bolt Light 8.95 - DK Custom

  • Stealth LED Run-Brake-Turn Lights True Plug-n-Play 159.95 - DK Custom


  • Swapped out the stock tires for Coker Tires
    5.00-16 134.00 Ea. - Tucker Rocky

Regrets/what I would have done differently...made a custom set of exhaust for it.
 
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Holy smokes, these are some awe inspiring rides guys! I must say this is a great thread and cant wait to see more. From show stoppers to street brawlers, there is already a great representation of Sportsters here. now I have to go get a rag to clean the drool off my keyboard.
 
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2014-sportster 48
everything changed but the frame I think lol don't even remember everything done.




 

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ill play!
when i first got the scoot


and how it stands currently
 
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Well, since 'everyone is doing it'... Here's the OL's Iron
when we bought it (but with lowering blocks) and how it
looks now - mostly. (alot of changes coming, but its not all assembled)

Not gonna list all the parts, cause most are just 'bolt ons'....






 
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This was the day I bought it. It was mostly stock had screaming eagle airl cleaner and screaming eagle slip ons.

The picture kind of sucks and will get a better one in the spring. But this is how it sits now.



I cut several inches off the the rear fender relocated the turn signals and license plate.

Lowered the back end with nightster shocks from a member here

DK spring seat eBay.

Replaced whole exhaust with Samson hell raisers

Replaced wheels with nightster wheels eBay.

Harley mini apes dealer

SS braided brake line Dennis Kirk

SS clutch cable

Rebuilt front forks painted black while apart

Hand made sissy bar

Only thing I wish I wouldn't have done is strip the threads on primary cover where the clutch cable goes on. Still need to fix that.
 
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