Everything you listed takes basic tools... Its all simple to do.

And i remember you posting a pic of your man cave (garage) theres your room.

Don't let your bike intimidate you.... It's a bike not your wife.....lol...jk!

 

That's how we all started... Buy the softail manual at HD for $60, then go buy at 200 piece tool set for about $150 plus a torque wrench and do it yourself.

It's step by step and you will be on the road to saving lots of $.
Plus, it's self rewarding.

And if you get stumped, post up here for help. (I don't do engine rebiulds, but some of these guys do)

 

You said it!!! We all started off the same as you....

Don't forget the jack.... Harbor Freight - 70.00

 

Not to knock you but I had the yellow jack from harbor freight. The 2nd time I used it the pump took a crap. Just an FYI.

 

Oh and 1 more motivational speech, I'm chopping and extendind my rear fender this spring (I have never done it b4), I'm also going to paint a new front fender matte black within the next 2 weeks (again 1st time). If I scew it up, I do it again till it is right.

You can get a jack from about any where for $100 or less.

 

Do the bars and cables, get the tools. If you have any left over get what you need for the chrome sliders. Take pride in your ride by doing the work yourself or with a good buddy. That is how I have learned what little I do know. LOL

Drew

 

And I've had mine for about a year and lifted it about 20 times and not one problem.... that's what a receipt is for ..... RETURNS

 

I'm a miser - cast a vote for ''C"...especially in today's economy.

 

I don't know why, but I'm afraid to take tools to my sled!

 

That's the way to go, and you'll still have enough left over for some beer's......LOL!
Good luck with the up grades.