Joining the club: 09 Deluxe
#21
04-19-2012 | 04:09 PM
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Yeah, I still have those bolts. After removing the saddle bags, the bolts were a little rusty and covered in crap. It made me think they were ones that came with the bags and not the stock ones. The bike came with a quick-connect sissy bar but I didn't find anything that resembled attachable points.
#23
04-19-2012 | 05:11 PM
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Hey guys,
Just wanted to stop bye and introduce myself and my new ride. It's a 2009 Deluxe that I inherited from a family member. I've been a Buell guy for the past 7 years (just sold my 1125r last week) and have ridden my dad's '08 Superglide quite a bit, as well. I registered on the forum a while back because I was contemplating getting a Sporty but never went through with it.
There's lots of great information here and I plan on immersing myself to figure a plan of action for my new acquisition. I'm really stoked about the new bike and a chance to finally join the cruiser crowd (need to "chill-out" for the sake of my daughter, haha). As of right now I have no clue what I'm going to do with the Deluxe. I've always had a thing for Night Trains, but I can't see too many compromises I can make between the two- the styling seems so opposite.
The bike had bags that I've already removed, a seat more fit for a shorter person that was swapped back to stock, and currently has a front windshield that I also plan on removing. I'll ride it that way for a little while to see what I want to change. I imagine a new seat and handlebars will come soon, as I'm 6'5" and might want to stretch out a bit. I also need to set aside a day of cleaning to take care of the grungy rear white-wall.
I'm definitely looking forward to making this bike 'mine!'
Just wanted to stop bye and introduce myself and my new ride. It's a 2009 Deluxe that I inherited from a family member. I've been a Buell guy for the past 7 years (just sold my 1125r last week) and have ridden my dad's '08 Superglide quite a bit, as well. I registered on the forum a while back because I was contemplating getting a Sporty but never went through with it.
There's lots of great information here and I plan on immersing myself to figure a plan of action for my new acquisition. I'm really stoked about the new bike and a chance to finally join the cruiser crowd (need to "chill-out" for the sake of my daughter, haha). As of right now I have no clue what I'm going to do with the Deluxe. I've always had a thing for Night Trains, but I can't see too many compromises I can make between the two- the styling seems so opposite.
The bike had bags that I've already removed, a seat more fit for a shorter person that was swapped back to stock, and currently has a front windshield that I also plan on removing. I'll ride it that way for a little while to see what I want to change. I imagine a new seat and handlebars will come soon, as I'm 6'5" and might want to stretch out a bit. I also need to set aside a day of cleaning to take care of the grungy rear white-wall.
I'm definitely looking forward to making this bike 'mine!'
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04-19-2012 | 05:56 PM
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04-19-2012 | 10:33 PM
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Thanks, SJ Ron. I'm taking the bike out for the first time tomorrow- probably a few hundred miles, so we'll see how I fair. I'll be sure to report back!
#26
04-19-2012 | 11:10 PM
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A Deluxe could be a VERY expensive inheritance.
And if you look at Pooch's, you'll buy a pretty expensive camera with it. Hahaha!!
Welcome to the Boards, brotha.
Now pull up a stool, down 3 fingers of Jack and enjoy the ryde!
#27
04-20-2012 | 12:16 AM
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Have you tried the Mr. Clean Eraser? Works great! Give it a shot...
#29
04-20-2012 | 03:25 AM
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Nice ride, man. I'm jealous. The Deluxe is the most elegant looking bike that the Co. makes today.
Along with those fender bolts, I would replace the muffler heatsheilds. Looks like the bags did a number on 'em. But get 'em at a swap meet. You wouldn't believe what the MoCo charges for 'em.
Good luck with that 'Lux. Rade it safely!
Along with those fender bolts, I would replace the muffler heatsheilds. Looks like the bags did a number on 'em. But get 'em at a swap meet. You wouldn't believe what the MoCo charges for 'em.
Good luck with that 'Lux. Rade it safely!
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04-20-2012 | 09:15 AM
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Nice ride, man. I'm jealous. The Deluxe is the most elegant looking bike that the Co. makes today.
Along with those fender bolts, I would replace the muffler heatsheilds. Looks like the bags did a number on 'em. But get 'em at a swap meet. You wouldn't believe what the MoCo charges for 'em.
Good luck with that 'Lux. Rade it safely!
Along with those fender bolts, I would replace the muffler heatsheilds. Looks like the bags did a number on 'em. But get 'em at a swap meet. You wouldn't believe what the MoCo charges for 'em.
Good luck with that 'Lux. Rade it safely!