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Old 12-17-2008, 02:41 PM
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Yep....Flecker removal, lay down license plat, and heck the signal relocation which only cost me about $4.00 in gas going to & from my parent's house to use a drill press & grinder. I really didn't start mod'n the scoot until I got rid of the wife, (aka...D'X). Then I went nutz in the motor, and now I just mod to make it more comfy for whatever GF I'm with more. Apes & a paint job may be in the near future.
 
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Old 12-17-2008, 03:52 PM
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Yep....Flecker removal, lay down license plat, and heck the signal relocation which only cost me about $4.00 in gas going to & from my parent's house to use a drill press & grinder. I really didn't start mod'n the scoot until I got rid of the wife, (aka...D'X). Then I went nutz in the motor, and now I just mod to make it more comfy for whatever GF I'm with more. Apes & a paint job may be in the near future.
Hey how much was your seat and backrest if you don't mind be asking. That's how I'd like my sportster to look.
 
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Old 12-17-2008, 04:11 PM
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yep, fleckers is another cheap one
 
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Old 12-18-2008, 07:02 AM
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You got the right handlebars,now all you need is a plate frame!!
 
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Originally Posted by itemselling4u
Hey how much was your seat and backrest if you don't mind be asking. That's how I'd like my sportster to look.
Can't really remember right off the top of my head, but I could always check for you when I get home & look at the invoices though.

Haulen *** backrest, (purchased through Haulen ***' Ebay store).....I think it was around $120 back like 2 years ago. Check out their website & you'll find quite a few HDF member's bike pictures on their website (Dameon, Tweakin', mine, etc)....They're a sponsor on here, & Jason, aka.."HaulenAss", was great to work with.

Ultima 2-Up gel seat purchased on Ebay through American Classic Motors for around $150 to $200.

Again, I can't really remember exact $$'s right now. Oh, and I really need to download some new pics...Sig pic doesn't show the new signals & being relocated, new grips, better resolution pics, & different angles. I'll get round-2-it one of these days.....Got a couple with a decent amber/bronzy sunset in the background kinda matching the bronze pearl paint.
 

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After you relocate your blinkers, flip your mirrors upside down. That cost $0.00 and looks BA!
 
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Old 12-19-2008, 05:45 PM
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I hated the look of the back of the license plate so I came up with a cheap solution:

1. Go to WalMart, autoparts store, etc...
2. Purchase a mirror replacement sheet.
3. Remove license plate, Trace license plate and holes.
4. Cut out tracing.
5. Drill holes.
6. Place on back of license plate.
7. Reinstall license plate.

The mirror replacement sheet costs about $5-6 and it's really easy to work with.
 
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Old 12-20-2008, 05:42 AM
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Everything starts cheap. $40 here $25 there, before you know it your down 3-4 grand and the ole lady is pissing up a storm. Feeling the Nightster drain!!!
 
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I always pull the baffles out. An change the bars.
 
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Relocate the headlight like on Brandon's '08 Nighty...

... it's a freebie mod if you re-use the fender mount tab ...


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