Nightster Winter Makeover
#1151
05-06-2013 | 07:19 AM
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From: Seattle (Alki)
#1152
05-06-2013 | 07:44 AM
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From: NY
Hey dude, Great Looking Bike! I came across page 1 after a google search for downtube diameter (which i eventually no longer cared about) and was instantly hooked... So much so I joined up on the forum... It was really cool to watch the bike take such a trip and then to see that you finally got it on the road... Took me about 2 days to read all the pages (and the suspense killed me) but i'm glad when i got to the end there was a finished bike. It mush have been hell going 9 months...
Anyway just wanted to say congratulations on a truly epic build and say i throughly enjoyed watching you go through the build process... I learned a ton, was pretty inspired to start some small projects of my own, But maybe after i get my 2nd bike.
so i dont have to go without a ride...
I live in the central jersey area so hopefully someday i'll run across ya (especially if you still plan on making that philly trip) so i can see the Apocalypse in person! Thanks for a great read!
Anyway just wanted to say congratulations on a truly epic build and say i throughly enjoyed watching you go through the build process... I learned a ton, was pretty inspired to start some small projects of my own, But maybe after i get my 2nd bike.
so i dont have to go without a ride...I live in the central jersey area so hopefully someday i'll run across ya (especially if you still plan on making that philly trip) so i can see the Apocalypse in person! Thanks for a great read!
#1153
05-09-2013 | 11:25 PM
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From: fremont , ohio
hey Ergonight , i must say the bike came out really badass.. u did tear it all down lol . i have a 08 Nightster that i just re did and oh most done. what size gallon is gas tank ? and how long are the handle bars ? i looking to put 4.5 tank on it if look right and not cost tons due to new seat / maybe install kit. plus drag bars think it makes it look more smooth look , thanks alot !!!
#1154
05-10-2013 | 06:48 AM
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hey Ergonight , i must say the bike came out really badass.. u did tear it all down lol . i have a 08 Nightster that i just re did and oh most done. what size gallon is gas tank ? and how long are the handle bars ? i looking to put 4.5 tank on it if look right and not cost tons due to new seat / maybe install kit. plus drag bars think it makes it look more smooth look , thanks alot !!!
#1156
05-17-2013 | 07:06 AM
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From: NY
#1157
06-15-2013 | 01:51 PM
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From: Miami
Hey brother awesome rebuild... Awesome thread too. I was really trying to just figure out how you filled that ecm hole. I couldn't really see the detailed thread. Maybe I missed a page or something. I am definitely going to take off a couple inches on the fender. I am in the same boat as u. Got a springer seat but my girl would be pissed if I chopped it and she couldn't ride. Not tha she rides a lot but I have to keep the option for her...
Anyway, can u tell me what u did to cover the hole please? I am not capable of doing it myself due to the fact that I don't have the tools to even attempt it. But once I know what rout you went, I can shop around to see what it will run me.
Thanks brotha!!!
Anyway, can u tell me what u did to cover the hole please? I am not capable of doing it myself due to the fact that I don't have the tools to even attempt it. But once I know what rout you went, I can shop around to see what it will run me.
Thanks brotha!!!
#1159
06-16-2013 | 12:48 PM
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From: NY
Those pics are from mreed, who comes up with really innovative solutions to problems like this. If you haven't read any of his threads, start.
For mine I had one of the guys at the shop who's pretty good with body work cut and fit a piece of steel and weld it into the hole. I had to smooth it with bondo/mud before I painted it.
Good luck man.
For mine I had one of the guys at the shop who's pretty good with body work cut and fit a piece of steel and weld it into the hole. I had to smooth it with bondo/mud before I painted it.
Good luck man.
#1160
06-16-2013 | 02:17 PM
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From: Miami
Those pics are from mreed, who comes up with really innovative solutions to problems like this. If you haven't read any of his threads, start.
For mine I had one of the guys at the shop who's pretty good with body work cut and fit a piece of steel and weld it into the hole. I had to smooth it with bondo/mud before I painted it.
Good luck man.
For mine I had one of the guys at the shop who's pretty good with body work cut and fit a piece of steel and weld it into the hole. I had to smooth it with bondo/mud before I painted it.
Good luck man.