Think of it as bonding time...

T.

 

I'm working on a bit of "de-chroming". I love my chrome, but the 1200 came with a bit too much. I'm trying out Plasti Dip on a couple parts. Doing this along with some routine maintenance. Pics to follow when I'm done.
At least it's something to do on these wet, cold, miserable days lately.

Stay strong everyone! Spring is coming!

 

When I bought my bike new I said to a friend with me, " This bike is perfect, I can ride it to the end of the earth and never have to do anything to it."
That was 2012 and now I have most of the OEM parts packed in a tote or on the shelve. And just when I think I really am done... somebody posted a picture of a digital speedometer made into the handlebar clamp...

Good call on the seat. Looks good.

 

So true. I said something similar to my friend,then it was slip-ons, then it was this and that lol. This site surely provides great ideas and motivation lol

 

Changed my transmission oil. While I was at it I replaced my clutch cover which was scarred from a driveway incident that we shall not speak of.

 

Well, been very busy the past three weeks, below is what I have done. (Still have air ride shocks to install and Buckhorn handle bars).

The Long list

1. Hard Saddle bags
2. Running and brake likes on the saddle bags
3. Strobe brake module
4. Relocated the rear signals for the saddle bags
5. Chrome bat and oil tanks covers
6. 1 1/2 riser extension (home made)
7. Custom Windshield (Was 3 inch too high, cut it down)
8. 1 inch tank riser
9. Live to ride, ride to live covers
10. HD Digital speedometer / tach
11. All chrome forward controls
12. Chrome control handles
13. Locking gas cap
14. LED front and rear signals
15. LED headlight
16. Custom Heel / Toe shifter (Arthritis in my left foot, they don't make one that works for me using a running board).
17. High intensity LED Driving light (come on with high beam)

 

Don't you love it? We buy it because it is perfect and then we start changing it as soon as we get it because it isn't perfect. Human nature.

 

I hear you... This bike being the least expensive bike Harley Davidson made (Streets not included) it had practically zero chrome on it, most parts painted black. I just made it more perfect...

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Rode to the dealership where I coach for our riding academy. Realized, like most times, mine is the only Sportster on the lot. Almost every bike on our lot is a bagger, with a few naked Softails and Dynas.

This thread makes me think part of the reason is that we do a lot of our own maintenance. Not sure.

Like reading this thread, I get ideas from walking the lot, especially on event days. Most people just see The Motorcycle. Some of us see the parts of the motorcycle. It's a super power.

 

Here are some of the mods I’ve completed in the last couple days.