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Old 05-28-2015, 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by kountry
digging that seat what year is that for?
thanks, lepera cherokee, fits '10-'15 sportsters
 
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Old 05-28-2015, 01:47 PM
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Default Completed Stage 1 upgrade!

Installed the HD Stage 1 air cleaner and the XiEDs from DK Customs. Put about 100 miles on since the install. I like it.

Oil temps running pretty much the same, 220, as before the upgrade. However, the engine seems to me to be running "smoother". Perhaps its my imagination, but that is the impression I have. During acceleration, the bike doesn't seem to struggle as much as I wind it up. Doesn't seem to labor as much. Again, maybe I am just wishing that to happen.

Oh, I have Cobra 3" slip-ons to go with the Screaming Eagle air filter upgrade and XiEDs.
 
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Old 05-28-2015, 03:15 PM
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I sprayed some Simple Green on the rear wheel and sprocket cover before washing the bike. It dissolved that black sheen without elbow grease. I haven't seen those things that silver in 50k miles.
 
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Old 05-28-2015, 08:15 PM
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I motored to Requa to check on the repairs to Paul Bunyan's arm, he got smacked by tree last winter. They got the arm back on, working at getting the hand to wave again.
 
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Old 05-28-2015, 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Randy Mac
I motored to Requa to check on the repairs to Paul Bunyan's arm, he got smacked by tree last winter. They got the arm back on, working at getting the hand to wave again.
....and no pictures.
 
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Old 05-28-2015, 08:30 PM
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I remembered the camera about half way there, will do better next time.
 
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Old 05-29-2015, 03:29 AM
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I went from this:



to this:



Much-much-much better!
 
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Old 05-29-2015, 06:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Proteus
I went from this:

to this:

Much-much-much better!
What part is your housing for the speedo? Is that just a stock 72 housing?
 
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Old 05-29-2015, 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Proteus
I went from this:



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Much-much-much better!
Nice...I like it. Are those mini beach bars or flander swept back?
 
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Old 05-29-2015, 07:49 AM
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I installed a new 2 up seat...then got the tank bra.

#happywifehappylife AND #longerrides

Like the look of the bike, getting better. Deep headlamp chrome ring is on the way.
 
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