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Old 06-15-2018, 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by WKNDS
Looks nice. I bought a 'new' front fender off of Ebay for fairly cheap and just painted it myself (flat black to match the Iron)
The newer fender has 'holes' in it to match the 'buckshot' theme...
I didn't even think to check ebay. You wouldn't know unless told where it came from.
 
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Old 06-15-2018, 06:41 PM
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Been working on dry fitting things as I get ready to start to reassemble what I've torn down. Fitting a new 7" headlight from JW Speaker, and I'm glad that ended up working, I've always wanted a big headlight. New 16" bars from NYC Choppers with a 1" riser from Loner Industries/Hardtail Choppers. Still more to go, but glad that this will all end up working out.

 
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Old 06-16-2018, 12:18 PM
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Trying out these 1156 amber LED signals from an AmazonDOTca seller. I bought other lights of the same design from him before for my car and they are working out fine. I didn't expect to have any trouble but there is a "shoulder" on the socket part of the light that interferes with the reflector where you insert it. Modifications were made to make it fit. The only issue I can see will be the light dying from the vibrations. Other than that: they are bright as the sun and use less power.



Everything is LED now except the tail/brake light and that is on the way. It's interesting that I didn't need to use the Custom Dynamics load equalizer with the fronts having C.D. LED clusters and the rear standard bulb. I did need the equalizer when I switched all four to LED last night.
 
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Old 06-16-2018, 12:35 PM
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I finally finished my 48 to Cafe' conversion.

 
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Old 06-16-2018, 09:04 PM
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I installed 2" risers from LA Choppers on my Forty Eight. I didn't have to change the stock cables, but 2" risers would be the max without changing the front brake line. The 2" risers make the seating position for me a lot better.
 
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Originally Posted by RPMorey
I finally finished my 48 to Cafe' conversion.

Sportster Cafe
 
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Originally Posted by DBrevit
Sportster Cafe
Not what I'd want to ride for hours, but that may be the best looking cafe modded Sportster I've seen. Really like that tank, whole bike looks designed that way, not just a bunch of addons.
 
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Originally Posted by Imold
Not what I'd want to ride for hours, but that may be the best looking cafe modded Sportster I've seen. Really like that tank, whole bike looks designed that way, not just a bunch of addons.

Agreed! It's a sharp looking bike.
 
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Internally wired my bars, really like the cleaned up look.


 
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Nice job
 
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