22. IDS and Brembo conversion - I saw a lot of positive reviews regarding the larger 68T pulley and Isolated Drive System upgrades. Not only for the low gear feature but the extra cushioning and comfort of the cush drive. The system is a two piece rear pulley and hub that is isolated by rubber to absorb some of the torque shocks of the engine. Very inexpensive mod but it was hard to find a Japanese 68T IDS pulley so had to purchase a 1" (2 row) bearing and pressed-in the pulley.

There are a lot of Brembo take offs in ebay so might as well do the conversion since I'll be fabricating new spacers for the new rear wheel. For efficiency of the Brembo brakes, replacing the rear rotor to the larger 11.8" stainless disc is recommended. The stock brake lines and banjo bolt/washers worked without any issues.

After machining 2x spacers and honing the Brembo bracket, it was all bolt-on. Definitely a must for pre-08 bikes to correct the gear ratio and "grain feeling" in the drivetrain. With the 68T and 551 EZ cams, transmission shifts smoothly and 6th gear became useable on the highway.

Below are the part numbers for a 2007 Touring. I recommend to be patient in hunting parts on ebay and forums.

 

23. Mirrors - I always wanted the fairing mirrors but the position of the Yaffe monkey bars blocks the view. I'm using these gloss black mirrors from Performance Machine. I also reverse or flip them for wider view at the bottom. Now my grips does not cover the sides anymore

 

mind blowing! It's this type of expertise that keep me from achieving the desire to alter my sled in an effort of obtaining something that I can truly call my own. Oh yeah, money would help too.
Good on you for not only realizing the build, but for having the skill to see it through.
Ride on and be safe!

 

Very nice write up and details. Thinking of doing the IDS. I did the Brembo brake last year when I did the wider tire. I will probably have to redo my spacers. Nice work and sweet bike.

 

24. High speed wobble - Alloy Art Touring Stabilizer and Neck Bearing Torque

Due to the aging frame and possible bushing deterioration, I notice a slight wobble at the front and rear. I retorque the front's star and neck bearing nut to 80 ft-lbs in order to allow 2.5 swings. The manuals says 3 swings but I opted to a stiffer setting based on my riding style. I also inspected the swingarm where the engine/transmission assembly is mounted and found the rear bushings are still in-tact. Since they look ok, i should venture a stabilizer link design for improvement. Definitely later down the road, I will also replace the rear bushings with Glide-Pro.

There are multiple $$$ stabilizer systems for HD touring bikes that triangulates the transmission, oil pan, and the frame to minimize erratic handling. However, due to the installed S&S header system where the exhaust crossover goes under the bike, I am limited to a few models. I like this inexpensive stabilizer from Alloy Art that mounts above rather than below the transmission. The stabilizer adds another anchor point to limit the movement of the motor/trans in relation to the swingarm.

After a 15 minute install, i did not notice any ill effects from the stabilizer or an increase in vibration. I tried to induce the death wobble on a high speed long sweeper turn but can only afford 75mph in our local streets (you guys should see crazy drivers here in El Paso). Even though I did not feel any wobble or did not achieve the 90+ mph sweeping turn, it's pretty cheap insurance knowing that this stabilizer will do its job...hopefully.

NOTE:
- Recommend in investing jumbo size crowfoot set. 1 1/2" crowfoot is needed for proper neck bearing torque
- The Alloy Art Touring Stabilizer is designed for 09-up Touring bikes, it also fits the 07 Touring models. The link will be in an angle and not parallel but still controls the lateral movements
- Cheapest I found at ebay for $120 (compared to other stabilizers that costs $300 up)

 

Can't begin to say how much I appreciate you posting your progress. Your the kind of guy I wished lived down the street. I have a 2007 SG that's been sitting in the garage for two years and you definitely inspire me to start customizing it. I have had access to a 2016 Road Glide and 2015 SG to ride and haven't had the desire to even uncover the 2007. All the little things you have done such as license plate and turn signals are great upgrades. Keep posting!

 

Could you either pm me the item number for that license plate frame or post it here been wanting that for my 08 sg. It should be the same. BTW one of the best step by step posts on the forum. Nice job.

 

Sweet bike