I have been waiting for several months for everything to come together on the 2008 Road Glide bagger project and Saturday was the first day of the teardown. I had the pleasure of meeting Paul from Native Custom Baggers (And his helper). Paul installed the new forks, 2" lowered, (Ready for a Single Caliper) 200 Swingarm, Air suspension and Bassani Pipes. He had the new back tire/wheel on for a short time and I thought it looked great!!!! They were also able to fit me with a Mock 21" front tire/wheel (Front wheels been backordered for some time) so I could pick out my new front fender style. He also had a couple of good ideas which I am going to add to the bike:

1) Install a hydraulic clutch
2) Replace the stock bars and controls with some nicer aftermarket and make it look a little more custom
3) Change out mirror location/style
4)Performance upgrade on the top end (After the bikescompleted by Bad Dad's)

Paul definitely knows his stuff and was a pleasure to work with.

Bad Dad's will take over where Paul leaves off.... ; )

 

sounds like a heck of a build, cant wait to see pics when its finished.

 

Looks good, need more pics.

 

Here's the wheel choice (PM Contour Casino's) I'll get some pics of the progress later tonight.

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What air ride are you going with?

 

It's going to look Killer, Have the rear fender cover on mine with the bag extensions, I love the look even though some don't. Low and fast or slow and a real Phat rear end.

 

Wow, can't wait to see it all together. Sounds like a real nice project you got going. Oh yah, what air ride ARE you going with?
Jerry

 

SHARP! Likem

 

Sounds awesome...I have spoken to both companies on my build and found them very friendly and helpful

 

I built my first bike (250 Chopper) with Jerry Covington and he was as good as they get. Bad Dad's and Native Bagger is right there with him as far as knowledge, quality and personallity. In my opinion I think you'll be seeing and hearing alot more about these guys! I am very impressed so far and the nice thing about it is that Bad Dad's is 10 minutes from my office and Paul (Native) is only 2 hours away. This should turn out to be anice build when it'sdone. I'll try to keep pics posted as it progresses. As far as the air ride goes, Paul recommended this one and I don't recall the manufacturer. (I'll find out) I was initially going with Legend but I know we changed it last minute. I do remember it was around $1500.00 though ; 0 (It's a self leveling system)