Your heim joint is worn out. This is why you keep a ponytail holder attached to the bike at all times. Got me home more than once!

 

I have a set! I might part with the lids too. What'll you give?

 

Look online for spherical rod ends,5/16 24 female on the stock rod, you will never have to mess with it again.

 

Excellent solution, my sportster came set up with those. I thought of doing that but didn't know what they we called. Thanks for the info

 

My 05 EG did the same thing. 40 miles from home. Safety wired it and rode it just fine. The part is under $30 from the dealer.

 

I am just going to change the way it mounts, its cheaper and like said above. It will never happen again.

 

Fixed the linkage, I actually ended up having one of those spherical ends from my forward controls that came on my sportster. Threw it on the rod and finished it off with a nut, bolt and lock washer.

Not too too much going on, I ordered a head unit, component set of speakers (as I only have the gas/volt gauges) I am going to run tweeters in the 2 blank spots. I bought SG front signals/brackets off a member here, (scooter trash 1) which might I add was an excellent transaction. Paid, item shipped next day and then I had them 2 days later I also picked of some manuals from a guy off craigslist for 2004 touring models, I bought the electrical, diagnostic and parts books. All for $75, which I thought was a great deal considering what they go for at the dealer each. Saved around $80 and they are all in great shape.

I decided that I will be going with bad dads stretched bags as well as their rear fender cover with frenched plate. I am working with a local authorized dealer that is getting me a deal on them

That is basically it for now, not too much going on. Just trying to get a few parts together before I start taking it apart. No need to disassemble yet if I don't have anything to do.

 

Stretched bags and rear fender cover paid for and ordered from bad dad. Kinda hurt the ol wallet

My radio and component set of speakers came in. I am still trying to decide if I want to add the oil and air temp gauges or run without. If I run without them, I will install the tweeters in the blank spots. If not, I will be drilling and mounting them elsewhere. Decisions decisions, I can't wait for the call saying my fender and bags are ready to be picked up!!! Also ordered there stainless plate frame.

I guess this is one of the larger expenses out of the way. The other few are the front wheel/tire, front fender, handlebar set up and seat. After that it will be all the small stuff that is going to add up, but make the bike tie all together.

 

Bags and fender were delivered today. While I went to pick them up, I ordered a few more things. The HD clear style headlight, found on the newer SG's and the correct lower saddlebag bracket supports so I don't have to run the saddlebag guards. Will be adding some pictures soon, I know all this reading is boring.

The bike is on the lift now for the rest of the year until spring of next year. Fairing, front fender, front wheel and saddlebags have been removed.

Pics to come soon

 

have you concidered selling the stock bags? if intrested shoot me a price