Turn a Classic into a classic
#922
09-18-2010, 04:52 AM
Road Master
I have some for twin rails for sale here...I just got rid of the rails on mine because with my Cavalry bags with the lines on the side of the bags, it was just too much for the eye
#923
09-18-2010, 09:09 AM
1 1/2" both front and rear. I think most would say that it's a good idea to maintain the ride height, but then again, everyone's got an opinion. When I had my Heritage Springer I lowered front and rear, starting with Progressive lowering for the rear and later going to an air ride (sometimes I slammed that thing down to the earth...not much for riding but a heck of a good look) but then after my air ride blew up I just put stockers back on the rear. In essence, I was lowered almost 2" in the front with the rear at stock height and didn't have any problems. I had the Road King lowered before I ever took delivery so I can't attest to any "difference". I've done plenty of 2-up riding (although I do my best to impose a gross tonnage law where my passengers are concerned) and have had no difficulties.
If I were to do anything different than the stock laced wheels, I'd probably go with a radial lace, something like a Ride Wright Fat Daddy 50-spoke. I had them on my Heritage Springer and LOVED them!!!
If I were to do anything different than the stock laced wheels, I'd probably go with a radial lace, something like a Ride Wright Fat Daddy 50-spoke. I had them on my Heritage Springer and LOVED them!!!
#924
09-18-2010, 10:30 AM
Ride Wright's Fat Daddy wheels can run tubeless, they also make regular size spoke wheels, but not sure if they run tubless.
I think Sucker Punch Sally's used a cast wheel that looks just like spokes, it was pretty sweet too. Don't remember if it was in house built or not. It's on the cover of one of last year's American Iron issues.
I think Sucker Punch Sally's used a cast wheel that looks just like spokes, it was pretty sweet too. Don't remember if it was in house built or not. It's on the cover of one of last year's American Iron issues.
#925
09-18-2010, 07:51 PM
Got her back! man, looks great, what a difference new bars make. I had the front end chromed, chrome brake calipers, all Diamondback braided lines, chrome SE Fat Bars, chrome controls, Nostalgic grips, old school round mirrors and a Heritage Springer fender lamp added, did I forget anything? More pics in my album. And SE fork oil.
Got a video too.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a46aFWHmMoc
Got a video too.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a46aFWHmMoc
Last edited by El Rey; 09-18-2010 at 08:09 PM.
#928
09-19-2010, 11:14 AM
Thanks man! It's the fender lamp from the 97-03 Heritage Springer, or 05-07 Springer Classic. You may have to order the nuts to mount it, as i dodn't think they came with the lamp assembly.
#929
09-20-2010, 11:04 AM
Road Master
#930
09-20-2010, 11:07 AM
Road Master
Wow, I didn't realize that your bike was lowered that much. It looks very nice. Do you know how much travel the stock shocks have? How did you lower your RKC, new shocks or lowering brackets? Also, I do like those Ride Wrights too. I was thinking of running rims instead of spokes so it would be easier to repair a flat on the side of the road. I have heard of some spoked wheels running tubeless tires though.