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So Real Talk: what are my options for blacked out Dyna parts? They seem limited, assuming I don't want 'RSD' or 'Arlen Ness' stamped all over every inch of my bike. (hint: I don't). Is there a way to buy unfinished (or at least un-chromed) parts from somewhere? Didn't think it would be so difficult to find parts to black out a bike, but apparently I was misfused. Constaken, even. Thanks.
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Find stock take-offs and have them coated or painted.
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Apr 3, 2014 19:47
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clutchpuck posted:Find stock take-offs and have them coated or painted. this is the best solution. powder coat is relatively cheap.
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Apr 4, 2014 19:47
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Plasti-dip is even cheaper. Don't know how well it'll hold up on a bike, but it can't be that different from having it on a car, can it?
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Apr 4, 2014 23:34
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clutchpuck posted:Find stock take-offs and have them coated or painted. This is the best route. I've had good luck with .99 a can flat black spray paint and then a good coat of wax on the parts I've blacked out. It started with the po not using locktite on my aircleaner cover screws and the chrome was rashed anyways so I scotchbrite buffed it and painted it while I looked for a replacement but I liked the look and it held up good so I left it.
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Apr 5, 2014 02:39
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Nidhg00670000 posted:Plasti-dip is even cheaper. Don't know how well it'll hold up on a bike, but it can't be that different from having it on a car, can it? As long as you're not plasti-dipping your exhaust pipes, it holds up great. I plastidipped large portions of my Uly, and the only part that's showing any wear is the airbox cover right where my legs grip it.
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Apr 5, 2014 03:33
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Hey guys I have a bunch of Sportster parts if anyone is looking for any. Belts, pulleys, exhaust, bars, risers, fender, crash bars, shocks, ignition, coils, etc. It's a 99 xl1200c so let me know.
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Apr 5, 2014 03:54
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clutchpuck posted:Find stock take-offs and have them coated or painted. Er. I'm new to customizing. Where does one find stuff like this?
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Apr 7, 2014 04:22
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HaB posted:Er. I'm new to customizing. Where does one find stuff like this? Craigslist. Browse around and you're likely to find groups of parts some guy took off, replaced with ROLAND SANDS stuff and just wants out of his garage. Don't be afraid to lowball, the seller usually just wants to get some beer money and free up storage space.
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Apr 7, 2014 04:31
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Also: Wrapping pipes vs powder coating. Pros / Cons? I found the pipes I want, but they don't make them in a black. I like the Rat Bike look of wrapping, but I'm cool with a black powder coat as well. Anyone have experience with either?
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Apr 11, 2014 16:08
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Wrap is cheaper initially but you need to keep it maintained; re-spray some silicone sealant every year or so to maintain the color and shape. My wife got her pipes ceramic coated and they've been chipped a few times by road debris or whatever, so if you get them coated, anticipate some of that. It also shows dirt like crazy.
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Apr 11, 2014 16:13
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Oh god I just bought a Sportster what have I done?
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Apr 14, 2014 17:24
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Akion posted:Oh god I just bought a Sportster what have I done? Well.
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Apr 14, 2014 17:28
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Outside Dawg posted:Well. I got a decent deal.  Only concern I have is I have heard the brakes suck, but that an XR1200 caliper helps (or dual brakes) and isn't too hard to do. Long term goal if I decide to keep it involves turning into a cafe bike or something. If I don't, I'll just get a supermoto and do wheelies everywhere I go.
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Apr 14, 2014 18:23
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Sorry, I meant "well" as in "you have done well". Harleys are the AR-15 of the motorcycle world, after market is astounding and yeah the break swap is pretty drat easy to do. Get'er out in the wind.
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Apr 14, 2014 18:28
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Ah! It's my first cruiser. Used to old Honda cafe bikes and a brief stint with a KLR. Just waiting for the dude I bought it from to confirm that he got my wire transfer, then I am off to pick it up. What's break-in on these? It has 490 miles right now. Former owner was a Harley Mechanic that apparently bought it for his girlfriend. I guess the bike lasted longer than she did.
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Apr 14, 2014 18:31
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Akion posted:Just waiting for the dude I bought it from to confirm that he got my wire transfer, then I am off to pick it up. Yikes. e: I mean, if you met the guy in person and he seemed on the up-and-up, OK I guess, but I'd much rather hand over a certified cheque or a wad of cash and exchange it for the title on the spot. Sending the money to a private seller through an untraceable private system with a "I pay now, you give me the thing later" is disturbing to me. Sagebrush fucked around with this message at 18:35 on Apr 14, 2014 |
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Apr 14, 2014 18:33
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Edit: Also this ^^^^ You're a trusting soul.Akion posted:Ah! It's my first cruiser. Used to old Honda cafe bikes and a brief stint with a KLR. Just make sure you don't lug the engine too much...keep the RPMs up. Try to vary the RPM range so don't sit at 60 on the highway for miles on end(Not sure this is possible since your gas tank will be empty before too many miles). Having said all that, in my opinion, just ride it. I'm not a big believer in "treat it like it's made of glass" for miles and miles.
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Apr 14, 2014 18:35
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It's a dealer. Older gentleman that buys/sells bikes and cars to keep himself occupied. I wouldn't wire cash to some random person. I have a bill of sale and the wire can be reversed within 48 hours if he tries to screw me.
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Apr 14, 2014 18:39
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At 490 miles you're pretty much done riding conservatively on it like the manufacturer recommends for the first 500 miles. Give it some engine braking as well as acceleration, and either do the 1000mi service or take it in for it - break-in wear ends up in the oil as metal shavings so you want that first sump of oil out on schedule.
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Apr 14, 2014 18:42
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Akion posted:Ah! It's my first cruiser. Used to old Honda cafe bikes and a brief stint with a KLR. The first 50 miles is what seems to be the general consensus as the most critical, most put the break in between 50-500 miles. At 490 it should already be pretty well broke in. (e): beaten.
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Apr 14, 2014 18:52
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Akion posted:Oh god I just bought a Sportster what have I done? Good choice. I have an XL1200 too and it's awesome. 
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Apr 14, 2014 19:33
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Strife posted:Good choice. How do you like that exhaust? Is it obnoxiously loud? I *hate* the stock Chrome pipes on the Iron.
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Apr 14, 2014 21:17
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Akion posted:How do you like that exhaust? Is it obnoxiously loud? I *hate* the stock Chrome pipes on the Iron. I'm not a huge fan of the matte-black overall of the bike but I agree in that color scheme the chromes don't work. If you want the best sound / looks and what actual performance you can get from that motor I'd recommend RB Racing:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTr2AcVc3ro If I ever get a hog I'm putting a set of these on asap
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Apr 14, 2014 21:32
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If you want that similar look, I'd recommend the Vance & Hines Sideshots over the short shots. The side shots have a shared chamber and act like a 2 into 1 exhaust. They'll give way better low end torque.
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Apr 14, 2014 21:38
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Akion posted:How do you like that exhaust? Is it obnoxiously loud? I *hate* the stock Chrome pipes on the Iron. They're not loud at all, honestly the wind is probably louder. I'd heard that you can increase the performance by installing the quiet baffles, but they made it much, much worse. This is with my GoPro. Skip to like 1:15 into the video. I hadn't really considered this for public consumption so there's a bunch of dumb poo poo in the beginning. All in all it's not very interesting. I just made it to test my new camera and the pipes just after I'd put them on. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orFA565KUig I've heard the 2 in 1s are the best performance, but I just can't get over the way they look. Not my thing.
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Apr 14, 2014 21:46
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I like those sideshots, but I'm on the fence about long-term plans for the bike. I used to do old cafe Hondas and I prefer that aesthetic. That RB racing one looks like the best bet as far as being able to clear any rearsets I put on the bike.
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Apr 14, 2014 21:48
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If you want a riding position more cafe than bobber, I'd suggest longer rear shocks. Supposed to help with the handling a good bit, too. I'd also recommend checking out ADVRider (specifically the Road Warrior subforum) as it's got a mess of Harley threads that are more geared to improving handling / comfort than the usual SLAM THAT THING DOWN Harley forum nonsense.
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Yeah, plan would be bigger shocks and maybe a larger diameter rear wheel. Probably go to dual front disks and maybe an XR1200 front fork if its any better. Im going to spend a few weeks riding it as-is before I make a decision. I normally lean more towards sports bikes, but kind of wanted to see what this whole Harley thing was about. I could always get a Buell I guess. I am in FL this week, but headed back to Georgia next week on my way to Colorado, so we'll see how this thing is in the twisties of North Georgia.
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Akion posted:I could always get a Buell I guess. You already had a KLR. That's the next logical step.
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Hahah. Nah. If I ditch this thing I'll get a supermoto for that sweet brrraaapp brrraaapp.
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Welp! Picked the Iron 883 up this morning and proceeded went for a ride all day with my dad. I'm actually really surprised, but I like the bike a lot. The vibations at idle are a bit much, but not really that much worse than I remember my KLR being. Ride is smooth, it sounds great and handles/stops better than I expected. Only had two issues with it. First; I scraped the pipes going through a turn, which probably killed a Bald Eagle somewhere. Second issue wasn't Harley, but with the cheap-rear end coil relocation kit the previous owner installed. I guess he opted for the $0.99 metal because after about 50 miles I noticed my coil pack was only staying attached to my bike by the wires. :\ I went over the bike this morning, and it has the following mods: -HID headlight bulb. I'll probably go to a Daymaker when I get the cash, but this thing is still hella bright. -Turn signals relocated to front forks from handlebars -Turn signal blackout kit -Rear brake light deleted using the HD kit that makes the rear turn signals act as brake lights. I'll probably get an OEM rear light as well for safety -Coil relocation kit (lovely). Overall, I'm pretty happy with the bike. Lesson on why you don't buy parts made with pot-metal: 
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I used to have a Vulcan with mercilessly-abused pipes. PO was a short guy so he lowered the bike and as a result I had to park it to turn right and I'd still make sparks. A friend of mine lost his Road King's aftermarket air cleaner on a ride, so he replaced it with the same aftermarket air cleaner, which he lost on a subsequent ride. I think he put on a mostly-plastic Arlen Ness air cleaner now and hasn't had issues. But yeah, you definitely have to be careful with 3rd party stuff.  d'oh!
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clutchpuck posted:I used to have a Vulcan with mercilessly-abused pipes. PO was a short guy so he lowered the bike and as a result I had to park it to turn right and I'd still make sparks. Wow, that sucks! Bet it was a shock when it hit him in the leg on the way out, too. When I still had stock mufflers on my Sportster, I was merging into a busy highway and the rear muffler support bar broke, rear muffler fell off in traffic. Luckily a semi hit it and not a car. He spun it over to the side of the road out of traffic. I guess the lesson is, even HD OEM parts can be janky. The bike only had about 5000 miles on it at the time. I'm guessing it was just a faulty piece from the factory.
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Apr 16, 2014 02:23
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Cross post, but I'm still riding my Iron. Take it to/from work in the city and it makes for a fun commute. Yesterday was able to bypass a traffic accident by just driving around everyone. 
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Saw this on Google+ today: http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/620/18702/Motorcycle-Article/Project-LiveWire--Harley-Electric-Motorcycle.aspx Could this be Harley joining the modern age? I hope they make this bike, or at least one that looks like it, I would ride the poo poo out of it. The front end looks a little bit goofy, but the side view is amazing, and the sound, at least in the teaser video is about as tron as you can possibly get.
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Okay, that's loving cool.
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Boomers aren't buying bikes anymore, and Harley knows it. A production liquid-cooled small-displacement v-twin, and now this. I hope they don't completely step away from the old-school stuff though.
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Man, what the hell. I was just reading a thread (A/U/G?) wherein there was a photo of Alaskan Polyamory Santa, and I was thinking to myself, "Who's that dude with the hilarious SEX Santa avatar?" and I assumed I would never know. NOT THIRTY SECONDS LATER
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Looking forward to it, hopefully it will get out this way at some point.
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