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Old 10-20-2009, 09:37 PM   #1 (permalink)
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What are some good MODS to do for a Sporty

Looking to do some MODs on my sporty, already did the slip ons stage 1 windshield....Can anybody suggest any other mods or post pics of what they done?


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Old 10-20-2009, 09:50 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Hmm.. you openin pandora's box here. There is an unlimited number of mods out there.. more than I could list.

However, I think most mods are are based on taste and comfort..
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Old 10-20-2009, 11:39 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Hmm.. you openin pandora's box here. There is an unlimited number of mods out there.. more than I could list.

However, I think most mods are are based on taste and comfort..
Ya he's right it's your bike, make as you need and want it.
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Old 10-21-2009, 12:07 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Start by ridin' it. Then do stuff that makes it ride better. This is completely subjective to your personal wants and needs...
Get the idea?

Like you, in my case that stuff's already done... so I'm lookin' at improvin' the suspension next, 'cause that's what seems important now.
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Old 10-21-2009, 03:44 PM   #6 (permalink)
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I dunno I guess its just me but this Bike is 97% perfect,,all stock
Tons of brakes with the Dual disk up front. I was able to pull the binders right down till both tires started to complain a bit,,Thinking of drilling out the rear disk to lower the rear brake power some.
The Front tubeless tire Is wider than the spoked rim 21" ones. Ride is just right,,the Roadster is not a low model tho. Found me some interstate bumps and tested a few narley odd ball bumps,,no problem.
When I first rolled the throttle the torque scared me a bit but after my first 10 miles I found it smooth and powerful. Been out in the twisties and she leans right down to the pegs, stays stable as a rock. I was even able to slip the rear tire with just a tad of throttle to tighten my radius/exit angle so I could roll on power harder right after the apex.
As for mods,,,maybe a tad thicker front shock oil and after I burn the sides off the Dunlops,,,Metzlers I think.
Or am I crazy for Riding a Sportster like a sport bike???
I love the thing, solid, powerful, looks great, Tons of Torque,wonderful Brakes, Im finding it painful kicking myself in the arse for not buying a Sportster along time ago. As far as I can tell HD has pretty much perfected the bike,,not much to do to it.
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Old 10-21-2009, 04:38 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Raked Front End...bike Would Look Sick!!
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Old 10-21-2009, 04:49 PM   #8 (permalink)
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so, i'm thinkin...spring seat., rigid tail with struts, and cutting the frame just behind the shock tops, bikini fender, and a few various mods to the rear end. add a springer front with apes, and you have the perfect 1up bike......and since i'm married, it aint never gonna happen.....g
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Old 10-21-2009, 05:01 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Raked Front End...bike Would Look Sick!!
agreed, with some 20 inch apes
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Old 10-21-2009, 07:17 PM   #10 (permalink)
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Some good ideas here....
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