YEAR:2007
MODEL: FLHX Street Glide
ENG SIZE:124" GMR
TRANZ:6 Speed HD
PIPES: D&D Boarzilla 2 into 1
SEAT: HD SIDEKICK
WHEELS: Chromed FLHX Mags
ACCESSORIES: Numerous as shown below;
The bike is an 07 FLHX in Black Cherry that has been heavily massaged and reworked to a balance between performance and style. It was first outfitted in 2007 with a GMR 107" kit where most modifications to the bike were performance based. I later added an HD Detachable Tour Pac, Mustang Seats, and some minor bling type items. In January 2008 I decided to hotrod and customize from the 107" kit and got back in touch with Steve at GMR Performance in Prescott, AZ.
After discussing the options with him, I decided to retain and use the existing high performance heads, throttle body and tuner that were purchased with the 107" motor. I then sent the cases down to Steve where he machined the left side for a Timkin bearing conversion, clearance the cam chest for 640 cams, and setup the bottom end with a Jim's 4-5/8" stroked crank assembly. He then shipped the motor to me with a new set of Axtell performance cylinders, reverse dome forged pistons, new cams, and a new D&D pipe. I then set off to a buddy’s shop where after disassembling the bike for the rebuild, we assembled the new 124" motor. While the cases were torn down, I opted to have my buddy go through the bike and added a few other accessories. The complete modifications include;
ENGINE MODS
* Jim's 4-5/8" Stoker Kit (Stock T/C Cases)
* Axtell 4-1/8" Cylinders w/ Reverse Dome 10cc Pistons
* Screamin Eagle Billet Cam Plate
* S&S 640 Cams (Gear Driven)
* Jim's Powerglide II Lifters
* Smith Brothers Pushrods
* GMR Roller Rockers
* R&R Cast CNC Prepped Performance Heads 86cc
* Manley Springs w/ 1.94 & 1.62 S/S Valves
* HPI 55mm Throttle Body (4.89 GPS)
* HPI Eliminator Breather
* Rivera Pro Clutch
* D&D Boarzilla Pipe (Quiet Baffle - but it isn’t very quiet / lol)
* Thundermax Auto Tune Module (map 405)
With the bike torn down I started examining the bike and decided what else to have done while it was apart. The great thing is that I have a bud that works for HD as a contract mechanic during the week, and also has his own own machine shop where he works on friends bikes on the weekends. I decided to have him replace all the hoses and cables with Barnett products, and to disassemble the front end for further upgrades. While in there we did the front springs, rear shocks and slammed the bike a full inch from its already lowered Street Glide stance. Once that was all done and the motor was back in the bike, he also installed a true track suspension kit to bring better performance & handling to the bike. Here are the mods performed over the past couple months.
* Fat Boy Front Fender w/ Relocation Blocks
* Chromed Lower Legs HD Brand
* Progressive Fork Springs (Lowered 1")
* Chromed FLHX Wheels w/ Custom Rotors
* Wild 1 Chubby 575 Handle Bars (internal wiring)
* Chromed Switch Covers & HD Grips
* Barnett Throttle & Clutch Cables
* Barnett Brake Lines (Front & Rear)
* HD Sidekick Low Profile Seat
* HD Belt Guard & Pulley Cover
* HD Flamed Collection Covers & Fuel Door
* Progressive Rear Shocks (Lowered 1")
* True Track Suspension Mod
* Metzler ME 880's (Front & Rear)
* HD Axle Covers, and Billet Bolt Covers (Front End)
* HD Premium Oil Cooler
* HD Headlamp & Signal Visors (Bullet Style)
* RJ's Original Heat Shields
* HD Highway Pegs
* HD Front Lower Fairings
* HD Detachable King Tour Pac
* Alpine 600watt Stereo w/ Dual Subs
* Custom Paint - Flames w/ Bar & Shield
Other major improvements made over the past couple of months include custom paint (candy flames) to the tank, side covers and rear bags. Paint was handled by Ryan Veness @ Bloodshot Custom Airbrushing and includes tightly over/underlapped flames with a bar shield logo using Candy Tangerine & Candy Red paints on a Gold Pearl base. It was then cleared twice, cut and polished and has great depth on the Black Cherry paint. I was shooting for a look that was balanced and not overdone and from the feedback received of late; I'd say I hit the mark! While apart for paint I also installed a high performance stereo system onto the bike. Tunes include bag mounted components including an Alpine PDX Class 600watt Amplifier, Directed 1.0 Farad Capacitor (reserve power), JL Audio 6" Sub Woofers (enclosed within each bag), Harley/Deutsch quick disconnects under the side covers, Pioneer P500UB MP3 Head Unit, iPod Nano in the windshield bag, JL Audio XR Series 5.25" Component Speakers with Performance Tweeters and Crossovers in Fairing, Hidden Antenna, Biketronics Mounting Kit with Handlebar Control Converter, and professional high end cabling throughout the bike.
Myself, I started out riding off road at the early age of 8 and followed that with many seasons of Motocross racing. My first street bike was a GS400 Suzuki and that was later followed up with a GSX750 and a GSXR750 Limited before getting bitten with an old Rigid. I took a 17 year hiatus from bikes while restoring and collecting Vintage Chevrolet Muscle cars but stayed involved with bikes as a friend races Harleys. I later renewed my love for motorcycles when I bought another Harley in 2006. Since then there's been no looking back. I bought my first bagger in 2007 and the hotrodding and performance items have been an addiction since. I love the Street Glide and can tell you that it gets a lot of looks when rolling the streets. I got it back out last week and it now has about 400 miles on the new motor since getting it dialed in.
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