I wanted to start this thread to discuss the pros and cons of customizing an already custom bike. I have an 04 Deuce. I have done several modifications that I feel are appropriate and I want to hear other viewpoints. If you are a Deuce owner then our tastes in Harley's is pretty close anyway. I would assume we, as a group, like a goodlooking chopper, too, but have chosen a Deuce for all the reasons you choose a Deuce for i.e., looks, reliability, looks, then looks, and suprizing performance, with looks . Does that about sum it up?
First, Stage 1, Screamin Eagle pipes. Why? The dealer said i get the best of both Worlds....That Harley rumble and more power than going with Vance/Hines.
2. Polished brake drums. Why? They don't rust as easy as stock, and they look cool.
3. Stainless steel wire front wheel. Why? My stock wire wheel rusted in two weeks.....are you ready for that sh#t! Went to stainless for the rust problem and the fringe benefit..... looks. Who knew?
4. All red tail light kit. A must. You look like a glowing fire truck from the rear, and if your taillight goes out, your two back turning signals work like brake lights, too.....lastly, all red lights in the rear look more uniform
5. Tore off that little strap on the middle of my seat for the passenger to hold on to. Why? It ain't worth a sh#t and takes away from the curvy sweeping lines of the seat.
6 Fat handlebar conversion for internal wiring, and stainless externals. Why? Beefy good looks.
7. Chrome rear axle covers. Why? Hides those funky looking bolts.
8. Now, here's a good one that only a picture can tell you, but I don't have one yet, so I hope i can explain this one right because it is very cool. You can tuck your license plate up under your rear fender so it just sticks out enough to be seen, yet has a real low profile and fits the bike a whoooole lot better and shows alot more of that back tire.
Simple to do, too. Just unscrew your plate, hold it in place and slide it up till it won't go any father....drill two holes where the bottom holes in your license plate are now....attach the license plate. Take a jig saw and cut out around it and use a rasp to clean up the edges.....Throw the rest away. Go get one of those narrow chrome license plate frames, attach it and Done. You might want to put a little black paint on the sawed plastic edges around your plate. Stand back and check it out. Slick. You are welcome.
Okay, enough from me. What say you, Deucemen? Opinions, please.
First, Stage 1, Screamin Eagle pipes. Why? The dealer said i get the best of both Worlds....That Harley rumble and more power than going with Vance/Hines.
2. Polished brake drums. Why? They don't rust as easy as stock, and they look cool.
3. Stainless steel wire front wheel. Why? My stock wire wheel rusted in two weeks.....are you ready for that sh#t! Went to stainless for the rust problem and the fringe benefit..... looks. Who knew?
4. All red tail light kit. A must. You look like a glowing fire truck from the rear, and if your taillight goes out, your two back turning signals work like brake lights, too.....lastly, all red lights in the rear look more uniform
5. Tore off that little strap on the middle of my seat for the passenger to hold on to. Why? It ain't worth a sh#t and takes away from the curvy sweeping lines of the seat.
6 Fat handlebar conversion for internal wiring, and stainless externals. Why? Beefy good looks.
7. Chrome rear axle covers. Why? Hides those funky looking bolts.
8. Now, here's a good one that only a picture can tell you, but I don't have one yet, so I hope i can explain this one right because it is very cool. You can tuck your license plate up under your rear fender so it just sticks out enough to be seen, yet has a real low profile and fits the bike a whoooole lot better and shows alot more of that back tire.
Simple to do, too. Just unscrew your plate, hold it in place and slide it up till it won't go any father....drill two holes where the bottom holes in your license plate are now....attach the license plate. Take a jig saw and cut out around it and use a rasp to clean up the edges.....Throw the rest away. Go get one of those narrow chrome license plate frames, attach it and Done. You might want to put a little black paint on the sawed plastic edges around your plate. Stand back and check it out. Slick. You are welcome.
Okay, enough from me. What say you, Deucemen? Opinions, please.