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2016 Wide Glide Mods - done?

  • SRV72
    SRV72
    8 years ago

    Picked up my HD WG in January but had to sell my boat to finance a few mods to get it where I wanted it. I'm pretty happy with the bike now with what I have done. It now both looks great and is a practical ridable bike compared to the stock WG.

    Mods include:

    Stage 1 tune / air filter / V& H pipes

    14 inch apes

    Progressive rear shocks 1/2 inch taller then stock.

    Progressive HD fork springs with fork tubes dropped to be flush with top triple tree - raising the bike by 20mm even with firmer ride preventing bottoming out in corners etc...

    Danny Grey seat for one up riding - standard sundowner for 2 up wth sissy bar and back rest / rack

    2 inch tank lift (undecided if this will remain - depends on fuel enconomy)

    I'll powder coat the fork legs and triple trees black one day when I have the energy.

     


  • robots
    robots
    8 years ago
    nice ride srv72, ripper
  • JFE
    JFE
    8 years ago
    Yeah, good stuff SRV72. Do you rate the Progressive's?
  • SRV72
    SRV72
    8 years ago

    Yeah the Progressives are great. 90% of my riding is 2 up with a combined weight of 140kg plus luggage if we travel. I went with the heavy duty springs front and back. They are a bit harsh for just me. Probably should have gone the standard spring on the rear coil. I had Hagon Nitros on my last bike and liked them as well. The standard set up looks great but is shithouse for riding with a bit of spirit in my opinion. I was scraping exhaust and frame around most corners but not now. Only the pegs and my heel scrape. I can live with that.

  • Iron
    Iron
    8 years ago
    Nice bike and nice colour combo. With the docking kit you have where did they run the rear wiring for the Led blinker/ brake light combo. If you have a close up pic that would be great.
  • 40thtoy
    40thtoy
    8 years ago
    I reckon he still has the standard tail light. I have the same docking kit on my WG and I ran the wires up through the bolts, its a tight squeeze and you have to remove the pins from the plugs. I also drilled out the hole in the bolt slightly to make it easier.
  • 40thtoy
    40thtoy
    8 years ago
    Oh sorry Wide Glides don't have LED indicators, they still have the old fashioned bulbs making life some what easier.
  • SRV72
    SRV72
    8 years ago

    Yeah the tail light set up is still stock. I'd love to do the USA conversion but it would be to expensive for at this stage. Looks great though.

  • Big Steve
    Big Steve
    8 years ago
    She looks good!