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What did you guys do on your bikes today?

What did you guys do on your bikes today?

blueystar
2 years ago

thanks all so I got the headlight and passing lamps with a blue dot will take some photos and put them up here

blueystar
2 years ago

Headlight and passing lamps with blue dot front blinkers next on the list don't know about rear blinkers might be a bit out of my league being caddy lights don't want damage them

Grease Monkey
2 years ago

Caddy would be tricky for sure, I'm not as ancient as you blue but I can't say I've seen a caddy tail with a blue dot......you might be in danger of trendsetting if you go down that road haha

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Scoot
2 years ago

Took the old girl for a ride to admire the view.
Great weather for a ride.

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blueystar
2 years ago

2 more blue dots arrived in the post today while waiting for the postman thought l knock up a exhaust gasket installed tool to replace the gaskets when I install the exhaust torque cones had enough mud guards washers to make 2sets so if any body close to kelmscott wants one let me know

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John.R
2 years ago

Got back from hols and got stuck into the bar swap on the Low Rider ST. Pretty straight forward, bit tight on RHS/TBW internal bar wiring, but other then that, nil issues. Phone mount left to install then put it all back together.

WideglidingNZ
2 years ago

Quoting John.R on 31 May 2023 12:22 PM
Got back from hols and got stuck into the bar swap on the Low Rider ST. Pretty straight forward, bit tight on RHS/TBW internal bar wiring, but other then that, nil issues. Phone mount left to install then put it all back together.

Look's good John, I actually sat on a LRS at the dealers with 9.5" risers (thrashing supplies) and it felt close to perfect to me but very pricey with the speedo bracket and wire and cable extensions, while I was there I ordered for my forward controls a black shift rod(part number 33600318) lever and black shift rod(33600259) why this doesn't come with the original kit I don't know, the third pic is how the f/controls come

Daffy
2 years ago

Quoting John.R on 31 May 2023 12:22 PM
Got back from hols and got stuck into the bar swap on the Low Rider ST. Pretty straight forward, bit tight on RHS/TBW internal bar wiring, but other then that, nil issues. Phone mount left to install then put it all back together.

Hey mate.What are you doing with the old bars risers. Pm me if you want to get rid of. Cheers Daffy

John.R
2 years ago

Quoting John.R on 31 May 2023 12:22 PM
Got back from hols and got stuck into the bar swap on the Low Rider ST. Pretty straight forward, bit tight on RHS/TBW internal bar wiring, but other then that, nil issues. Phone mount left to install then put it all back together.

Quoting WideglidingNZ on 31 May 2023 05:04 PMedited: 31 May 2023 05:17 PM
Look's good John, I actually sat on a LRS at the dealers with 9.5" risers (thrashing supplies) and it felt close to perfect to me but very pricey with the speedo bracket and wire and cable extensions, while I was there I ordered for my forward controls a black shift rod(part number 33600318) lever and black shift rod(33600259) why this doesn't come with the original kit I don't know, the third pic is how the f/controls come

Yeah its not a cheap endeavour, risers, bars, grips, throttle tube, cable extensions, clutch extension, upper brake cable.

These are 8.5in riser with a bout a 3.75in bar height.

I'll post a photo of the trick phone mount when fitted that clamps to the risers and can put phone above or below dash.

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John.R
2 years ago

Finished it off tonight.

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STEAMER
2 years ago

Took cover off, then put back on.😆

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Grease Monkey
2 years ago

Quoting STEAMER on 02 Jun 2023 01:31 AM
Took cover off, then put back on.😆

Was more chilly than steamy aye? 😁

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STEAMER
2 years ago

Quoting STEAMER on 02 Jun 2023 01:31 AM
Took cover off, then put back on.😆

Quoting Grease Monkey on 02 Jun 2023 06:52 AM
Was more chilly than steamy aye? 😁

🤣😅🤣

John.R
2 years ago

Billet comp and upgraded springs going in.

Grease Monkey
2 years ago

Very nice 👍

WideglidingNZ
2 years ago

Quoting John.R on 07 Jun 2023 06:11 AM
Billet comp and upgraded springs going in.

nice one John, I went into my dealer/tuner the other day and inquired about the compensator upgrade and they reckon it is not required as the screaming eagle 131 come with the same one as in all the M8's and they have only seen two compensators fail mainly from doing burnouts etc, I'm a little unsure now I might just fit the heaver springs and try my luck, I was recommended to use Belray primary and clutch for the primary oil

John.R
2 years ago

Theyre blowing up stock under all kinds of different circumstances, seems to be a literal luck of the draw as to whether you get a normal one or a brittle one. Searching it in any Facebook group will bring up all the stories from people thrashing it, to the blowing up sitting on cruise control on the highway or just idling at a petrol station. To me, it honestly seems like the metal is too hard and brittle.

Some people say "oh harley will cover it under warranty" but the potential damage from your comp breaking is full on. If your lucky it'll stay somewhat together. If your unlucky it'll wedge under the crank and crack your inner primary. The force going through the end of your crank in those scenarios blows out your runout.

All good that harley replace your comp and primary if needed, but I'll guarantee they're not checking runout on the crank voluntarily.

Grease Monkey
2 years ago

Ounce of prevention worth a pound of cure as they say, yep they would patch what they had to and hope it gets past warranty, vibration and runout would be covered under " they all do that and it's within spec"

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WideglidingNZ
2 years ago

Compensator nearly $1000nz just for the part, I did 30 000k's on my previous stage2 LRS without a problem, I know my new bike has more power, I rang 3 dealers in NZ they all said it's not necessary?

John.R
2 years ago

Two points:
1. Harley don't sell an upgraded part, so nothing in it for them to admit it's an issue and recommend a fix.

2. Every single time I've mentioned known issues to dealerships in conversation, they either pretend like they've NEVER heard of it happening, or that it is something exceedingly rare and the fault of the user.

You'll likely be fine, I purely changed it for peice of mind, exactly the same as the cast manifold to replace the plastic one. I had just read story after story on fb of people who's had blown up and the circumstances, so it was tweaking my mind😂. I know it's statistically small though, dozens of stories vs how many bikes sold?

Mine was 650ish? Aud.

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