Roadkill by 57
Well folks, most of it is done, just a couple of things i am waiting on at this time and there is one major item that i am undecided on.
When i last posted, i was awaiting my bags and the rad stone guard to being finished painted. I picked them up last week, installed them and installed the rest of the goodies that i purchased. On Thursday, the bike was off the the dealer that i use for pegs, lowering kit and a pirelli 200 rear. Here is the break down of the install. ( BTW, while waiting my dealing gave me his own 1700 classic to use ... nice ride.)
Mutazu Bags.
I looked for various bag styles and sizes. I have the MU mutazu's on my classic (6000 mile and counting) and really like the size and lines, i could not find anything comparable as far as price went, so i went for the same on this bike. They also follow the rear fender lines perfectly as well.
I used the stock LT bag supports, they are not cheap, but i do like the 3 point support and the distance that they sit from the bike. I did not use the stock hardware as it sat the bags to far out from the frame. I got new bolts and used the supplied spacers, they can not go any closer to the frame as they would rub on the swinging arm during suspension travel. These bags are ABS plastic. I do have on order clear lens covers for both them and the stop lamp. I would rate the bags 7.5 out of 10
Saddleman Solo seat.
I wanted a solo rider. I have removed the passenger pegs, installed chrome frame pieces and am in the process of adding chrome nut covers to give a seamless chrome finish. You wont even know that they were there. I was out for around 3 hours yesterday, the seat has a gel cushion, comfort was fine but the seat still needs a few more miles on it to break it in. The seat well is not as deep as my mustang and does not appear to move you forward. I would give it an 8 out of 10
Fenderectomy
The one thing that i never liked about the custom was the look of the rear fender, its kinda goofy looking. I knew i would install bags and add a larger tire, but all that plastic hanging off the back was just butt awful. My bags have lights ... there goes the stock signals, there was still that big chunk of plastic ... well nothing that a pair of tin snips would not fix. I cut it down, moved the plate holder, added a plate light (LED) and streamlined the whole thing.
Lowering Kit
I added a 1" lowering kit ... my 200 tire is around 1 1/2" taller than the stocker, the lowering kit brings it back to around the same. I did not go to a 2" because of tire rub concerns.
Pirelli 200 Tire
It fills the fender, fixes the speedo, drops the rpm's, is better handling than the stocker and looks just plain right nasty. I have the metz 880 on my classic, this is cheaper by $50 and my dealer gave me $100 for the original that came with the bike. 10 out of 10
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