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- Thu May 01, 2014 5:17 pm
- Forum: Dyna Models 1991 to Present
- Topic: Dyna Switchback FLD exhaust system
- Replies: 0
- Views: 107221
Dyna Switchback FLD exhaust system
Tired of the looks of the stock Switchback exhaust system? This Cobra Swept system is a beauty! Call us if you would like a set for your Switchback!
- Wed Nov 07, 2012 12:49 pm
- Forum: Product Reviews
- Topic: Michellin Commander II Tires
- Replies: 0
- Views: 83787
Michellin Commander II Tires
https://bikesbuiltbetter.com/images/Michelin-Commander-II.jpg Anybody who has visited our shop and asked about tires knows that I'm passionate (okay, borderline rabid) about my tire preferences. I have been riding Metzeler ME880's for almost twenty years and logged over 100,000 miles on them in all...
- Tue Sep 18, 2012 3:12 pm
- Forum: Product Reviews
- Topic: Sena SMH-10 Bluetooth Stereo Headset/Intercom
- Replies: 0
- Views: 85894
Sena SMH-10 Bluetooth Stereo Headset/Intercom
https://bikesbuiltbetter.com/images/sena_smh10_headset_zoom.jpg Brand: Sena Model: SMH-10 Rating: 3 stars Using as: listening to music on the road. Explanation: All I really wanted was to listen to some music on my long, boring commute. I started out with some Koss earbuds. They had really good sou...
- Fri Jul 08, 2011 6:00 pm
- Forum: Product Reviews
- Topic: Icon Variant Helmet Review
- Replies: 0
- Views: 82963
Icon Variant Helmet Review
https://bikesbuiltbetter.com/images/variant.jpg I purchased a new Icon Variant helmet for my personal use last week. Check out photos of this helmet if you haven't seen one before; they are very interesting. The Variant looks a lot like a dirt helmet, but it has a bubble-ish face shield all full fa...
- Mon Feb 28, 2011 11:24 am
- Forum: General Motorcycle Tech Tips
- Topic: Motorcycle Winterizing Tips
- Replies: 2
- Views: 85067
Re: Motorcycle Winterizing Tips
It's not a bad idea to take the battery out of the bike and keep it in a warm place if you don't have electricity where you park the motorcycle . But you should still keep the battery on a Battery Tender! Motorcycle batteries will discharge over time even if they're not in the motorcycle, and they ...
- Tue Mar 31, 2009 7:59 am
- Forum: Softail Models All
- Topic: Ape Bars fit on a 2008 FLSTSB Cross Bones
- Replies: 1
- Views: 41645
Re: Ape Bars fit on a 2008 FLSTSB Cross Bones
Sorry, John, but the 40-5156 14" black 1-1/4" apes will not fit on a 2008 Crossbones. The Crossbones has a springer fork, and the risers are farther apart than they would be on a bike with telescopic forks. That wouldn't be a problem on a 1" handlebar; (though you would see some of th...
- Fri Jan 30, 2009 4:29 pm
- Forum: Product Reviews
- Topic: How to Lower your Harley Front Forks
- Replies: 0
- Views: 86218
How to Lower your Harley Front Forks
https://bikesbuiltbetter.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/drop_in.jpg The new Drop-In Fork Lowering Kit from Progressive Suspension, with applications for Dynas, Sportsters, Softails and FLs, will make you gladly forget everything you thought you knew about lowering a Harley-Davidson front end. ...
- Fri Jan 30, 2009 3:35 pm
- Forum: Product Reviews
- Topic: New Air Dragger Touring Shocks for H-D
- Replies: 0
- Views: 83315
New Air Dragger Touring Shocks for H-D
https://bikesbuiltbetter.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/airdragger.jpg The Progressive Suspension Air Dragger is A simple, low-cost, high-performance air-suspension system. It’s a direct mount to all late-model Harley touring bikes. The fully chrome-plated shock bodies are bolt-for-bolt replac...
- Fri Jan 30, 2009 1:01 pm
- Forum: General Motorcycle Tech Tips
- Topic: Fifth-gear noise and clunk from H-D 6-speed trans
- Replies: 1
- Views: 42402
Re: Fifth-gear noise and clunk from H-D 6-speed trans
Absolutely! But sit down, because it's going to cost you...about twelve bucks. Yes, you heard it right. There's a wonderful fix for the fifth-gear noise that also greatly reduces the clunk that the Harley 6-speed transmission makes, and it costs less than twelve dollars. It's a bottle of Bel-Ray Big...
- Mon Jan 05, 2009 10:49 am
- Forum: Honda
- Topic: 2008 Honda Goldwing Floorboards and Controls
- Replies: 1
- Views: 38580
Re: 2008 Honda Goldwing Floorboards and Controls
Dennis, the Wingleader parts have been discontinued, but there is a new kit available from Kuryakyn. MSRP is $399.95, our price will be $355.96 and ground shipping is free. https://bikesbuiltbetter.com/products/images/4038-1.jpg Driver Floorboard Kit Fits: 2001 to 2008 GL1800 Models Put your feet in...
- Wed Dec 24, 2008 2:16 pm
- Forum: Softail Models All
- Topic: FatBoy Luggage Rack For Solo Seat
- Replies: 1
- Views: 31379
Re: FatBoy Luggage Rack For Solo Seat
I'd recommend the Motherwell chrome luggage rack part number DS-720272. It's 11" long, 6" wide and designed to bolt on in place of the stock pillion pad. Very nice piece. Measure the length between the two seat bolts & check against that 11" length; not totally sure it will work w...
- Wed Dec 24, 2008 2:12 pm
- Forum: Dyna Models 1991 to Present
- Topic: 1995 FXDWG WideGlide Ape Hangers
- Replies: 1
- Views: 34128
Re: 1995 FXDWG WideGlide Ape Hangers
Every brand of handlebars measures their "rise" differently (and some of them use some pretty funny rulers, I'll tell ya.) That's why the only good way to figure cable length is to buy a set of handlebars, install them on the bike, and then measure the length of the cables and brake lines ...
- Wed Dec 24, 2008 2:08 pm
- Forum: Dyna Models 1991 to Present
- Topic: 2007 FXDSE CROSS-BACK 2-INTO-2 EXHAUST
- Replies: 1
- Views: 31899
Re: 2007 FXDSE CROSS-BACK 2-INTO-2 EXHAUST
1. Yes you can still check the oil.
2. Depends on how big your air cleaner cover is. The air filter itself should not be a problem.
3. Varies a lot depending on what type of EFI tuning you install along with the exhaust. Probably anything from zero to about 15hp.
2. Depends on how big your air cleaner cover is. The air filter itself should not be a problem.
3. Varies a lot depending on what type of EFI tuning you install along with the exhaust. Probably anything from zero to about 15hp.
- Wed Dec 24, 2008 11:19 am
- Forum: Electra Glides - Touring
- Topic: 2008 FL MUFFLER M-OVAL SLIP ON
- Replies: 7
- Views: 59044
Re: 2008 FL MUFFLER M-OVAL SLIP ON
Wiring harness: you unplug your computer under the seat, and plug in the power Commander. The instructions give you a photo of the connectors to look for. If this is your first venture into electronics you might want to get help from someone who's done this before. I don't think you could screw thi...
- Wed Dec 24, 2008 11:16 am
- Forum: Electra Glides - Touring
- Topic: 2008 FL MUFFLER M-OVAL SLIP ON
- Replies: 7
- Views: 59044
Re: 2008 FL MUFFLER M-OVAL SLIP ON
Glad to know the installation went well. We usually install a Power Commander (EFI controller) when our customers change pipes or mufflers. A Power Commander plugs right into your stock wiring harness, makes NO permanent changes to your computer, and we'll load the correct map for your bike so you s...