I’ve decided to make a major change in my riding and went away from sporty bikes and decided to check out Harley Davidson. I immediately loved the look of the 48 with its big tires, low height and small/simple design. Classic looks but modern perks. Still a a bit nervous about the forward controls and going down on power compared to my previous bikes, but this should give me lots to play with and a much more relaxed riding style. Brand new and blank canvas just waiting to make it mine and eat up some miles!
Cosmetic Modifications:
- Remove reflectors – DONE
- Black derby cover – DONE
- Black chain inspection cover – DONE
- Black Drag bars (s20) – DONE
- Side mount Plate – DONE
- Tail tidy (s20) – DONE
- Smoked front turn signals (S20)
- Black rocker covers (w21)
- Wire wheels from earlier 48 (w22)
- Fork mounted turn signals (S21)
- Side mount bulb for plate (S21)
Performance Modifications:
- Vance and Hines Short-Shot exhaust – DONE
- HD or V&H Tuner (s21)
- Intake – TBD (s21)
- 180 rear conversion w/chain (w22)
- bobbed rear fender (w22)
Convenience Modifications:
- Garage Door opener (s20) – DONE
- Passenger pegs (s20) – DONE
- Passenger seat (s20) – DONE
BUILD LOG:
- April 8, 2020 – Deposit made with Clares Harley Davidson
- April 23, 2020 – exhaust installed. PDI complete.
- April 28, 2020 – Bike is delivered! 9 km on the odometer.
- May 7, 2020 – Picked up drag bars as well as black derby and chain inspection covers. (Clares – 170$) Ordered side mount+garage door opener (JP Cycles 200$)
- May 9, 2020 – Picked up a two-passenger seat and passenger pegs (Chop Shop Ind $300)
- May 21, 2020 – Installed black derby and chain covers.
- May 22, 2020 – Installed side mount plate holder
- May 30, 2020 – Installed passenger pegs
- July 20, 2020 – Installed HD OEM drag bar and removed front signals
- July 24. 2020 – Installed Grip Switch garage door opener
- November 22, 2020 – Parked bike for season @1580km
- March 15, 2020 – Received fork mounts for turn signals and light for license plate. (Amazon)
Service/Repair Log:
- First Service ——