I have been working on mine bit by bit, but it is very similar to Dustin0479.
I had previously done
VB upper and lower bag fillers
Stubby antenna relo.
Contrast cut grills
License plate relo. w/LED light bolts
VB #11 Contrast cut exhaust tips
Ness RAD III mirrors
Avon MT Boss heated grips
Madstad brackets with VB 8" dk smoke screen
Victory lower fairing air deflectors
Some pics are in the "show off" thread, but I though I would list everything (so far) in one place.
This weekend I took it to the next level
All parts from Vic Baggers
23" #23 Double Edge wheel
Ridgeback fender (rear wrap reduced by 2")
6 degree triple trees
I only have 100 miles on the setup, but so far I LOVE IT!!
Actually, I have a set of Vic Bagger custom bars done except for the chroming (works better with my color scheme). They are very similar to yours, but have less rise. He had to put an extra radius in the upper part to make the "hooks" look right. Jacob did a FANTASTIC job! Should be done in a week or so, depending on the plater...
Good looking machine! I wonder if there is anyway to use Bad Dads hidden plate on these bikes. That's the only thing that bugs me. I love the clean look of moving the plate off the fender but don't like it at the bottom either.
They are only 20 miles up the road from me, so Im at the shop frequently. You're right they are crazy nice. Can't wait to get them on!
Btw I missed the ride height question. It is stock height with 0 PSI in the shock (right for my 190 weight). I was looking into Vic baggers air ride at some point. Don't want to do a lowering link and reduce my lean angle
Looks good! Put the same wheel on myself. How do you like the bag fillers? I'm undecided on which ones to get. Been looking at the VB ones but Ness has a one piece fiberglass one. Was a little nervous about drilling into the fender
I LOVE the bag fillers! The fact that they are two piece is a huge plus in my book (haven't seen the Ness version). I can take the uppers off in less than a minute a side when I put the backrest on for the wife. The lowers still look good by themselves when the backrest is on too.
As far as install, I had them put on at Vic Baggers. Eric put them on, but it didn't look too tough to do myself. As far as drilling, make sure you have them clamped in the right position (or someone assisting) and go for it. The top ones give you somewhat of a guide to go by.
It was my favorite appearance mod, before my wheel install.
Looks great!! I am considering that same wheel as well as my bike is also black and seeing yours, it looks sweet!!! Just have to part w/the $2K- first..lol
Thanks again, guys!
Wanted to give an update since the weather was nice for a change...
I got about 100 miles on it yesterday, and at cruising speeds I can tell a slight bit of difference between the stock and the 23". I think the turn-in is slightly heavier (as would be expected since the larger wheel has more gyroscopic effect), but once in the turn it feels more stable/planted. To be honest I was a bit concerned about doing the big wheel (even though the wife said "those wheels look sexy, you should get one"). I didn't want to risk the GREAT stock handling. I think I am going to be more pleased with it as time goes by. I still need a bit of practice at low speeds (u turns mainly), but it feels less "tippy" at stoplights/stop signs as well. I will report back once I get a chance to really push it in the twisties. We still have a good bit of sand on the roads from the last freezing rain storm
Finally got around to getting pics of the bars. I have had them on for 1 1/2 months, but have been too busy riding
I LOVE the 2" of pullback. Makes it so much more comfortable on long rides. I can push them up to about the stock pullback and get the mini-ape look too.
BTW, a Big thanks to Toejam (Jim) for coming over to help with the install. An extra set of hands sure made it a lot easier!
I got +2 back and no rise. I was at the shop and wanted the ends "tweaked" up a bit, and Jacob did it for me. They might have got a bit of rise from that, but the bend at the riser is the same. Wouldn't change a thing about them, if I had the chance.
I don't have extra long arms. 5'11" 185lbs size LG jackets. +2 is perfect! I can still push them up to get the bars inline with for fork tube if I choose.
BTW, Jacob at VB said it was so difficult (read time consuming) that he won't do the extra bend at the bar ends. The rise will come from the riser end.
hope that all makes sense. If not, feel free to ask.
Saweeeet! I'm just about ready pull the trigger on a 23" from Vic baggers myself. Did you (have to or choose to) lower the rear? Now that you've had some time in it, how does it feel? Any recommendations?
I did not lower the back any, as I ride hard (see my Dragon thread for pics) and ddn't want to decrease lean angle and increasing scraping. I may at some point go with an air ride system, but I am content with the comfort of the stock shock, and don't want to mess it up. The handling is surperb! I have not ridden a stock bike in a while, but love the stability that I get in turns. It rails though corners! Slow speed (parking lot) manuvers are a bit harder, but I've gotten used to it. Have put over 8000 miles on it since the install in March. Couldn't be happier.
My only recommedation is DO IT
I put the hard lowers on this week, and wanted to post some pics. I LOVE the protection and wind control! I wasn't sure about the looks, but after seeing a few others with lowers and a 23" front wheel, I thought they actually looked good. I rode 7 hours today from 55F to 80F and was perfectly comfortable.
The biggest difference was NO buffeting! I had used the Madstad for a year and never loved the looks, but was pretty happy with the function. After putting the lowers on I decided to try the stock windshield and was pleasantly surprised an how much the lowers calmed the buffeting at my head. The wind was still hitting the top of my helmet (Bell Drifter 1/2). I took a gamble and got the Windvest 9" flip in gun smoke. PERFECT!!! It looks 100% better than the Madstad, and it pushes the air up enough to clear my helmet. I got a bit of buffeting when behind a semi on the interstate at 80MPH w/20 MPH headwind. I don't think anything will eliminate that. Otherwise, it was calm.
I was originally thinking they were going to be cold weather only, but like Sickvik, they make the ride so much more comfortable they are probably going to stay on year-round.
I have the Wind Vest 11" gun smoke shield , I'm 6'2 it is a super nice shield . Nice build brother , that bike is a class act ! Enjoy. cheers
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