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Posted by water buffalo
 - August 04, 2013, 17:03:05 PM

Well, he did a real nice job based on the pics. I was thinking that I would have to fabricate my own until I saw yours.....I guess I still will. It should be fun. That way I get exactly what I want.

Posted by draconarmy
 - August 02, 2013, 20:08:23 PM
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So when you say "custom luggage rack", did you have that made or is there an aftermarket source for it. I have been wanting just such an animal for my 1500 and have not found one yet.

my father in-law's mechanic custom welded it and the seat bracket.
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draconarmy have fun with it and pile the miles on, they love to be ridden. Been out everyday this week just riding....so go for it.

I have run through two full tanks of gas on it in just a week,  and most of that week has been rainy so riding has been sparse.
Posted by CDNRatMan
 - August 02, 2013, 07:34:42 AM

 My Brother in law has a Ultra Glide and has it all pimped out with all the stuff and all the engine rebuilt and bored polished and all that stuff, and he so wanted to ride my 800, so we swapped for a ride........truly amazing at how much my rear fender does move...lol...but I like my nimble little 800 in around town more then that couch he pushes. But again on the open highway it was nice, fast and quick but then I see a lot of tickets in my future if I had one. But for my riding my needs the 800 is really good. Once I win some cash I'll buy a 99 1500 to compliment the 800.
draconarmy have fun with it and pile the miles on, they love to be ridden. Been out everyday this week just riding....so go for it.

Posted by water buffalo
 - August 02, 2013, 05:39:14 AM

So when you say "custom luggage rack", did you have that made or is there an aftermarket source for it. I have been wanting just such an animal for my 1500 and have not found one yet.

Posted by draconarmy
 - July 27, 2013, 18:36:37 PM

yeah just waitin for the roads to dry some we had a short shower

Posted by Troll
 - July 27, 2013, 18:20:52 PM

You don't need an excuse...just go, the bike will appreciate the exercise.

Posted by draconarmy
 - July 27, 2013, 18:15:00 PM

right after the short ride I remembered the gopro camera or I would have done a short video of the ride..... may still go for another short ride just cus

Posted by Troll
 - July 27, 2013, 17:51:44 PM

  They ARE pretty amazing....I've had mine since August of '09, and got it on the road (long story) in March of 10....only 38,000 miles of experience with it, but I'm hooked. I still miss my H-Ds, but when I ride 2500 miles in a week without so much as a hiccup, I don't miss them that much....

Posted by draconarmy
 - July 27, 2013, 17:41:22 PM

so the wifey and I were sittin in the living room watchin the ole boob tube when we got a knock at the door.  open the door and who's standing there, but the mother in-law three days early.  hugs all around unloaded the bike and off I whent with the father in-law.  long story short, definatly no buyers remorse I love this bike.

Posted by greenbarn
 - July 26, 2013, 21:29:51 PM

That's a trailer load of nice bikes there. 

Posted by draconarmy
 - July 26, 2013, 20:25:59 PM

ok so here it is custom rear seat and luggage rack for $350.  last pic is mine and FIL's bike all tucked up for the trip from Talladega to me here at fort riley. couple days of riding then it back on the trailer to Sturgis.

Posted by draconarmy
 - July 17, 2013, 21:25:31 PM

yeah guess ill just wait... good news is the FIL's mechanic is building me a custom rear seat and luggage rack.... yes ill post pics as soon as I can

Posted by greenbarn
 - July 17, 2013, 21:01:49 PM
Quote from: John Hopkins on July 17, 2013, 08:51:55 AM

I'll trust you to ride one of my bikes, just call round and I'll let you borrow one..

John.

draconarmy:  You may need to do more than TRAILER that rental to get it home....    May be a ferry ride involved too... ;D
Posted by John Hopkins
 - July 17, 2013, 08:51:55 AM
Quote from: draconarmy on July 16, 2013, 18:14:34 PM

ok so finished MSF today so I am now fully able to ride by military standards but the in-laws wont be here with the bike for more than a week...... who wants to bring me there drifter to borrow

I'll trust you to ride one of my bikes, just call round and I'll let you borrow one..

John.

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - July 16, 2013, 20:55:46 PM

perhaps borrow, rent a small bike just to practice what you learned.....just a thought

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