It’s almost riding season
Not too much longer to wait and the snow and salt will be off the roads and it will be time to get that motorcycle out of hibernation. I can’t wait.
One of the best things about owning any vehicle is customizing it to make it your own. Anyone can add or modify the parts on their motorcycle to suit their own taste. This is probably the second most fun thing that you can do with a motorcycle, the first is riding it, of course.
This year I plan on adding a couple of upgrades before the riding season starts. On my list are:
- Oil pressure gague
- New sissy bar
- Performance air cleaner
- Carborater upgrade
- Handlebars
The oil pressure gague I received for my birthday last year, I just didn’t have time to put it on. I figured that I would rather be riding than installing something. The new sissy bar is to replace the one that I have. I got a new Corbin seat last fall and with this seat the current bar is too short.
The performance air cleaner and carb upgrade are both related. I need to change the jets when I install the new air cleaner otherwise it’s going to run lean. I’m going to use the K&N air filter kit, and the Thunderslide carb kit. Apparently the polymer slide that comes in the Thunderslide kit will make the throttle much more responsive, I’m looking forward to that.
I might skip the handlebars, I’m not really sure yet. I do know that I would like some mini ape’s, much like the ‘07 softail customs have. But if I do that I’m going to want to conceal the wiring in the bars, and also replace the cables with stainless steel braided lines. I might wait until next year for that.
I’ll post pictures after the installations.
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Ok, is this Biff from Concordia Academy class o’ 1988??? Talking about cars and bikes, so must be???
Yes, It’s me! Thanks for posting a comment, it’s good to hear from you!