It's contagious!! Winter time mods {pic overload}

[Gas Man]

Well, its not much... but a few things I have been collecting to do to the bikes.

For the ultra:
Hogtunes Tweater Pods, luggauge roll for my air wing rack, 2 half helmet headsets, 2 HID kits, lots of wiring upgrades, grab on grip covers, K&N air filter, security siren, security pager, SG mirrors.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX010.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX009.jpg

Then the Nightster:
Derby, timing, and front axle cover, and blinker relocation kit
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX011.jpg

Haven't got to the nightster yet...

Installed the replacement K&N air filter.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/KN002.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/KN003.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX012.jpg

I decided to top off the sounds with the Hogtunes Tweater pod. Suppose to GREATLY increase your sound. See why HERE (http://www.hogtunes.com/techzone_files/Why_HF-1_Works.pdf)
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX005.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX006.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX008.jpg

They come with 2 sets of grills...

These:
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX001.jpg

But I want to make them match my stock speaker location covers.

Simply remove them
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX002.jpg

Install the 2nd set of covers that they provide.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX003.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX004.jpg

Using their template and its BEYOND easy! Drill the 2 holes
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX034.jpg

One for the wire and one for the mounting screws
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX035.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX036.jpg

Wire them in with the provided Y-connectors
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX038.jpg

Can't wait to try em out on the road.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX037.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX053.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX055.jpg

[Gas Man]

Swappin out the Ultra mirrors for the cleaner look of the SG mirrors.

Old:
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX014.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX013.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX015.jpg

With the provided template it really was easy. used a paint marker to help set it up... then bust out the drill... AGAIN. YIKES!
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX041.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX042.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX043.jpg

Then simply thread on the nut... DONE!
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX052.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX051.jpg

Installed the HD security II system
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX032.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX033.jpg

Really don't get any easier than that. Tnx HD. Now the bike will siren when its disturbed and page me.

Now on-ward to more frustrating things... The HID install.
a 8K 55W H4 hi/lo headlight bulb
a set of 6k 35W 880 spot light bulbs

Pull the outer fairing
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX016.jpg

Pull the stock H4 out
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX018.jpg

The hi/lo H4 HID bulb
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX019.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX020.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX021.jpg

Remove the tip cover cause my headlamp already has one
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX022.jpg

Modify the stock hd rubber boot slightly... but HID bulb installed
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX023.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX025.jpg

Putting the stock bulb in this case the HID came in as on "on road" repair for "just in case".

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX026.jpg

[Gas Man]

Well looking at the number of battery powers I need in the fairing... 1 for the hogtunes amp, 1 for the headlight, 2 for the spot lights. I decided I would make a mod. Run some car stereo 8 gauge power wire from the battery to the front fairing. Then a 4 spot fusable power distribution block. This will be supplemental (read: overkill) to the inline fuses for each item.

To get this power block, 3 ballasts, and a hi/lo converter in the fairing. We don't want them bouncing around. Brackets are needed!

Some flat sheet metal around the garage... made some cardboard templates and poof.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX044.jpg

Some spray paint for anti-corrosion
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX045.jpg

Mount the hi/low converter on the back (this is for the headlight)
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX048.jpg

Power block on the front
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX049.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX050.jpg

Right side for the 3 ballasts
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX046.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX047.jpg

This is about when I ran into problems...when I purchased the HID kit, the company said the 880 bulbs would fit in my 881 holes. Lets see how that goes...

Stock
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX027.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX028.jpg

Comparison
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX029.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX031.jpg

Oh no Scooby... the new one is a bit longer.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX030.jpg

When I try to install into the spot lamp, its about 1/8" too long. It hits the inside of the lens before I can spin/lock the bulb into place.

I have placed a few calls and an email into the company to see how we continue from here. I will still have to work around how to wire them into the spot housing. But can't worry about that right now...

Stay tuned...

[Rider]

Holy shit man, you are going to spend as much on accessories as you did on the entire bike.

[marko138]

Looks good brother...aside from beat ass customer service from a fucked up headlight company. FUCK THAT SHIT.

[Gas Man]

Holy shit man, you are going to spend as much on accessories as you did on the entire bike.
Nah! Its a Harley. That would be difficult! LOL

Seroiusly though... these are the types of mods that make it a dream to ride for hours and hours.

[itgirl]

this is totally on my wish list for my N. sadly, it's $250. not happening right now.

[Gas Man]

Yeah I'm not sure abt tt. Looks cool but hmm. Maybe dangerous.

Do they have a tach version maybe?? Is tt ness or rmd?

[tommymac]

Good stuff there, looks like enough to keep ya busy for a while.

my fun starts next month

my ohlins 25mm cartiges just shipped yesterday. Sending them to a buddys house since hes going to do the swap for me, but am on my own installing the rear shock. karen ordered my race plastics from optimal so hopefully they arrive next week and can get them out to be painted.

for the priller I can finaly by the new voltage regulator and swap that out, replace the left hand rearset that I broke on last years getoff on the skyway. take my soon to be newfound knowledge on forks and replace the front springs and pick up a new rear shock. Prolly either a penske or a wilbers.

Sadly due to time and money constraints the buell wont be getting any love this winter, just dont tell marko :lol:

[CasterTroy]

you just wiped out Harleys 2009 3rd quarter loss :lmao:

[marko138]

you just wiped out Harleys 2009 3rd quarter loss :lmao:
:lol:

[itgirl]

Yeah I'm not sure abt tt. Looks cool but hmm. Maybe dangerous.

Do they have a tach version maybe?? Is tt ness or rmd?

i gotta get the speedo off the bars. it just sticks out like a sore thumb. that's joker machine. so far just the bracket for the speedo, no tach. who needs a tach anyways? i kinda got used to not having one.

[azoomm]

Awesome Gasman... well done!

[Gas Man]

you just wiped out Harleys 2009 3rd quarter loss :lmao:

??

i gotta get the speedo off the bars. it just sticks out like a sore thumb. that's joker machine. so far just the bracket for the speedo, no tach. who needs a tach anyways? i kinda got used to not having one.

Joker... yeah they make some good stuff.

Update:

No way I give up that easy on HID. Remember I know the routine... custom don't bolt on.

I seem to get decent response time with emails.

My complaignt. I asked them before I purchased anything. To ensure these 880 bulbs would fit my HD passing lamps. But now that they don't, they won't exchange them for a different bulb so that I can use it in a different lamp/lens. GHEY!

However, at least replacement bulbs are only $15. Maybe they'll cut me a break on S&H.

I have found others that have done HIDs in aftermarket lenses. The aftermarkets, Adjure brand ($80), uses a H3 bulb not a 880/881. The HID company tells me the H3 bulb is 1.5" from base to tip. I measured the 880 at 1.85" The stock HD lens interior depth to coincide with the base tip length is 1.75". That is the 0.10" shortness that the 880 hid won't fit. If the aftermarket lens carriers the same interior depth the H3 (1.5") will fit no problems!!

Waiting to hear back from Adjure to get more info on their lens depth.

My brother in law wants to hack the stock HD lens. However, I think I would rather buy a new lens, perhaps sell the stock lens to recoup costs. Versus hacking it, possibly not working and still being out $80 for new lenses.

[Gas Man]

Well finally spoke to somebody. Then foind out this guy only been there for 2 days. Got his super. He ok'ed the exchange. Found out new guy wasn't giving it cause I was at 40 days past purchase and they have a 30 day policy. He over rode tt. Simply told them it was from xmas and I simply just got to it. Reminded him its 10* out here not 70* and sunny like cali!

So he sent me a rma and I will be swappin them for the H3 bulbs.

Now I just need to order the proper adjure lamp and it will all go together.

Also found out u can't cut or splice the wires to the bulb. NO WAY. NO HOW! So the chrome bucket is gg to need "modification".

[njchopper87]

Nice mods, and glad to hear everything is starting to move forward with the HIDs. Will need some pics of the HIDs lit when you get em setup.

[Gas Man]

Oh for sure... I will get the pics!!

[marko138]

Oh for sure... I will get the pics!!
Thats one thing you can count on.

[Mr Lefty]

nice gas... i can't ever remember to take my time and do a write up when i mod my bike...


I got some mods planned... gearing, jetting, and exhaust. Then it's pretty much done... just lots of riding to be done.

[tommymac]

i won a fairing stay for my track bike, things should start comming together in th enext few weeks:rockwoot:

[Gas Man]

Ebbs... for me its a way of life. Hell the guys around the garage don't even think much of it anymore. They expect it!

Was doing some more today... but to the wife's bike. The only done to my bike was putting it back on the lift.

[Gas Man]

Update for today:

Here's a pic of the backside mounting hardware for the mirror
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX056.jpg

Being I have to wait for a bulb swap I want to put some of it back together...

Put the clear cover on the power block
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX082.jpg

Double sided tape it to the top of the radio. Fit perfectly under the Hogtunes amp
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX083.jpg

For now, till I wire in the TDR, I just plugged it straight in on the stock wiring
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX084.jpg

And lit up is why I have to HID the spot lights
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX088.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX089.jpg

I love the color of the headlight. Its PERFECT. Its a 55W 8K.

As before here are the things I got for the wife's bike
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Nightster/WinterMods2KX011.jpg

Front Axle

Before:
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Nightster/WinterMods2KX057.jpg

After:
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Nightster/wintermods003.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Nightster/wintermods002.jpg

Some primary action

Before:
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Nightster/WinterMods2KX059.jpg

Work:
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Nightster/WinterMods2KX068.jpg

After:
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Nightster/WinterMods2KX070.jpg

but now the chain cover looks out of place. A simple black cover from the dealer from a sportster R model. Fits nicer

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Nightster/wintermods001.jpg

The Timing cover

Before:
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Nightster/WinterMods2KX058.jpg

After:
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Nightster/WinterMods2KX067.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Nightster/WinterMods2KX066.jpg

[Gas Man]

I've never cared for the mirror mounted front turns
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Nightster/WinterMods2KX061.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Nightster/WinterMods2KX063.jpg

Remove the mirror set screw
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Nightster/WinterMods2KX071.jpg

Pull the old stem off
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Nightster/WinterMods2KX073.jpg

After re-routing the wiring, mount the new stalks to the lower tripple and a much nicer look.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Nightster/WinterMods2KX081.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Nightster/WinterMods2KX076.jpg

I just didn't care for the flipped stock version. This looks more "normal" to me.

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Nightster/WinterMods2KX079.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Nightster/WinterMods2KX080.jpg

Picked up a set of FLH lower nylon covers. With a little modification they will work.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Nightster/WinterMods2KX090.jpg

This is how they are now. There is too much material. The FLH is simply wider than the sporty.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Nightster/WinterMods2KX093.jpg

A simply fold and stich will do the trick. So I folded it now and pinned it. Will get my sister to stitch.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Nightster/WinterMods2KX092.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Nightster/WinterMods2KX094.jpg

But should look like this once done and hopefully will allow the wife to ride in lower temps.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Nightster/WinterMods2KX095.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Nightster/WinterMods2KX096.jpg

[marko138]

Looks good. My HID is 8k. I wanna get a bulb with a lower temp.

[Gas Man]

Looks good. My HID is 8k. I wanna get a bulb with a lower temp.
But is it 55W? Mine is... it bleaches out alot of the blue. It should be real close to my 35W 6k passing lamp bulbs

[marko138]

But is it 55W? Mine is... it bleaches out alot of the blue. It should be real close to my 35W 6k passing lamp bulbs
I'm not sure to be honest.

[Gas Man]

So I got my slack stiching done...

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Nightster/WinterMods2KX098.jpg

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Nightster/WinterMods2KX099.jpg



But there was a "flap" on the top upper corners... so a new seem there. Mark and pin it... then stitch

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Nightster/WinterMods2KX097.jpg

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Nightster/WinterMods2KX100.jpg

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Nightster/WinterMods2KX101.jpg



Trial fit and cut off the excess

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Nightster/WinterMods2KX102.jpg

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Nightster/WinterMods2KX103.jpg



Repeated for other side.

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Nightster/WinterMods2KX104.jpg

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Nightster/WinterMods2KX105.jpg

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Nightster/WinterMods2KX107.jpg



But now I notice its dangerously close to the exhaust on the right one. So I'm fashioning up something to piece in there to keep it off the exhaust. we'll see.



In the Ultra dept...

Got the HID bulbs in the mail for exchange and the new lenses are on their way.

[marko138]

Good stitch work.

[Cutty72]

Good thing he has a talented female in the family.

[Gas Man]

Good thing he has a talented female in the family.
Truth. Had the sister in law do that.

[wildchild]

very nice looking mods. i was looking at the derby and timing covers two weeks ago for my bike as well. love the way they look with a black bike.

derby cover question. any fluid come out when you pulled it off?

[CrazyKell]

thread title is no lie.

[Gas Man]

very nice looking mods. i was looking at the derby and timing covers two weeks ago for my bike as well. love the way they look with a black bike.

derby cover question. any fluid come out when you pulled it off?


Well if you look closely... its standing straight up. So no... no fluid came out. If you don't have a way to stand it up right, have somebody hold it. Otherwise you will loose some fluid.

Also, pay attention to your model bike when ordering. For example. My ultra stock derby cover has an o-ring in it. The willie g skull does not, so there is now a gasket cover that goes in there. Should say right in your bike's listing for the derby cover you want.

thread title is no lie.

On both contagoius and many pics!

[wildchild]

yeah the listing for mine needed the "mounting kit" as they called it. glad you explained it that way. may just have to do it.

[Gas Man]

Still busy at it... bikes spent a few weeks at the dealer for my recall and one warrenty thing, hers in for a service... now back...

On her bike... did one last stick on mod... kinda nice how they re-use the stock cap...
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Nightster/WinterMods2KX120.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Nightster/wintermods148.jpg


Still need to work on her fairing lower wind blockers...

For the Ultra...

Put in a Kury universal MP3/phone holder

Got it off ebay for $45 shipped with a $6 case.

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX121.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX123.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX126.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX127.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX124.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX128.jpg

Still need to look into hard wiring in my wiring to the stereo and whatnot.

Swapped out the Ultra seat for a SG seat for a lower feel for my feet and a better look.

Ultra's ultra comfortable
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX109.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX110.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX112.jpg

Camparo
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX113.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX115.jpg

SG Seat
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX116.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX117.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX119.jpg

Working more on the HIDs

Got my replacement spot lenses by Adjure... this allows me to run an H3 bulb instead of the too long 880 bulbs required by the HD lenses.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX090.jpg

Left Stock
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX092.jpg

Right Adjure (with stock H3 bulb)
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX093.jpg

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX091.jpg

[Gas Man]

Up close (left adjure/Right hd)
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX097.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX098.jpg

The HID H3 bulb is the slightly longer bulb
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX101.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX103.jpg

Installed
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX108.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX106.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX099.jpg

You can NOT cut, lengthen, or alter the wires from the ballast to the bulb... this means I need a big hole in the back of the buckets...

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX129.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX130.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX131.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX134.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX136.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/wintermods149.jpg

With this mod there won't any need for the stock wiring in the bucket.

Cut off those connectors in the bucket
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX132.jpg

Found the wire going to each bucket as i will need it for HID wiring
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX133.jpg

Install HID lamp
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX134.jpg

Removed this side panel that we made before
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX142.jpg

Installed a few ballasts on it. Due to spot lights and not being able to lengthen ballast wires. Moved the headlight ballast to this side so I could put the other spot ballast on top of the radio where I had the headlight ballast before.

55W headlight ballast
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX140.jpg

35W spot lamp ballast
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX141.jpg

Re-installed
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX144.jpg

[Gas Man]

I ordered a set of Time Delay Relays from Wolsentech so that none of the HID's fire up till X amount of time I set. I set for about 30 seconds. This helps the bike battery. 1 for the headlight (Hi & Low) and 1 for the spots. This really makes the wiring harder
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX143.jpg

Made some lids out of sheet metal and a gasket from a piece of double sided foam sticky
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX145.jpg

Zip tied down
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX147.jpg

Need to tidity up some wiring and put it back together. Ran out of time. but everything is working. the time delayed HIDs are great!! And OMG they are bright!

Stay tuned...

[Amber Lamps]

Need to tidity up some wiring and put it back together. Ran out of time. but everything is working. the time delayed HIDs are great!! And OMG they are bright!

Stay tuned...

Well, if you laid off the pics a bit...:lol: J/K nice job as always!

[derf]

Need to tidity up some wiring and put it back together. Ran out of time. but everything is working. the time delayed HIDs are great!! And OMG they are bright!

Stay tuned...


Where is the normal harley oil stain, it looked like it might be missing, you better get on that

[Gas Man]

Derf. You better watch it.

[derf]

Derf. You better watch it.

What is this 'it' you are refering to? Is 'it' a fruit or a vegitable? Please post a picture of which 'it' I should be watching. If 'it' is supposed to be leaking oil yours is seriously lacking in the harley tradition department, you should fix 't' until 'it' is good and broken

[marko138]

Damn, you've been busy.

[Gas Man]

Damn, you've been busy.
Yeah especially compared to you...

Derf... wtf!

[Particle Man]

holy crap man, you've definitely been modding the crap out of things.

I'll be lucky if I get the bar risers and SS brake lines on my bike before spring :lol:

[Carolina]

those are some nice goodies. I hope to do a lil to my new scooter next month

[Gas Man]

Thanks gents.. more to come.

[Gas Man]

Well I finished up all but the Nightster's lower fairing cover things...

Buttoned up the HID wiring...

WOW that is some wires... even before I added the HID, not its just OMG

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX148.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX149.jpg

Fusey fusey
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX150.jpg

Test...
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX153.jpg

The headlight comes on about 30secs after the key is turned on. Then about 2 secs later the spots.

Finish bolting up the fairing... and test again..

Key on
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX159.jpg

The coloring is PERFECT IMO (but perhaps not protrayed well with these pics)
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX160.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX161.jpg


Then I finished the blackberry hook up by running a headphone jack wire...

Hooked into the stereo when in use
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX155.jpg

When not in use
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX158.jpg

To the phone
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX154.jpg

When I need power.

From my cig power
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/Travel006.jpg

Bunched the wire to shoren it... decided shrink wrap made it look better
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX156.jpg

Then velcro wrap it to the bars.... probably only this way on longer trips
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX157.jpg

Lastly...
Stock grips
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX039.jpg

some Grab On grip covers...
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX040.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX164.jpg

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX165.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX166.jpg

With crampbuster
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX167.jpg

or not
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX168.jpg

Just need to adjust the lights and see how they look on the street.

[Gas Man]

Should be noted... here's the products I was using..

DDM all digital HIDs with Lifetime Warrenty
http://www.ddmtuning.com/index.php?p=product&id=101&parent=85

Wolsten Tech - Time Delay Relay (Dan is great to deal with for any questions with wiring)
http://www.wolstentech.com/products/timedelayrelay/timedelayrelay.php

Grab On Grip Covers
http://www.grabongrips.com/motorcycle.php

Kuryakyn Universal Handlebar Accessory Mount
http://www.kuryakyn.com/index.cfm/go/Home.ProductDetail/catID/9/scID/13/IMID/931

Then besides the cheap phone case, the rest of the parts were HD.

[derf]

Well I finished up all but the Nightster's lower fairing cover things...

Buttoned up the HID wiring...

WOW that is some wires... even before I added the HID, not its just OMG

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Ultra%20Classic/Mods/WinterMods2KX148.jpg

Are all those wires stuff that you added? You might wanna clean that up and maybe build it into an actual wire harness. It shouldn't be hard to make into one loom that wraps around one side of the fairing and connects everything. I would just be scared with that many wires hanging around that one would wear through over time and possibly spark or even worse catch fire.

That being said, in't it great to have a cig lighter outlet on the bike. i've been thinking of adding a 2nd one in my trunk.

[Gas Man]

No I didn't add all that... its some stock, some hogtunes, some hid, some windshield trim lights...

[derf]

I'm surprised that any shop or HD themselfs would be that careless with wires. Is there any way that you can clean it up at all?

[Gas Man]

I did some after that pic. Some of the things were rubbing so I have to move a few things... Well the problem is so many wires need to go in so many different ways.... Its really more layered than the pic looks.

[derf]

Yeh i see what looks to be 5 sets of wire installs? If that was me, I would start by buying a bunch of different color wires, wire loom plastic and some better than radio shack quality connectors, and just build the wire harness one wire at a time from scratch.

Anyway I would try and route it like this one main harness with a few legs comming off the main one:

http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/7508/gasharness.jpg

If you build it from scratch yourself you can make the wires all length to fit, wrap everything in black plastic wire loom and it would look like a proffessional install. Again the mods themselfs are cool, just the insides need some staightening.

[marko138]

Looks good man. Nice work.

[Gas Man]

Problem is derf... room! Be surprised... even those little TDR's had to get moved... Right now I want to shake it down... once I determine there are no problems and its solid I may get back in there and do some more work...

but man let me tell ya... its tough on room in there now.

[Gas Man]

What I failed to post a month ago

Well I thought I was done but decided to add a few more items to the wife's bike.

Custom Dynamics Street Magic LEDs (http://www.customdynamics.com/harley_turn_signal_retro.htm) in the tail lights and front blinkers.

The Nightster comes stock with red lenses.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Nightster/Mods027.jpg

Last year I changed them out for smoked out and couldn't find red 1157 bulbs locally. Tried some reds off ebay and they sucked, so ended up with the red "socks" over bulb.

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Nightster/LEDs005.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Nightster/LEDs003a.jpg

They function ok but look like poo

So lets make the change. Now with these newer electronics you have to put in a load equalizer, due to the less draw that the LED lights pull. So a trust worthy version is BadLands (http://www.badlandsmotorcycleproducts.com/). More specifically the 3rd version specifically for the XL.

So here's what we have to install
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Nightster/LEDs001.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Nightster/LEDs009.jpg

Pull the seat and locate this harness plug
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Nightster/LEDs008.jpg

Unplug and run the equalizer inline
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Nightster/LEDs010.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Nightster/LEDs011.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Nightster/LEDs012.jpg

Tuck in and push wires back into place
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Nightster/LEDs013.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Nightster/LEDs014.jpg

Pop the lens off with a flat screwdriver
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Nightster/LEDs015.jpg

Pull the bulb out
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Nightster/LEDs016.jpg

Plug in and twist into place with a screwdriver, just as you would with the bulb
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Nightster/LEDs017.jpg

Turn the LED board to spool the wire to allow the board to fit, use the lens to hold them in place. Takes 2 hands.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Nightster/LEDs019.jpg

BAM
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Nightster/LEDs021a.jpg

Repeat on other tail light.

The fronts also came with the orange lenses, that I replaced with smoked and orange bulbs
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Nightster/Mods005.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Nightster/Mods026.jpg

These looked fine and worked good. However, if you do the rear, got to do the front to keep up the look.

In goes the LED
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Nightster/LEDs020.jpg

BAM
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Nightster/LEDs022.jpg

[Gas Man]

Lights please...

Rears
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Nightster/LEDs027a.jpg

Left blinker (hard to see with the wierd side light from the open garage)
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Nightster/LEDs032a.jpg

Fronts
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Nightster/LEDs023.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Nightster/LEDs033.jpg

With these Eclipse versions for the fronts. Instead of going from level 1 brightness and blink brighter.. these actually turn off and back on instead. They say this makes them more visible. To avoid the "left hand turner in front of you".
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Nightster/LEDs026.jpg

[marko138]

Looks much better.

[Gas Man]

Yeah plus the leds hv lifetime warrenty.