Transformation of my 2005 Wideglide

badinfluence63 · **Joined:** Sat Oct 23, 2010 9:51 am **Posts:** 1966

Thats about my MO too..while we were raising our children I had the '63 Pan, '96 Buell and '83 Shovel. Wife rarely if ever. Once kids were gone, we discussed, we agreed and we upgraded.

roadking · **Posted:** Tue Mar 12, 2013 10:50 am

Kickstand wrote:

Update: made a couple of minor mod's to my bike. First I put some wrap on my exhaust pipe. My intent was to do it for personel protection (or my boot and passenger boot) and I think it adds a different look to the bike. I didn't know it, but it is supposed to improve performance as well. While doing that, I installed Paughco baffles into the pipes. I had my loud fun and decided to quiet it down a little for my sake and out of respect to my neighbours. I leave for work about 3:45 am sometimes and sometimes I get home about 4:30... and it was really loud. The baffles are a good combo. It has the traditional Harley sound, no popping on decelleration, and the performance has improved all the way around. The last change was the angle of my ape's. I had them pulled back too much. While it was comfortable, it wasn't what I was looking for. The bars are more up and pronounced. My riding positions is better and it's a more traditional look. Time will tell it the angle stays, but so far it's cool.

KS, looking good Bro!!
I like the whole package - you did a great job.
I'm looking into some heat shields for my exhaust pipes - got some melted boot on mine.
Great pics, thanks for sharing them.

dlowry · **Joined:** Wed Dec 15, 2010 3:05 pm **Posts:** 152

+1 on that,KS. Looking real good!!! had to delay my project, got my shop full of 8N tractor right now., stripped out rear hubs. Had to push it in. At least it is something to do, in a wierd way, I enjoy working on it also.

Kickstand · **Joined:** Tue Nov 30, 2010 11:01 pm **Posts:** 558

roadking wrote:

KS, looking good Bro!!
I like the whole package - you did a great job.
I'm looking into some heat shields for my exhaust pipes - got some melted boot on mine.
Great pics, thanks for sharing them.

Thanks RK I appreciate it. It's funny how what would seem are minor changes effect the experience on the bike. I was never an ape fan, but I have to say I really like them.

I haven't decided on my next project... paint or fork extensions...

Kickstand · **Joined:** Tue Nov 30, 2010 11:01 pm **Posts:** 558

dlowry wrote:

+1 on that,KS. Looking real good!!! had to delay my project, got my shop full of 8N tractor right now., stripped out rear hubs. Had to push it in. At least it is something to do, in a wierd way, I enjoy working on it also.

Thanks, I appreciate it. I enjoy working on stuff as well. It' s fun to fix it and make it last a few more years.

badinfluence63 · **Joined:** Sat Oct 23, 2010 9:51 am **Posts:** 1966

Kickstand wrote:

roadking wrote:

KS, looking good Bro!!
I like the whole package - you did a great job.
I'm looking into some heat shields for my exhaust pipes - got some melted boot on mine.
Great pics, thanks for sharing them.

Thanks RK I appreciate it. It's funny how what would seem are minor changes effect the experience on the bike. I was never an ape fan, but I have to say I really like them.

I haven't decided on my next project... paint or fork extensions...

You know Kickstand you should have probably considered a serious EVO hardtail: note I didn't say softail. Extended springer/girder, gymondo sissy bar with a WWII/Korean/Vietnam era extractable bayonet at the top, 12+ inch apes on 6 inch risers. Open primary belt drive and any other gizmo whiz bang you can think of...you know you want to,lol. I think any serious HD rider has to table his vision, no short cuts no compromises either. :icon_eek:

Kickstand · **Joined:** Tue Nov 30, 2010 11:01 pm **Posts:** 558

badinfluence63 wrote:

You know Kickstand you should have probably considered a serious EVO hardtail: note I didn't say softail. Extended springer/girder, gymondo sissy bar with a WWII/Korean/Vietnam era extractable bayonet at the top, 12+ inch apes on 6 inch risers. Open primary belt drive and any other gizmo whiz bang you can think of...you know you want to,lol. I think any serious HD rider has to table his vision, no short cuts no compromises either. :icon_eek:

my thoughts must be broadcasting.... :icon_bang:

The bayonet does sound cool. As far as the hardtail, I am not sure this fat old man would fair well on it. That would have to beat the crap out of the rider. How did you guys deal with that back in teh day? I am learning about mod'ing my bike and enjoying the journey. I just wish I had more time.

Kickstand · **Joined:** Tue Nov 30, 2010 11:01 pm **Posts:** 558

Not a lot of yapping going on in the forums so...

Eagle-1 is grounded for now. I thought I heard an exhaust leak on the front cylinder and I re-torqued and finally changed the gasket but no bueno. I noticed part of the wrap moving and after further investigation I discovered the front pipe split at the elbow. All I can figure is the wrap made the pipe expand more than designed and it split because it was in a bind a very hot. Not sure on my next move. I am going to call Paughco tommorrow and see what they say. I may have to install the OEM pipes until I get it resolved. I have considered going back to OEM and just getting V&H slip on's.

My front tire is gong bald too. I guess the smaller tires are only good for 8k?

badinfluence63 · **Joined:** Sat Oct 23, 2010 9:51 am **Posts:** 1966

Hey KS.

That pipe splitting is pretty wierd. Never heard of that. Perhaps something to do with the wrapping around the pipe? Or perhaps a faulty product in the pipe?

Kickstand · **Joined:** Tue Nov 30, 2010 11:01 pm **Posts:** 558

I spoke with a Paughco rep today and they are going to replace the pipe. He said it's probably bad materials.

Good people at Paughco.

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