First round of mods done....Not stock anymore!

[GRUMPY]

THE BEAST HAS COME TO LIFE!

List of mods installed:

Cobra Power Pro Autotune (AWESOME!!!)
Healtech XTRE
Ducks Covers w/K&N filters
Hard Krome Sideburner
Barons Debeaver Kit
V Stream Windshield

[antmor69]

Looks good bro! Time to lose the reflectors and drop her azz down.

[souljaslim]

Nice now lower it

[GassGuzzler]

looks good I'm not lowering mine though

[GRUMPY]

Looks good bro! Time to lose the reflectors and drop her azz down.

I'm kinda on the fence about removing the reflectors....the more people can see me at night, the better! I'll have to think about that one. Still on the fence about debadging as well.

In regards to lowering.....I'm kinda hesitant on that one. I'm 6' 2" and 280 lbs. I have read on this forum that other guys my size have had rubbing issues after lowering?? The rear shock is on the setting it came with when I bought it....not really sure what setting it's on....guess that's something I need to check. I do not plan on riding 2 up on the 9....that's what I kept my Vulcan for as it's more comfortable for my wife.

Do you think the 2" lowering bones would work for me?

[antmor69]

I'm kinda on the fence about removing the reflectors....the more people can see me at night, the better! I'll have to think about that one. Still on the fence about debadging as well.

In regards to lowering.....I'm kinda hesitant on that one. I'm 6' 2" and 280 lbs. I have read on this forum that other guys my size have had rubbing issues after lowering?? The rear shock is on the setting it came with when I bought it....not really sure what setting it's on....guess that's something I need to check. I do not plan on riding 2 up on the 9....that's what I kept my Vulcan for as it's more comfortable for my wife.

Do you think the 2" lowering bones would work for me?

I'm the same way about debadging. I think it leaves to much of a blank space unless you have custom paint. From the factory your shock should be set on 4. You could turn it up to 7. I'm 6'2" 240 and before the air ride I had 2" lowering bones. Riding 1up I rarely ever had any issues. Only if I hit a big wave in the road at speed. No harm done tho as long as you grind the screws under your fender. The sideburner ladder bracket may occasionally scrape. You might look into fabbing a different bracket for the pipe for better clearance plus it looks better.

[GRUMPY]

I'm the same way about debadging. I think it leaves to much of a blank space unless you have custom paint. From the factory your shock should be set on 4. You could turn it up to 7. I'm 6'2" 240 and before the air ride I had 2" lowering bones. Riding 1up I rarely ever had any issues. Only if I hit a big wave in the road at speed. No harm done tho as long as you grind the screws under your fender. The sideburner ladder bracket may occasionally scrape. You might look into fabbing a different bracket for the pipe for better clearance plus it looks better.

Thanks for the heads up on the 2" bones

Your bracket for your Sideburner looks, or should I say dosen't look, great! I like the way it's hidden behind the exhaust and does away with the HUGE ladder bracket. I saw the bracket you made in one of your previous posts. You wouldn't have a sketch, or the details of how you made it, would you? I'm pretty handy and I could possibly make one myself, but it's always easier if someone else has already done the legwork

[jhardy]

Pipes look awesome I now wish I had gone that way instead of the swepts

[STL-TIGER]

Looks good bro! Time to lose the reflectors and drop her azz down.

and then you are done with the first round of mods!

[Deno_n_philly]

what kind of pipes are on there? or is it a 2-1 kit? Do you think you will go to bat wings over that windshield? I have an 2011 also.. is that XTRE worth it?

[GRUMPY]

what kind of pipes are on there? or is it a 2-1 kit? Do you think you will go to bat wings over that windshield? I have an 2011 also.. is that XTRE worth it?

Pipes are Hard Krome Sideburner. I bought them from roadoverstock on ebay. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hard-Krome-E...228#vi-content

Still on the fence if I like the windshield or not, but it's on there for now. The XTRE is definitely worth it and it works great combined with the Power Pro Autotune

[Shrek]

I'm kinda on the fence about removing the reflectors....the more people can see me at night, the better! I'll have to think about that one. Still on the fence about debadging as well.

In regards to lowering.....I'm kinda hesitant on that one. I'm 6' 2" and 280 lbs. I have read on this forum that other guys my size have had rubbing issues after lowering?? The rear shock is on the setting it came with when I bought it....not really sure what setting it's on....guess that's something I need to check. I do not plan on riding 2 up on the 9....that's what I kept my Vulcan for as it's more comfortable for my wife.

Do you think the 2" lowering bones would work for me?

Yes 2" is perfect as I'm 290 and had no issues until I went 2up

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[GRUMPY]

Yes 2" is perfect as I'm 290 and had no issues until I went 2up

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Thanks bro

[OrangeCrush465]

Thanks bro

Bike looks amazing. I dropped mine 2" and i just added the same exhaust.. It rides so much better lowered!!! I didn't go too low for fear that when i put on a passenger it could rub..and yea, i'm also on the fence about takin off those reflectors!!!

[GRUMPY]

Bike looks amazing. I dropped mine 2" and i just added the same exhaust.. It rides so much better lowered!!! I didn't go too low for fear that when i put on a passenger it could rub..and yea, i'm also on the fence about takin off those reflectors!!!

Thanks I'm thinking the 2" bones just might be my next mod!

Thats a great lookin ride ya got too! Orange is a great lookin color and the stripe on the wheels looks awesome!

[ICEBOX]

Looks good bro! Time to lose the reflectors and drop her azz down.

[godservant78]

I'm kinda on the fence about removing the reflectors....the more people can see me at night, the better! I'll have to think about that one. Still on the fence about debadging as well.

In regards to lowering.....I'm kinda hesitant on that one. I'm 6' 2" and 280 lbs. I have read on this forum that other guys my size have had rubbing issues after lowering?? The rear shock is on the setting it came with when I bought it....not really sure what setting it's on....guess that's something I need to check. I do not plan on riding 2 up on the 9....that's what I kept my Vulcan for as it's more comfortable for my wife.

Do you think the 2" lowering bones would work for me?

You should go with the 2" bones and turn the shock up one or two clicks to tighten up the
spring pressure. Not trying to be stupid, but ask someone when ur sitting on the bike to see
How far it drops when you sit on it? That could give you a guage on how much if any that you
could drop it. I know what you mean though, to hit a dip in the road and suddenly "kaboom",,
wouldn't be pretty.

[antmor69]

You should go with the 2" bones and turn the shock up one or two clicks to tighten up the
spring pressure. Not trying to be stupid, but ask someone when ur sitting on the bike to see
How far it drops when you sit on it? That could give you a guage on how much if any that you
could drop it. I know what you mean though, to hit a dip in the road and suddenly "kaboom",,
wouldn't be pretty.

There's no "kaboom" if you bottom out. If you grind the screws that stick out just above the tire, it's really no big deal.

[Zoom]

Looks great, you're well on your way to Modville.

[Deno_n_philly]

I can't really afford all 3 MOD's, so I gotta start cheaper. Is the XTRE worth it even without the Power Pro Autotune?

It looks like your pipes have no heat shields by your feet/legs.. do they get really hot on your legs?

You bike looks awesome..

[Big-B]

Looks great, congrats!

[GRUMPY]

I can't really afford all 3 MOD's, so I gotta start cheaper. Is the XTRE worth it even without the Power Pro Autotune?

It looks like your pipes have no heat shields by your feet/legs.. do they get really hot on your legs?

You bike looks awesome..

I really can't say for sure how much of a difference just the XTRE made as I did the Power Pro, intakes, and exhaust at the same time. I can tell you that 1st, 2nd, and 3rd gears are a lot smoother now and it got rid of the jerkiness in those gears. I have read other threads here that guys have installed just the XTRE, or the ATRE on the bikes w/o the factory GI, and they said it makes a huge difference! I have noticed a big difference in my bike as well.

The pipes have heat shields built in to them. They are double wall to prevent the pipes from bluing. With my foot on the peg, my leg is not even close to the pipe so no the pipe does not get really hot on your leg.

Thanks

[g9r]

I'm kinda on the fence about removing the reflectors....the more people can see me at night, the better! I'll have to think about that one. Still on the fence about debadging as well.

I'm the same way about debadging. I think it leaves to much of a blank space unless you have custom paint.

In regards to 'debadging', I'm not on the fence. I have no plans to debadge the fuel tank as I agree that it leaves too much of a blank space on a solid colored tank. On some colors I think it looks fine but I don't like it on my yellow, it's too much yellow and IMO needs something to break it up a little which the badge does. Your bike looks great!

[GRUMPY]

Thanks to everyone for your feedback!

[vurider]

THE BEAST HAS COME TO LIFE!

List of mods installed:

Cobra Power Pro Autotune (AWESOME!!!)
Healtech XTRE
Ducks Covers w/K&N filters
Hard Krome Sideburner
Barons Debeaver Kit
V Stream Windshield

Been trying to figure out what I wanted to do with my Intake. You just solved my problem. Hope you don't mind that I copy your design

Nice looking bike.

[GRUMPY]

Been trying to figure out what I wanted to do with my Intake. You just solved my problem. Hope you don't mind that I copy your design

Nice looking bike.

No problem bro! Be kinda cool to see it on a grey.

Thanks for the compliment!

[vurider]

Grumpy, Just got mines yesturday! Thanks again for the great design! I love it!

Here is the thread with Photos. http://www.m109riders.com/forums/sho...08#post1628508

[GRUMPY]

Grumpy, Just got mines yesturday! Thanks again for the great design! I love it!

Here is the thread with Photos. http://www.m109riders.com/forums/sho...08#post1628508

Looks AWESOME bro!