Looking for ideas on Harley mods

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Jerrycan in Japan
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Looking for ideas on Harley mods

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I’ve a fatboy 2014 and I’m looking at doing a themed mod job , was thinking of going ww2 direction with or w/o side car or a backwoods moonshiner style .

Thing is military is easy but the latter I’m kinda stumped . Maybe copper everyplace there is chrome and a wood kinda paint job on the frame .

Anyhow thought I’d ask you guys for some ideas , .

If you’ve seen anything with this Kida theme post pics please .

Thanks all
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I have the same year Fatboy. I was hard pressed to put bags, wind shield and a new seat on it. I can't imagine getting rid of all the chrome or blocking it out. That's what makes a fatboy a fatboy.
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A shined up penny is as beautiful as chrome . Isn’t it ?

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freefall wrote:I have the same year Fatboy. I was hard pressed to put bags, wind shield and a new seat on it. I can't imagine getting rid of all the chrome or blocking it out. That's what makes a fatboy a fatboy.
Yeah , I want to put a solo springer seat on but the kids still like me taking them to school so unless I do the old school two springer seat thing . Maybe I’ll go get a old sportster and mod that to be a ratter.
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Jerrycan in Japan wrote:A shined up penny is as beautiful as chrome . Isn’t it ?
Yes..Shiny copper rocks.


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freefall wrote:I have the same year Fatboy. I was hard pressed to put bags, wind shield and a new seat on it. I can't imagine getting rid of all the chrome or blocking it out. That's what makes a fatboy a fatboy.
Yeah , I want to put a solo springer seat on but the kids still like me taking them to school so unless I do the old school two springer seat thing . Maybe I’ll go get a old sportster and mod that to be a ratter.

I did a mustang solo with the small pillion for my kids. I think A sporty will make a great project bike
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I have the solo Mustang + separate pillion on my VTX. I have the Mustang backrest too....it is priceless on long rides.

I just added hard saddlebags and a matching batwing faring. Farings/windshields are priceless if you’re out on the road a lot.

Of course, the crash bars saved my leg as well as the engine when I had to lay it down 10 months ago. So, a crash bar is a great addition, safety-wise. And I’ve added cruise pegs to the crash bar, making long rides more comfortable.

Always wear a helmet...it saved my life when I had to lay it down. OK, I had to buy a new hat, but at least I can wear it!
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Whiskey barrel sidecar
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I was trying to find photos for you. There is a local bike I have seen that is decked out like an old mining rig or train. It has wood trim and an old style lantern for a headlight.
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That sounds really cool
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