Best Nomad Mod - Page 4

ds06nomad · 12-06-2007, 01:51 PM

So far the best mod for me has been the V&H Baggers. I love the way they sound and perform. However, of the mods I hope to get in the future include (in no certain order): risers, grips, Mustang seat, and CaddmannQ's dual air intake mod.

(god I hope the wife doesn't see this; she's gonna freakin' kill me!)... Again.

DS

pablo · 12-06-2007, 05:10 PM

My favorite is the ape hangers. My bad shoulder would get tired and cramped until I got my hand position up to about shoulder level. Other than that I would say the Airlite engine guard chaps. They allow me to ride year round comfortably.
Paul

12-07-2007, 09:31 AM

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My favorite is the ape hangers. My bad shoulder would get tired and cramped until I got my hand position up to about shoulder level. Other than that I would say the Airlite engine guard chaps. They allow me to ride year round comfortably.
Paul

Those apes do look nice on there!!! How's the handling?

bobzinger · 12-07-2007, 12:10 PM

Hey Pablo...did you add the apes yourself? I'm guessing all the wires and hoses need considerable lengthening. Are they 16" apes?

pablo · 12-07-2007, 01:00 PM

Nico,
I can't tell any difference in the handling. Once you get used to the higher position, it seems awkward to have your hands lower. I guess it's all what you're used to.
Zinger,
I did the mods myself. I had a quote from American Iron Horse to do everything (parts and labor) for $550, but decided to go for it myself. The bars are 16" apes and I have 2 1/2" riser Scootworks riser extensions also. The cables and lines are +6" except for the brake line which is +4". I had to solder about a million wire extensions to the left hand controls and four extensions to the right. I probably saved about $250 doing it myself, but probably didn't do as good on the wiring as AIH would have done.
Paul

12-07-2007, 01:24 PM

I really do like the look........ hmmm...

pablo · 12-07-2007, 02:31 PM

Someone told me that handle bar height over 15" from the top of the driver's seat is illegal in Texas. I'm not sure if that is correct, but I"m about 20" over. So far, no one has pulled me over.

bobzinger · 12-07-2007, 04:19 PM

Man I love the look of those apes. I had 12" on my Roadking and it felt great. I just put 4" dog bones on my risers and they're high enough but the bend of the handlebars doesn't work real well when they get too high.

12-07-2007, 04:32 PM

I think in Cali it's 6" above shoulder height is illegal......

blowndodge · 12-07-2007, 06:14 PM

Six inches above shoulder level ought to put your head right about here!

12-07-2007, 08:37 PM

socwkbiker · 12-10-2007, 03:28 PM

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Someone told me that handle bar height over 15" from the top of the driver's seat is illegal in Texas. I'm not sure if that is correct, but I"m about 20" over. So far, no one has pulled me over.

I don't know if it's true, but if it is, there would be a lot of bikers getting pulled over because I see ape's all the time.

dogdoc · 12-11-2007, 06:21 PM

It is the law, just not a big item for cops to pull over, loosen your riser bolts and roll them down if in a state thats strict.

pablo · 12-12-2007, 09:34 AM

Good idea Doc. I'm not too worried about it. I've seen lots of apes taller than mine.

donoller · 12-12-2007, 11:57 PM

i did not want a harley much less there switch . oh well it more then likely leaks oil any way

12-06-2007, 01:51 PM	#46
ds06nomad Advanced Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ventura County, CA. USA Posts: 505	Best Nomad Mod So far the best mod for me has been the V&H Baggers. I love the way they sound and perform. However, of the mods I hope to get in the future include (in no certain order): risers, grips, Mustang seat, and CaddmannQ's dual air intake mod. (god I hope the wife doesn't see this; she's gonna freakin' kill me!)... Again. DS Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-06-2007, 05:10 PM	#47
pablo Advanced Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Huntsville, TX Posts: 571	Best Nomad Mod My favorite is the ape hangers. My bad shoulder would get tired and cramped until I got my hand position up to about shoulder level. Other than that I would say the Airlite engine guard chaps. They allow me to ride year round comfortably. Paul
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12-07-2007, 12:10 PM	#49
bobzinger Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Livermore CA Posts: 1,334	Best Nomad Mod Hey Pablo...did you add the apes yourself? I'm guessing all the wires and hoses need considerable lengthening. Are they 16" apes? __________________ Life is Good! Eternal Life is better!
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12-07-2007, 01:00 PM	#50
pablo Advanced Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Huntsville, TX Posts: 571	Best Nomad Mod Nico, I can't tell any difference in the handling. Once you get used to the higher position, it seems awkward to have your hands lower. I guess it's all what you're used to. Zinger, I did the mods myself. I had a quote from American Iron Horse to do everything (parts and labor) for $550, but decided to go for it myself. The bars are 16" apes and I have 2 1/2" riser Scootworks riser extensions also. The cables and lines are +6" except for the brake line which is +4". I had to solder about a million wire extensions to the left hand controls and four extensions to the right. I probably saved about $250 doing it myself, but probably didn't do as good on the wiring as AIH would have done. Paul Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-07-2007, 01:24 PM	#51
Guest Posts: n/a	Best Nomad Mod I really do like the look........ hmmm...
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12-07-2007, 02:31 PM	#52
pablo Advanced Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Huntsville, TX Posts: 571	Best Nomad Mod Someone told me that handle bar height over 15" from the top of the driver's seat is illegal in Texas. I'm not sure if that is correct, but I"m about 20" over. So far, no one has pulled me over.
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12-07-2007, 04:19 PM	#53
bobzinger Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Livermore CA Posts: 1,334	Best Nomad Mod Man I love the look of those apes. I had 12" on my Roadking and it felt great. I just put 4" dog bones on my risers and they're high enough but the bend of the handlebars doesn't work real well when they get too high. __________________ Life is Good! Eternal Life is better!
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12-07-2007, 04:32 PM	#54
Guest Posts: n/a	Best Nomad Mod I think in Cali it's 6" above shoulder height is illegal......
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12-07-2007, 06:14 PM	#55
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Best Nomad Mod Six inches above shoulder level ought to put your head right about here! __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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12-11-2007, 06:21 PM	#58
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Best Nomad Mod It is the law, just not a big item for cops to pull over, loosen your riser bolts and roll them down if in a state thats strict.
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12-12-2007, 09:34 AM	#59
pablo Advanced Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Huntsville, TX Posts: 571	Best Nomad Mod Good idea Doc. I'm not too worried about it. I've seen lots of apes taller than mine.
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12-12-2007, 11:57 PM	#60
donoller Advanced Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: jackson tn. Posts: 555	Best Nomad Mod i did not want a harley much less there switch . oh well it more then likely leaks oil any way
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