Phases of my 05 Classic!

Joe1911 · 04-05-2016, 12:00 AM

All the phases of my 2005 Classic 1600

First bought
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When I purchased the bike I thought it looked awesome... little did I know the thing was a mess. HD bags with horrible mounting brackets, a lot of autozone chrome trim

A few changes
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I removed all of the cheesey chrome trim and saddlebag chrome brackets, plastidipped the bike flat black, installed HD front fender and Wheel and a cheap used exhaust. Repositioned the HD bags with more secure mounts

And some more
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Bought used Nomad bags with all correct mounting hardware, Cobra true duels and 12" Santee apes, painted the bike a gloss black but I still felt like I could do more

Current
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Painted the bike GM green and added a custom tan leather seat.... pretty happy with it and I think it has a unique look to it.. but there is always room for improvement..... chrome front wheel???

What do you guys think of the progress? Any suggestions?

OldSchool · 04-05-2016, 02:02 AM

No suggestions. Just a really nice job

rocnrol · 04-05-2016, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe1911

All the phases of my 2005 Classic 1600

First bought
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When I purchased the bike I thought it looked awesome... little did I know the thing was a mess. HD bags with horrible mounting brackets, a lot of autozone chrome trim

A few changes
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I removed all of the cheesey chrome trim and saddlebag chrome brackets, plastidipped the bike flat black, installed HD front fender and Wheel and a cheap used exhaust. Repositioned the HD bags with more secure mounts

And some more
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Bought used Nomad bags with all correct mounting hardware, Cobra true duels and 12" Santee apes, painted the bike a gloss black but I still felt like I could do more

Current
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Painted the bike GM green and added a custom tan leather seat.... pretty happy with it and I think it has a unique look to it.. but there is always room for improvement..... chrome front wheel???

What do you guys think of the progress? Any suggestions?

I like it a lot!

Bud2rat · 04-05-2016, 06:34 AM

Good job.....I like the color.

duffy · 04-05-2016, 11:44 AM

I like the final version..............nice color combo with the tan seat.

**JD Hog** · 04-05-2016, 01:26 PM

Sweet

The Black Knight · 04-05-2016, 06:49 PM

Vdaddy1 · 04-07-2016, 09:24 PM

Nice job! Looks great!

04-05-2016, 12:00 AM	#1
Joe1911 Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 107	Phases of my 05 Classic! All the phases of my 2005 Classic 1600 First bought user6390_pic2741_1413907626-1.jpg When I purchased the bike I thought it looked awesome... little did I know the thing was a mess. HD bags with horrible mounting brackets, a lot of autozone chrome trim A few changes IMG027-1.jpg I removed all of the cheesey chrome trim and saddlebag chrome brackets, plastidipped the bike flat black, installed HD front fender and Wheel and a cheap used exhaust. Repositioned the HD bags with more secure mounts And some more user6390_pic3062_1432241306.jpg Bought used Nomad bags with all correct mounting hardware, Cobra true duels and 12" Santee apes, painted the bike a gloss black but I still felt like I could do more Current 20160403_155113-1.jpg Painted the bike GM green and added a custom tan leather seat.... pretty happy with it and I think it has a unique look to it.. but there is always room for improvement..... chrome front wheel??? What do you guys think of the progress? Any suggestions? __________________ VBA #03503 2005 Vulcan Classic 1600 Nomad rear end conversion SG Front Wheel/Fender SG Fairing 12" Santee Apes Cobra True Duels Dobeck TFI Custom Paint Custom Leather Seat Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-05-2016, 02:02 AM	#2
OldSchool Sr. Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Ballwin,MO. Posts: 1,542	No suggestions. Just a really nice job __________________
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04-05-2016, 06:34 AM	#4
Bud2rat Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: St. Pauls, NC Posts: 2,089	Good job.....I like the color. __________________ Robert Torrey VBA# 02077 Vroc# 27672 1996 800A Customized (SOLD) 2001 1500 Nomad (The Mistress) 2013 Voyager 2014 SE Rally - Elkins, WV 2016 SE Rally - Helen, Ga
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04-05-2016, 11:44 AM	#5
duffy Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hot Springs, SD and other warm and dry places Posts: 1,043	I like the final version..............nice color combo with the tan seat. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-05-2016, 01:26 PM	#6
JD Hog Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 2,960	Sweet __________________ Jim Diebolt 2015 Vulcan 1700 Voyager ABS The Black Kaw 2005 Vulcan Nomad Sold 2006 Honda 1800 VTX (Freebie) Sold 2008 Harley Ultra Classic Sold 2001 Harley Ultra Classic Sold Hangtown, Kalifornia VBA #2625
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04-05-2016, 06:49 PM	#7
The Black Knight Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Italy Posts: 6,243	__________________ VBA 02514 - VROC 35394 VN 800 A - VN 900 Classic VN 1700 Vaquero Usque ad finem.
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04-07-2016, 09:24 PM	#8
Vdaddy1 Jr. Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 27	Nice job! Looks great! __________________ Trusting in Him who is able to keep you.
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