Post Custer Mods?

blowndodge · 06-22-2009, 10:56 AM

I'm curious as to what mods would you like to do to your Nomad after the Custer get together?

Mine would be a Day Long saddle and a full fairing! Maybe a cruise control? That's just for starters!

cactusjack · 06-22-2009, 11:22 AM

Good thread, Brad. (wow, did I actually type that?)

I want to get a bigger trunk and now that I have seen one in person, it will most likely be a Scootworks Supertrunk III. I will also buy a GPS soon and at the top of the list is a Daylong saddle.

I would like a fairing, but that's lower priority than the other items.

waterman · 06-22-2009, 11:48 AM

Me? Definately a cruise control. Doesn't hurt that I know have one sitting next to the bike after Thursday evening (Thanks again CJ). Probably will put more effort into a fuse block and some more lights on the front and finally get the tourpack wired up.

Netnorske · 06-22-2009, 12:00 PM

I think I was pretty well set as far as mods go. I spent all winter getting the bike set up for the trip to Custer. The only thing I wish I really had was a cruise control. The BrakeAway throttle lock works great, but it is not the same as you can really only use it effectively on the flat ground.

I was very pleased with my trunk (Premeux) and Dekker Supreme T-bag that locked onto the trunks luggage rack. Between those and the saddlebag liners, we were able to pack everything we needed for an extended trip of any length!

The GPS was invaluable...and pre-loading routes via the HD Ride Planner website made life easy for sure.

rickyboy · 06-22-2009, 01:26 PM

A larger trunk might be in my future Brad. I like the look of the older Venture trunk, but bigger would be better in this case I think. But by far the cruise control was the most appreciated mod on the bike. I can't thank you enough for that Scott.

chainsaw · 06-22-2009, 04:00 PM

Chris, maybe some new pipes. Just kidding. For me a Day long saddle for sure. Stock seats are terrible.

ponch · 06-22-2009, 07:42 PM

For me, a better seat, highway pegs, and risers are definite. Options would be a GPS, trunk, and cruise control.

dougster · 06-22-2009, 11:42 PM

I would like to add a trunk, and some driving lights. I was very glad I had installed the cruise the week before (though it did not want to hold at 75). I would also like to add a windshield bag.

duke98248 · 06-23-2009, 12:42 AM

I'm thinking a blond to hold my spare helmet and rub my back and shoulders while burning miles up.................... prolly have to get back to reality before wife sees this........
GPS, Cruise control and maybe a trunk with a decent back rest for the blond.. I mean wife

**coacha** · 06-23-2009, 07:59 PM

I think I will get a different seat for next really long ride. Maybe get a GPS that doesn't lie to me like Todd's did...Greta was a lying hoe on some of the route times/distances. Other than that, fix the cruise and I'll be set.

**coacha** · 06-23-2009, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by duke98248

I'm thinking a blond to hold my spare helmet and rub my back and shoulders while burning miles up.................... prolly have to get back to reality before wife sees this........
GPS, Cruise control and maybe a trunk with a decent back rest for the blond.. I mean wife

A big trunk would be good to hold all that SD gold you need to bring back for the wife.

kawgirl · 06-23-2009, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoachA

I think I will get a different seat for next really long ride. Maybe get a GPS that doesn't lie to me like Todd's did...Greta was a lying hoe on some of the route times/distances. Other than that, fix the cruise and I'll be set.

That's funny right thar. Guess you had to be there.

oldbikers · 06-23-2009, 09:58 PM

A better seat and get my cruise working like it should.

papat · 06-23-2009, 11:01 PM

There were two bikes with cobra pipes that caught my attention "sweet sound" and a day long saddle

phenrichs · 06-25-2009, 08:28 AM

Finish my intake, seat, finish my trunk for sure, more lights.

06-22-2009, 10:56 AM	#1
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Post Custer Mods? I'm curious as to what mods would you like to do to your Nomad after the Custer get together? Mine would be a Day Long saddle and a full fairing! Maybe a cruise control? That's just for starters! __________________ 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 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-22-2009, 11:22 AM	#2
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Post Custer Mods? Good thread, Brad. (wow, did I actually type that?) I want to get a bigger trunk and now that I have seen one in person, it will most likely be a Scootworks Supertrunk III. I will also buy a GPS soon and at the top of the list is a Daylong saddle. I would like a fairing, but that's lower priority than the other items. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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06-22-2009, 11:48 AM	#3
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	Post Custer Mods? Me? Definately a cruise control. Doesn't hurt that I know have one sitting next to the bike after Thursday evening (Thanks again CJ). Probably will put more effort into a fuse block and some more lights on the front and finally get the tourpack wired up. __________________ Joel "Waterman" 2017 HD Road Glide Ultra 2006 Nomad - Sold VBA 213 VROC 16913 Custer 09: Cortez 10: Crescent City 11: Kanab 12: Estes Park 13: Tahoe 14: Red Lodge 16
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06-22-2009, 12:00 PM	#4
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	Post Custer Mods? I think I was pretty well set as far as mods go. I spent all winter getting the bike set up for the trip to Custer. The only thing I wish I really had was a cruise control. The BrakeAway throttle lock works great, but it is not the same as you can really only use it effectively on the flat ground. I was very pleased with my trunk (Premeux) and Dekker Supreme T-bag that locked onto the trunks luggage rack. Between those and the saddlebag liners, we were able to pack everything we needed for an extended trip of any length! The GPS was invaluable...and pre-loading routes via the HD Ride Planner website made life easy for sure. __________________ *Kris Olsen* VBA #0691 2017 HD Ultra Limited Low 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour 2012 1700 Vulcan Voyager 2008 1600 Vulcan Nomad 1997 Vulcan 800 Classic *"Growing old is mandatory,* *but growing up is optional"* Custer 2009\|Kalispell 2010\|Cortez 2010\|Crescent City 2011\|Kanab 2012\|Canmore 2012\|Estes Park 2013\|Orofino 2014\|Lake Tahoe 2015\|Red Lodge 2016
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06-22-2009, 01:26 PM	#5
rickyboy Top Contributor Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 108 Mile Ranch B.C. Canada Posts: 5,472	Post Custer Mods? A larger trunk might be in my future Brad. I like the look of the older Venture trunk, but bigger would be better in this case I think. But by far the cruise control was the most appreciated mod on the bike. I can't thank you enough for that Scott. __________________ Nomad'a What ! "rickyboy" Richard Cole Canada West Region 108 Mile Ranch, British Columbia Canada Vulcan Bagger Assoc. #00722 Black 2006 Nomad https://cdn2.iconfinder.com/data/ico...Book_32x32.png Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-22-2009, 04:00 PM	#6
chainsaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,732	Post Custer Mods? Chris, maybe some new pipes. Just kidding. For me a Day long saddle for sure. Stock seats are terrible.
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06-22-2009, 07:42 PM	#7
ponch Sr. Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Way East Valley Posts: 12,017	Post Custer Mods? For me, a better seat, highway pegs, and risers are definite. Options would be a GPS, trunk, and cruise control. __________________ Ponch VBA 0019 VROC 8109-R BMWMOA 162849 BMWRA 41335 BMW: When you care enough to ride the very best. My Motorrad Blog My Motorrad YouTube 2009 BMW R1200RT Previous bikes:2007 Nomad \| 2001 Vulcan 800 Classic \| 1984 GPz750 \| 1978 KZ1000A2 Rallies: Custer '09\|Prairie Du Chien '10\|Crescent City '11
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06-22-2009, 11:42 PM	#8
dougster Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Crete, Nebraska Posts: 679	Post Custer Mods? I would like to add a trunk, and some driving lights. I was very glad I had installed the cruise the week before (though it did not want to hold at 75). I would also like to add a windshield bag. __________________ Doug Witzke - "Dougster" 2003 Nomad 1500 VBA# 740
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06-23-2009, 12:42 AM	#9
duke98248 Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Maple Valley Posts: 46	Post Custer Mods? I'm thinking a blond to hold my spare helmet and rub my back and shoulders while burning miles up.................... prolly have to get back to reality before wife sees this........ GPS, Cruise control and maybe a trunk with a decent back rest for the blond.. I mean wife
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06-23-2009, 07:59 PM	#10
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	Post Custer Mods? I think I will get a different seat for next really long ride. Maybe get a GPS that doesn't lie to me like Todd's did...Greta was a lying hoe on some of the route times/distances. Other than that, fix the cruise and I'll be set. __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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06-23-2009, 09:58 PM	#13
oldbikers Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sardis Mississippi Posts: 3,513	Post Custer Mods? A better seat and get my cruise working like it should. __________________ Jim Hardin Sardis MS Kawanow # 453 Proud PGR member
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06-23-2009, 11:01 PM	#14
papat Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tucumcari NM Posts: 358	Post Custer Mods? There were two bikes with cobra pipes that caught my attention "sweet sound" and a day long saddle __________________ SHEEPLE: Sheep like people, many of whom deny the existence of wolves, and vote to pull the teeth of the sheepdogs who protect the flock!
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06-25-2009, 08:28 AM	#15
phenrichs Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,498	Post Custer Mods? Finish my intake, seat, finish my trunk for sure, more lights.
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