One of the reasons I wanted a bone stock Street Glide, is I enjoy how much fun it is to customize.
I’m also glad as hell I got the Street Glide. I really like this bike. Good power, and man…. it handles really well. I can make some miles on this thing. I’m having to make some decisions here; tour pak vs sissy bar luggage…. all that shit.
To me, there’s some basics ya gotta cover when you’re customizing a bike.
Seat: It’s where the wheel meets the road as far as comfort goes. Your ass is what hurts on a long ride. Ya gotta have a good seat. There’s a little bit of science I think that goes into that.
Pipes: Harley changed it’s sound when they got away from carburation, and went to fuel injected models. Plus, the government and all its regulations has made a Harley sound more like a Honda over the years. It is what it is.
The details. Shit like; floorboards, grips… fuel door covers. Things you stare at and just make you proud to own a harley. Sure, they’re bullshit window dressings, but they round out a bike. And I like them.
But my first priority is touring. Shit I can use, when I’m on the road.
So, new bike…. new day… I’ve tried to keep an open mind here, and with all the options that weren’t afforded to me the last time I purchased a Harley — I’ve debated trying something new vs going with what has worked for me in the past.
In this case, it’s a seat. I like a good solo seat. I just like exposing that back fender and if you can find a comfortable one, it just makes the bike look good. The design of a Harley has lines; Don’t fuck up the lines.
I’ve always bought Danny Gray seats — I just like them. They’re low profile, and well made.
I tried a mustang seat. It looked OK, but it rode like ass. I’m not a fan. Tried a couple others, and I just went back to what I knew.
I think I had it right the first time: I got another Danny Gray seat. I’ve bought 3 different ones, this one is called the speed cradle. It’s like butta. It’s like hand of your mother holding you as a newborn baby. Thats fucking right. Plus, If I might add —- I just think it looks quite good.
I also got some saddle bag guards so I can put my bike registration, my tool kit and a bottle of water when I’m riding. Ya gotta have those things.
The next thing is pipes. I love my bike, but this thing sounds more like a blender than it does a Harley. That’s my next purchase. I’m thinking vance and hines, like I had on my last Street Glide.
Ride safe, ya biker pricks!