The First 8 Things You Should Change When Buying a Harley Davidson

[@paulhailey2537]

Remember that every dollar spent on accessories adds absolutely ZERO VALUE to your Motorcycle

[@Unjustified_Bot]

Facebook market place begs to differ. 😂

[@paulhailey2537]

@@Unjustified_Bot LMFAO Right 👍

[@jakewoodstock]

Enjoyment in one's work is worth more than any amount of money.

[@tlars515]

Exhaust, between 500-1200. Air cleaner intake - 100-200 Carb or Tuner - 100-300 Suspension - 200-500+ depending on what you do Bars - 100-300 depending on bars (plus cables you might need) Lighting - 150ish Seat - 300-500+ Fairing - 100-500+ Brakes - 150 (rotor & pads) plus whatever calipers can get expensive Cams - 300+ Easy to recommend mods but money doesn’t grow on trees lol, easy to spend 3-5 grand on all these upgrades plus labor if you need someone to do the work for you.

[@joshterry9503]

Damn buddy, these look like pre-Biden numbers. Biden bucks don’t go nearly as far!!

[@garypic4083]

You hit on the head, if you just got a new bike now you going to add another ton of money to a bike.

[@mark-1234]

You're a bit light on tuners. Most I've seen are in the $400+ range.

[@Unjustified_Bot]

Exhaust $1900 Air cleaner intake - $600 Bars - $700 includes grips and levers. Lighting - $1500 Seat - $300 Footboards $2300 includes shift levers, brake lever, pegs and brake foot lever. Cam cover and derby cover $750 Fork lowers and guards $1300 Engine guard $350 Misc black parts $600

[@tlars515]

@@mark-1234 I mean this comment was two years ago and I was on the cheaper side of things just to prove a point. Lol

[@daveclarke5766]

Wow, been reading all the complaints even from Harley owners, and here is my two cents worth, I'm 62, rode dirt bikes as a teenager only, 3 years ago acquired (thats free) a 2007 Honda shadow, got my license rode 15 thousand miles 2 seasons, upgraded last October to a 2016 Street Glide Special, my wish list is about 4 grand with most of the 8 listed, I started with the most important things first, for me safety, extended brake pedal for my size 13 boots, the rest will come in time, without preventing me from riding. So here is the point, I knew what I was getting into and the on going costs associated with it, I could have just as easily bought a brand new Honda Gold Wing for the same money and like the Shadow drove it trouble free till.....ever. Owning a motorcycle is a personal thing, doesn't matter the brand, he will always change, adjust or add, to help make him one with the road, thats why we ride! To me it's a Harley!

[@jackandblaze5956]

That's right. There's really almost no upgrades for a Goldwing or a BMW r18, because they already have great brakes, great power, great handling, great seats, etc... But where's the fun in that? They are too quiet though and a Goldwing would be more fun with a supercharger. But they still wouldn't have the street cred or p***y magnate power of a Harley. Wanna ride alone, fine, get a Goldwing. Wanna have a smokin hot Chola Mamacita on the back? Harley's the only way... Unless I could get my hands on the first real bike I ever rode, a 65 Cushman Eagle & modify that with a "Softail" rear suspension, S&S two litre engine, & taller front wheel with a proper springer front suspension. That would be a good made in USA substitute for a Harley.

[@safeeffective385]

Sales Manager: "We solve problems you didn't know you had, in ways you don't understand!" 😂

[@anonymouse956]

Owning a harley is already a problem itself.😂

[@dustyboyer5623]

I think the 1st thing I would do is trade it for a Yamaha or kawasaki.

[@chevyon37s]

I’ve literally did all of those plus the bonus items. Again none of it is a must. Harley makes a great bike but they leave a lot of room for improvement, and to get the most out of it and have the best riding experience... handle bars you like, a good seat, and at least a great headlight are a minimum in my book.

[@tacticaldorito3942]

Exhaust, intake, and cam. My top 3, we all have our own priorities.

[@PaulA-uz5tk]

Imagine spending a ton of cash on a motorcycle and then dump a ton more money into it so you can actually ride it.

[@rgh622]

So, to summarize keep the ignition switch on your bike and change everything else around it. Got it!

[@kwamestamps35]

Basically.

[@boboshop55]

The first 80 things to change on your Hardley Ableson.

[@Inthewind24]

Well they do make ignition switch alternatives too. They’re popular on Sportsters these days. 😁

[@joshterry9503]

Or buy a bmw and a windbreaker to match all your buddies pulling up to the gay bar.

[@relicreapers571]

😂

[@BillyBlaze7]

first thing you should do is research the year model and find out what major HD fk up you need to fix for your engine model and year, because you WILL have at least one

[@carlbruhn1772]

Very well said. Those damn oil pumps are on there 5th redesign since 17.

[@NoCommie]

Cam chain tensioner!!!!!

[@BillyBlaze7]

@@NoCommie dont forget the compensator lol

[@zippitydooda9112]

Always good stuff on this channel. Thanks!

[@artmchugh5644]

The top 8 things that I changed on my Ducati multistrada is tires , oil and chains !!! Can't believe you chopper jockeys buy hacks that need stuff just to work better!!! 🏍🏍🏍🏍🍺🍺🍺🍺

[@Ako1130]

My first mod was crash bars, then adjustable break and clutch levers, than wider break pedal. Ergonomic first. Between mods, courses, the more the better.

[@RogerBuffington]

Yes my FXLRST absolutely had to have a better rear brake linkage and mini floorboards instead of the pegs.

[@pjeng1]

I like HD motorcycle a lot. So, I went to visit a local HD dealership and they wanted to charge me a lot over MSRP. So, I eventually bought a 1/12 scale model and I have become a happy owner now ever since.

[@templariodelapocalipsis2299]

Basically replace the whole bike with after market from J P cycle parts 🤣

[@twistednixter9468]

ridiculous. The FIRST modification anyone should do to a harley is to take it in to a Japanese bike dealership and beg them to take it as a trade-in towards something that's worth more than it's own weight in scrap. if you're lucky, they might take it as a down-payment towards a stapler, or an old office chair perhaps.

[@RanGer-498]

New harley - new seat - new shocks - new brakes Wtfreak

[@jr3254]

Don't need a whole exhaust, just put good slip ons all you need,but your right about suspension

[@tonytesoriero1242]

Or maybe skip all of this and buy a different brand bike

[@joshterry9503]

And ride a stock bike that looks exactly like every other bike that rolls through the dealerships… sounds fun…

[@meritholdingllc123]

I bought a 2007 FXDWGI a year ago. I find the comfort and power to be perfectly fine. I'm not thrilled with the headlight and the rear shocks may need to be replaced, but stock is just fine by me.

[@swapsplat]

Don't forget about getting those dope Dixxon flannels!!

[@Inthewind24]

I’m a fan and customer of J&P but none of these things NEED to be done to a Harley. They ride just fine in stock form. Having said that it is one of my biggest issues with HD in recent years. I’ve bought other brands over HD several times precisely because I can get equal quality, all LED lighting, premium suspension and brakes, better performance, and more technology like traction control and Cruise control for 70% of the price.

[@maxmann-td4hn]

Yeah that factory cardboard seat is really nice 👍

[@richporak]

My $21k Road Glide turned into a $30k Road Glide after my must haves. Wife asked “why get a Harley of you have to change everything?” I said “well I just can’t move to a Honda just yet” Want a Harley, ya gotta be prepared to change everything on the bike. It’s designed that way unfortunately.

[@geneclarke2205]

My stock broker and Harley dealer both drive BMW M class to the country club. Wall Street bankers and Harleys are designed that way.

[@leightri]

@@geneclarke2205 The stockbroker died with the internet nearly 25 years ago.

[@cptdenny007]

My $42K 2015 Road Glide CVO turned into a $60K+ CVO and still climbing, over the last 5 years and 119K miles.

[@jesuschrist-alphaomega]

It really comes down to only 1 change you need to implement. 1st. Just don't buy a hardly motorcycle. There u go.

[@rahjr65]

got my Sport Glide for cruising. Slowly upgrading thing to my liking. Unfortunately living in CA, your limited on exhaust upgrades unless I do a runaround. If I want speed, I have my Triumph Street Triple for that.

[@Boxer1250RT]

Spend $30K and then go to J&P and dump another $10K :) What a deal! HD and the afterMarket Companies are the best buddies at your expense.

[@jpcycles]

Or just leave it 100% boring and stock. Of course you are missing the fun of building your own one off machine....

[@safeeffective385]

Bend over and grab your ankles, cause this is gonna hurt! lol

[@donsvideos1985]

@@jpcycles HAHA not building anything.. Just bolting stuff on. Not that there is anything wrong with that but even so. it seems folks are clamoring to be different and doing the exact same things as everyone else :/ Just look at the latest trend. "NO more chrome, chrome is so boomer" I want it murdererd out, lets go black on everything! See where I'm going? :)

[@braddavis8077]

Love it, buy a Harley and have to change everything

[@bigsammy991]

I have an 07 screaming eagle springer softail, the stock headlight is terrible I can barely see at night. What headlight do you recommend? I would like to keep the stock look I think.

[@joehovanec1985]

Add you can buy all these parts at J&P. Just bring thousands of dollars with you and leave them with us.

[@dwight072]

Well I’m almost done on that list. 👍🏻

[@davidfellows6250]

this video should be call all the crap parts you just bought that HAVE to be replaced.... because they are shit and if you want to play the Harley game. know where your hard earned cash goes. to j$ p.

[@louisgiardina8918]

I agree with you the bars are not a must I’m still toying around with changing them I have a road glide ultra 2019 the breaks as far as I’m concerned are absolutely fine my older bike which I still have were garbage it’s a 2000 road king the seat again not a must I put a mustang on my road king and was and is disappointed the ultra seat is comfortable in my option the muffler and air intake I agree on and the led lights I also agree on. If you want to change the other components they can be done in time if you chose to it seems the people talking about changing all these parts immediately are part houses lol a foot note I did change the rear suspension but I road a year with the stocks so it gave me time to think about what I wanted and if it was necessary.

[@davidfellows6250]

@@louisgiardina8918 i dont think anything that is a real issue was even discussed. like the compensator, oil pump and cam plate, breathers for yourvintake and crank. ect. but those arent sexy items. i just put a mustang deluxe touring on my roadking and love it . they say it pushes you back 1.75 inches but it for sure brings you up and inch or so . im only six foot but i always felt super cramped on that bike but not any more.

[@andrewbooher1106]

Buy harley. Change everything on it so you can actually ride it. Gocha!

[@teceit]

The insanity of buying a 20k dollar bike, and needing to immediately put another 2-5k into it to just make it comfortable, a modicum of modern power, and ease of riding is insane to me.

[@Evirthewarrior]

Every motorcycle rider does this to some degree or another, though I have run into people that refuse to do it then complain about specific issues while riding their motorcycle, no matter what brand it is. "I wish it sounded deeper(or louder)", "I wish the handle bars were a bit closer to me", "I wish this seat was more comfortable", "I wish I had a windshield to block some of the bugs" "I wish they put better shocks on this thing" Whatever the issue I have heard people complain about it. Then I tell them what I did to my motorcycle and they say the same thing you do "Man it is crazy you spent money on your brand new motorcycle to change it like that", True but now it is the way I want it and I don't constantly complain about the issues you do.

[@teceit]

@@Evirthewarrior No i understand the idea of customizing any vehicle, i'd imagine to an extent we all do it with every vehicle. It's that with Harley, you NEED to in order to have a borderline functional motorcycle. Like, some of these are just things that should come factory.

[@Evirthewarrior]

@@teceit That simply isn't true, you don't need to do anything. I didn't modify my Harley for almost a year and it rode fine, I just wanted a more comfortable seat, different levers, and louder pipes. I still have stock handlebars and shocks, breaks and everything else, it handles amazingly for a cruiser. It is a Street Glide Special and I cant think of a thing that I would change on it.

[@teceit]

@@Evirthewarrior Except it is true. The engine being the size it is, and borderline anemic. The suspension being washy and soft creating multiple problems on many of their platforms. I guess that's what happens when you get your bikes made in thailand, claim american brand, and charge 20k,30k, or even 40k. I mean hell, what do i expect from a brand that names a bike for the Hiroshima bombing.

[@Evirthewarrior]

@@teceit You have no idea what you are talking about the the 114 is plenty powerful. You need to get into the 1000CC oil cooled bikes to really start to see a major difference in power. The bike is designed for comfort and cruising down the road. You are probably a guy that looks at an SUV and compares it to a Supra and calls the SUV a bad vehicle because the Supra has a better power to weight ratio.

[@TechnMoto]

30K for a bike and another 15K to do upgrades lol just nuts but hey its your ride.

[@donsvideos1985]

Never buy new. Let the first guy take that hit!

[@TechnMoto]

@@donsvideos1985 I thought I was the only one who thought like that. lol

[@donsvideos1985]

@@TechnMoto especially when it comes to Used Harleys. Lots of low mileage garage queen's out there 😎

[@stagesixx]

I never knew there were so many things wrong with my bike till I saw this video. I thought it was great.

[@ironsteed5766]

These are still just options. There are aftermarket accessories for foreign bikes as well. I know many classic car owners that swapped out exhaust, shocks, cams on cars that were pretty cool too begin with. Harley haters need to simmer down. Just enjoy the ride.

[@spoom937]

Lol a stock Harley is cool... if your used to that! Once you ride or own a Harley with aftermarket Pipe, air cleaner, tuner, suspension, seat and bars... well if ya know ya know! And what would your bike be .. if ya didn't make it yours!?!

[@markallen4364]

Harleys are great bikes after you modify them heavily.

[@vashonmart]

When we watch BMW s1000rr video, we don't hear things like suspension is bad so you need to upgrade as soon as you buy them. Why? Because it is a premium bike that charges people premium price. Yamaha MT07 suspension is crap, but that is OK. Since it is cheap bike that cuts price by using cheap parts. HD isn't cheap bike. Why are we paying premium price and yet still get crap that needs upgrade right away? The guy in the vid said himself HD suspension needs upgrade. No. Suspension is not an option we can ignore!!! Stop making excuses for HD and start demand your money's worth.

[@wrongturnarchery2337]

Get a police model

[@RogerBuffington]

Engine guards front and back must be the very first modification. LED lights all around are a must. Love my Custom Dynamics turn lights.

[@MyDyerMaker]

I only changed the mufflers and seat on my LRS. The bike is perfect otherwise, at least to me. Could have used some snow tires on my 1k mile trip last week though.

[@frankmarkovcijr5459]

Firestone used to make snow tires for Harleys my my uncle used to keep a shut mounted on Wheels hanging in the basement of my aunt's house in New York when it started just get six no he would just swap out the wheels today's Harley Rider wouldn't make a pimple on the ass of an old Harley Rider from the 50s

[@MyDyerMaker]

@@frankmarkovcijr5459 Yeah, I was joking bout snow tires. I don't intend to ride in the snow anymore. I froze my ass off. I'm from the South.

[@tomb204]

you should point out the warranty issues when you use an aftermarket tuner..

[@joshterry9503]

Or just upgrade your shit the way you want, and when shit breaks fix it with better made parts, rather then letting dealerships molest your bike and reinstall the same oem parts that broke. It’s your bike not theirs do what you want with it.

[@victorsarmiento8835]

First thing I’d change is the bike itself!

[@freebehindbars8654]

1st thing is put a set of Progressive shocks, the sportster shocks are trash.

[@gregggillott8551]

1st Thing. Don't get a bike that still can't keep the oil in the crank case. 2, stay away from companies that have 2x the lawyers than engineers. 3rd, DEFINITELY never purchase a motorcycle from a TEE SHIRT SHOP.

[@billbertagnoli4226]

In 1997 I bought a Honda Magna. It is in perfect condition today And I am preparing to take a 2500 mile " ride'.5000 miles is My longest. I have street raced Many Harley Davidson bikes. Not a Street Rod. Ok. I have Never lost a race to bikes All done up with stage 3 Screaming eagle kits. So........ Skip the 8 steps and buy a Decent motorcycle. Nothing Against Harley it's just that They are heavy and slow.

[@jimbeam4111]

Modifying a Harley is what keeps them interesting and unique.

[@anonymouse956]

Just like they say, you are unique.... Just like everybody else.

[@davidfowler2124]

And expensive

[@markallen4364]

Yes spending 30 to $50,000 to get 60 HP then spend another 10 on accessories. To be different just like everybody else with the Harley skull Derby cover and Davy Crockett leather tassels and Harley boots pants panties socks nipple rings shirt gloves hat and glasses. You know really set yourself aside from the crowd.

[@davidfowler2124]

@@markallen4364 Right….” They all do that,you need an update kit “.

[@brentdykgraaf184]

Have always wondered as a gear head... why produce any vehicle with upgrades needed? . My truck performance improved alot with just a K& N cold air intake. I took a large boxfull of molded plastic crap off and replaced with a short curved tube and filter. About 15 h.p. gain and 3 to 4 mpg gain. Why does Harley install crappy shocks and seats? Customers want better....make it!

[@drunkredninja]

for the prices they're asking this stuff should come stock

[@jimanders9971]

The only thing HD owners really care about is noise. The louder the better, just like children

[@joshterry9503]

Yet your here, watching Harley videos. Safe to say you can’t afford one?

[@jamessouthworth1699]

This is why I will never buy another new Harley. A "premium" brand should not require so many upgrades. I spent way too much getting mine the way it should have come from the factory. Harley's sells a "blank canvas" for the price of a Picasso.

[@lloydsuddreth5343]

Yep a bone stock HD bagger has junk suspension, seat handlebars etc. should change the name to Hundred Dollar. Because as soon as the bug bites you those hundos start flying out of your pocket.

[@DeBa1226]

Agree… Exhaust, Cam, Bars, Seat, LED, Custom Paint…so it doesn’t look like 1,000 other Harleys.

[@baetech1982]

Why did you buy a HD ???

[@oscars6030]

Righttttt??? Exactly, thank you!!!

[@jacobrodriguez3296]

Dude just named off 10 grand in upgrades like we can all buy the bike then turn around and do everything at once 😂

[@TracyMillett]

Disagree on the seats, seats from the factory are usually very good, and windshields are for pussies, I am an old school biker and have never had a windshield on a bike, have travelled cross country with out one and that is part of the experience, if I didn’t want the wind If I didn’t want the wind in my face I would be in a cage.

[@johnludmon7419]

Personally I wouldn’t bother with the intake pipes and tuner especially on a bagger as the $ to gain is not good . The suspension upgrades for me add more to the bike in terms of performance as the bike handles so much better and you can ride harder in comfort. Other than that getting the bike to fit you pegs, bars levers ,seat etc is just one of the joys of ownership and keeps me out of the wife’s feet.

[@ridemfast7625]

Front and rear suspension is a big plus in comfort and increasing lean angle with proper spring rates. Cams, pipes, intake, made all the diff on my 2011 RK. Depending on the year, cams only may not be as significant of an improvement.

[@dannygilliam1150]

I never owned a Harley and I was thinking about buying one until watching this.

[@JohnSmith-de2mz]

Ride a new one then say that. that guy works for J&P, they sell parts. Think for yourself

[@chrishunter5041]

So many people through a ton of money at performance they forget about stopping that performance.

[@vpraczynski9013]

Im not a Harley hater, I've been riding one for over 30 years. HD is really shafting people with the over priced crap they're putting out over the past decade. HD may be an American company but the the bike is anything but American.

[@jameschanin876]

Years ago a salesman from J & P told me about the Vance & Hines quite series. I went to Dennis Kirk because they were a $100.00 cheaper. Great Pipes.

[@sll-tt6bj]

First thing to know is don't buy one.

[@robertmatetich2898]

However, if you bought an Indian you could get on it and ride it as is. No mods needed.. So is this about bike worship or riding?

[@godfathersautoglass]

First is the shift linkage... It will fall apart within the first year of owning your New Problem. Second, Go back and ask Nicely for a Refund.. The crankshaft run out will be your next problem, if the front cylinder Jug doesn't Crack at the base. The so called Cubic Inch for the Engine, is how many Problems Plus Recalls your going to deal with..

[@i.jackanov7382]

if there is 8 things you should change right away on a premium motorcycle you should change brands

[@kennethhacker3014]

You don't have to rejet a engine on a air breather and pipe..just saying.. great presentation

[@gabbyhayes1568]

When you pay $26k+ for a bike, you shouldn’t have to do anything to it.

[@tinkert3100]

It would be a lot simpler to just buy a Honda to begin with.

[@joshterry9503]

Yep there’s those guys, and their ol ladies breaking their necks gawking at the Harley guys.

[@cliveadams7629]

Or, you could just get a bike designed to be ridden, something with a reliable modern motor that produces power efficiently, suspension and brakes that work, all the things that make a bike a bike. The again, for those who don't really intend to ride a bike, the Harley is perfect for turning money into noise and accessorising those bad boy leahers.

[@mikewest712]

Holy shit, Harley guys know they are buying junk but just keep buying them.

[@detroit19531]

I have a 2006 Harley Davidson Is electric glide standard , Carbureted, With cams and mufflers.

[@bobberguy1]

First thing a new Harley owner should do is make an appointment with a psychiatrist. I should have done so fifty years and twelve Harleys ago.

[@fader2701]

HD rear suspension is laughably bad. sad for the price of our bikes.

[@pwilson920]

So cool that you have to put $2000 in your $20000 bike. Thanks HD

[@TheRealhippy]

Don’t forget a Dixxon flannel

[@scudonepercenter]

Great video! Love it.

[@mpista7182]

floating rotors #1 suspension #2

[@gebo1808]

So… without all these add-ons stock Harleys are unsafe, unrideable, underpowered?

[@jpcycles]

I'd go with underpowered for sure. Anything is ridable, unsafe is up to the rider. - Patrick

[@joshterry9503]

They are made for the masses. Pretty hard to accommodate every riding style, size and posture of rider.

[@johnfranklin685]

Why not just buy a Honda and have Perfection right out of the gate?

[@shaungarza9484]

I've never bought a brand new bike but rather have bought an HD with low miles, no damage, plus all or most of these 8 mods. Show up with cash and negotiate a great price. But if you got the finances buy it new and add whatever fits your style. Either way ride the skid! Kudos to J&P for the suggestions.

[@steverx4460]

I'd love a bike that had all that stuff already. That'd probably work out $5000 cheaper than a Harley in the long run.

[@StarlightEater]

Lol, change ur mind should be number 1 🤣🤣🤣

[@bassinsquatch8503]

I spend almost 30K for a bagger and then the bike still needs to be modified. Why buy a Harley?

[@joshterry9503]

Because you like to have something that is fit to you, something you can endlessly change over time. Not everyone wants to have a manufacturer produce something that is perfect for me and millions of other people at the same time.

[@dundonrl]

Just buy a good bike in the first place..

[@chipsrafferty8362]

NO NO NO,THE FIRST THING YOU SHOULD DO IS CHANGE YOUR MIND.

[@mikeestevez5047]

you should buy all these things because we need to sell them😂

[@tamayo991]

Only if it is a 2006 or earlier. Will not buy a newer one.

[@dougfresh1341]

Good, concise info. Always enjoy JP presentations. Agree with 7 of 8. Before the seat, I'd change out the compensator. Darkhorse ManOwar or solid gear. Good thing you didn't get the oil debate started.

[@drewthelegend0188]

Yeah no, the solid gear will blow up the factory transmission if you ride hard, go to a baker then that'll work

[@doloresreynolds8145]

If you need to ride your Harley in the rain, don’t use mod number two - that air filter won’t handle much, if any, water. One thing they do not mention, that can be important (especially for women) is changing out the clutch and brake handles for ones with better leverage. The wind protection is a must, as was noted in the video - get a windshield or fairing with hand protection, that reaches to a height at the top or just below the top of your helmet, so that you can see over it in heavy rain (or heavy bug coatings), but you can hunker down behind it in the rain.

[@northerniltree]

Instead of just upgrading your H.D. engine, replace it with an S&S. Also the transmission. While you're at it, replace the frame with a high-performance aluminum alloy one. Toss off those crappy tires and wheels as well. If anything original to the bike remains, replace that with genuine J&P parts. Now, you're ready to ride!

[@artmchugh5644]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 what idiots !!!!! All I did for my Ducati multistrada was put gas in it !!!!!

[@chrisl.7345]

You don’t need to tune the M8 Motor with a Stage 1 kit, the stock ECM is is enough.

[@newlifegroupinc]

I see why I’m starting to notice people moving over to Indian. I shouldn’t have to need to buy a bunch of after market parts after buying a brand new motorcycle.

[@joshterry9503]

But what If you want a bike that you have endless customizing options? Some people don’t want a bike you just buy and ride.

[@alangrossheim2582]

I sure as heck don't have that kinda money. But, I can make a breather kit!

[@Mannix2023]

Sell it, and save a lot of money in maintenance.

[@barrybarnes96]

It's ridiculous that Harley doesn't manufacture their own quality front and rear suspensions for the money they charge for their bikes. The only thing premium on a Harley is its paint and some hard parts. The engines are budget build engines and the suspensions are cheapo.

[@sean8470]

true- harley's look and sound good and that is about it

[@jonathanbilling2131]

In other words build a new bike.

[@bobadams7654]

Yep, some excellent suggestions. NB change seat before bars, as the seat can drastically can change ur riding position.

[@Jodyrides]

I thought it was actually illegal to change exhaust / computer FI settings.. didnt the harley company get fined millions for selling performance electronics modules, and were ordered to buy all of them back from customers that bought them?? what about the builder Jesse James? he paid hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines for making / selling custom machines that were not goverment approved.. shops i worked for could not legally alter the stock tuning on customer machines.. Malcolm Smith was in court for selling brand new motorcycles and quads that were not federal government approved, and I don’t know how many hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines he had to pay from his dealership. so what risks are there if I buy some of these parts from you and, are you not taking a risk and selling them? what about the Warranty from Harley? I’m using non-OEM parts. Not made by or marketed by Harley. Can they void warranty coverage when something goes wrong?

[@gumpymcbarfbag3884]

Change it into a kawasaki, a real bike.

[@J2ROOSTER]

New shocks for my Harley 900.00, New exhaust for my HArely 1500.00, New handlebars 800.00. Having the aftermarket guy tell me all the shit I need to buy in order to make my new 28,000.00 motorcycle better, priceless!

[@tombecht926]

The first thing is your choice in bikes

[@victoryengineer]

I'm guessing there is a massive profit maqrgin on Legend suspension because it's the worst suspension I've ever seen. Incredibly harsh ride and the stock suspension is so much better for street riders. If an upgrade is wanted I highly recommend Wilbers. I wouldn't use legends if you gave it to me.

[@lowelltackett3323]

There is something fundamentally wrong with this entire presentation - on its' face; (disclaimer - I own a Harley Switchback). WHY SHOULD it be necessary to strip off and replace part-after-part-after-part from a large, complex, multi-thousand dollar piece of [brand new] machinery?! What is so fundamentally wrong with Harley-Davidson motorcycles that virtually everything attached to them as they leave the factory is considered (to some...) wholly and fundamentally inadequate for the task for which the motorcycles were designed and built..? The entire subject seems to be [somehow] cast in some bizarre, alternative reality.

[@Skyhors3]

1. Your mind, wild hog. Harleys USED to be cool, when they were the mark of a rebel. Now they're the sign of someone with a $25,000 credit line, not enough balls to quit a bad job. Bankers ride Harleys - lawyers and pediatricians.

[@EricCampbellUAV]

What’s the difference between a Harley and a Hoover?