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Anybody install a Road King gas tank dash panel 1 Year ago
on a Road* gas tank?

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Re:Anybody install a Road King gas tank dash panel 1 Year ago
Nope, but that would really confuse some people.

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why ?

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Re:Anybody install a Road King gas tank dash panel 1 Year ago
never heard of anyone doing that. But, if you're going to make the Roadie look more like a HD, might as well go all the way and get a HD.

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Re:Anybody install a Road King gas tank dash panel 1 Year ago
Definitely different. I think it would be a bit of a wiring nightmare tho, getting all the gauges to work properly

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Re:Anybody install a Road King gas tank dash panel 1 Year ago
Erbman02 wrote: never heard of anyone doing that. But, if you're going to make the Roadie look more like a HD, might as well go all the way and get a HD. +1 a part here or there yea but it sounds like your on your way to building a harley around the roadie frame and motor

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Re:Anybody install a Road King gas tank dash panel 1 Year ago

smokescreens wrote:
Erbman02 wrote:
never heard of anyone doing that. But, if you're going to make the Roadie look more like a HD, might as well go all the way and get a HD.

+1 a part here or there yea but it sounds like your on your way to building a harley around the roadie frame and motor

LOL

Well it's not for my bike.
It's my brother in law's roadie and he just loves to modify his sh*t.
His bike is the one with the little girl on it, notice anything different about the gas tank?

and yes I AM that beautiful

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Re:Anybody install a Road King gas tank dash panel 1 Year ago

Stevie wrote:
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Erbman02 wrote:
never heard of anyone doing that. But, if you're going to make the Roadie look more like a HD, might as well go all the way and get a HD.

+1 a part here or there yea but it sounds like your on your way to building a harley around the roadie frame and motor

He has 2 gas caps

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Tug wrote:
Stevie wrote:
smokescreens wrote:
Erbman02 wrote:
never heard of anyone doing that. But, if you're going to make the Roadie look more like a HD, might as well go all the way and get a HD.

+1 a part here or there yea but it sounds like your on your way to building a harley around the roadie frame and motor

He has 2 gas caps

yup he bought a couple trashed roadie tanks, cut out the spout area, cut a matching hole in his tank and welded it in there. Two working caps. Wonder if that helps at the gas station when it's taking forever to fill it up... let it settle... fill it up...

What he is wondering is if the speedometer is around the same size on the Road King as it is on the Road Star
He's gonna do this thing one way or another, I never seen him get an idea in his head and not carry it out.
He says "There are no problems... only solutions"

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Re:Anybody install a Road King gas tank dash panel 1 Year ago

Stevie wrote:
What he is wondering is if the speedometer is around the same size on the Road King as it is on the Road Star
He's gonna do this thing one way or another, I never seen him get an idea in his head and not carry it out.
He says "There are no problems... only solutions"

Take Pix and keep us posted. I'd be interested in how it worked out.
Always have liked the higher tilt of the RK dash. Easier to read too!

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Subject: Are stock Road stars slow?
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Subject: Craigslist strikes again
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Subject: Flight 800 coverup.
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In: Miscellaneous, 6/17/2013, 17 replies
Subject: Instrument cluster's blinding reflections
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Subject: Which cupholder - kuryakyn
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Subject: Anybody wanna do some trading?
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In: Tech Tips, 4/22/2012, 12 replies
Subject: strange noise from the pulley cover
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MarlboroMan: Thanks for the update as well!strange noise from the pulley cover

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In: Introductions, 6/18/2013, 20 replies
Subject: Hi from New Zealand
canyonlanz: Hi there, Just a quick first note from a big Roady fan in Auckland. Well i fell for the classic Roady 3 years ago and had been enjoying reading this forum for most of that time. Still do. This time last ...

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jeckes: :welcome: from WIHi from New Zealand

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In: Bolt Ons, 6/19/2013, 2 replies
Subject: Help finding recent thread
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FatJay

In: Bolt Ons, 6/18/2013, 16 replies
Subject: Are all forward controls so expensive?
Deerkiller: Looking at forward controls for the bike also. Pricey bastards, aren't they:blink: Am I missing something? $550-$600 is the cheapest I found anything for. Seems a little steep. I understand you get ...

Latest reply, 6/19/2013
takehikes: I got a set for about $400 made for the R* but for the life of me I can't remember the name of them. ...Are all forward controls so expensive?

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takehikes

In: Bike Talk, 6/18/2013, 22 replies
Subject: Here We Go - Pipes Install
MartyN8677: Removed AIS and added BAK this afternoon. Getting ready to eat and then tackling the pipes install. My Cobra Speedster Slashcuts just arrived about a half hour ago. Somehow I think these will be more ...

Latest reply, 6/19/2013
Edge51: This stuff just takes me a while. I've done almost no mechanic stuff before. I follow DETAILED ...Here We Go - Pipes Install

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Edge51

In: Bike Talk, 6/18/2013, 19 replies
Subject: Changed Main jet and now worse mpg
Cheekster: It had 205 main jet and I put a 172.5 in and now I get worse mpg. I have K&N BAK, V&H Longshots, stock manifold and I used to get 33 and now I'm only getting 105 miles before my light comes on. Stock ...

Latest reply, 6/19/2013
SKWEARpeg: davej, is running the Speedstar kit, with the main I mentioned, the needle set to 4 1/2, and I ...Changed Main jet and now worse mpg

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SKWEARpeg

In: Miscellaneous, 6/18/2013, 7 replies
Subject: What to do on quarters? Rest and R* =)
Papaskispartan: I hate being on quarters, because my Warden will be over me, making sure I rest. I will have to sneak in the garage when she is not looking. On my trip back from ME I took (7-9 June) I came back with ...

Latest reply, 6/19/2013
SKWEARpeg: If it gets that bad, it may be time to go to an ear nose and throat guy. They have a little water ...What to do on quarters? Rest and R* =)

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SKWEARpeg

In: Pics of My Ride, 6/18/2013, 27 replies
Subject: My first roadstar
AWDimprezaL: About 3 minutes after picking it up. What is the official name for this color combo? Anyone know where I could get some touchup paint? The second ...

Latest reply, 6/19/2013
AWDimprezaL: Signals removed, and fogs. Now all I need is to flip rear link (to lower it), get some of those raised ...My first roadstar

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AWDimprezaL

In: Pics of My Ride, 6/19/2013, 1 reply
Subject: for sale
bushrjackson: I just put her up for sale in the classified. Bushr :(

Latest reply, 6/19/2013
FatJay: I'm sorry to hear that. Couldn't you just sell a kidney instead?for sale

2 posts, last by:

FatJay

In: Miscellaneous, 6/17/2013, 27 replies
Subject: a little rider beware story....
takehikes: I am on a chopper forum and below is part of one guys post about his accident. The most important part is his take on footwear and "crash" bars....basically he is a guys with multi decades riding all kinds ...

Latest reply, 6/19/2013
sgfrye: +1 on this, the time i layed my roadstar down trying to make a sharp right turn that snuck up ...a little rider beware story....

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sgfrye

In: Body/Frame, 6/18/2013, 2 replies
Subject: Progressive shock/spring advice needed
RussB: I bougt my 06 R* with a progressice shock and spring already on it. I wish to adjust it tighter so it can handle more weight without sagging. I see it takes a spanner wrench but can't find one to fit.... Does ...

Latest reply, 6/19/2013
Crusierbob: I used a 12" open end adjustable "Crescent" wrench, actually a 10" and a 12". I believe they will be ...Progressive shock/spring advice needed

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Crusierbob

In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 6/18/2013, 12 replies
Subject: Positive ID.
River: Stanley died in a fire and his body was burned pretty badly. The morgue needed someone to identify the body, so they sent for Stanley's two best deer hunting friends, Cooter and Gomer. The three men had ...

Latest reply, 6/19/2013
tlc65: LMAOPositive ID.

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tlc65

In: Jetting, 6/9/2013, 27 replies
Subject: Any thoughts other than cleaning?
DusterP94: I'm on my first R* as of March. It has always had a some hesitation and popping at about 1/8 to 1/4 throttle. I believe the PO let it set with untreated fuel all winter. So I pulled, disassembled, and ...

Latest reply, 6/19/2013
SKWEARpeg: That's the way it's supposed to start. If you can start a R* without the enricher, then your doing something ...Any thoughts other than cleaning?

28 posts, last by:

SKWEARpeg

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