Video

Thank you! I appreciate it 👍🇦🇺

I’m not 100% sure, but from memory they are about 6inch. I have some 8 inch mini apes which I’m looking at putting on in the future but that will require all new cables

I'm not sure to be honest, the coils job is just to give the bike enough voltage to get the spark plugs firing, so I think 4 might be overkill.

That’s fair. I haven’t done a seat yet, but the roads here in Aus are pretty rough so on long trips it takes its toll on your lower back.

@@thewhiskythrottleclub ridden 90 miles in one sitting on the thing and I actually like the padding

@morose8082 that’s a good effort!

Mine have never skipped a beat, Harley’s are like anything mechanical if you look after them they will be good for a very long time.

That would actually be next level, I might have to look into it. how long did it take you to do?

@@thewhiskythrottleclub Home garage shop, about 2 days with plenty of hydration breaks. Professionals with a shop could knock it out in 1. Hammer Big Bore kit.

@pb222221 nice work! I might look into it and give it a crack. Thanks for the idea!

Haha 🇦🇺 I’ll throw one shrimp on the barbie, for every like this video gets 😉👍 all in all they are a good foundation bike, the main reason I got mine was because there’s so many modifications that can be done, and heaps and heaps of aftermarket parts.

👍

I threw on 10.5”. They were the smallest I could find at the time.

From memory I believe it was just off eBay.

Thank you!

I can’t remember where I got it from, I think it’s just a local automotive store. It’s nothing special just a mid range one.

That would look awesome. I rate the real slammed look.

From memory I extended it 2 inches to make it 9 inches as the stock is about 5 inches I believe. Even with my stock set up I probably could have gone another 1-2 inches without it looking too weird, so I’m sure you would be able to go 4. Even prop the bike up on something so it’s sitting and the angle you want it and measure out how far the kickstand is off the ground and work from there.

It was 3mm stainless steel, I don’t remember all the exact measurements off the top of my head, but they should all be in the video though.

Cheers 👍

Thanks 👍

It changes the look completely doesn’t it!

Would you like to explain?

I’m thinking I might switch back to stock!

Thanks! There were some awesome bikes there, shame I didn’t get more footage of them all

Great point! I think it’s too late for the wood glue but some 45’s to stabilize it is something that I will do for sure. Thanks!

Thanks man! 👍

Cheers 👍

Thank you 👍

Thank you! I appreciate the support

The exhaust would scrub sometimes when leaning hard into a corner and the back wheel would scrub on the rear fender if I rode over a big enough bump but nothing to major.

I didn’t notice a considerable difference in the way it rides it was a lot stiffer going over bumps

Hey mate I appreciate your support all the way from England! Glad to hear my videos are helping people get inspired to work on their bikes! My kickstand was the standard but after I purchased it I realised it was a bit bent so I thought why not make one and throw it on there, the hardest part was getting it spaced right to flick back up after the weight was off the kick stand. Let me know how you go with yours.

They sound a lot better without the baffle in it don’t they?! Is that something she got done herself or was the baffle out when she got the bike?

Thanks man, I appreciate the support 👍

Cheers 👍

That video will be coming soon!

That’s a good idea. I thought being the same flooring that is used for second story homes that it would be pretty tough and durable but I’ll absolutely give it a coat of paint to protect it

@@thewhiskythrottleclub The stuff is bulletproof in the right application. I've made some nice wall panelling for my shop with it and with some primer and paint, it looks great. Don't forget the primer.

Cheers for the advice, when it comes to working with wood I don’t have much of an idea so all the feedback helps out heaps. I appreciate the tips I’ll get onto priming and painting it. Thanks 👍

The bench is 400mm high by 800 wide and 2300 long. I have made a full length video which shows the measurements and how it was put together if you wanted to check that out I’ll link it: czcams.com/video/z-nO6V_mG0E/video.html

Thank you!

That’s the first mod I did to a bike, I straight piped my street 500 as well, but decided to go back to the debaffled exhaust instead.

Unfortunately not, it did cause scraping but mainly on the exhaust heat shield

That’s a great question! I think your the first person to ask. The only reason is that it was the easier option, rather than disconnecting the battery to save the alarm going off or having the bike running while I was doing it.

@@thewhiskythrottleclub I thought turning the ignition off was a better option, considering you are just replacing a mechanical part and hopefully that does not require any electronic calibration.

You’re right, but the movement from changing the shocks can cause the alarm to go off if it’s not disabled so instead of manually disabling the alarm I just had it in the run position without the bike running. If the job took much longer I could have run the battery flat.

@@thewhiskythrottleclub Understood. Cheers 👍

No worries 👍👍

Well there you go, the research I had done said the opposite because it’s a gift from the previous owner. Might not have done enough research on this one. Thank you for the correction 👍

I tried a 1.5 inch lift but it wasn’t going to work so I ended up going a 2inch lift.

@thewhiskythrottleclub I was thinking about a 3" ,but looking around I ordered a 2" also

@mamjack6134 let me know how you go with it! I think depending on what handlebars you have 3” could look too aggressive

@thewhiskythrottleclub I like the way yours show the bottom of the frame but still hides the wires tucked in up top , so I ordered a 2" lift

@mamjack6134 good work! It’s a good mod to do and it makes all the difference to they style of the bike, if you need any more information on how it’s done, check out my full length video of how I did mine or just ask me in the comments 👍 good luck

I can see them becoming a bit ratty, I guess time will tell to see how long they will last. For what they cost me, I guess I can’t expect to much out of them. Thanks 👍

They are 10.5inch shocks, so lowered it a fair bit

Thanks man, I appreciate it! I think your right. Black is the way to go!

I think your right! Make it look a bit more sleek

Thanks! I appreciate the support 👍

Thank you. Unfortunately I have moved on from the 500 and onto a Sportster, but the 500 was a great bike!

Yes iv noticed that I'll b upgrading as aoon as I can also ...

That’s the move! What are you thinking of upgrading to?

You’re not wrong. I’m glad the spark plug wires are rubber and the kill switch is on the handlebars, otherwise I would be in trouble for sure!

@thewhiskythrottleclub have you never seen sparkplug wires ark? I've seen brand new ones throw an ark at the cap. Also a coul and capacitor have the ability to store energy and even get energy from atmosphere. Its a risk i wouldn't take but you do you. i would have at the very least turned the coil wires down instead of up.

Nah I haven’t seen that to be honest. Yeah I’m on the hunt for some different boots so I can swap them around.

@thewhiskythrottleclub i urge you to look under the hood of an old car at night while its running. If the wire makes contact with anything metal and has for a while you'll see it. I worked in high line power for a long time and watch guys who trusted in rubber die. water is a terrible conductor but the shit thats in it will kill you when electric passes though it. like i said you do you but im almost 60 now, never had a guy die on any of my crews but i requested or should i say pulled bodies out many times.

Will do, cheers 👍

Thanks brother, I appreciate the support 👍

I will admit, it’s in a bit of an awkward position but I think changing the boots around on the spark plug wires will make a big difference.

Being as a lead will carry up too 45.000v which is less than half of your 100,000. And is covered in a very thick rubber coating too prevent the voltage from jumping. I think you'll be fine.

100%. Plus it’s only sparking after I have hit the run switch, which is no where near the spark plugs.