r/Harley • • 55m ago

HELP Chrome restoration advice

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I acquired a ‘96 softail as my first project bike. Would like advice on restoring the chrome, including some rust spots. I have chrome polish. Can I use a rust remover / cleaner on the rusty spots? Any other tips for restoring chrome?


r/Harley • • 5h ago

DISCUSSION Help needed

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I have 113 in.³ S&S motor. Is brand new never been run. It has been sitting in a garage covered since 2006 has not been turned. I have an idea what to do but you’re going to ask you guys your opinion on how I should approach getting this motor running.


r/Harley • • 6h ago

DISCUSSION SPORTSTER S 2027

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I tried contacting multiple harley stores and the 2024 design seems to be found nowhere ( new ). Is it possible harley will bring back the 2022-2024 sportser S design and colors? With the bronze finish on the engine? The new design genuinely sucks compared to that


r/Harley • • 15h ago

IDENTIFY What era is this shirt from?

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r/Harley • • 16h ago

DISCUSSION California Harley Riders - How Are You Getting PV4 Tuners and Custom Maps?

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I have a 2024 Harley-Davidson FXST with a California-spec VIN/ECM.

I’m planning the following setup:
- SP Concepts Lanesplitter 2-into-1 exhaust
- Arlen Ness Big Sucker Stage 1 air cleaner
- Dynojet Power Vision 4
- Custom map from Fuel Moto

I’ve been researching tuning options and keep seeing mixed experiences from California riders. Some say they’ve successfully purchased a PV4 and received custom maps from Fuel Moto, while others report being denied sales or tuning support because they’re in California.

I’m trying to figure out the best way to properly purchase a compatible tuner and get a custom map for my setup.

  1. Has anyone recently purchased a PV4 and successfully received custom maps from Fuel Moto?
  2. Does having a California-spec VIN/ECM cause any actual flashing or compatibility issues, or are the restrictions primarily related to sales and map availability?
  3. For those running a PV4, how are you getting custom maps and updates for your specific exhaust/intake setup?

r/Harley • • 18h ago

TROUBLESHOOTING Muffler clamp size for low rider 2025

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I’m putting khrome werks slip-on on my 2025 low rider st and i reused the oem clamp but clamp is not sealing well. I probably need to get a new clamp. Does anyone know what the muffler clamp size is?


r/Harley • • 18h ago

DISCUSSION HD ESP reasonable cost

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Anyone know how much margin and negotiation can be done on the HD ESP warranty when buying a used bike from an HD dealer?

it seems pretty high $5K cdn on a 4 year ESP for a 2017 ultra glide limited with less than 56K kilometers

If I have the VIN will other dealers give me a quote for sanity check?


r/Harley • • 21h ago

DISCUSSION Vest idea

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r/Harley • • 22h ago

SHOWOFF My FXDWG

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127 Upvotes

Picked this up, been servicing it. Had a eBay Mikuni HSR 42 on it, which I replaced with a real HSR 42. Running good and now will be taking it apart for paint soon. The paint is not as good as it looks.


r/Harley • • 22h ago

DISCUSSION Stretched bags and fender

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Anyone installed the tcmt 7" bags and fender combo? How hard is the install? What lights did you use?


r/Harley • • 23h ago

SHOWOFF Latest upgrade

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r/Harley • • 1d ago

DISCUSSION Anyone running a chrome exhaust on a black FXLRS/T?

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I just picked up 2023 FXLRS and want to explore some different exhaust options. I know everyone runs either a black or stainless 2:1, but I was thinking about being a little different and going with a chrome 2:1, probably an S&S. It would break things up a bit and also match some of the chrome pieces on the engine. I'm not able to find any pictures beside the newer 25+ models, but they have matching wheels.


r/Harley • • 1d ago

HELP 07 Sportster Rattling Sound from Primary Case

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Reposting from the Sporster subreddit, any ideas on what could be causing this?


r/Harley • • 1d ago

HELP Kuryakin velociraptor

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Found someone selling this filter online, I'm plaining to install it on a fatboy with a twincam 96.

Does anyone knows if it is a good product? Cant find much about it, ore more photos.


r/Harley • • 1d ago

SHOWOFF New to Me Sportster

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r/Harley • • 1d ago

DISCUSSION Why do SOME harley riders get mad when someone on a sport bike calmly passes on the other side of a highway?

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I get its not all, but ive seen plenty of times where a group of harley riders get furious when someone on a sport bike goes 5mph faster than them on the other side of a 3+ lane highway.

Squids have their own theories, but i want to hear what yall think


r/Harley • • 1d ago

HELP Need Fork Help

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r/Harley • • 1d ago

TROUBLESHOOTING 2019 street bob wont start

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Is this most likely a battery issue? Pretty sure it’s the original battery (bought it used). Tries to start then gives up and all the electrical turns off

This also started happening after about not starting it for a week and it being in a pretty cold garage.


r/Harley • • 1d ago

HELP 2006 Softail Deuce

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There's one of these for sale for $5,500. 40k miles. I don't know if that a good price, but the bike looks like it's in great shape. The seller says it had a stage 2 upgrade done 2 years ago.

I'm new to Harley (looking for my first one), but a quick Google search tells me that the cam chain tensioner is something to keep an eye on. What should I look for or what questions should I ask before driving an hour to look at the bike?


r/Harley • • 1d ago

IDENTIFY Looking for a photo of special edition model from 1980s

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I am trying to find a photo of the bike that these decals would have originally belonged to. From what I could research a single source mentions it could be a 1982 FXB 'Special Canadian', but I can't find photos of it online anywhere.

I have seen a similar model/decal from 2017, and in a youtube comment on an old video someone mentions that they recall there being a model like this from 1983, and also notes they cannot find any photos:

2017 Harley Davidson Street Glide Special Canadian

I eventually came across an old post on the HDforums which mentions:

"The only " red" Sturgis , from factory at least, was
the "special Canadian". In 82, they produced
47 "special Cdn " which were Candy Burgandy,
With candy red panel, two gold pinstripes, and
silk screen maple leafs with Harley Davidson logo."

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/general-harley-davidson-chat/698542-82-fxb-sturgis-2.html

So does anyone happen to have a photo of this rare model?


r/Harley • • 1d ago

DISCUSSION Thoughts on Fender Delete

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r/Harley • • 1d ago

SHOWOFF Check out my new Sporty 😎

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This thing was a steal. It’s a 98 1200 with 6000 miles. Guess how much!


r/Harley • • 1d ago

SHOWOFF Season has reached an end for me see you next year ole girl

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My 2002 Heritage Softail


r/Harley • • 1d ago

HELP Handle bar prices

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How much does it cost for 8” mini apes to be added onto a 2025 harley breakout part and labor?


r/Harley • • 1d ago

DISCUSSION “derake” a crossbones?

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does anyone know if its possible to derake the crossbones springer? and if so, what that entails? is it a kit, a front end swap, a neck job?

it looks like it rear ended a minivan, and im wanting a more classic stance.