2017 Harley-Davidson FLSS

What was your intended objective when you started the build?

To make it looks exactly as it does now.

What motivated you to start your project?

I knew what I wanted it to look like after seeing pics on the interweb of other peoples builds. I loved the old “50’s” style of the Softail Slim with the fat forks and fat tires. So I went with the FLSS (Screamin’ Eagle 110)

What was the most unique and creative thing you did to the bike?

The fairing really changed the look but I’d have to say the fenders really changed it up and made it look bigger. Plus I can ride on wet roads and not be soaked from the knees down immediately. Also not throwing a 30′ rooster tail in the rain and pissing everybody off that’s riding behind me is a plus.

What are you most proud of?

The whole package. The apes, fairing, fenders, seat and 150 rear tire really looks good on it.

What do other people say about your motorcycle?

My Brothers always tell me that I could’ve just bought a Street Glide instead of building one. They all say how good it looks now though since it’s finished. Everybody likes it blacked/murdered out.

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Specifics

Make, Model & Year: 2017 Harley-Davidson FLSS

Fondly known as: My bike

Time spent: I wish I’d have kept track. Seems like I haven’t stopped since I got it.

Motorcycle cost: $18,000

Money spent: $3,500

Engine: Screamin’ Eagle 110

Intake: Screamin’ Eagle Heavy Breather Elite Performance Air Cleaner Kit

Exhaust: Vance & Hines shotguns ceramicoated black

Transmission: Stock 6 speed

Frame: Stock

Suspension: Stock

Wheels, tires and brakes: Went from a stock 130 rear tire to a 150 DUNLOP K591 Harley-Davidson Series Tire. It really filled the fender up without losing controllability.

Finish – Paint: The fairing came ready to install. I had the fenders powdercoated Harley Vivid black to match the rest of it.

Accessories: The following were purchased for Dennis Kirk and didn’t have any problems with shipping or fit. KLOCK WERKS Rear +4 in. Extended Slim Frenched Plate Pocket Fender for Softails – 1401-0580 KLOCK WERKS Slim Front Benchmark Fender – 1401-0624 MEMPHIS SHADES Black No-Tool Trigger-Lock Hardware Kit for Sportshield for Models w/Covered Forks without OEM Light Bar – MEB8922 MEMPHIS SHADES Batwing Fairing MAGNUM Black 16 in. Caliber Ape Hanger 1 1/4 in. Handlebar – 4HB-0116 MUSTANG SEATS Wide Vintage Solo Seat w/ Removable Backrest – 79742 The following were purchased elsewhere. Highway bars, highway pegs, Boom audio bluetooth stereo, Willie G handgrips, front & rear Willie G axle nut covers, sissy bar w/pad and saddle bags.