Long time lurker, First post. Sunny QLD'er saying Hi..!

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Zowie Mcgrath

Discussion Starter · Mar 27, 2015 (Edited)

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Nerf's Build thread

Hi Guys,

I am NERFBATT.

Currently have a Harley Street 500, but I have been into some oddball Rides over the years

more to come

Thanks for your time

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Zowie Mcgrath

Discussion Starter · #21 · Apr 11, 2015

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small update.

Reduced cable angle on bars from 120, down to under 80 degrees, with a new mount, for neater fitment behind cowl.
Also fitted a shorty lever because 'RaceCar'..! (Oh wait..)

prior to fitment
Notice how the cable's angle away from the bar, pushes against the cowl.

a lot tighter angle, better fit behind the cowl, no longer pressing against it

shot of the whole bars and setup

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Zowie Mcgrath

Discussion Starter · #22 · Apr 24, 2015

The Screamin' Eagle NightStick finally arrived.
Fitted it at work, and rode it home, loved it..!

Will upload a better pic and vid when i can.

Interesting discussion with the Harley sales rep who sold me the bike.
He said that since they arrived late Feb, til now(under 2 months), The Harley Street is now the Best selling LAMS cruiser in Australia
Surpassing the well established Yamaha 650 off it's perch
Insane, if true

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bow2986

· #23 · Apr 24, 2015

Hi Zowie, my harley rep told me the same thing, best selling LAMS bike now, I love mine. I got the screaming eagle exhaust and air filter as well and it sounds and goes a lot better now as well. This is her before exhaust and air filter were added, cheers

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Zowie Mcgrath

Discussion Starter · #24 · Apr 24, 2015

bow2986 said:
Hi Zowie, my harley rep told me the same thing, best selling LAMS bike now, I love mine. I got the screaming eagle exhaust and air filter as well and it sounds and goes a lot better now as well. This is her before exhaust and air filter were added, cheers

awesome news.!

And love the stripes mate. breaks up the darker colours nicely

thinking of doing some red touches to mine to do the same thing

Sh4dowzJudgment

· #25 · Apr 24, 2015

Zowie Mcgrath said:
Thanks for the warm welcome mate..!
Following your work, closely

Clubman bars and bar-end mirrors fitted

Before and after pics

removed pillion pegs, seat strap.

Next is to re-mould the seat and add some red,white or grey piping/stitching.
and look at fender eliminators or this tail tidy
Harley Davidson Street 750 Fender Eliminator KIT | eBay

tho i am not too happy with that look, wanted an older style cafe tail

thanks for your time

Curious on how comfortable this is with the lower controls? I want to do this but i'm afraid it'll be awkward.

I have a 34'' inseam

HowlOnWheels

· #26 · Apr 24, 2015

I like what you've been doing. I think I read through the entire thread but I might have missed it: you've got the clubmans on upside-down, is that just for your own comfort? They obviously work either way, just curious.

Zowie Mcgrath

Discussion Starter · #27 · Apr 24, 2015

Sh4dowzJudgment said:
Curious on how comfortable this is with the lower controls? I want to do this but i'm afraid it'll be awkward.

I have a 34'' inseam

Hi mate, I'm a shorter guy also and this position maintains the standard cables, controls, wiring, etc, while shifting the riding position slightly forward and down(by not so much) and making the bars narrower.
It looks more forward and down than it actually feels, IMHO

HowlOnWheels said:
I like what you've been doing. I think I read through the entire thread but I might have missed it: you've got the clubmans on upside-down, is that just for your own comfort? They obviously work either way, just curious.

Hi mate.
The bars are intentionally installed that way, mate, so as not to have to buy different cables, extend or shorten wiring, etc.
I prefer this riding position, slightly more forward and not as wide.
I came across this by mistake when i installed the Clubmans the wrong way on one of my monkeybikes and loved the feel and reach.
It's sort of my 'GoTo' bar position now.

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Zowie Mcgrath

Discussion Starter · #28 · May 1, 2015

Maybe I should have bought a boat

Instead of a Harley....lol

near cyclone weather here all week...

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Zowie Mcgrath

Discussion Starter · #29 · May 9, 2015

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3 Stooges Cruise last weekend.

Heifer ck rd stop at Thiess Memorial Park
Free camping here, with toilets and pets allowed

waiting for the lights at the roadworks on the Gatton - Esk rd, thought the light would be cool for a pic

Riding over the Wivenhoe dam wall

They were letting it drain and it was a bit of a tourist stop. was awesome. shoulda brought soap

Guy in the Harley jacket is my first instructor from 1989 ish, became lifelong friends since
Guy with Dreads is one of the coolest cats on the planet, is a project manager from Hutchies Builders

We did 390 ks approx, 1st hr in pouring rain, Tbar, Heifer ck, Gatton, Esk to the dams, then Glorious for a cuppa.
Awesome time.

Next trip will be to the Gold coast via the hinterlands and a bit of trek that way, maybe Hinze dam, Numminbah Prison area
any of you cats are welcome to rock along

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Zowie Mcgrath

Discussion Starter · #30 · May 9, 2015

HowlOnWheels said:
I like what you've been doing. I think I read through the entire thread but I might have missed it: you've got the clubmans on upside-down, is that just for your own comfort? They obviously work either way, just curious.

I used the quote so you could see this post, Howl.

I just wanted to say i love your youtube Vlogs.
Remind me a little of my fave ones by Shawn Smoak and his Iron

Keep em coming

Zowie Mcgrath

Discussion Starter · #31 · May 9, 2015 (Edited)

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And today, I did a thing...

Not sure if I like it.

Before

Thoughts??

Playing with the photo app on my phone. Made this
I think I love this pic

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Kingwood750

· #32 · May 9, 2015

I like the appearance. How comfortable is the riding position compared to before the changes?

Zowie Mcgrath

Discussion Starter · #33 · May 10, 2015

Hi mate thanks.
Just came back from a good ride, testing it out.
It's a lot more forward feeling than previously. With the weight more over the front wheel, it feels easier for me, to turn through the twisties.
the standard position is near perfectly neutral, to suit most riders/types, etc.
Plan is to also get a set of Short Ape Hangers, cables and wiring, so I can switch it up at any time
Just gotta finish this look first

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charlesskelter

· #34 · May 10, 2015

Looks good.

HowlOnWheels

· #35 · May 11, 2015

Thanks man, more coming, been a bit snowy in Denver recently. Stay tuned!

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Zowie Mcgrath

Discussion Starter · #36 · May 16, 2015

Can't wait mate..!

Also, just picked this up from my dealer

+10HP at least, I reckon
LOL

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Zowie Mcgrath

Discussion Starter · #37 · May 16, 2015

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Zowie Mcgrath

Discussion Starter · #38 · May 26, 2015

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My seat for the next week...lol

Just got back from dropping the original seat off for some custom work. Getting it done by the guy who fixes the seats at work for our heavy machinery as I can get it done cheaper through the work account
Going cafe style, sorta like this

Getting a charcoal 'leather look' vinyl for the main area of the seat.
And a darker black Ostrich leather for the bum pad area.
Will have some grey or red stitching and piping(will decide exactly, when I go back friday to test the foam fabrication)

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Zowie Mcgrath

Discussion Starter · #39 · May 29, 2015

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oh and the seat turned up. very very happy with how it turned out..!
Ostrich Leather look on the bum area, and leather look wrap.
The guys at Evan's Trip Shop did an amazing job.
Evan's Trim Shop

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Zowie Mcgrath

Discussion Starter · #40 · Jun 13, 2015

Nothing like feeling the wind in my hair, after a big day work
‪#‎harleystreet‬ ‪#‎harley‬ ‪#‎street500‬

no hair on top, lol. gotta compensate soewhere

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