[kraaazymike]

Bone stock for now. But I figured some would appreciate it anyway!

 

[venjurak]

Nice shots!

 

[SmokenJoe]

Let the mods begin. ;D

 

[11Stryker]

Let us show you the way to Moddem!!

 

[kraaazymike]

Ready bought some Arlen Ness mirrors and a Kawi z6xr tail light. Pending funds this summer, I'm lookin to really get in over my head

 

[11Stryker]

I've been on that path!

 

[canyon1]

Please don't park it next to mine. I might try to ride away on the wrong bike. Just kidding, of course.

 

[UrbanRage]

Cool Picrues! Good luck with the mods... I must warn you though, once you start it is very hard to stop...lol..

 

[straightjacket]

These bikes look cool bone stock! Thats why we all bought them. Unfortunately "for me" it's hard to figure out how to really make your Raven look different than all the other Ravens? We bought them because they are cool all blacked out so most of the mods are blacking them out more,and they still look alot alike?

 

[kraaazymike]

So, three days in and I've drilled 1/2" holes in the baffles, got some Arlen Ness Mirrors and raised the license plate with an LED frame. ZX6R tail light still in the mail. Not to mention, I've put over 200 miles on it!

 

[kraaazymike]

New Headlight bucket.
;D

 

[roger]

I like the headlight it gives it more style where did you get it and was it hard to install?

 

[kraaazymike]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DNA-SATIN-BLACK-5-3-4-CUSTOM-BILLET-TRIBAR-HEADLIGHT-HARLEY?item=140718212814&cmd=ViewItem&_trksid=p5197.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D2%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D7399578664235497758"]Click here[/URL] for the head light.

Though, I wasn't happy with the light pattern out of the new bulb housing. So I modified the OEM bulb housing to fit into the new black Bucket. MUUUCH better!

The overall job is pretty easy. The hardest part is cutting the hole large enough in the back for all the wires to fit. I used all original factory wiring without cutting any wires.

If you wanna do what I did and keep the OEM bulb housing too, that job was PITA. It involved a lot of cutting and sanding.

 

[UrbanRage]

The headlight looks great!

I gotta ask, what kind of camera are you using? The pictures are amazing.

 

[kraaazymike]

The headlight looks great!

I gotta ask, what kind of camera are you using? The pictures are amazing.

Thanks! Well, the profile shot was my Iphone, but the rest were from a Canon 5D2. I'm a part time family photographer

 

[UrbanRage]

OK, that explains the high quality pictures...lol that camera is a little out of my price range...

 

[osxfreak]

I like the headlight it gives it more style where did you get it and was it hard to install?

Great looking bike. A couple questions..


Are those mirrors longer then stock? I tend to see all elbows in mine which prevents me from seeing back behind my arms


The Second Q, I see that you painted the Ignition and the Speedo to flat black. What brand/type of paint and what was your prep on this? Easy process?


Thanks
Chip

 

[kraaazymike]

OK, that explains the high quality pictures...lol that camera is a little out of my price range...

There are entry level DSLR's around the $500 range. They all have excellent image quality (you just have to know how to use them ) The real difference is in the lenses you buy.

Great looking bike. A couple questions..


Are those mirrors longer then stock? I tend to see all elbows in mine which prevents me from seeing back behind my arms


The Second Q, I see that you painted the Ignition and the Speedo to flat black. What brand/type of paint and what was your prep on this? Easy process?


Thanks
Chip

Thanks, Chip! I'm actually not sure how long the mirrors are in comparison. I don't have the OEM's anymore. I can see behind me though.

For the paint, I actually used Testors Model paint just to see if I would like it. I highly doubt it will stand up to the elements though. Others have used High Temp BBQ paint with much success.

For prep: scuff the surface of the chrome plating. I used 120grit on an orbital sander. Wash it with mild soap and water. Wipe down with isopropyl alcohol to get rid of silicon that causes fisheye. Spray two primer coats on. When it's fully dry, spray a very very light layer of color paint and let it flash (a few minutes and just long enough to where you can see the surface start to dry). Paint the first layer and paint in rows. Never start or stop a row over your piece otherwise you'll get glops. At least two layers and youre done.

 

[SmokenJoe]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DNA-SATIN-BLACK-5-3-4-CUSTOM-BILLET-TRIBAR-HEADLIGHT-HARLEY?item=140718212814&cmd=ViewItem&_trksid=p5197.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D2%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D7399578664235497758"]Click here[/URL] for the head light.

Though, I wasn't happy with the light pattern out of the new bulb housing. So I modified the OEM bulb housing to fit into the new black Bucket. MUUUCH better!

The overall job is pretty easy. The hardest part is cutting the hole large enough in the back for all the wires to fit. I used all original factory wiring without cutting any wires.

If you wanna do what I did and keep the OEM bulb housing too, that job was PITA. It involved a lot of cutting and sanding.

Link for headlite goes no where. More help please.

 

[rodekill]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DNA-SATIN-BLACK-5-3-4-CUSTOM-BILLET-TRIBAR-HEADLIGHT-HARLEY?item=140718212814&cmd=ViewItem&_trksid=p5197.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D2%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D7399578664235497758"]Click here[/URL] for the head light.

Though, I wasn't happy with the light pattern out of the new bulb housing. So I modified the OEM bulb housing to fit into the new black Bucket. MUUUCH better!

The overall job is pretty easy. The hardest part is cutting the hole large enough in the back for all the wires to fit. I used all original factory wiring without cutting any wires.

If you wanna do what I did and keep the OEM bulb housing too, that job was PITA. It involved a lot of cutting and sanding.

Link for headlite goes no where. More help please.

The link just had an extra http at the begining, here you go.

www.ebay.com/itm/DNA-SATIN-BLACK-5-3-4-CUSTOM-BILLET-TRIBAR-HEADLIGHT-HARLEY?item=140718212814&cmd=ViewItem&_trksid=p5197.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D2%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D7399578664235497758%22