Mods & Custom
Blacked-Out Build Guide
The murdered-out recipe.
Harley-validated
Recipe
- Powder coat all chrome parts black
- Matte or gloss black tank
- Black braided cables
- Black wheels
- Ceramic black exhaust
Safety & cautions
- Electrical mods without the right fuse = fire
- Oversized plate frame can block the tail light (ticket)
Average US cost (USD)
- Full blacked-out (powder coat + parts): $1,500-3,500
- Club style transformation: $2,800-6,000
- Performance bagger build: $8,000-25,000
When to see a mechanic
- After any electrical/weight/airflow mod: re-tune
Quick questions
Are cheap mods actually worth it?
Paint, bars, exhaust, and saddlebags change the look 80% for under $2k.
Where to dig deeper
- RSD (Roland Sands Design)
- Arlen Ness
- Bassani