2006 C50 18 degree kit 8" Overstock tubes
AME 18 degree kit w/8" over stock tubes

     First, I would like to say thank you for all of the support. No matter what product is ever sold, it is the support and expertise of a company that makes a purchase successful.  I have owned 20 motorcycles in my life (spanning 53 years) and my current daily driver is the first NEW bike I have ever purchased (April 8, 2006).  I wanted a Wide Glide, but was hesitant to spend $5k more for chrome and a slightly raked front end that I would want to eventually change everything on it anyway, so I purchased a stripped Street Bob ( I wanted a blacked out engine and wire wheels, dash, etc for my basics) through one of my student's parent, who just so happened to be the CEO of American Powersports. (being a teacher of children does have benefits, as I got the bike at cost!)  I obtained a set of 2006 Dyna Wide Glide take off sheet metal (I didn't have to paint it, but I will to make it "my own" this next summer) and made typical mechanical changes (exhaust, air cleaner, cams, V & H fuelpack), numerous ergonomic and aesthetic changes (handlebars, mirrors, chrome, gauges, saddlebags, lighting, forward controls) . Most of the take-offs from my bike I sold on eBay at a higher price than I paid for the upgrades, so I was pleased with my decision to NOT buy the pre-packaged bike from Harley that today's "Rolex-Riders" buy for their mid-life weekend jaunts. And since I've done everything from rebuilding  Panheads, Shovels, Sporties & Evo's to painting ( I must admit, I've never worked on Buells or V-Rods, but I don't consider them to be traditional H-D's anyway) I figured I would do the "sh**s" to this bike.

     This takes me all the way to you.

I wanted a radically raked front end - not too ridiculous to drive daily, but something noticeable. I looked on-line and read several articles in the trade magazines and found several alternatives. The only two companies available for complete conversion were your company and Seeger Cycle.

At $1700.00+, I decided that eating and paying my mortgage was more important, so I opted for just getting raked trees and longer fork tubes. I did all the calculations for steering and front end geometry and purchased 3 degree raked tress from Accutronix and 6" extended 49mm tubes from Custom Cycle engineering.  Total package= $1000.00 ...and that didn't include the custom built 1" axle front 21"  80 spoke wheel from DNA and JayBrake J-six caliper.  I installed it all, and the bike looked longer, was as raked as a stock wide glide, but was 3.5" taller in the front. It looked chopped, but I couldn't touch my feet to the ground at  stop lights without playing "ballerina."  I e-mailed Seeger cycle, who didn't respond, so I called them. It took two days to get them to answer. Then they stated that they weren't able to provide a 49mm front end conversion.

Now, to allay my guilt for not calling or contacting you first...Seeger cycle has ads in the trade magazines monthly, your company... sporadically.

I went to your website and was genuinely impressed. I thought, "where were these guys hiding?"  After several conversations with the two of you, I decided to sell a kidney and take the plunge. The complete conversion kit wasn't necessary, as I had many of the components already. You presented a fair price for the parts I needed, we agreed, then I paid and you shipped . . . FAST! I figured, "well, these guys are men of their word; the product must be good."  The trees are as first-rate as any custom made triple tree set I have ever seen, at ANY price.  I installed the kit in half a day and when I went to torque the front axle, I found it was stripped. I called my local H-D dealer and their response was,"we told you not to buy that!" Yes . . . independant a**holes. According to them, "if it don't say H-D, it ain't sh**."  I called you and you looked for an axle for me. You shipped one that you had in storage and I received it right away, only to find it wasn't the right axle (not your fault).

I called H-D ( I needed a stiff drink before I called them), and there wasn't a 1" 2006 wide glide axle in all of Florida or Georgia. 7 days minimum! As I haven't missed driving to Daytona for Bike week in 15 years I was bummed. I decided to call you for help. You stated that you could find an axle for me, and you did. It was a H-D part and cost half of what my dealership would sell it for. You ordered it, had it shipped overnight to you, then overnighted it to me. 

I was blown away by your service.  In all my years I had never received dedication to making a customer happy as what you provided for me.

I installed the axle (a whopping 15 minutes) and off to Daytona I went to enjoy beer, half-naked women and gobs of manufacturers, etc.

YOU MADE IT POSSIBLE.

I love the ride, the look and the quality of the product. With the 6" over and the 14 degree additional rake, the bike steers practically the same, although turning radius is increased. The ride, with a longer wheelbase, is more solid than stock by far.  AND...there is not a parking lot that I pull into that people don't come up to me and admire the front end.
I sing your praises.

Again, thank you. If I ever come to Mississippi, dinner's on me (beer too, if you're drinking men)

Bradley Jay S.