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picked up this 2019 Road Glide in September of 2018. My previous Road Glide was a 2017 that I sold just 2-months prior. At that time, I was on the fence between getting a BMW adventure bike or purchasing another Harley. That changed once I saw the 2019 CVO models equipped with the lower fairing spoiler. The fairing lowers instantly made me fall in love with the Road

Glide all over again. Since 2012 i I have had a Road Glide in the garage consistently, and while I have fallen in love with many FXR’s and Dyna’s over the last few years, the Road Glide has always been my “must-have.” As my urge to travel on motorcycles grows each year, the need for a capable machine is the most essential piece. The “Performance Bagger” style brings me all the comforts and aggressive riding necessities that I like to have on my bikes while still allowing me to ride hard in many different situations. I am big on having the best suspension. For my money, I chose to go with the Ohlins. This is for two reasons, one practical and one not so much. The practical reason I chose Ohlins Suspension is its top-tier adjustability and quality. The second is that the reservoirs hanging off the rear struts

wave a flag to other guys in this performance scene, saying, “Hey, I’m into this too.”

Over many years working in the industry and through my podcast “The Fast Life Podcast,” I’ve built relationships with brands I like to use exclusively. Brands including Lucky Dave’s (seats) and Klock Werks (windshields) have ridden on every bike I have owned since 2016. Some of us are lucky because we get to know the men and women behind the logos and products you’ll see on our machines personally. I consider both Dave and Brian friends.

I went with Jade Affiliated 21” / 18” (front & rear) set up and paired them with Lyndall rotors and brake pads for wheels and brakes. Letric Lighting Co supplied the lighting from front to back and keeps the road in front of me well-lit while the lights on the back of the bike ward off would-be tail gaiters. Due to the riding style I like, the mid control setup you see keeps my feet planted firmly under me for carving all the types of roads you will find when you ride across America as I often do.

It is fair to say that I’m definitely most known for my paintwork. An emerging style that has found its way back from the early days of custom paint is panel paint jobs. Being the paint nerd I am, I can tell you about the differences in style and where or how the styles have emerged onto the scene over time, just like a wine connoisseur. When I explain my paint style to potential clients, I describe it as a blending of the traditional lowrider style mixed with the race helmet graphics you often see in NASCAR and other forms of Automotive racing. Sharp lines and points laid over a bed of Paint Huffer metal flake.

The goal with the paint job on this Road Glide was to find colors that were not as popular or more on the unknown side of the paint spectrum. My goal was to blend these colors with touches of gold leaf and sharp lines to give it a racy feel. On my personal bikes, I will almost always have purple in my paint job in one way or another. Perhaps it’s my way of signing my work?

After I ripped coast to coast several times and racked up 40K miles on this bike in a short time, I reached out to my friends over at House Of Harley just outside of Milwaukee about an engine upgrade. I wanted to get the Factory’s new 131” crate motor installed. At that time, there wasn’t any info on its reliability or peak horsepower and torque output. With plenty of other brands of big bore kits, I finally decided that the crate engine was my best move. Once the engine was installed and heat cycled on the Dyno, I did the break-in miles on the way

fast life road glide Tech Sheet Owner: Jace Hudson City/State: Waxahachie Texas Fab. By: Jace Hudson/The Fast Life Garage Year: 2019 Model: Road Glide Special Value: Time: Engine Year: 2020 Model: 131 Crate Engine Builder: House Of Harley ECM: Thundermax EFI Ignition: Technoresearch Displacement: 131” Pistons: Harley-Davidson Heads: Harley-Davidson Cam: Harley-Davidson Air Cleaner: S&S Cycle Exhaust: Two Brother Racing Primary: Harley-Davidson

Transmission Year: 2019 Make: Harley-Davidson Shifting: Stock

Frame Year: 2019 Make: Harley-Davidson Rake: Stock Stretch: Stock

suspension Front: Ohlins Nix 22 Rear: Ohlins 357

Wheels, Tires, Brakes Front Wheel: Jade Affiliated Size: 21” Front Tire: Front Brake: Lyndall Crown Cut Brakes Rear Wheel: Jade Affiliated Size: 18” Rear Tire: Dunlop Rear Brake: Lyndall Crown Cut Brakes

Paint Painter: The Fast Life Garage color: Custom Type: Matrix Automotive Finishes / Paint Huffer Metal Flake Graphics: Jace Hudson cerakote: Hazmat Designs

Accessories Bars: West Coast T Bars Risers: hand controls: Fuel Tanks: Front Fender: Hofman Designs Rear Fender: Seat: Lucky Dave’s Foot Controls:Drop Kick Customs Headlight: Letric Lighting Taillight: Letric Lighting Speedo: Photographer: Fast Life Visuals to the Indian Larry Block Party in Brooklyn, New York. Using Thundermax and tuning it on the Dyno, J-Rock (lead tech for house of Harley) was able to squeeze 136 horsepower and 146 lbs feet of torque out of the new engine. This engine makes more than enough “out of the box” power for my needs on a travel bike! Since the motor install, I’ve laid down another 20K with numerous iron butts, a few accidental wheelies, and most importantly, a win in a Harley vs. Indian drag race against another TORQUE magazine featured bike!

he twenty years I have enjoyed the sport of Motorcycling has paved the way to developing t relationships with some fantastic acquaintances, friends, and what I now consider family. I have seen the vast majority of this beautiful country through those relationships, shared moments and have excellent everlasting memories.

Suppose you happen to stumble across my path at any major event. In that case, you will likely find me posted up behind a friend’s table of merchandise, mainly causing trouble but also lending a helping hand when and where

I am able. Through these particular moments, I enjoy learning the ins and outs of the motorcycle parts/apparel retail side of things, what it takes to run a small company, and the sacrifices made by all involved to do so. A close friend and independent motorcycle shop owner once told me,

“Harley-Davidson is a clothing company that sells unfinished motorcycles.” That statement, more than most others I had ever heard, rang so true in my mind, and it’s something I’ll never forget. From the time

I was given my first vehicle, purchased my first motorcycle, and up to the current date, I have never been able to leave them alone. It is a passion to transform what I own into something that is truly mine.

Yes, I borrow ideas from others as inspiration but will typically change details to not be a complete knock-off artist.

Hence, the nickname, Nothing Stock Cam. From my truck to my motorcycles, bicycles, and even my trailers, you will undoubtedly find something that isn’t stock. Stock sucks, period.

If you’re like me (I know most of you are), then you are always on the hunt for your next purchase. What will I change next? Where will I find it? How much does it cost? In my earliest days, all I knew was the H-D dealership. I overpaid for everything because it had a bar & shield logo on it, usually finding out that part was made somewhere overseas and was of subpar quality. Next, I began purchasing aftermarket parts through the dealership and online through large corporate retailers. I felt as though I was at least on the right track but still not always satisfied with the quality/craftsmanship of the product(s). Then, as if the motorcycle heavens opened up, with a bright beam of light shining upon me, I came across independent shops and manufacturers from right here in the good old USA.

When it comes to online purchasing from Americanowned companies for my retail parts, my personal go-to sites are www. teamdreamrides.com and www.hardcorecyclesinc.com. Both companies have quick ordering/shipping times, offer every part you could ever need, and have outstanding customer service. They’ve never steered me wrong. They both are super knowledgeable, reachable, and stand by their product sales. With all of that, I know that purchasing my aftermarket parts from these companies is not just lining the pockets of large corporations but is helping to provide for the families of the employees and small business owners right here in our community.

When it comes to specific parts that I run on my bikes, they can be found at www. deathmetalracing.com, www. bareknuckleperformance.com, and www.fab28industries.com. Let it be known that none of these companies endorse me in any way. They do not offer me special discounts or any other type of side-deals or whatever else may be running through your mind. These are parts that I have

purchased, installed, and are of the highest American-made quality and performance. Brad of Boosted Brad’s Chop Shop (Death Metal Racing) offers parts for Baggers, Dyna’s, and FXR’s, to name a few. His risers, pegs, and covers that I run on multiple bikes are of superior craftsmanship, quality, and functionality. Not to mention that his custom paint is awardwinning, absolutely gorgeous, and a purchase that I guarantee to make at some point in the future. Paul of Bare

Knuckle Performance also has an entire line of quality parts for the same models with the addition of his handmachined, stainless 12-point axles. I run his axle on my

BigBoyFXR. The look and feel of his parts are extraordinarily excellent and should be on one if not all of your builds. Finally, exhaust. We all know there are some excellent, made in America exhaust companies. D&D and Sawicki

Speed, just to name a couple.

I have seen the performance numbers, seen their products, and heard the sweet notes of their pipes. However, I’m writing about USA companies

I have personally purchased from and run their products daily for this article. Bring in

Fab28. I was a fanboy from day one. Though I haven’t met the fabricator/owner of this particular company, I have run his exhaust on two builds, one being my daily rider. Fab28 exhaust performs flawlessly, looks excellent in raw stainless, and has that raunchy tone that I always look for. I want to be heard before I’m seen. Can you get cheaper knockoff parts from overseas?

Absolutely. For my money, though, I take pride in purchasing quality parts built right here in America, providing jobs, roofs, and food for deserving local families.

Save your pennies and by

American. You’ll thank me later. Stock Suck, IG: @Nothing_Stock_Cam