Sturgis Color-Swap Demo Build: Step-by-Step Transformation

Learn how to update your motorcycle with a step-by-step color match demo guide. Experience the ultimate transformation at Sturgis and get ready for the journey.

The Sturgis Rally 2023 is right around the corner, and if you’re going for the first time or the 50th time, it’s always exciting and a total blast. If you don’t know already, Sturgis is the biggest motorcycle rally on earth. It’s like going to a reunion with 500,000 of your closest friends. And like any reunion, you always want to look your best. How about giving your Harley Davidson motorcycle a complete makeover with a Color Swap Bundle from Advanblack. It may sound overwhelming, but it’s easier than you think.

The color swap bundles come in just about every Harley color and are all guaranteed to color match the original Harley paint color of your motorcycle. The bundles replace almost every major painted part on your Harley bike, which may include some components that you don’t already have. Here’s the complete list of parts that comes with the Premium Bundle:

Advanblack also has a Full Bundle that comes with all of the above except for the stretched side covers, tank dash console, and the batwing inner fairing. The bundles come with everything you need to do the entire color swap yourself, but like with all our parts, it’s a huge help to have an installation video. And thanks to Steve the Service Tech, we have just what you need. For those of you who aren’t familiar with Steve, he’s been Advanblack’s Harley expert for over 2 years and is the proud owner of SIK Baggers in Illinois.He’s done dozens of installation videos as our Service Tech and is truly amazing to watch on our YouTube channel.

In fact, Steve did a complete step-by-step color swap during the Sturgis Rally 2022. The video is in 2 parts (Part 1 and Part 2) and you get to see a true master in action right there during Sturgis with tons of fans watching. Steve did the complete swap in about 2 hours, and while he knows exactly what he’s doing, you should be able to do the complete swap in a weekend or less. Steve will be doing another complete color swap this year, so if you’re going to be at the Sturgis Rally and want to see the king at work, it’ll be across from the Black Hills Harley Davidson Dealer.

After Sturgis last year, Steve did a follow up series from the comfort (and lighting) of his garage. These 4 videos show you how to do the entire color swap in the order that makes it the easiest.

  • Part 1 – Removing the Harley Davidson tins
  • Part 2 – Installing the full inner fairing
  • Part 3 – Installing the fender, outer fairing, side covers, tank covers
  • Part 4 – Installing the Dominator fender

Take a look at these videos, and you should have no problem turning your current bike into what looks like an entirely new motorcycle. While all the bundles come with everything you need to do the complete installation, including hardware and pre-drilled holes, you will need to have some skills with basic tools and a bike stand to get the job done right. Steve made these videos in this particular order for a reason. Watch them, follow them, take your time, and in a few short hours, you’ll have a new bike.

The full body color swap bundles are also perfect if you’ve been thinking about upgrading certain parts of your bike and/or adding something new, like saddlebags or a stretched tank cover. You can save a lot of money and time by doing it all at once.

Also, if Sturgis is on your August calendar, you might also consider adding some more storage space to your motorcycle with an Advanblack Tour Pack. They come in three sizes that fit just about any Touring Harley from ’97 – ’23. The Tour Packs are easy to install, and once installed, you can quickly detach them from your bike via the handy mounting bracket. All your valuables can stay safe and brought into your room, cabin, RV, tent or wherever you’re staying.

Advanblack color swap bundles are now available for Harley Davidson ‘14+ Street Glides, Electra Street Glides, Ultra Classics, and ‘15+ Road Glides, but visit the color swap bundle page on our website or give us a call to get the exact fitment. Again, you can also choose from the “Full” and the “Premium” bundles for any of these models.

If you want to go all-out (or if you can’t decide on a color), check out Advanblack’s custom color swap bundles - the El Sueno Color Match Bundle and the Ravager Color Match Bundle. Both are absolute show-stoppers and guaranteed to turn heads, even at Sturgis.

Now for the best part… purchasing any one of the color swap bundles saves you nearly 10% than buying each part separately. Hurry so you can do the swap in time for the rally. For more information on the Sturgis Rally 2023, click here!

Steve did the entire color swap in 4 parts on his YouTube channel. It’s the same studio where he shoots the Advanblack videos. He totally sells the bundles including putting up a picture-in-picture of the website bundle pages as he’s talking about how great they are.