Topic: Project Springer FXR (Read 20531 times)

MrFeexit · « **on:** February 07, 2009, 08:31:43 PM »

OK so....project Springer FXR is under way. I am taking a lot of pictures and will post some soon. I do have the new front end on and I have installed the new SS carb and it's all ready for the Kuryakyn Hypercharger which is sitting on the bench. Removed the straight Hooker Pipes and am waiting the arrival of some Martin triple stepped drag pipes also have the back wheel off. The wires for the lights are a bit confusing, since I am putting new lights on I have to get the wires out of the existing light housing....but Im too chicken to cut all the wires. I did mark each clip and photographed the front and back. BUT when it comes time to do the actual wiring....I may defer to the good old boys over at Rosholt Cycle. I mean the guy that owns it is named Chain for cripes sake...hell the other bike shop I go to is called Neinfeldts Cycle...the guys name is.... Charles Harley Neinfeldt. SO just based on their names they MUST know what they are doing. Any way, like it or not guys and gals, the Springer FXR will live.

fxr4mikey · « **Reply #1 on:** February 07, 2009, 08:43:43 PM »

Kewl !!

Hurry up with the pictures !!

FXR2evo99 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 07, 2009, 11:11:34 PM »

Awesome....waiting for those photos....

Regards,

Tim

revinkevin · « **Reply #3 on:** February 09, 2009, 02:18:21 PM »

wooohooo

MrFeexit · « **Reply #4 on:** February 14, 2009, 04:16:12 PM »

Here's where I started.

MrFeexit · « **Reply #5 on:** February 14, 2009, 04:18:09 PM »

MrFeexit · « **Reply #6 on:** February 14, 2009, 04:19:09 PM »

MrFeexit · « **Reply #7 on:** February 14, 2009, 04:20:01 PM »

MrFeexit · « **Reply #8 on:** February 14, 2009, 04:21:03 PM »

Old Carb coming off

MrFeexit · « **Reply #9 on:** February 14, 2009, 04:47:35 PM »

New Carb on

MrFeexit · « **Reply #10 on:** February 14, 2009, 04:48:21 PM »

With Hypercharger

MrFeexit · « **Reply #11 on:** February 14, 2009, 04:49:26 PM »

Front view

MrFeexit · « **Reply #12 on:** February 14, 2009, 04:50:18 PM »

Up in the air..

MrFeexit · « **Reply #13 on:** February 14, 2009, 04:53:10 PM »

Forks on...had to do a little cutting and grinding to remove the lock tab from the frame but I got them on.

MrFeexit · « **Reply #14 on:** February 14, 2009, 04:59:52 PM »

My dog smiling at me. Thats all for now.I have the forward controls coming...JayBrake J Series in black, Black 60 count cross spoked 18x3.5 front and rear by HDWheels, new springer brake for the front and a new DNA brakester for the rear Drive/brake combo. All this stuff should hit my house in the next couple weeks.New Exhaust is already here. Oh and a Beach bar for the handle bar.

MrFeexit · « **Reply #15 on:** February 14, 2009, 05:16:23 PM »

Not sure why this topic got moved to EVO? It's an FXR rebuild with some motor work but more external components than actual engine modifications. Oh well, at least it didn't get shoved out the back door.

elvislee · « **Reply #16 on:** February 14, 2009, 05:30:07 PM »

Quote from: MrFeexit on February 14, 2009, 05:16:23 PM

Not sure why this topic got moved to EVO? It's an FXR rebuild with some motor work but more external components than actual engine modifications. Oh well, at least it didn't get shoved out the back door.

I don't get it either......

But, thanks for starting her up in the Fxr thread anyway and showing us what your doing. Can't wait to see the end result..

Oh BTW, A fine looking machine you have there man

Fired00d · « **Reply #17 on:** February 14, 2009, 05:41:32 PM »

Quote from: MrFeexit on February 14, 2009, 05:16:23 PM

Not sure why this topic got moved to EVO? It's an FXR rebuild with some motor work but more external components than actual engine modifications. Oh well, at least it didn't get shoved out the back door.

It's not a CVO FXR (1999 FXR2/1999 FXR3/2000 FXR4) that section is for CVO's only just like all the other boards in the "Custom Vehicle Discussions" section. For those that are interested in keeping abreast of this build I suggest you use the Bookmarks feature for referencing.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

Black Diamond · « **Reply #18 on:** February 14, 2009, 05:43:52 PM »

Looking good Mr F. You will certainly have a one of a kind!

The thread was probably moved here because the FXR area is for the FXR 2-3-4 models. We're just FXR B.C.V.O.'s (before CVO's)

JW

Black Diamond · « **Reply #19 on:** February 14, 2009, 05:44:42 PM »

Gary Dang your fast

MrFeexit · « **Reply #20 on:** February 14, 2009, 05:48:00 PM »

Ohhhh....I didn't make the cut...oh well. I will still keep this post updated. Another 3-4 weeks I should be done with this phase of the project, then it's RIDE TIME!

elvislee · « **Reply #21 on:** February 14, 2009, 05:55:58 PM »

Well Mr. Feexit, maybe you should have posted it in the FXR Photo's section of the FXR board where all the NON CVO FXR's are. Just remember; our CVO FXr's are FXR's first as all those FXR's before ours. Thanks for posting it where it shoulda been....with that said the rules are the rules; so we smile, follow them, and move on to seeing your new Springer Fxr...Can't wait to see this baby man

MrFeexit · « **Reply #22 on:** February 14, 2009, 06:05:05 PM »

I might get bumped from this spot too. This is the EVO thread and this build isn't really about the motor... Uh Oh I'm gonna be homeless!

elvislee · « **Reply #23 on:** February 14, 2009, 06:16:41 PM »

Quote from: MrFeexit on February 14, 2009, 06:05:05 PM

I might get bumped from this spot too. This is the EVO thread and this build isn't really about the motor... Uh Oh I'm gonna be homeless!

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Hey man....If I/we see ya on the street, I'm sure all or most of us CVO/ NON CVO FXR brothers and sisters will pick ya up and dust ya off

MrFeexit · « **Reply #24 on:** February 15, 2009, 09:18:36 AM »

Not using the same exhaust. BUT you have to wait to see them. I have them but I am not ready to put them on. Still have to change out the clutch cable and the pipes would be right in the way...They do look cool though.

porthole · « **Reply #25 on:** February 16, 2009, 09:19:57 PM »

OK, now you are repeating yourself in the SAME thread

The dreaded old timers disease is creeping in

Twolanerider · « **Reply #26 on:** February 16, 2009, 09:56:18 PM »

Quote from: porthole on February 16, 2009, 09:19:57 PM

OK, now you are repeating yourself in the SAME thread

The dreaded old timers disease is creeping in

Actually I'm on an island and no one can hear me. Will just have try asking my friend a question each day and see if some lucky day the wind currents are right to carry my words ashore. It must be that; the island. Surely he wouldn't just be blowing me off? That would be rude and publicly disrespectful. I know the man better than to believe that.

MrFeexit · « **Reply #27 on:** February 16, 2009, 10:34:14 PM »

I guess realistically this thread does not even belong on this particular web sight. It is a CVO sight and I should have realized that. I didn't and I apologize. In my enthusiasm I assumed an FXR was an FXR regardless of age. After looking further I see that any "bike" older than a '99' really doesn't belong here. This is a bike mod and not technically an EVO engine modification so it falls through the cracks. Again I apologize. I will put together a Photo Bucket journal of my progress. Any one wanting to see it feel free to contact me, I will send a link. Again...sorry for the trouble. This is a great sight with tons of knowledgeable people and the input and advice has been great. Thanks.

Feex

MrFeexit · « **Reply #28 on:** February 16, 2009, 10:53:55 PM »

Well then I will keep posting away until I get shown the door!

Thanks TwoLane.

Black Diamond · « **Reply #29 on:** February 16, 2009, 10:59:56 PM »

Quote from: MrFeexit on February 16, 2009, 10:53:55 PM

Well then I will keep posting away until I get shown the door!

Thanks TwoLane.

I've been posting on my old scooter here with no problem. I've been following your mods. Keep us informed and don't worry about this stuff. Ain't raining on us and nobodys shooting at us...it's going to be a good day! Oh wait, I've retired from that stuff.

JW

Twolanerider · « **Reply #30 on:** February 16, 2009, 11:04:18 PM »

Quote from: Black Diamond on February 16, 2009, 10:59:56 PM

I've been posting on my old scooter here with no problem. I've been following your mods. Keep us informed and don't worry about this stuff. Ain't raining on us and nobodys shooting at us...it's going to be a good day! Oh wait, I've retired from that stuff.

JW

Damn right. When all else fails talk about bikes. When not sure what to do talk about bikes. When not sure where to talk about bikes look at the cheerleader pictures.

Rinse and repeat

.

Black Diamond · « **Reply #31 on:** February 16, 2009, 11:06:55 PM »

Quote from: Twolanerider on February 16, 2009, 11:04:18 PM

Damn right. When all else fails talk about bikes. When not sure what to do talk about bikes. When not sure where to talk about bikes look at the cheerleader pictures.

Rinse and repeat .

Don You crack me up!

MrFeexit · « **Reply #32 on:** February 17, 2009, 08:42:05 AM »

I can see the back door from here...

http://s223.photobucket.com/albums/dd25/MrFeexit/Motorcycle%20Project/

I will keep it updated. More pics if I get parts in this week.

Twolanerider · « **Reply #33 on:** February 17, 2009, 08:46:51 AM »

Quote from: MrFeexit on February 17, 2009, 08:42:05 AM

I can see the back door from here...

http://s223.photobucket.com/albums/dd25/MrFeexit/Motorcycle%20Project/

I will keep it updated. More pics if I get parts in this week.

Good luck on the project. Will look forward to more pictures. Since we're looking at technically inclined bike upgrade pictures in the Social section now guess that's only an affirmation of what we've always known to begin with. The bikes are a social enterprise and it is more about the community than the details

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Nice looking project. Can't wait to see and read more about it.

Dan_Lockwood · « **Reply #34 on:** February 17, 2009, 04:28:18 PM »

Quote from: MrFeexit on February 17, 2009, 08:42:05 AM

I can see the back door from here...

http://s223.photobucket.com/albums/dd25/MrFeexit/Motorcycle%20Project/

I will keep it updated. More pics if I get parts in this week.

Mr. Feexit, your build is a very nice one and I'm enjoying the progress.

I have a CVO SERK, but have also been posting here on a NON Harley project I'm building in the Other Topics, Motorcycle NON CVO Related forum. I think that's a catch all for anything motorcycle related but not CVO oriented.

I have a Milwaukee Iron frame, Paughco springer, Ultima 113" and their belt drive and 6 speed. I've posted a LOT and get lots of comments and people seem to really like this ODD stuff I'm doing.

So I say keep posting and sharing pictures where ever they move you to Now go back out in the garage and get some work done on the bike.

elvislee · « **Reply #35 on:** February 18, 2009, 11:14:58 AM »

ThirteenWhoreOrnamentsLookingAttractivelyNaughtyEntirelyRighteousOnChromeKickstartersSpeedingWestwardInconspicuouslyTowards Harley'sTouringHeavenEventuallyFreedomXertsRealGuysUntoYourSouls

Sean M Cary · « **Reply #36 on:** February 18, 2009, 01:16:22 PM »

Quote from: elvislee on February 18, 2009, 11:14:58 AM

ThirteenWhoreOrnamentsLookingAttractivelyNaughtyEntirelyRighteousOnChromeKickstartersSpeedingWestwardInconspicuouslyTowards Harley'sTouringHeavenEventuallyFreedomXertsRealGuysUntoYourSouls

Blue? Or Donuts and Pudding?

I choose C for the answer, usually that is correct when you have to guess...

miker · « **Reply #37 on:** February 18, 2009, 01:21:46 PM »

Where is Iski when you need someone to make things make sense?

MrFeexit · « **Reply #38 on:** February 18, 2009, 10:16:49 PM »

Dude...cmon that was too easy...TwoLaneRockswiththeFXRguys

Twolanerider · « **Reply #39 on:** February 18, 2009, 10:30:47 PM »

Quote from: MrFeexit on February 18, 2009, 10:16:49 PM

Dude...cmon that was too easy...TwoLaneRockswiththeFXRguys

As is so often the case with the community of good people here:

Twolane is

elvislee · « **Reply #40 on:** February 19, 2009, 12:09:33 AM »

Quote from: MrFeexit on February 18, 2009, 10:16:49 PM

Dude...cmon that was too easy...TwoLaneRockswiththeFXRguys

revinkevin · « **Reply #41 on:** February 19, 2009, 05:56:52 PM »

Glad to see it isn't done yet !!
Was worried I wasn't going to get to see the finished product .

Twolanerider · « **Reply #42 on:** February 19, 2009, 09:04:24 PM »

Quote from: revinkevin on February 19, 2009, 05:56:52 PM

Glad to see it isn't done yet !!
Was worried I wasn't going to get to see the finished product .

You were just sat down for a short time. I was kicked off permanently. I learned a valuable lesson from that episode though. It's that if there's a question that needs to be discussed or clarified it should be asked. When I came back from being permanently banned a week or so later one thing Neal told me specifically was that questions should be asked; that there wasn't any "them" and "us" and that we could ask questions and get answers. Being the good men the mods are it's gratifying to know we can rely on that.

elvislee · « **Reply #43 on:** February 19, 2009, 10:28:13 PM »

Quote from: Twolanerider on February 19, 2009, 09:04:24 PM

You were just sat down for a short time. I was kicked off permanently. I learned a valuable lesson from that episode though. It's that if there's a question that needs to be discussed or clarified it should be asked. When I came back from being permanently banned a week or so later one thing Neal told me specifically was that questions should be asked; that there wasn't any "them" and "us" and that we could ask questions and get answers. Being the good men the mods are it's gratifying to know we can rely on that.

Don...As always you present your thoughts in writing exceptionally well (Maybe the best on this site along with a few others); maybe you should have been a speech writer or such in a past lifetime

So, I will ask my question(s)

Neal, Why was I banished? I know I received an error page stating I had been banished for bashing the mods on the site in public. What was it I posted specifically that bashed you or any of the other mods? Unfortunately my post was deleted and I am not going to attempt to restate word for word what I wrote because I can't. I do however know what my intent was and no where did I feel I bashed anyone. Did I disagree with a decision of one or more of the mods? Yes I did; but, I THOUGHT I did so briefly and not disrespectfully and in a way to say we had to follow the rules. In my opinion there is a huge difference between bashing and posting an opinion. If you have the post stored somewhere, I would love to read what I wrote; otherwise it's a he said, he said situation I guess.

If it is as said above that its not "them" or "us" then I think a PM to me about the decision to ban me would have been appropriate and thereby allowing me to defend myself. You know what, I can live with what happened because its just like life; everything isn't always fair and I'm a grown man who can deal with differences of opinions but like they say in Missouri "Show Me" where I was wrong and If I was wrong, I will apologize to all who deserve as such and if I'm right then end of discussion as far as I'm concerned; but PLEASE don't respond to this with a "I'm right because it's my site" type response. I think that would be unbecoming of you and I hope your better than that.

So I hope Don's above post is true and an answer can be received...Blaine

Twolanerider · « **Reply #44 on:** February 20, 2009, 10:05:20 AM »

Just read your post ^ Blaine. I'd think you'd have little to fear. Having known these men a long time I'm certain they'll understand that simple transparency among friends and equals is only the smallest of requests. It's not in their nature to wish to be evasive, unresponsive or to hide in the shadows.

Twolanerider · « **Reply #45 on:** February 21, 2009, 07:51:33 AM »

Hi Blaine. See there's been nothing added to the public thread here in about a day. So assuming Neal must have answered you in PM. Since any definition for what is or what is not acceptable actually do guide us all was wondering if you'd mind sharing what he said?

elvislee · « **Reply #46 on:** February 21, 2009, 08:58:33 AM »

Quote from: Twolanerider on February 21, 2009, 07:51:33 AM

Hi Blaine. See there's been nothing added to the public thread here in about a day. So assuming Neal must have answered you in PM. Since any definition for what is or what is not acceptable actually do guide us all was wondering if you'd mind sharing what he said?

Thank you Don for your concern as to "Proper Guidance" for us all here...I wish Neal had responded or PM'd me but I have had no reponse of any kind from him yet but still have faith He will do so. Thanks again man for the follow up...Blaine

MrFeexit · « **Reply #47 on:** February 21, 2009, 09:32:48 AM »

Todays project will be the new forward controls...Man do they look nice. I have a few things to do before getting started....work out, take my dog to the dog park...he's a big boy that needs lots of running. I hope to have pics up by tonight if everything goes right. My wheels and the new DNA brakester are on order. I am super pumped about that. The brakester will really make things look right for me. No right side brakes so all you will see is the spokes.

FXR2evo99 · « **Reply #48 on:** February 21, 2009, 06:12:55 PM »

Well....what the heck I found this THREAD actually.........Hey everyone!!!!!!!!

I for one want to thank you for posting your build and modfiying your FXR to a "springer" FXR......I wish this could have been left in the FXR Section myself......it's soooooooooooooo farrrrrrrrrrrrr away......buttttttttttttttt perhaps we can get this THREAD back on track.....

Maybe we can get some agreement when it's all finished to simply create a new THREAD over at the FXR SECTION under the heading of let's say for example.....

1982-1994 FXR MODIFICATIONS WHICH MAY BE OF INTEREST TO CVO FXR OWNERS

Which we can then have a great little index of some wonderful modfications.....which should wrap around and answer the primary requirement of meeting the needs of us as FXR2, FXR3, and FXR4 owners.....

BUT regardless......I really appreciate each FXR Owner that joins us over at the FXR SECTION......because their investment is certainly equally exciting for me to learn about......

Sigh......now I gots to go find Jeff's build......and see and read photos and discussion......now where is that "THREAD" at.....hmmmmmm

Regards,

Tim

Black Diamond · « **Reply #49 on:** February 21, 2009, 06:15:11 PM »

Quote from: FXR2evo99 on February 21, 2009, 06:12:55 PM

Well....what the heck I found this THREAD actually.........Hey everyone!!!!!!!!

I for one want to thank you for posting your build and modfiying your FXR to a "springer" FXR......I wish this could have been left in the FXR Section myself......it's soooooooooooooo farrrrrrrrrrrrr away......buttttttttttttttt perhaps we can get this THREAD back on track.....

Maybe we can get some agreement when it's all finished to simply create a new THREAD over at the FXR SECTION under the heading of let's say for example.....

1982-1994 FXR MODIFICATIONS WHICH MAY BE OF INTEREST TO CVO FXR OWNERS

Which we can then have a great little index of some wonderful modfications.....which should wrap around and answer the primary requirement of meeting the needs of us as FXR2, FXR3, and FXR4 owners.....

BUT regardless......I really appreciate each FXR Owner that joins us over at the FXR SECTION......because their investment is certainly equally exciting for me to learn about......

Sigh......now I gots to go find Jeff's build......and see and read photos and discussion......now where is that "THREAD" at.....hmmmmmm

Regards,

Tim

I hid it in the Evo section!

JW

Twolanerider · « **Reply #50 on:** February 21, 2009, 11:48:25 PM »

Quote from: elvislee on February 21, 2009, 08:58:33 AM

Thank you Don for your concern as to "Proper Guidance" for us all here...I wish Neal had responded or PM'd me but I have had no reponse of any kind from him yet but still have faith He will do so. Thanks again man for the follow up...Blaine

Well; to quote a great American, "I did not have sex with that wom...."

Wrong "great American." Let me try that again.

"Nuts." What an unexpected surprise. Not a chance in hell they'd just blow us off though. They're our friends. They've said they want us to talk to them. So it's a certainty they'd be willing to talk back. The guys just need some time.

They're busy. That's all it is. I completely understand. Patience for good friends is like still waters.

elvislee · « **Reply #51 on:** February 22, 2009, 05:30:21 AM »

Quote from: Twolanerider on February 21, 2009, 11:48:25 PM

Well; to quote a great American, "I did not have sex with that wom...." Wrong "great American." Let me try that again.

"Nuts." What an unexpected surprise. Not a chance in hell they'd just blow us off though. They're our friends. They've said they want us to talk to them. So it's a certainty they'd be willing to talk back. The guys just need some time.

They're busy. That's all it is. I completely understand. Patience for good friends is like still waters.

Were you wagging that bone-e finger at us when saying that?

..Next you can get the voice down; maybe Sean Hannity can teach it to ya

I agree Don, we need guidance and I'm sure it will be given in due time. Our friends will not desert us in time of need; we must continue to support them while they diligently and wholeheartedly think out their response as I'm sure they want it to be one which is beneficial for us all...So we will wait with the utmost of respect to their task ahead.

"The Commander who rewards undeserving troops"
Will promote spoiled children
Who are of no use to themselves
To the Army
or
to the nation
Ah....pampered children"

Sun Tzu...The Art of War

elvislee · « **Reply #52 on:** February 22, 2009, 06:58:59 AM »

Oh...I forgot...Don....I have no idea what the frigginb Sun Tzu quote means

Read the book about 2 years ago and BAMN! there it was; it just popped into my head while responding to your post.

REGGAB · « **Reply #53 on:** February 22, 2009, 07:04:26 AM »

Quote from: elvislee on February 22, 2009, 05:30:21 AM

Were you wagging that bone-e finger at us when saying that? ..Next you can get the voice down; maybe Sean Hannity can teach it to ya

I agree Don, we need guidance and I'm sure it will be given in due time. Our friends will not desert us in time of need; we must continue to support them while they diligently and wholeheartedly think out their response as I'm sure they want it to be one which is beneficial for us all...So we will wait with the utmost of respect to their task ahead.

"The Commander who rewards undeserving troops"
Will promote spoiled children
Who are of no use to themselves
To the Army
or
to the nation
Ah....pampered children"

Sun Tzu...The Art of War

hehehe.........thanks for the memories.

Sean M Cary · « **Reply #54 on:** February 22, 2009, 07:15:41 AM »

Quote from: elvislee on February 22, 2009, 06:58:59 AM

Oh...I forgot...Don....I have no idea what the frigginb Sun Tzu quote means Read the book about 2 years ago and BAMN! there it was; it just popped into my head while responding to your post.

your next assignment - Clauswitz, "On War"

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/On_War

After that you really should read First to Fight by Krulak (the elder) great book of our history...required reading for all Marines by the Commandant.

elvislee · « **Reply #55 on:** February 22, 2009, 07:19:45 AM »

Quote from: Florida Marine on February 22, 2009, 07:15:41 AM

your next assignment - Clauswitz, "On War"

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/On_War

After that you really should read First to Fight by Krulak (the elder) great book of our history...required reading for all Marines by the Commandant.

Outstandimg...I'll check em out...Feel sorta like I might be doing MCI Courses again

REGGAB · « **Reply #56 on:** February 22, 2009, 07:39:22 AM »

Quote from: Florida Marine on February 22, 2009, 07:15:41 AM

your next assignment - Clauswitz, "On War"

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/On_War

After that you really should read First to Fight by Krulak (the elder) great book of our history...required reading for all Marines by the Commandant.

I remember all the required reading.........the first two mentioned here were primary. Had a Battalion Commander during my last tour in the ROK who required us to read "We were Soldiers Once, and Young."
Though they've been there as long as I can remember in some form/fashion or another, toward the end of my career there were many, many, many, many, many updates and changes to Army Field Manuals (FMs). Seems passages from some of these works became more apparent and frequent with the new editions and completely rewritten manuals.
BTW, just noticed your avatar, Sean. I think it is neat how titles differentiate between the Services. In the Army, every rank is abbreviated to three uppercase characters. And though there is no written guidance, per se, on the use of or directed use of indicators of impending promotion, it was customary to use the three letter abbreviation of one's current rank followed by the letter "P" in parentheses to indicate "Promotable." For instance, in the Army, a Major selected for promotion to Lieutenant Colonel might list his rank as "MAJ(P) Cary."
Now........all that funky stuff they speak and write in the Navy is a complete mystery to me...........everything is an acronym.

elvislee · « **Reply #57 on:** February 22, 2009, 09:25:52 AM »

Quote from: HML on February 22, 2009, 07:04:26 AM

hehehe.........thanks for the memories.

Yep....Old Soldiers Never Die...Was that it? Something like that I think

Anyway, glad ya enjoyed it Henry and your quite welcome

REGGAB · « **Reply #58 on:** February 22, 2009, 09:43:29 AM »

Quote from: elvislee on February 22, 2009, 09:25:52 AM

Yep....Old Soldiers Never Die...Was that it? Something like that I think Anyway, glad ya enjoyed it Henry and your quite welcome

Yeah Blaine........we just smell that way!

It is amazing how fond those memories have become. I really miss it. I'd do it all over again if I could.

Twolanerider · « **Reply #59 on:** February 22, 2009, 11:40:10 AM »

Quote from: elvislee on February 22, 2009, 06:58:59 AM

Oh...I forgot...Don....I have no idea what the frigginb Sun Tzu quote means Read the book about 2 years ago and BAMN! there it was; it just popped into my head while responding to your post.

Sun Tzu had a habit of stating the obvious and making it sound profound. Lessons there for sure though. Certainly can't dismiss the little bastard. He's on the shelf here at my left hand. Next to Frederick the Great, Xenophon, Mahan, Clausewitz and a few others. Lessons there as they speak to you. Long dead and they still respond. Can ask them a question and be informed as quickly as grabbing the binding and turning the page.

RedFXR2 · « **Reply #60 on:** February 22, 2009, 12:29:08 PM »

Quote from: FXR2evo99 on February 21, 2009, 06:12:55 PM

Sigh......now I gots to go find Jeff's build......and see and read photos and discussion......now where is that "THREAD" at.....hmmmmmm

Where it belongs. Under the greater heading of "social", subheading of "other topics".

Some filing system I've never heard of, I guess.

www.CVOHARLEY.com > CVO Social > Other Topics (Moderator: Forum Admin) > Topic: Project Springer FXR

Twolanerider · « **Reply #61 on:** February 22, 2009, 12:34:34 PM »

Quote from: RedFXR2 on February 22, 2009, 12:29:08 PM

Where it belongs. Under the greater heading of "social", subheading of "other topics".

Some filing system I've never heard of, I guess.

www.CVOHARLEY.com > CVO Social > Other Topics (Moderator: Forum Admin) > Topic: Project Springer FXR

I read a sign on a billboard in St. Louis yesterday, "Green, the New Pink." No other explanation. Didn't make any sense to me. But maybe it's the same thing with this? Social/Other, the new FXR? I got nothin'

? Thank god for the "search" tool.

elvislee · « **Reply #62 on:** February 22, 2009, 02:29:41 PM »

Quote from: Twolanerider on February 22, 2009, 11:40:10 AM

Sun Tzu had a habit of stating the obvious and making it sound profound. Lessons there for sure though. Certainly can't dismiss the little bastard. He's on the shelf here at my left hand. Next to Frederick the Great, Xenophon, Mahan, Clausewitz and a few others. Lessons there as they speak to you. Long dead and they still respond. Can ask them a question and be informed as quickly as grabbing the binding and turning the page.

Sean M Cary · « **Reply #63 on:** February 22, 2009, 05:06:42 PM »

Quote from: HML on February 22, 2009, 07:39:22 AM

I remember all the required reading.........the first two mentioned here were primary. Had a Battalion Commander during my last tour in the ROK who required us to read "We were Soldiers Once, and Young."
Though they've been there as long as I can remember in some form/fashion or another, toward the end of my career there were many, many, many, many, many updates and changes to Army Field Manuals (FMs). Seems passages from some of these works became more apparent and frequent with the new editions and completely rewritten manuals.
BTW, just noticed your avatar, Sean. I think it is neat how titles differentiate between the Services. In the Army, every rank is abbreviated to three uppercase characters. And though there is no written guidance, per se, on the use of or directed use of indicators of impending promotion, it was customary to use the three letter abbreviation of one's current rank followed by the letter "P" in parentheses to indicate "Promotable." For instance, in the Army, a Major selected for promotion to Lieutenant Colonel might list his rank as "MAJ(P) Cary."
Now........all that funky stuff they speak and write in the Navy is a complete mystery to me...........everything is an acronym.

What was really funny was the rank thing when I was a Captain at CENTCOM and some yutz listed me as CAPT in the global - never did correct em when they called thinking I was a Navy Captain.

Actually in the Misguided Childrens Club, I am still just "Major" the Select thing is a joke for us...which has been pointed out to me several times by the LtCol's in my section since the message came out...

Also every deviation from the norm is associated to my selection, including a note on my white board that say "We sure are out a lot since we became a LtCol (sel)"...love just doesn't stop flowing.

revinkevin · « **Reply #64 on:** February 23, 2009, 10:17:52 AM »

LMFAO !!

best thread on the board ... and we've still got some ~~FXR~~ ... ~~EVOLUTION~~ ... , better make that "Other Topics" pics to look forward to yet too!!!

RedFXR2 · « **Reply #65 on:** February 23, 2009, 10:31:31 AM »

Quote from: revinkevin on February 23, 2009, 10:17:52 AM

LMFAO !!

best thread on the board ... and we've still got some ~~FXR~~ ... ~~EVOLUTION~~ ... , better make that "Other Topics" pics to look forward to yet too!!!

No telling where they'll end up.

www.CVOHARLEY.com > CVO Social > Other Topics (Moderator: Forum Admin) > Topic: Project Springer FXR

Twolanerider · « **Reply #66 on:** February 23, 2009, 10:33:23 AM »

Quote from: RedFXR2 on February 23, 2009, 10:31:31 AM

No telling where they'll end up.

www.CVOHARLEY.com > CVO Social > Other Topics (Moderator: Forum Admin) > Topic: Project Springer FXR

You forgot this one:

www.CVOHARLEY.com > (Moderator: Forum Admin) > Topic: Woodshed

That can apparently be a high traffic environment at times.

Sean M Cary · « **Reply #67 on:** February 23, 2009, 10:57:27 AM »

Quote from: Twolanerider on February 23, 2009, 10:33:23 AM

You forgot this one:

www.CVOHARLEY.com > (Moderator: Forum Admin) > Topic: Woodshed

That can apparently be a high traffic environment at times.

I got my own seat there!

elvislee · « **Reply #68 on:** February 23, 2009, 11:41:00 AM »

You guys

...Your all just so helpful in insuring proper placement of these threads; your such an asset to the site

Twolanerider · « **Reply #69 on:** February 23, 2009, 01:36:22 PM »

Quote from: elvislee on February 23, 2009, 11:41:00 AM

You guys ...Your all just so helpful in insuring proper placement of these threads; your such an asset to the site

He said asset.

revinkevin · « **Reply #70 on:** February 23, 2009, 02:32:41 PM »

Quote from: Twolanerider on February 23, 2009, 10:33:23 AM

You forgot this one:

www.CVOHARLEY.com > (Moderator: Forum Admin) > Topic: Woodshed

That can apparently be a high traffic environment at times.

elvislee · « **Reply #71 on:** February 23, 2009, 03:10:38 PM »

Quote from: Twolanerider on February 23, 2009, 01:36:22 PM

He said asset.

Ass in Beavis and Butthead uh uh Somehow Don with your beautiful mastery of the english language I wouldn't have expected you to respond as such........BUT.....SOME FUNNY CHIT MAN!!!

Hey Don, I think your tryin to infiltrate my computer man...What's up with that

Everytime I attempt to sign in on this WONDERFUL site; I type in my login name and then password and hit login...............................THEN BAMN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!......A picture of your two red bikes with those beautiful brown and red seats appear on my next screen with nothing but the bikes and a white background.................. now; as much as I love looking at your red beauties; I want to know:zwtf: is that all about

So now I have to hit the back button and hit refresh and NOW I can come on this WONDERFUL site and converse with all of you

elvislee · « **Reply #72 on:** February 23, 2009, 03:12:55 PM »

Quote from: revinkevin on February 23, 2009, 02:32:41 PM

Very, very funny stuff Kevin.....But is that any insight as to your personal life?...........Pretty Kinky man

elvislee · « **Reply #73 on:** February 23, 2009, 03:14:52 PM »

Now if we can get MrFeexit back in here to show some more pics of his build; after all Ed, your are welcome in our thread

MrFeexit · « **Reply #74 on:** February 23, 2009, 03:25:51 PM »

Quote from: elvislee on February 23, 2009, 03:14:52 PM

Now if we can get MrFeexit back in here to show some more pics of his build; after all Ed, your are welcome in our thread

BWHAHAHAHAHAAH!!!!! Yeah yeah yeah.....I did not get everything that I wanted to get done accomplished this weekend. Family in from out of town kinda screwed up my game plan. I did get some trans oil all over my lift and floor if that counts. not some...lots. Took the clutch cable cover off...not sure of the real name and bloop bloop bloop...anyway lesson learned and I drained the rest on the primary side so it's all good now. Maybe tonight I'll hit it some more.

elvislee · « **Reply #75 on:** February 23, 2009, 04:01:13 PM »

Hey guys...I was sitting here and all of a sudden this song came on the radidio. Hadn't heard it in years and made me think of how important this GREAT site is to us. So, I present these words to you to keep in mind when you sign on here that we all are of one but to always beware there are those who will destroy a good thing and we must stand together in unison to prevent such happenings...To the site and hope you like.

There's something happening here
What it is ain't exactly clear
There's a man with a gun over there
Telling me I got to beware
I think it's time we stop, children, what's that sound
Everybody look what's going down

There's battle lines being drawn
Nobody's right if everybody's wrong
Young people speaking their minds
Getting so much resistance from behind
I think it's time we stop, hey, what's that sound
Everybody look what's going down

What a field-day for the heat
A thousand people in the street
Singing songs and carrying signs
Mostly say, hooray for our side
It's time we stop, hey, what's that sound
Everybody look what's going down

Paranoia strikes deep
Into your life it will creep
It starts when you're always afraid
You step out of line, the man come and take you away

We better stop, hey, what's that sound
Everybody look what's going down
Stop, hey, what's that sound
Everybody look what's going down
Stop, now, what's that sound
Everybody look what's going down
Stop, children, what's that sound
Everybody look what's going down

Twolanerider · « **Reply #76 on:** February 23, 2009, 08:34:10 PM »

Had a sudden and unexpected case of the munchies. Tried asking the refrigerator for food. Damn thing does not respond to voice prompts. Damned rude box. I don't think it loves me.

Sean M Cary · « **Reply #77 on:** February 23, 2009, 08:37:35 PM »

Quote from: Twolanerider on February 23, 2009, 08:34:10 PM

Had a sudden and unexpected case of the munchies. Tried asking the refrigerator for food. Damn thing does not respond to voice prompts. Damned rude box. I don't think it loves me.

try shooting it, amazing what a few .45 rounds will do to the door...

Twolanerider · « **Reply #78 on:** February 23, 2009, 08:45:37 PM »

Quote from: Florida Marine on February 23, 2009, 08:37:35 PM

try shooting it, amazing what a few .45 rounds will do to the door...

Refrigicide?

elvislee · « **Reply #79 on:** February 23, 2009, 08:51:33 PM »

Quote from: Twolanerider on February 23, 2009, 08:34:10 PM

Had a sudden and unexpected case of the munchies. Tried asking the refrigerator for food. Damn thing does not respond to voice prompts. Damned rude box. I don't think it loves me.

Just wrap your arms around her; rub that big ol belly round and round against her cold but sensuous frame of a women while slowly caressing her beautiful chrome area to entry and say" Baby I love you for who you are, please let me come in and eat the fruits of your offerings"....................Now, if that don't work and she still remains FRIDGID

........................................Then do as Sean said..................Shoot the wicked wench

Sean M Cary · « **Reply #80 on:** February 24, 2009, 08:07:27 AM »

Quote from: Twolanerider on February 23, 2009, 08:45:37 PM

Refrigicide?

well, it wasn't behaving now was it? you can't let them think they have the upper hand, maybe just graze it the first time

iski · « **Reply #81 on:** February 24, 2009, 08:56:23 AM »

You mean you guys have never shot your refrigerators?

Almost everybody I know shoots their refrigerators for some reason or other.

miker · « **Reply #82 on:** February 24, 2009, 09:18:05 AM »

I have only lashed out verbally at mine and some times have whipped it with a belt, I think I am becoming an appliance fetishist.

HogBreath · « **Reply #83 on:** February 24, 2009, 09:50:57 AM »

I kilt my washing machine with a 12 gauge. Do I need ~~pshycol~~ ~~psyciatric~~ professional help?

Sean M Cary · « **Reply #84 on:** February 24, 2009, 10:06:15 AM »

Quote from: iski on February 24, 2009, 08:56:23 AM

You mean you guys have never shot your refrigerators?

Almost everybody I know shoots their refrigerators for some reason or other.

must be a Southern thing...guess Don isn't far enough South to get it

Twolanerider · « **Reply #85 on:** February 24, 2009, 10:34:11 AM »

Quote from: Florida Marine on February 24, 2009, 08:07:27 AM

well, it wasn't behaving now was it? you can't let them think they have the upper hand, maybe just graze it the first time

Not any more. I leaned an old 03 Springfield against the counter in front of it last night and quietly told it "remember what happened to the old cat?" Damn thing gave me no more trouble the rest of the night.

It's sad really. Kind of embarrassing for the old fridge actually. The damn thing is an old friend. Something you've broken bread with and who has held your beer. And all you do is try to have a conversation. Ask it one simple question, "can I have another beer please?" And it just blows you off. How rude can a refrigerator get? Next thing you know the damn thing will be telling you what to do.

That sort of demeaning and disrespectful disregard is unacceptable from what is just an interchangeable and replaceable household appliance. Not the dear old beer fridge you always thought it was. Reminding it that the cat was easily replaced got its attention though. Dumb ice box. Cold beer too

.

iski · « **Reply #86 on:** February 24, 2009, 10:43:26 AM »

When using a 12 gauge, full choke works best - nice tight pattern.

Just ask the ca..... nevermind.

Twolanerider · « **Reply #87 on:** February 24, 2009, 10:52:43 AM »

Quote from: iski on February 24, 2009, 10:43:26 AM

When using a 12 gauge, full choke works best - nice tight pattern.

Just ask the ca..... nevermind.

When logic, conversation nor common courtesies get you home sometimes you do just have to try other alternatives. Especially when the stupid fridge hasn't learned even though it's been talked to over and over (and over and over and over) for a long time. Still sad though. Replaceable household appliances don't deserve that kind of hubris. It's not like the freezer side has ever done me wrong though. Nice community of frozen munchies and ice delivery there. Still, if have to move that community of frozen burger patties to a new fridge so the old one can no longer treat you like a dick so be it. 12 gauge might be fun Iski; but it's probably overkill.

elvislee · « **Reply #88 on:** February 24, 2009, 11:06:18 AM »

Quote from: Twolanerider on February 24, 2009, 10:34:11 AM

Not any more. I leaned an old 03 Springfield against the counter in front of it last night and quietly told it "remember what happened to the old cat?" Damn thing gave me no more trouble the rest of the night.

It's sad really. Kind of embarrassing for the old fridge actually. The damn thing is an old friend. Something you've broken bread with and who has held your beer. And all you do is try to have a conversation. Ask it one simple question, "can I have another beer please?" And it just blows you off. How rude can a refrigerator get? Next thing you know the damn thing will be telling you what to do.

That sort of demeaning and disrespectful disregard is unacceptable from what is just an interchangeable and replaceable household appliance. Not the dear old beer fridge you always thought it was. Reminding it that the cat was easily replaced got its attention though. Dumb ice box. Cold beer too .

Don...I guess I had a different take on this and submit my sincere apologies as I was unaware this frigid ol fridge was strictly a friend. So, this sheds a whole new light of concern from my perspective and I feel your pain man.

Yes, after all the good times of laughing, joking, sharing personal experiences and the like; it is so sad your ol friend has unexpectedly refused to talk to you and has felt the need to close you out and remain cold to you with it's few remaining acquaintances behind it's closed cold doors. Take pride man in knowing you reached out to it and attempted to repair It's and yours strained relationship with honest, and open dialog. Hopefully over time, It will thaw out to your heartfelt attempts and allow you and maybe even others to break bread and drink a cold one together again...Good Luck man...

Twolanerider · « **Reply #89 on:** February 24, 2009, 11:08:31 AM »

Quote from: elvislee on February 24, 2009, 11:06:18 AM

Don...I guess I had a different take on this and submit my sincere apologies as I was unaware this frigid ol fridge was strictly a friend. So, this sheds a whole new light of concern from my perspective and I feel your pain man.

Yes, after all the good times of laughing, joking, sharing personal experiences and the like; it is so sad your ol friend has unexpectedly refused to talk to you and has felt the need to close you out and remain cold to you with it's few remaining acquaintances behind it's closed cold doors. Take pride man in knowing you reached out to it and attempted to repair It's and yours strained relationship with honest, and open dialog. Hopefully over time, It will thaw out to your heartfelt attempts and allow you and maybe even others to break bread and drink a cold one together again...Good Luck man...

aw chit, that was beautiful man

Black Diamond · « **Reply #90 on:** February 24, 2009, 11:10:00 AM »

WOW you sure can tell winter is getting to us.

and I read all this!
JW

Twolanerider · « **Reply #91 on:** February 24, 2009, 11:11:26 AM »

Quote from: Black Diamond on February 24, 2009, 11:10:00 AM

WOW you sure can tell winter is getting to us.
and I read all this!
JW

Spring fever sucks big ones

.

elvislee · « **Reply #92 on:** February 24, 2009, 11:18:10 AM »

Quote from: Twolanerider on February 24, 2009, 11:08:31 AM

aw chit, that was beautiful man

Awwww....Don't cry man; just remember you got a new kitty and it will comfort you in times of sadness

elvislee · « **Reply #93 on:** February 24, 2009, 04:08:51 PM »

Quote from: elvislee on February 24, 2009, 11:18:10 AM

Awwww....Don't cry man; just remember you got a new kitty and it will comfort you in times of sadness

Well Don...Its been almost 5 hours since my last post in my attempt to help bring you comfort in dealing with the betrayal of your frigid friend. You know; I've been thinking about it during that time and felt it best you continue to reach out in an attempt to bring the friendship back. I have now come to the conclusion your best bet is to just let your cold frigid friend go...........So, IMHO you should go get that Springfield and fire away knowing you have your new kitty who I'm willing to bet won't chit all over you...Best of luck

iski · « **Reply #94 on:** February 24, 2009, 08:48:11 PM »

Quote from: Twolanerider on February 24, 2009, 10:52:43 AM

When logic, conversation nor common courtesies get you home sometimes you do just have to try other alternatives. Especially when the stupid fridge hasn't learned even though it's been talked to over and over (and over and over and over) for a long time. Still sad though. Replaceable household appliances don't deserve that kind of hubris. It's not like the freezer side has ever done me wrong though. Nice community of frozen munchies and ice delivery there. Still, if have to move that community of frozen burger patties to a new fridge so the old one can no longer treat you like a dick so be it. 12 gauge might be fun Iski; but it's probably overkill.

I pondered your reply for quite a while, 2LR. Deep thoughts inspired by your compressed vision of compressor appliances. In the past youth and haste have led me to the "12 gauge solution" to refrigerator woes and foibles. (damn! I like it when I see the word 'foibles'). In the past an errant deep freeze or 3 has received the same ignominious treatment. 410 or 20 gauge with bird shot just never seemed to show the dead appliance the proper amount of respect, therefore the 12 gauge. Mayhaps a 28 gauge would be better? Punching holes in metal worth pennies a pound that was purchased for tens of dollars per pound is a personal issue. Perching a few well placed beer bottles on the top of dead appliances who have not gone to Appliance Heaven is another subject, for another thread - therefore I will not digress as is not usually my wont.

Sean M Cary · « **Reply #95 on:** February 24, 2009, 08:55:58 PM »

Quote from: iski on February 24, 2009, 08:48:11 PM

I pondered your reply for quite a while, 2LR. Deep thoughts inspired by your compressed vision of compressor appliances. In the past youth and haste have led me to the "12 gauge solution" to refrigerator woes and foibles. (damn! I like it when I see the word 'foibles'). In the past an errant deep freeze or 3 has received the same ignominious treatment. 410 or 20 gauge with bird shot just never seemed to show the dead appliance the proper amount of respect, therefore the 12 gauge. Mayhaps a 28 gauge would be better? Punching holes in metal worth pennies a pound that was purchased for tens of dollars per pound is a personal issue. Perching a few well placed beer bottles on the top of dead appliances who have not gone to Appliance Heaven is another subject, for another thread - therefore I will not digress as is not usually my wont.

I have always prescribed to the well founded logic, "when all else fails, empty the magazine"...kept me safe from rabid or otherwise deranged appliances so far, and I will keep holding to that standard.

I did the tank thing tonight - fished in my Garmin power cord, and up to the tech-mount... Propped up the tank with walnut scraps, figured the dark wood would go well with the GOLD, I was correct, really really nice contrast. Found two gooned up wires powering the head light, looks like some time back they grabbed or were pinched. Gonna fix it correctly, was sloppy electrical tape and some used shrink wrap - not sure who took such pains to make it look like a$$ but it worked.

Sean

iski · « **Reply #96 on:** February 24, 2009, 09:07:05 PM »

Quote from: Florida Marine on February 24, 2009, 08:55:58 PM

I have always prescribed to the well founded logic, "when all else fails, empty the magazine"...kept me safe from rabid or otherwise deranged appliances so far, and I will keep holding to that standard.

I did the tank thing tonight - fished in my Garmin power cord, and up to the tech-mount... Propped up the tank with walnut scraps, figured the dark wood would go well with the GOLD, I was correct, really really nice contrast. Found two gooned up wires powering the head light, looks like some time back they grabbed or were pinched. Gonna fix it correctly, was sloppy electrical tape and some used shrink wrap - not sure who took such pains to make it look like a$$ but it worked.

Sean

I used to quail hunt with a guy who always emptied the magazine. Tenderized birds...or what remained of them. None of them ever attacked us though...

Glad you found those wires and repaired them. Had a similar wiring issue a few weeks ago - major pain.

Twolanerider · « **Reply #97 on:** February 24, 2009, 09:09:51 PM »

Sean, Mike, Blaine, gentlemen all; I can only thank you for your concern. Your care and your resolve were heartwarming. An inconsiderate and petulent refrigerator is such a troubling thing. Indoobieably.

Fear not though. The future looks brighter. The Refrigerator Gods explained the matter with clarity and gave their blessing for a new box. So with trailing winds, following seas, ample bandwidth and a roast beef sandwich on that trek all who wish to sup from her spout shall proceed.

MrFeexit · « **Reply #98 on:** February 25, 2009, 08:22:49 AM »

You guys can whine and beeyatch all you want...All of you SUMBETCHES live south of me. We are looking at another snow storm and lows of below 0 with highs around 20...wanna talk about spring fever? When it hits 32 degrees here we put on shorts and maybe a sweatshirt. Im not lying...Oh and I found out the wheels I want are really kind of expensive....still gonna bite the bullet and get them. With out them it wont look right.

Sean M Cary · « **Reply #99 on:** February 25, 2009, 11:34:45 AM »

Quote from: MrFeexit on February 25, 2009, 08:22:49 AM

You guys can whine and beeyatch all you want...All of you SUMBETCHES live south of me. We are looking at another snow storm and lows of below 0 with highs around 20...wanna talk about spring fever? When it hits 32 degrees here we put on shorts and maybe a sweatshirt. Im not lying...Oh and I found out the wheels I want are really kind of expensive....still gonna bite the bullet and get them. With out them it wont look right.

its' only money, you can get more from the government...I hear they are giving it out for free.

Itsadrag · « **Reply #100 on:** February 28, 2009, 07:54:42 PM »

Wow! Finally found a great source for fxr fans! I have been wanting to put a springer front end on my fxr superglide since last June. However, whenever I see springer adds they never list fxr as a fit. Seeing your post has given me some hope. Could you please tell me which springer you are using for your mod and other than the grinding what other parts are needed to swap out the glide forks for the springer setup?

Cheers!!! Looks great so far!!!

MrFeexit · « **Reply #101 on:** February 28, 2009, 09:46:27 PM »

I will check with the bike shop I bought them from as to which brand they are. You can expect to have to change the head light and you will need a different front brake because they are different on a springer. Also risers and new handle bars unless you have some that will transfer over to a springer. I did have one small set back today as I was putting the forward controls on. I wanted to completely remove the shifter pin from inside the primary which requires removing the clutch assembly...well I went and broke two pieces off a part in the clutch...not a major issue but I will have to order that part AND I will be letting the bike shop change it out....Know your limitations...

Later

Ed

MrFeexit · « **Reply #102 on:** February 28, 2009, 09:54:44 PM »

Oh yeah...my new handlebars came....Very sweet!! New pics soon .

Itsadrag · « **Reply #103 on:** February 28, 2009, 10:27:19 PM »

This board is awesome, I am loving all the info and talk about people helping each other out!!!! Just gotta say Thanks MrFeexit for checking in with the shop you bought the springer from. Any info on length, if your using any rake in the stem, how the trail was calculated etc... would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers!!!

Black Diamond · « **Reply #104 on:** March 01, 2009, 12:23:35 AM »

Itsadrag

Welcome to the site and the FXR info. Some guys with a lot of knowledge here.

JW

bisounours · « **Reply #105 on:** March 01, 2009, 03:09:42 AM »

Quote from: Itsadrag on February 28, 2009, 07:54:42 PM

Wow! Finally found a great source for fxr fans! I have been wanting to put a springer front end on my fxr superglide since last June. However, whenever I see springer adds they never list fxr as a fit. Seeing your post has given me some hope. Could you please tell me which springer you are using for your mod and other than the grinding what other parts are needed to swap out the glide forks for the springer setup?

Cheers!!! Looks great so far!!!

Good morning Itsadrag,

on the CVO website

It would be nice for the other members if you present you in the thread New member introduction
with a pic of your bike

Best regards

Jacques

MrFeexit · « **Reply #106 on:** March 02, 2009, 09:18:24 AM »

Soooo after a busy weekend with not much time to work on my bike I did manage to get a little bit done. However I ran into a bit of a stumbling block. The shifter side forward control won't fit because of two reasons. One there is a stabilizer bracket that sticks out past the frame enough to bump out the control plus when the control is roughly in place the shifter arm actually hits the primary. I have an idea as to what Im going to do but first I am going to make a mock up of it with plywood. Basically I'm thinking of an adapter plate that would bolt to the frame then the control would bolt to it giving me the space I need. Any thoughts or ideas here would be helpful and appreciated.

naitram · « **Reply #107 on:** March 02, 2009, 09:25:30 AM »

hard to vizualize. could you post a couple of pics? i'm sure someone can give you some good ideas

Itsadrag · « **Reply #108 on:** March 02, 2009, 10:17:32 AM »

Had the same problem, but my forward controls were hitting the aftermarket exhaust on the shifter side. I used the HD hiway bar mount plate that was attached where your forward controls go (but used longer bolts) and that helped bump it out enough. It worked great for me cause it gave me enough room, and already had the part= zero dollars spent! You may have to drill some holes to lift the shifter linkage up? But honestly, I don't understand way your shifter linkage is hitting the primary

Hope this gives you some ideas.

Cheers!

MrFeexit · « **Reply #109 on:** March 02, 2009, 02:30:02 PM »

After some figuring out it looks like I may just re-do the mounts. JBrake told me that the unit I bought was compatible with an 87 FXR but after looking further I don't think that was true. It has 3 mounting holes and my frame has only 2. Not a huge deal but a deal none the less. Here you can see how straight up and down the brake pedal is.

MrFeexit · « **Reply #110 on:** March 02, 2009, 02:33:07 PM »

The mount as it is now. I may just clean that off and weld on a new bracket right on top of the old one. It would work and not be overly invasive. BUT I also may make an adapter plate.

MrFeexit · « **Reply #111 on:** March 02, 2009, 02:37:27 PM »

Here you can see how close to the primary it is. It's all a mounting issue. I should have it fixed by the weekend.

naitram · « **Reply #112 on:** March 02, 2009, 02:41:21 PM »

Quote from: MrFeexit on March 02, 2009, 02:30:02 PM

After some figuring out it looks like I may just re-do the mounts. JBrake told me that the unit I bought was compatible with an 87 FXR but after looking further I don't think that was true. It has 3 mounting holes and my frame has only 2. Not a huge deal but a deal none the less. Here you can see how straight up and down the brake pedal is.

not 100% positive but that sounds like its for a softail not an FXR

MrFeexit · « **Reply #113 on:** March 02, 2009, 02:47:25 PM »

Thats what the guys at the bike shop were thinking too. Sooooo I think I am going to be welding some stuff in the next few days. Oh I will get it to work. Yes I will.

naitram · « **Reply #114 on:** March 02, 2009, 02:47:44 PM »

actually i'm confusing left and right sides on a softail, shift is 3 and brake is 2 on early softails

naitram · « **Reply #115 on:** March 02, 2009, 02:48:38 PM »

depending how far you need to rotate the forwards to sit properly you may be able to make some simple adapter plates

MrFeexit · « **Reply #116 on:** March 02, 2009, 02:57:49 PM »

It looks like...at this point the easiest solution would be to buy the replacement mounts for the soft tail or another bike and weld them on, OR I already drew an adapter plate I could cut out of 1/2" steel, tap it to accept the bolts from the controls and bolt or weld that into place. Either way it wont be the worst and truly a valuable lesson learned.
I am getting to know my bike inside and out...and thats a good thing.

naitram · « **Reply #117 on:** March 02, 2009, 03:00:13 PM »

instead of welding to the frame, couter sink the holes to mate to the frame and bolt it on.

hate to see you weld up new tabs and then decide it wasnt what you wanted

MrFeexit · « **Reply #118 on:** March 02, 2009, 04:02:35 PM »

Thats what I will try first for sure!

MrFeexit · « **Reply #119 on:** March 04, 2009, 08:03:31 AM »

Well I ended up making some adapter plates and I have to say they came out pretty nice. YES THERE WILL BE A PATENT PENDING!!!!! OK maybe not but still this worked out very slick. I used 1/2" aluminum stock that I got for 15 bucks at a metal shop.

MrFeexit · « **Reply #120 on:** March 04, 2009, 08:05:41 AM »

After tracing and cutting the patterns they need a little sanding and buffing. This one is for the shifter side.

MrFeexit · « **Reply #121 on:** March 04, 2009, 08:08:09 AM »

A trip to the drill press and some thread tapping has the mount holes ready and the first hole to attach to the frame all set.

MrFeexit · « **Reply #122 on:** March 04, 2009, 08:10:04 AM »

Heres the brake side plate attached to the brake before locating the frame mounting holes.

MrFeexit · « **Reply #123 on:** March 04, 2009, 08:13:00 AM »

A bit of a side view. Once they are buffed primed and painted I don't think they will be that noticeable I think they came out pretty good.

naitram · « **Reply #124 on:** March 04, 2009, 09:53:54 AM »

not sure of the price but do you have any shops that can anodize (sp) aluminum near by?

MrFeexit · « **Reply #125 on:** March 04, 2009, 10:33:11 AM »

None near by. Milwaukee or Minneapolis are the two closest. Anodizing would be nice but being that the forward controls are powder coated I think painting the adapter plates will let them blend in a little better. Good idea tho!

Itsadrag · « **Reply #126 on:** March 04, 2009, 12:39:32 PM »

Looks great, the ano/ paint would look great, I think I would just buff them up shiny and let them stand out like your shiny new springer front end.

Cheers on the good work and updates!

Itsadrag · « **Reply #127 on:** March 09, 2009, 05:36:56 PM »

Oh no, has this topic been redirected or halted? I hope not, it has been updated regularly with great info on the build and photos. Mr. Feexit even let us know if there weren't any new events or modifications happening do to social or other obligations, and I haven't seen any new responses or posts. NO!

MrFeexit · « **Reply #128 on:** March 09, 2009, 07:40:05 PM »

Just busy with work stuff, taxes and a wrestling tournament I was in....more work this week....promise.

Itsadrag · « **Reply #129 on:** March 09, 2009, 08:01:09 PM »

Thanks for the feedback, I was worried that this had been stopped. It would be a shame that this project be stopped cause it has been so informative and updated with great pictures of the progress.

Itsadrag · « **Reply #130 on:** March 25, 2009, 11:54:16 PM »

Just wondering if you would be able to get a couple of side view pics that show the how the forks sit on the frame? Just to give me an idea of the stance it will have once the rims and tires are on. Your time spent doing this would be greatly appreciated.

Keep up the great work, its going to be a killer FXR!!!

MrFeexit · « **Reply #131 on:** April 03, 2009, 12:46:05 AM »

Still working on it. I have my own construction company and apparantly my customers didn't get the memo about the economic slow down. We have been swamped. I have had a few set backs but promise some updates and those fork pictures soon.

Itsadrag · « **Reply #132 on:** April 24, 2009, 10:49:01 PM »

Any luck with finding the time to work on your project? Hope so, the weather has been nice up here in Canada and its riding time!

MrFeexit · « **Reply #133 on:** May 01, 2009, 10:48:56 AM »

16 hr days until the Parade of homes on Juse 3rd. So much to do and so little time to do it in. No bike time at all for the last 4 weeks.

MrFeexit · « **Reply #134 on:** October 20, 2009, 09:29:27 AM »

Well....it's mostly done....I have to take some better pictures but the weather won't cooperate

MrFeexit · « **Reply #135 on:** October 20, 2009, 09:31:39 AM »

one more bad pic

MrFeexit · « **Reply #136 on:** October 20, 2009, 09:33:59 AM »

Kind of confusing pics with my Heritage in the background....first decent day I will get some better pics...until then enjoy this pic of me and my little bro in Texas....I'm the one with hair

Black Diamond · « **Reply #137 on:** October 20, 2009, 11:52:43 AM »

The scooter is looking good!

JW

JoMo · « **Reply #138 on:** October 20, 2009, 06:54:42 PM »

Thats a realy cool looking bike

Nice work

Jo Mo NYC

MrFeexit · « **Reply #139 on:** November 04, 2009, 05:03:57 PM »

Outdoor better pictures

MrFeexit · « **Reply #140 on:** November 04, 2009, 05:04:23 PM »

another

MrFeexit · « **Reply #141 on:** November 04, 2009, 05:08:00 PM »

last one. A bit to do this winter but an FXR springer does work.

Hoist! · « **Reply #142 on:** November 04, 2009, 05:14:41 PM »

Quote from: MrFeexit on November 04, 2009, 05:08:00 PM

last one. A bit to do this winter but an FXR springer does work.

Tough looking bike man! Great job on it! Let's hear how she rides. Looks like a real wrestling match with that 16 on that Springer! Good luck with it!

Hoist!

MrFeexit · « **Reply #143 on:** November 04, 2009, 05:26:44 PM »

Hoist....It rides smooth as hell! No Lie. A little touchy at first, Like it's too easy to turn? But once I got the feel for it smooth sailing. I will grab this before the Heritage evey time.

MrFeexit · « **Reply #144 on:** November 04, 2009, 05:28:11 PM »

rear view

napalm · « **Reply #145 on:** November 04, 2009, 06:50:43 PM »

Mr. Feexit,

Don't worry about the site politics!!!!

Springers RULE!!! Great looking scoot!!!!

napalm

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