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Title: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on November 26, 2009, 09:59:18 PM
I've always loved the 02 Candy Brandy Road Kings.  First adored the Triple Red SERGs in 2000 without even knowing it was a CVO bike or what that meant.  Then fell in love again with the Candy Brandy SERKs when first seeing one in probably early 2004.  They're rare enough one just doesn't see them that often.

Have plenty of bikes though.  Didn't need to buy another.  But a little over a year ago stumbled in to an opportunity that was too much fun to pass up.  Some poor bastard from up in Iowa contacted me asking about "these bikes you like so much."  Was a friend of a friend kind of thing.

Poor guy had pulled through an intersection (ran a red) and got clipped in the very rear.  Ass end of the bike was trashed.  Fender, swingarm, saddlebags, everything in the rear was mangled.  Bottom rear of the frame must have dragged as it was ground through the powder coat to the metal also.  But the frame itself is surprisingly ok.  Straight without any problems I've found.  An unexpected and pleasant surprise given the nature of the accident.

The guy didn't have insurance.  Couldn't afford to fix it and needed cash to pay for damage to the other car.  I bought it for $4600.

Over the last year or so have slowly collected some pieces that would be needed to finish the project.  Some of the OE pieces had some chrome pitting or showed signs of other lack of excellent care.  But overall it was in decent shape.  And the paint from the side covers forward looked very good.

Over the last year had found one saddlebag and more recently a rear fender.  Finally gave up on finding the other saddlebag so sent a primed bag and all the other parts to a painter.  He painted the saddlebag to match and recleared everything to give it all a matching shine.

Then, of course, at just about the same time he'd finished painting the primed saddlebag I found one.  New in the box.  Gguess a spare can't hurt...

The rear fender will be a good "mounted" fender.  But all the mounting points have paint pushed up around the points of contact.  I'll have to be very careful someday when it gets mounted to make sure that everything matches up this time where it mated the first time it was mounted.  I'll still keep an eye out for a new rear that might show up someday for a spare.  On the bike after a careful mounting it'll look fine though.

Frame is at a powder coaters and has been for awhile (dark red).  Have to pick it up sometime before spring.  Still have other parts to collect and decisions to be made.  Primary decision yet pending is what to do with the engine.  May slightly goose up the now stock 95".  May split it and duplicate the 107" in the red bike since it works so well.  

If I split the cases I'm also thinking about re-powder coating the engine and tranny in the new granite color and diamond cutting all the fins.  I really like the granite and if diamond cutting is chosen want something darker than the silver for contrasting background.  Don't want all the engine and tranny red though.  Too much.  Need a complement somewhere.  Might also leave the lower cases silver and do the heads and jugs in a dark red.  Decisions decisions...

With patience and a few propitious parts scores the complete reassembly will be a project next winter.  But here are the painted parts.  Full set of SERK paint sans bike.  Just noticed one of the side covers is in a saddlebag.  It's apparently too shy to have its picture taken.  Might also add to this paint collection with an FLHX rear fascia.  Yet another decision to be made.

That's the story.  The End (for now).
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Fired00d on November 26, 2009, 10:10:21 PM
Well now that everyone knows about this you can't make us wait a whole year until it's all done. :( I can enlist some help now and don't have to send PM's checking on progress. :sneaky: :evilgrin:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: naitram on November 26, 2009, 10:14:24 PM
cant wait to follow the progress of this one, just concerened what its gonna cost me
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on November 26, 2009, 10:15:38 PM
Well now that everyone knows about this you can't make us wait a whole year until it's all done. :( I can enlist some help now and don't have to send PM's checking on progress. :sneaky: :evilgrin:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:

There were only a dozen or so that knew of this project.  Most of those were sitting around a lunch table at MV last year which happened to be shortly after I'd dragged it home.  But once the paint got back I was overwhelmed by the SERKy Spirit and the pictured sprung forth. 

Had two concerns that had me keep my mouth shut initially.  Didn't have the patience for a thousand and six different suggestions on how to build my particular vision of the SERK from scratch and was afraid some SOB would see it and offer so much more than I had in it I'd have to say yes.  Got most of the ideas for construction tidied up in my head now.  So at least the former is no longer a negative issue.  Less concerned about the latter now as well as have become invested in the parts search process.  That's a fun all its own.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on November 26, 2009, 10:17:46 PM
cant wait to follow the progress of this one, just concerened what its gonna cost me

It'll be a slow plodding thread Neal.  Pick up a part here or there.  Complete a subassembly of some kind.  Decide on a handlebar option.  That kind of thing.  It's not going to see anything extreme though.  I love the original red SERKs so much that while I might alter at the margins a bit the original look and character will remain.  Just to screw with Howie I might get a fairing painted for it though.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Fired00d on November 26, 2009, 10:24:18 PM
Naitram I think Don is just taking his time (putting it off) so he can prolong moving on to the next project... something like this :evilgrin:.......

(http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=29337.0;attach=89453;image)

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on November 26, 2009, 10:26:19 PM
Naitram I think Don is just taking his time (putting it off) so he can prolong moving on to the next project... something like this :evilgrin:.......

(http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=29337.0;attach=89453;image)

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:

Have mentioned before no other bikes while the current project is ongoing.  However long that takes.  I'm being a good boy.  Also not planning on setting the Road King as a truly long distance tourer (compared to the red bike and the SERG).  Think it's going to get a solo saddle, not going to put a hitch on it for the Bushtec and will never get a tour pak painted up for it.  It'll be a weekender.  Very much a local cruiser bike.  So in many ways it would fill the role I might also use the DWG for.  Not that I wouldn't be interested someday in a beautful red FXDWG2 ::) .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: sadunbar on November 26, 2009, 10:27:44 PM
As I have told you, this is my kind of project...  

The last one of these I did took about two years.  After finishing the bike, I road it once....  I was approached at a gas station near my home on my maiden voyage and was offered stupid money for it - so I sold it.  It was just a project for me and I was done with the project....perfect ending.  At the time, I had a garage full of bikes -I think I was up to six.   The proceeds from the sale bought my first Screamin Eagle...an 01 Gray/Black SERG...   :2vrolijk_21:  
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Fired00d on November 26, 2009, 10:29:43 PM
Have mentioned before no other bikes while the current project is ongoing.  However long that takes.  I'm being a good boy.
You got to admit though 4 classic red CVO's in the garage would be the schnizzle. :2vrolijk_21:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :pumpkin:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on November 26, 2009, 10:35:07 PM
As I have told you, this is my kind of project...  

The last one of these I did took about two years.  After finishing the bike, I road it once....  I was approached at a gas station near my home on my maiden voyage and was offered stupid money for it - so I sold it.  It was just a project for me and I was done with the project....perfect ending.  At the time, I had a garage full of bikes -I think I was up to six.   The proceeds from the sale bought my first Screamin Eagle...an 01 Gray/Black SERG...   :2vrolijk_21:  

I understand Scott.  I enjoy the project process.  Have had a few street rod or classic restoration projects whose primary fun and enjoyment were the process itself.  Didn't mind at all sending them on their way as soon as they were done.  They may have beautiful.  But they weren't ever something I was attached to.

I really enjoy the investigatory process on the restorations.  This bike will have a little of that because of the almost one-off rarity of some of its pieces.  The hunt is a game within the larger project that is a fun all its own though.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on November 26, 2009, 10:37:11 PM
You got to admit though 4 classic red CVO's in the garage would be the schnizzle. :2vrolijk_21:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :pumpkin:

Four?  Were I ever hare brained enough to manufacture justification for four might as well go ahead and create sophistry to accept five.  There'd be room for that red FXR2 in the shop too.  That would complete the set though....







(really, no chit, it would)
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Fired00d on November 26, 2009, 10:40:08 PM
Four?  Were I ever hare brained enough to manufacture justification for four might as well go ahead and create sophistry to accept five.  There'd be room for that red FXR2 in the shop too.  That would complete the set though....







(really, no chit, it would)
Oh you think I wasn't going there after there were four?? Remember I am a EBCM. :wiseguy: :sneaky: :evilgrin:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Buy early on November 26, 2009, 10:44:14 PM
Looks like a great project Twolane! I'll enjoy watching it come together.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Buy early on November 26, 2009, 10:44:54 PM
Naitram I think Don is just taking his time (putting it off) so he can prolong moving on to the next project... something like this :evilgrin:.......

(http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=29337.0;attach=89453;image)

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:

Now that's a nice bike! What lucky SOB rides that around?
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on November 26, 2009, 10:52:14 PM
Looks like a great project Twolane! I'll enjoy watching it come together.

Thanks Mark.  The detail invested in your DWG is still the gold standard for such things.  This one won't reach those levels.  But it will be a nice representation of the marque when its done.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Fired00d on November 26, 2009, 10:52:18 PM
Now that's a nice bike! What lucky SOB rides that around?
You might find your answer looking into one of these ;) :D......

(http://images.lampsplus.com/images/90938.fpx?cell=330,330&qlt=75&cvt=jpeg)

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: AZ SESG on November 26, 2009, 11:19:44 PM
Thank you for posting the story.  :coolblue:  Here's hoping the build goes smoothly.

I will be watching for updates, with a somewhat biased opinion regarding the color.  :)

(http://www.01cobra.com/images/cool003_1_.gif)
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on November 27, 2009, 12:08:13 AM
Thank you for posting the story.  :coolblue:  Here's hoping the build goes smoothly.

I will be watching for updates, with a somewhat biased opinion regarding the color.  :)

(http://www.01cobra.com/images/cool003_1_.gif)


Thank you Arizona.  Fair bit of time in to it so far with a fair bit more to go.  This should be fun.  Slow.  But fun :2vrolijk_21: .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Black Diamond on November 27, 2009, 01:20:17 PM
Great thread Don. I'll be watching with much interest. You say these motors can be upgraded??  :nixweiss: Hmmm.

Seriously, wish I had your skills to do such a project! Paint looks great. My daughter is going to be assigned to Fort Lost in the Woods sometime in 2010. Great excuse to come on down to Joplin for a look see!

JW
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on November 27, 2009, 06:13:59 PM

You say these motors can be upgraded??  :nixweiss: Hmmm.


Yes they can Jeff; just a tiiiiiny bit.  About this (-) much.

If you're at Ft.Wood or anywhere else within reach be sure and drop in.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on November 30, 2009, 02:06:50 AM
Want to take a moment and say thanks to people while the moment is right.  A very few of the crowd have known of this little project for awhile.  And they've known that until I actually had something back to have an effort (no matter how long it might be) started I wished to keep the fact of the SERK project out of the public eye.

In my own mind I foresaw the normal fun and chatter and several thousand suggestions on how I should build my Road King.  When I didn't even have it all clear in my own head yet.  The few that knew kept it to themselves.  Some occasionally pointed out a part they'd seen or heard of.  But it was all quietly done.  I thank them for their discretion and forebearance.  Very much. 

Speaking not at all of these gentlemen and their kindness and assistance but solely of myself that was a mistake though; I was mistaken.  Since the painted parts showed up and there's actually been this little bit to show several of the group have called or written.  Excited about the prospect.  Interested in the evolution.  Or just enjoying another show. 

Even more consequentially a few already have gone out of their way to point out some good pieces that might help the project.  eBay parts or elsewhere.  Some I might have.  Some I might not.  And some might be excellent spares or improving replacements.  Whether I'd seen them or not (and some I hadn't) the efforts and the interest are very much appreciated.  If anyone sees a good SERK specific piece that might be beneficial don't be timid about PMing the information.  Assistance of good friends is always appreciated.  And it will continue to be.

Thanks.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on February 17, 2010, 03:43:51 PM
Touching base here again.  No new pics.  Just a bit of updating.

Have decided the front suspension will be the "monotube" product from Progressive.  Looks to be too simple and cost effective of an install relative to relative gains to not try out.

Also picked up the last big SERK specific part I'd been missing awhile back thanks to a member here.  During the tins-search phase had never scored a rear wheel to replace the wheel ruined in the accident.  A site member sold me a pair of wheels at a fair price not too long ago.  So now not only have the missing piece but a spare front.  I'm honestly not a big fan of solid wheels.  But these are a big part of the look of the bike.  They'll be even better once a chromer is done with them and they're not just aluminum anymore.  Bare aluminum wheels are just too much of a pain in the ass to keep dressed nicely.

Also came to a conclusion about a variance from the CVO OE appearance the bike will eventually take.  I was never a huge fan of the tach's position.  That extended bracket mount by itself may look nice.  But it put the tach in an odd position for instrument scanning and it intruded on windshield bags.  After a little back and forth deliberation finally decided to go with the newer version of the Dakota Digital speedo.

It's got multiple bells and whistles that the stock instruments don't have.  Oil temp, gear shift indicator. speedo calibration, etc etc etc; all the normal Dakota Digital additions.  And I really like the look of the instrument.  Now just have to decide whether to go with this version of the instrument:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on February 17, 2010, 03:45:32 PM
Or their optional red one.  It is on the Candy Brandy SERK.  So first inclination is toward the red one.  Especially since can use the red fuel gauge from an 07 SERK to match.  Would be a nice complement across the top of the tank.  Just not sure the red would allow sufficient contrast to make it easily viewable on a bright day with the sun high.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: AZ SESG on February 17, 2010, 10:18:00 PM
Hey Don,
  Hmmm, I have also been considering plating the SERK's wheels. We have a local plater who does great work. He has plated some smaller parts for me. I will stop in and have him give me a price. Any idea $$$ ?

  The red Dakota looks great.  Of course, it is red!   :2vrolijk_21:
 

Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on February 17, 2010, 10:40:42 PM
Hey Don,
  Hmmm, I have also been considering plating the SERK's wheels. We have a local plater who does great work. He has plated some smaller parts for me. I will stop in and have him give me a price. Any idea $$$ ?

  The red Dakota looks great.  Of course, it is red!   :2vrolijk_21:
 



Don't really have an informed guess on price for plating.  A guy I know locally got a set of Fatboy wheels plated about a year ago for $600.  Though I've got no idea whether he was a diligent shopper or just a plater and sent them off.  I also bought a set of FLHX wheels that had been plated last year for $500.  But that wasn't a purchase to compare against as it was a plater who got stuck with them and was just trying to quickly recover some expenses.

These centerline type wheels might be more involved than a single piece Fatboy type wheel also.  I'll be very curious what your local guy says after seeing the wheels in person.  They will look a lot better chromed.  To quote a friend's remark on the plain calipers after adding chrome wheels, however, the calipers "will look like ass."  So you know if we chrome the wheels we'll have to buy brakes also :huepfenlol2: .

I like that Dakota Digital instument also.  Much better than the speedo they've had on the market for a long time.  One of the nice things about this SERK rebuild is the latitude to alter it just a bit from OE to suit my own tastes a bit.

Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: SBB on February 17, 2010, 10:52:01 PM
 One of the nice things about this SERK rebuild is the latitude to alter it just a bit from OE to suit my own tastes a bit.


Hmmm  ::)

Changing a bike to suit your own taste?

That is a novel concept.

Let us know how it turns out.

SBB

 ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on February 17, 2010, 11:32:05 PM

Hmmm  ::)

Changing a bike to suit your own taste?

That is a novel concept.

Let us know how it turns out.

SBB

 ;D ;D ;D ;D

Some things I'm still undecided on.  Still haven't made a decision on how much to do with the engine.  Lots of driveline questions.  Bugging me more than any, however, are the cosmetic questions. 

Still not sure if it'll all stay silver (in which case I won't even mess with diamond cutting the fins; just not enough contrast).  Might also go like the SEEG and just be poweder coated from the jugs up (most likely).  Am also at least considering just powder coating everything.

The "everything" option is the least likely though.  I think it's actually too much color (for my tastes).  Plus if I split the cases I know the 95" will become a 107" build like the SEEGs.  So that expense and work can be avoided with my cosmetic preference of a silver bottom end and tranny case.

Believe it or not there really can be too much red.  Especially when the frame and bits akin to it will be dark red too.  Some motor mount and other bracketry and mounting hardware will be chrome.  But frame, swingarm, footboard brackets, visible parts of the tree and a bit else will be dark red.  Will need some silver in the engine just to break up the field and focus attention.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: naitram on February 18, 2010, 09:12:08 AM
Quote
(http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=43691.0;attach=143890;image)

have you researched compatibility of this with an 02 yet? last time i had considered something like this it looked to be a Frankenstein experiment for bikes pre-04
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on February 18, 2010, 11:21:48 AM
have you researched compatibility of this with an 02 yet? last time i had considered something like this it looked to be a Frankenstein experiment for bikes pre-04

I did.  In fact somewhere in a pile of papers around here is their schematic.  Their 04 and up is plug and play.  As you say the pre-04 is not (which seemed odd on their part).  It's not that big a deal though. 

Wouldn't cut the stock harness.  Disassemble it from its end connector and re-pin it in a Deutsch plug.  Use the plug's mate for the supplied harness out of the speedo.  End up with a short intermediate harness that way under the dash and a bit of extra harness stuffed in the hole in front of the battery.  But it wouldn't be a tough harness to make.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: naitram on February 18, 2010, 11:44:27 AM
will be interested to see how it works out if you go that route
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on February 18, 2010, 11:48:32 AM
will be interested to see how it works out if you go that route

Haven't bought the instrument yet.  So there's still a chance I'll change my mind.  Am concerned about viewability on a bright day with the sun high.  Out in the shop I've got a newer Road King harness too.  So couldn't convert everything up a bit and use the newer speedo if I wished. 

If I get too worried about seeing the instrument well enough on a bright day might still go with the HD dual instrument, it's cheaper off-shore knockoff or the really good looking Auto Meter brand dual speedo and tach.  Gotta love options.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: naitram on February 18, 2010, 11:55:05 AM
i opted to keep the original speedo, didnt really like the combs that i had found and added this to the master cylinder on the right side

(http://www.speedwayinstruments.com/gallery_sw/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=17&g2_serialNumber=2)
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: naitram on February 18, 2010, 11:55:41 AM
another view

(http://www.speedwayinstruments.com/gallery_sw/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=34&g2_serialNumber=2)
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on February 18, 2010, 12:07:54 PM
I hadn't seen those Neal.  Fortunately I don't have to confuse my poor brain with yet another option as, equally fortunately, I actually like the look of the dual instruments.  The HD branded piece is to my eye pretty good.  The instrument from Auto Meter is good too though.  And certainly no issue with visibility here.  It's also plug and play for the year models in question.

http://procycle.autometer.com/NewsArticle.aspx?mo=11&yr=2007&aid=84
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: naitram on February 18, 2010, 01:07:52 PM
hadnt seen that one before, looks like a good option
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on February 18, 2010, 01:37:09 PM
hadnt seen that one before, looks like a good option

It's mftr part # 19466.  Does have a Drag number though: 2210-0095.  So anyone who discounts DS part numbers could be a good source.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on February 18, 2010, 01:41:02 PM
It's mftr part # 19466.  Does have a Drag number though: 2210-0095.  So anyone who discounts DS part numbers could be a good source.


For grins just ran the number at M&M.  $320 there.  Damn the options....  8)
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: naitram on February 18, 2010, 01:42:27 PM
easy for me, it wouldnt match the silver/gray guages i have in the faring
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on February 18, 2010, 02:06:04 PM
easy for me, it wouldnt match the silver/gray guages i have in the faring

That's easy.  Auto Meter probably has other instruments to match it.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: naitram on February 18, 2010, 02:07:14 PM
well of course they do, but this is about changing the speedo, not other guages
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on February 18, 2010, 02:15:24 PM
well of course they do, but this is about changing the speedo, not other guages

You mean we didn't shift to spending your money on your bike :nixweiss: ?
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: naitram on February 18, 2010, 02:21:21 PM
not yet
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: AZ SESG on February 19, 2010, 12:29:15 AM
Hey Don,
  I stopped in today and spoke with the plater regarding the SERK wheels. He said, "I do not do a lot of wheels. I'm not really set up for it. If you can't find someone else locally, let me know. But, I would rather not do them."
  This is a disappointment but, I appreciate his honesty. He does great work.

  Before leaving I asked what he would charge, if he were to do it?  He replied, "$390, each."

  The plating will have to wait until further research is performed.  They may have to be shipped out of town.  :(

  Regarding the Auto Meter, a nice instrument indeed!   :2vrolijk_21:   Choices!   :coolblue:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on February 19, 2010, 02:13:19 AM
Hey Don,
  I stopped in today and spoke with the plater regarding the SERK wheels. He said, "I do not do a lot of wheels. I'm not really set up for it. If you can't find someone else locally, let me know. But, I would rather not do them."
  This is a disappointment but, I appreciate his honesty. He does great work.

  Before leaving I asked what he would charge, if he were to do it?  He replied, "$390, each."

  The plating will have to wait until further research is performed.  They may have to be shipped out of town.  :(

  Regarding the Auto Meter, a nice instrument indeed!   :2vrolijk_21:   Choices!   :coolblue:

This one is only an anecdotal recommendation.  Don't know anything about them myself.  But was told they "did good on wheels."

http://www.calchrome.com/
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: AZ SESG on February 20, 2010, 12:03:33 AM
This one is only an anecdotal recommendation.  Don't know anything about them myself.  But was told they "did good on wheels."

http://www.calchrome.com/

  :nervous:   "California Chrome Wheel"   :nervous:

 I spoke with a guy this afternoon that had his Fat Boy wheels plated here:
http://www.ocplating.com/ (http://www.ocplating.com/)

 He said they were three years old, having seventeen thousand miles on them and, I will say, they looked like mirrors.
Beautiful!
 

Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on February 20, 2010, 01:36:17 AM

 I spoke with a guy this afternoon that had his Fat Boy wheels plated here:
http://www.ocplating.com/ (http://www.ocplating.com/)

 He said they were three years old, having seventeen thousand miles on them and, I will say, they looked like mirrors.
Beautiful!
 

Too funny.  I know exactly where that place is.  Happens to be about three miles from where I was born.  Have sent small parts there before also. Then about three years ago started using a pair of old hands set up (probably well outside of EPA auspices) down in the hills south of where I am now.  Close to the Missouri/Arkansas state line.  They did nice work.  But disappeared last fall.  So have no local platers again.  Damn shame.  That was convenient.

One of use should send a photo of a SERK wheel to this shop so they'll know what they're quoting.  Mine are boxed and in the attic.  But the centers won't be hidden by rotors.  So unless you've got some good imagery to use I'll grab a pic of something here.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: AZ SESG on February 20, 2010, 01:54:16 AM
That's a great idea!  We may even qualify for a volume discount.   :nixweiss: 

I want to have mine plated and this shop appears to qualify.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on February 20, 2010, 01:57:03 AM
That's a great idea!  We may even qualify for a volume discount.   :nixweiss: 

I want to have mine plated and this shop appears to qualify.

Will try to remember to take the camera up in the attic in the next day or six (or seven).  Will send a pic off to them after I do.  With any luck we'll hit them up on a day they just scored on the lottery and are feeling generous!
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: AZ SESG on February 20, 2010, 02:06:54 AM
Will try to remember to take the camera up in the attic in the next day or six (or seven).  Will send a pic off to them after I do.  With any luck we'll hit them up on a day they just scored on the lottery and are feeling generous!

 :coolblue: 

 Generosity is a virtue!  :)
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Black Diamond on February 20, 2010, 10:02:18 AM
Keep me in mind. I'm looking to chrome mine also!

JW
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on February 20, 2010, 11:23:55 AM
Keep me in mind. I'm looking to chrome mine also!

JW

Will do.  Since chroming a wheel is basically a one-off task over and over I'd not expect a lot of kick-back for quantity.  But will certainly ask.  I'll keep my finger crossed.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on April 18, 2010, 08:18:08 PM
Had a PM asking suggesting progress on this wee bike task should be updated.  Don't have that much to add really. 

Final decisions were made to use Lindby crash bars front and rear; those are here in one of the piles.  The HD brand auxiliary/fog lights will mount on the front crash bar with wires run internally.  I like the look of those lights and have run them on the same bars on another Road King before. 

HD has a flamed housing front and rear signal housing kit.  The housings actually intended to be rear housings became the front turn signals on the old SERG last year (flamed signal housings with the sleeker mounts are a nice subtle change there).  The actual front housings from this kit will be the front signals on the SERK when the day comes.  Will be adding complementary spots to the bike also though.  Headwinds makes a nice looking bracket that serves dual duty as a lower tree and brake line cover and a spot light mounting bracket.  Using that bracket and their 2" Mariah Concourse flamed spotlights.

The HD auxilary lights shoot quite wide.  The headwinds 2" spot shoot more narrow and long.  The two will make a nice combination for auxiliary lighting.  Coupled with the dual bulb light housing and HIDs it'll be good for night riding.

Forks will get the Progressive monotube kits.  Still haven't picked a pair of shocks yet.  Have a set of the 95th Anniversary red footboard fringe to go on the front footboards.  Won't have rear boards or pegs as it'll get a solo seat.

Was in Kansas City to the powder coater shop to pick up the frame a month or so ago.  Didn't bring it and the swingarm and other small brackets that were there home though.  There was what one might describe as a problem.  The nice dark red I'd picked was a nice dark red; generally.  But something had happened and it had Pepto Bismol colored chicken pox.

It had been done for awhile before I finally went up after it.  A winter project for the shop.  They were good enough to not be in a hurry for me to come get it.  But my delay in getting there has pushed the rework in to a busier part of their schedule.

Still no real rush though.  I've still not decided what I'm doing with the engine.  One day I know for sure.  Then another day I know for sure again.  Trouble is I'm sure of different things each day :huepfenlol2: .

The wheels still need to go off to a chromer somewhere.  Several other smaller parts to be chromed also.  Things like motor mount brackets, inner primary, caliper housings, the front master cylinder, bracket and clutch perch parts have to go in also.

Oh yeah, that reminds me of the brakes choice.  Standard OE brakes in the rear but the newer model Brembo stuff in the front.  Got a set of black takes off handlebar parts as freebies awhile back so the choice got simpler.  Damned if I can remember right now the name of the front rotors I scored off eBay either...

Still have to make a decision a speedometer also.  Autometer makes one I like the look of.  Also really like the HD silver faced unit with the speedo on top and tach on the bottom  And still also strongly considering the newer Dakota Digital combined instrument.  All it's added functionality combined with its (to me) good looks makes it a hard piece to choose against.

Ok, so; really, not much more done.  More parts collected, which is fun by itself.  But aside from a larger pile it's still a work in progress.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Black Diamond on April 18, 2010, 10:04:38 PM
Don

When I get around to your area again, you'll have to show me the "pile"

JW
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on April 18, 2010, 10:52:26 PM
Don

When I get around to your area again, you'll have to show me the "pile"

JW

I'd love to.  Will have to repile a bit first though.  I'm not organized enough to have it all in one place :huepfenlol2: .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on April 25, 2010, 11:19:31 AM
No new work or parts purchase but a pending decision was made on this project yesterday.  It involves first specifically choosing then purchasing more parts.  But at least it's a decision.  

Rode to OKC yet to meet Charlie and several others for lunch.  Got to enjoy Charlie's 02 candy brandy bike.  Man it's nice (by the way).

One reservation I've had is the wheels.  Really like the look of the solid centerline type wheels on these bikes.  Always have.  They're polished OE so would want to get mine chromed before final assembly.  But, looks notwithstanding, I hate solid wheels on a bike.

In the wind they're a pain.  The appreciation of the look of this wheel and that it is "part of this bike" kept taking me back to the stockers though.

Was riding in slightly windy conditions yesterday.  250 miles or so headed SW a bike that normally gets about 35 mpg got 30.  Coming home in the afternoon with the same winds quartering from the rear the same bike got 40 mpg.  That kind of wind.  

Was on the SERG and it's got a nice looking set of chromed FLHX wheels.  The first gen of those wheels with the smaller "slots."  Even those danced some in this wind.  As they have before.  So nothing new.  But sitting there enjoying the ride kept thinking about how pissed I'd regularly get cussing the solid wheels on the SERK on windy days.

So I'm not going to.

It's getting spokes.  Not wagon wheels.  Laced wheels.  Something in the 80 spoke range or in the 50 spoke range if I go with fat spokes.  I like the radial pattern but will have to study more before finally deciding there.  With laced wheels on a Road King might also do wide whites too.  Even considering an 18x3.5 for the front.

There shall be bling.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Black Diamond on April 25, 2010, 11:24:39 AM
One reservation I've had is the wheels.  Really like the look of the solid centerline type wheels on these bikes.  Always have.  They're polished OE so would want to get mine chromed before final assembly.  But, looks notwithstanding, I hate solid wheels on a bike.

There shall be bling.

Keeping these damn things looking good is a PIA. I'm also draw to the solids on this scooter but may store the stockers for something else. There is just something about these Candy Brandy's tho!

What are your ideas for your motor?

JW
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on April 25, 2010, 11:38:59 AM
Keeping these damn things looking good is a PIA. I'm also draw to the solids on this scooter but may store the stockers for something else. There is just something about these Candy Brandy's tho!

What are your ideas for your motor?

JW

Oy vey.....  That's been the killer decision Jeff.  Since there is nothing time urgent about this project, and since the process is an enjoyment of a kind of its own, nothing has forced an engine decision.  And I still haven't made one.  Only have it narrowed down to options.  They are:

1) Basically stock 95; as with only touching up the heads a bit and another Mackie 510 cams.

2) Still a 95 but more head work, a bit more compression and the Mackie 590 cams.

# 2 is the least likely option of all options considered.  #'s one and two would be options that might also include not lifting the cylinders at all for powder coat and diamond cutting.  Though might do that cosmetic work for any option.  Again, all these damned engine decisions I haven't made yet.

3) Option 3 is to repeat what has worked so very well in the red bike.  That'd be take it to 107 by stroking it and using 3 15/16" cylinders.  The stroked 107 with the Mackie 598s and the rest of that package runs so well and has such great performance it is a consideration that can't be easily dismissed.

4) Last option I'm considering is a different 107".  All bore and shorter stroke.  With top end and other choices made to match these characteristics it could run well too and wrap a bit more quickly than the 107" in the red bike.

Not doing anything any bigger than any of these.  Choices are narrowed down to these four.  And someday (relatively) soon I'll pick one.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on April 25, 2010, 11:43:34 AM

Keeping these damn things looking good is a PIA. I'm also draw to the solids on this scooter but may store the stockers for something else. There is just something about these Candy Brandy's tho!


Couldn't agree more.  Even the tins off a bike are nice to look at.  They just have that "something" that makes a guy go "damn, that's nice."

It was a hard choice to finally decide to put the solid wheels in long term storage and go another way.  But after the ride yesterday gave time to focus on the choice a bit I know for me it's the right one.

I don't want to have gone through this process and at the end regularly be disappointed with any decision that was made.  Everything has to satisfy for both form and function.  I know the solids won't do that.  I also know a nice set of laced wheels will.

Maybe I need to take another little ride back and forth to OKC to consider the engine :huepfenlol2: ?
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Black Diamond on April 25, 2010, 11:47:58 AM
Oy vey.....  That's been the killer decision Jeff.  Since there is nothing time urgent about this project, and since the process is an enjoyment of a kind of its own, nothing has forced an engine decision.  And I still haven't made one.  Only have it narrowed down to options.  They are:

1) Basically stock 95; as with only touching up the heads a bit and another Mackie 510 cams.

2) Still a 95 but more head work, more compression and the Mackie 598 cams.

# 2 is the least likely option of all options considered.  #'s one and two would be options that might also include not lifting the cylinders at all for powder coat and diamond cutting.  Though might do that cosmetic work for any option.  Again, all these damned engine decisions I haven't made yet.

3) Option 3 is to repeat what has worked so very well in the red bike.  That'd be take it to 107 by stroking it and using 3 15/16" cylinders.  The stroked 107 with the Mackie 598s and the rest of that package runs so well and has such great performance it is a consideration that can't be easily dismissed.

4) Last option I'm considering is a different 107".  All bore and shorter stroke.  With top end and other choices made to match these characteristics it could run well too and wrap a bit more quickly than the 107" in the red bike.

Not doing anything any bigger than any of these.  Choices are narrowed down to these four.  And someday (relatively) soon I'll pick one.

Man it must just suck to have to be in such a position! LOL!

Since you already have done option 1 & 3, I'd look hard at #2. Or option 2 the DME 590. I'm considering that if I do any work on her motor this winter. Should be a good set up coming on a little earlier than the 598. FWIW.

JW
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on April 25, 2010, 11:52:46 AM
Man it must just suck to have to be in such a position! LOL!

Since you already have done option 1 & 3, I'd look hard at #2. Or option 2 the DME 590. I'm considering that if I do any work on her motor this winter. Should be a good set up coming on a little earlier than the 598. FWIW.

JW


Ooops, that was a typo (will go back and correct).  Must have been thinking about the red bike's motor.  Option two would be "a bit more head work and the Mackie 590s."  If I stayed with option two I'd keep the CR a bit lower than the 598s would really need to work well.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Black Diamond on April 25, 2010, 11:53:47 AM

Ooops, that was a typo (will go back and correct).  Must have been thinking about the red bike's motor.  Option two would be "a bit more head work and the Mackie 590s."  If I stayed with option two I'd keep the CR a bit lower than the 598s would really need to work well.

That sounds like a winner.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on April 25, 2010, 11:57:47 AM
That sounds like a winner.


Now if I'd just pick one.....  :huepfenlol2: :drink: .


Of course if I split the cases I then have to decide about the cosmetics.  Stay silver?  If the frame is powder coated a nice dark red the silver engine might be a better complement.

Or just color and diamond coat the heads and cylinders?  But leave the engine and tranny cases silver to, again, break up the all red field a little and add some complement.

One thing I'm almost certain of right now is powder coating it all (engine and tranny cases and engine top end) would be, relative to my personal tastes, too much of a good thing.  Need to break it up at least a little.  So the lower cases will (probably) stay silver.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Fired00d on April 25, 2010, 12:10:35 PM
Man it must just suck to have to be in such a position! LOL!

Since you already have done option 1 & 3, I'd look hard at #2. Or option 2 the DME 590. I'm considering that if I do any work on her motor this winter. Should be a good set up coming on a little earlier than the 598. FWIW.

JW
:jack: :sneaky: :wiseguy: :evilgrin: May need the above post quoted for a later date end of :jack:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:

Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on April 25, 2010, 12:37:16 PM
:jack: :sneaky: :wiseguy: :evilgrin: May need the above post quoted for a later date end of :jack:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:



Jeff, y'know.... I think it counts as "yelling from the bleachers" when the guy picking on you has more miles on his buffing and waxing cloths than on his tires :huepfenlol2: .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Black Diamond on April 25, 2010, 12:44:12 PM
Jeff, y'know.... I think it counts as "yelling from the bleachers" when the guy picking on you has more miles on his buffing and waxing cloths than on his tires :huepfenlol2: .

He just has a bit of an evil streak in him. Besides, I'm sure the money was on I would have already done cams and heads by now!

Need to get her seat ordered. I'm trying to decide on a two up or solo w/pillion. I'm also going to ask Chuck @ C&C if he can use the OEM stingray insert. The original owner had it removed/replaced with leather. Be nice to get it back on the bike.

JW
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Fired00d on April 25, 2010, 01:54:29 PM
Jeff, y'know.... I think it counts as "yelling from the bleachers" when the guy picking on you has more miles on his buffing and waxing cloths than on his tires :huepfenlol2: .
You never hear me saying that I'm going to ride "X" many miles a year/day/whatever... and there is where the difference is. :P ::) :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Fired00d on April 25, 2010, 01:55:49 PM
He just has a bit of an evil streak in him. Besides, I'm sure the money was on I would have already done cams and heads by now!

Need to get her seat ordered. I'm trying to decide on a two up or solo w/pillion. I'm also going to ask Chuck @ C&C if he can use the OEM stingray insert. The original owner had it removed/replaced with leather. Be nice to get it back on the bike.

JW
Jeff notice my EBCM # and then notice Don's.... that will tell you where my evil streak came from. :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on April 25, 2010, 02:27:28 PM
I get very worried whenever Dood starts talking about streaking...
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on May 17, 2010, 01:34:49 AM
Had some time to kill while stuck on the phone and started thinking about wheels more.  Still inclined toward spokes.  Fat spokes.  Even thinking about dressing something up a bit even more than just fat diamond cut spokes.

If went with a chrome laced wheel would probably do something like this.  52 spoke.  Large diameter fat spoke.  And they can be diamond cut.

If did this would probably go with a normal 16" rear and probably an 18 x 3.5" front.  Even with the laced wheels wouldn't do wide whites on this bike.  Like them on a solid colored Road King with laced wheels.  But not on a bike with a paint scheme as busy and beautiful as the candy brandy SERK.  Don't want tires to visually compete with the paint (also don't really want to clean the whitewalls).
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on May 17, 2010, 01:39:07 AM

or...........


Find myself unexpectedly considering some variation of this.....
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on May 17, 2010, 01:40:10 AM
18" or smaller can do any of them in tubeless too. :drink:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Ghost Rider on May 17, 2010, 01:00:26 PM
or...........


Find myself unexpectedly considering some variation of this.....

 :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: AZ SESG on May 17, 2010, 06:33:26 PM
Hey Don,
  The all chrome version looks great!  :2vrolijk_21:

  The, "variation" is nice but, to your point, why compete?  :nixweiss:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on May 17, 2010, 07:35:14 PM

  The, "variation" is nice but, to your point, why compete?  :nixweiss:



That's my reaction too.  I think.....

Different colors are an option.  So a more muted burgundy that matched the dark red would be more to my liking.  But a good chrome laced wheel with fat diamond cut spokes is hard to beat.  Decisions decisions....  :coolblue:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: AZ SESG on May 17, 2010, 07:38:59 PM
 Life is: Choices.   8)
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on May 17, 2010, 07:47:37 PM
Life is: Boobs.   8)




:2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: AZ SESG on May 17, 2010, 11:50:15 PM


:2vrolijk_21:

  A wise choice, indeed!   :love:  :love:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Black Diamond on May 18, 2010, 08:34:07 AM
Good with the all chrome Boobs. They're sweet.

JW
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on May 31, 2010, 12:11:14 AM
Hit a stump on this project today.  Had been out of town for several days accomplishing absolutely nothing with people I didn't like and bored out of my mind.  Were it not for net access I'd have been looking to blow something up.  Anyway....

Still bored and felt like accomplishing something.  Or at least gaining information.  So tore down the SERK's motor.   :oops:

Even though the bike had been stored under a tarp in an open barn for most of a year after its accident it was still easy to tell the previous owner had taken marginal care of it.  Unwrecked paint was ok, general cosmetics ok, but it had been ridden hard and put away wet.  Found some problems in the engine.

Had been run for at least awhile with a bad inner cam bearing and a bad lifter.  Right engine case is damaged.  Oh well, wasn't in any great hurry anyway.  Now may have to research more the S&S 4.125" bore cases and think about a stock throw 107".  Bike's budget may end up becoming mildly FUBAR.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Black Diamond on May 31, 2010, 08:03:19 AM
Found some problems in the engine.

Had been run for at least awhile with a bad inner cam bearing and a bad lifter.  Right engine case is damaged.  Oh well, wasn't in any great hurry anyway.  Now may have to research more the S&S 4.125" bore cases and think about a stock throw 107".  Bike's budget may end up becoming mildly FUBAR.

My Candy Brandy had a bad inner cam bearing also. The original owner did the HD Reman. Were the inner cam bearings an issue with this motor?

JW
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: jeffj on May 31, 2010, 11:10:20 AM
Hit a stump on this project today.  Had been out of town for several days accomplishing absolutely nothing with people I didn't like and bored out of my mind.  Were it not for net access I'd have been looking to blow something up.  Anyway....

Still bored and felt like accomplishing something.  Or at least gaining information.  So tore down the SERK's motor.   :oops:

Even though the bike had been stored under a tarp in an open barn for most of a year after its accident it was still easy to tell the previous owner had taken marginal care of it.  Unwrecked paint was ok, general cosmetics ok, but it had been ridden hard and put away wet.  Found some problems in the engine.

Had been run for at least awhile with a bad inner cam bearing and a bad lifter.  Right engine case is damaged.  Oh well, wasn't in any great hurry anyway.  Now may have to research more the S&S 4.125" bore cases and think about a stock throw 107".  Bike's budget may end up becoming mildly FUBAR.

bummer, but Oh well now you can do whatever your heart and checkbook .....desire  :drink:

jeffj
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on May 31, 2010, 11:15:39 AM
My Candy Brandy had a bad inner cam bearing also. The original owner did the HD Reman. Were the inner cam bearings an issue with this motor?

JW

By 2002 not generally.  1999 and part of the 2000 model year had inner cam bearing issues.  The Torrington style bearings are still an improvement even over the "good" stock bearings so there was gain to be found.  But by 2002 these bearings weren't the issue they had been with the early release Twin Cam motors.  We're just lucky with ours....

Now have to decide whether to order stock cases or start watching eBay for the occasional relative bargain on the S&S cases.  Stock replacement cases won't be machined for the Timken bearing in the case.  So gaining that machining and starting out with the bigger bore does in some ways justify the greater expense of the S&S cases.  Decisions decisions decisions.....
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: jeffj on May 31, 2010, 12:13:42 PM

The hunt's half the fun

I'm sure you'll find a good deal and make it happen


jeffj
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on May 31, 2010, 02:37:38 PM
The hunt's half the fun

I'm sure you'll find a good deal and make it happen


jeffj


Haven't thought of just how yet.  But somehow this is going to be Dood's fault.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: jeffj on May 31, 2010, 02:58:03 PM

Haven't thought of just how yet.  But somehow this is going to be Dood's fault.

 :D glad your taking it so well......I'm gunna switch mine to gear drive cams I think


jeffj
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Fired00d on May 31, 2010, 04:51:49 PM

Haven't thought of just how yet.  But somehow this is going to be Dood's fault.
Isn't it always?? I guess that's why I was blessed w/big shoulders so I could carry the weight. :P ::) ;D ;D

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: naitram on May 31, 2010, 04:53:01 PM
did 50k on my original cam bearings, replaced them when i did new tensioners. also did new lifters at 50k
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on May 31, 2010, 08:37:10 PM
:D glad your taking it so well......I'm gunna switch mine to gear drive cams I think


jeffj

This engine was going to get that.  It's nice to know the engine is cooperating in enforcing that decision.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on May 31, 2010, 08:39:30 PM
did 50k on my original cam bearings, replaced them when i did new tensioners. also did new lifters at 50k

As a purely prophylactic maintenance item 50K and a rainy Saturday are how often I plan on changing inner cam bearings and lifters on all mine.  They're cheap enough and their failure is potentially catastrophic enough it's really not worth not doing twice every 100,000 miles.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: CVOJOE on June 01, 2010, 12:13:46 AM
Get her done, with or without the prophylactics. :2vrolijk_21: :drink:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on July 22, 2010, 01:23:38 AM
There has been slow progress on this project.  Not much the last month or so.  Bits and pieces still being collected though.  Little box was here when I got back this evening that let the dash came some assembly.  Got the ignition switch and trim ring and some other dash bits.  Still haven't picked a speedo/tach unit yet.  But it's narrowed down.

Used the ignition switch and trim ring from an 07 to better complement the 02 CVO dash.  Nothing dramatic.  Just a subtle improvement.  The switch is keyed the same as the SERG and SEEG so still just one key chain for any of them.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on July 22, 2010, 01:25:23 AM
Only other subassembly that got completed lately was the calipers.  Parts back from chrome shop and powder coat to make Brembo calipers with nice dark red shields.  Again nothing dramatic.  Just some details as it goes along.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: miker on July 22, 2010, 07:43:03 AM
 :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: naitram on July 22, 2010, 09:00:57 AM
There has been slow progress on this project.  Not much the last month or so.  Bits and pieces still being collected though.  Little box was here when I got back this evening that let the dash came some assembly.  Got the ignition switch and trim ring and some other dash bits.  Still haven't picked a speedo/tach unit yet.  But it's narrowed down.

Used the ignition switch and trim ring from an 07 to better complement the 02 CVO dash.  Nothing dramatic.  Just a subtle improvement.  The switch is keyed the same as the SERG and SEEG so still just one key chain for any of them.

when my dash was replaced they didnt have the insert (back order) i never bothered puting it on
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Hugh Janis on July 22, 2010, 09:34:12 AM
:2vrolijk_21:

 :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21: :-*
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on July 22, 2010, 10:46:59 AM
when my dash was replaced they didnt have the insert (back order) i never bothered puting it on

Order one!  You need it.  Do you really want to take the chance of getting hit by a bus without ever having put on the ignition switch trim?
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: naitram on July 22, 2010, 10:49:53 AM
its a theft deterent system.  without the label noone knows which way to turn the key  :huepfenjump3:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on July 22, 2010, 10:51:04 AM
its a theft deterent system.  without the label noone knows which way to turn the key  :huepfenjump3:



ohhhhhhhhh, passive security :2vrolijk_21: .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on August 26, 2010, 11:13:54 PM
Had a PM this evening asking how this was coming.  Needing only the smallest of reasons to say anything about it this seemed an ideal excuse.

Not everything is back yet.  But almost everything is decided.  And that is actually a real step forward.

There was some issue with the powder coater in Kansas City.  The shop was honestly trying hard.  I can't damn their diligence.  But something about the metallic candy red flake and its clear busted their butt.  Parts would come out mismatched after curing.  Big parts would vary within the part.  Eventually we shook hands with their blessing and I moved on. 

This worked out however.  In the interim a small coatings shop had opened up here at the edge of town that quickly picked up a good reputation.  They shot a couple of test parts for me and all is good.  Dealing with a different powder supplier I even like this finished color slightly better in its complement to the dark red in the bike.  Still a metallic candy red with a clear.  I think it'll look very nice when done.

Motor mount brackets and a few other small parts that are in line of sight have been back from the chromer for awhile now.  Everything will be home from the powder coaters in a couple weeks (my schedule not theirs actually).  Powder shop has the frame, swingarm, footboard brackets, footboards, battery box, coil bracket, the grills on the Brembo calipers, tranny top cover and oil line cover, the triple trees, neck air deflector and a few other small bits I'm not thinking of.  They're charging $450 for all of it.  So it's a steal.

They also have a set of legs.  Had an old natural pair that could be guinea pigs.  Still not sure if the legs will end up being chrome or color when the final assembly is done.  I can go either with the parts I'll have here.  They'll surround a fat spoke chrome wheel.  Am thinking the colored legs will be a good complement.  But just not sure yet.

Doing the tranny top cover and oil line cover the vertical tranny shift levers all for the same reason.  To avoid powder coating the actual drive train; or even the top end.  There will be enough of the color elsewhere, and enough chrome breaking it up that I'll want the natural engine and tranny to complement it and break it up a little.  But will bring in just a bit of color to the drive train with those covers.

Finally decided for sure what how I'll do the engine.  After discovering it had been run with a bad lifter and inner cam bearing there was no question of using the cases as they were.  A new set from Harley with stock bore and without the Timken bearing was about 2/3rds of what I was able to score a set of S&S cases for.  Gaining the 4 1/8 bore and the Timken bearing for only about $400 difference on new cases was a no brainer.

The engine will be a short stroke 107.  In a way the mirror image of the stroked 107 in the red bike. 

This one will be the 4.125 bore with an 88" crank that's been worked.  Going with a 50mm throttle body.  Axtell and Rev Performance (and probably others) describe what should be good jugs for this build.  Will set it up at about 10.25:1 so can avoid compression releases on anything but the hottest of days and probably go with Mackie's 598 cam again.

The early low end torque might be just a bit behind what the similar build in the red bike does.  But this one should wrap up a little quicker.  Since this will be more a play bike than a travel bike that's actually the goal here.  Still expect it to be well in to the one-teens and to get there quickly.  With no tour pak, solo saddle and no fairing/radio/etc the power to weight will be so much better on this bike than it is on the red bike it'll still feel very quick in comparison.

The engine and main harness had both been hacked on a bit in the bike's lifetime.  Nothing that was unrepairable.  But it wasn't pretty.  Used that as an excuse to move forward a bit.  Dumped the 02 harness for the 04-05 harness.  It allows some speedometer options wouldn't have had otherwise.  Will also use an 05 ECM so can add oxygen sensors and monitoring if I decide to.  Scored the top engine harness on eBay brand new for $35 and happened to have a good main harness already.  So this was a cheap upgrade. 

After some equivocation on my part finally decided on the Dakota Digital speedo also. But the new one.  The old one was just too ugly; no matter how much one liked the functions it added.  They've got a new that's much better though.  And it's available with a red display.  Mated next to the red LEDs in the flush mounted gas gauge of the 07 SERKs it'll be a very complementary combination both to each other and to the bike.

Already mentioned the 08 and newer Brembo brakes for the front.  Got the 07-08 SERKs ignition switch and ignition switch trim ring with their CVO markings on them.  There's no doubt much other detail I'm not thinking of now.  But that's all the broad view of what the bike will be. 

With a little luck the assembly will still be a winter project.  If time doesn't allow completing the motor the intent is to make it complete roller anyway.  If for no other reason than to get all the parts in one place.  Am keeping my finger crossed that will hear it run by spring though.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Black Diamond on August 26, 2010, 11:27:23 PM
Sounds like the plan is coming together nicely. Sweet mods!

Hope to come down and see her as the build progresses.

JW
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: sadunbar on August 26, 2010, 11:32:07 PM
If nothing else, you've made me very jealous of your project.     :2vrolijk_21:

I really like your thoughts towards your motor!  

I've not done a frame up build for about 15 years, but I am looking for a winter project.  I'm heading to Davenport, Iowa next weekend to attend the annual Vintage Motorcycle Swap Meet and flat track races.  I'm hoping to find a decent 40 something that is basically the correct frame, motor and transmission - and the rest doesn't really matter - for the right price.  I'm not set on buying something, but I am going wanting to buy something.  If not, I'll look for something else to make a project out of.  Maybe a 90's FXR that is screaming for a rebuild.   :nixweiss:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on August 26, 2010, 11:58:02 PM
Sounds like the plan is coming together nicely. Sweet mods!

Hope to come down and see her as the build progresses.

JW

Sounds like a great idea.   :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on August 27, 2010, 12:02:19 AM
If nothing else, you've made me very jealous of your project.     :2vrolijk_21:

I really like your thoughts towards your motor!  

I've not done a frame up build for about 15 years, but I am looking for a winter project.  I'm heading to Davenport, Iowa next weekend to attend the annual Vintage Motorcycle Swap Meet and flat track races.  I'm hoping to find a decent 40 something that is basically the correct frame, motor and transmission - and the rest doesn't really matter - for the right price.  I'm not set on buying something, but I am going wanting to buy something.  If not, I'll look for something else to make a project out of.  Maybe a 90's FXR that is screaming for a rebuild.   :nixweiss:

Got help on my lap right now.  Niece had a bad dream.  Weird typing position.

It's been a fun project Scott.  A long one now.  But I enjoy both the process and the hands-on assembly.  Different kinds of fun but enjoy it all.

Enough pieces around now finally starting to feel a real itch to put something together though.  Hadn't had that until recently.  Scratching that itch is what may push the entire thing through to completion this winter sometime.  Not going to cut any corners to get it done though.  The process has gone too well and final product too close to my vision of what I want it to be for that to happen.  Patience won't be hard when the alternative might be a mistake.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: SBB on August 27, 2010, 08:10:16 AM


Someone had to say it!

 :worthless:

 :worthless:

 :worthless:

 :worthless:

SBB
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on August 27, 2010, 10:34:24 AM

Someone had to say it!

 :worthless:

 :worthless:

 :worthless:

 :worthless:

SBB

Other than boxes of pieces waiting for something to do nothing fun to show yet.  When the frame and other bits get back from powder soon will get it.  I already know what the very first installed part will be too.  The o-ring on the brake lever stud! (want to start off easy :huepfenlol2: )
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on September 08, 2010, 03:09:22 PM

Someone had to say it!

 :worthless:

 :worthless:

 :worthless:

 :worthless:

SBB

Here you go.  Trip home from the powder coaters after lunch.  It's cell phone pics on a cloudy day in poor light.  So they don't represent well.  Parts look very good though.  I'm pleased.  Will pick up the rest in a week or so.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on September 08, 2010, 03:10:09 PM
Better look at the frame.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on September 08, 2010, 03:11:01 PM
Even close up can't see the metallic well.  Will try later with the real camera.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on September 08, 2010, 03:12:53 PM
This image makes the original paint in the side cover look terrible.  Sorry about that.  Decently illustrates the match of the predominant bike color to the powder coat though.

It's a two stage powder.  Color coat and a clear shot and cured separately.  Think this will make a great foundation for a really nice bike.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: SBB on September 08, 2010, 03:13:33 PM
WHOOHOOO

 :bananarock: :bananarock: :bananarock: :bananarock: :bananarock:

SBB
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on September 08, 2010, 03:14:16 PM
WHOOHOOO

 :bananarock: :bananarock: :bananarock: :bananarock: :bananarock:

SBB


What he said ^  :apple: :pineapple: :drink: :2vrolijk_21: .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: 09S/E roadglide on September 08, 2010, 03:18:45 PM
I agree !! :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on September 08, 2010, 08:49:43 PM
Never got good light today. Dark cloudy dreary crappiness all day long.  Didn't stop me from trying with a real camera though.  So what if I'm redundant.  Still got parts in hand.

Here's where it was after months to score a rear fender and saddlebags:

Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on September 08, 2010, 08:50:59 PM
This shot of the tank is in poor light also but gives an idea of the metallic in the paint.  In good light it's damn nice.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on September 08, 2010, 08:52:02 PM
This give a better idea of the color match on the frame to the tins. 
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on September 08, 2010, 08:53:09 PM
This is overexposed a bit to see the metallic in the first stage of the powder coat better.  In good light it really pops.  It's going to be a fun project.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on September 08, 2010, 09:04:52 PM
Thinking out loud a bit here for my own benefit.  Feel free to change channels as stream of consciousness rolls downriver.
 
Small parts picked up were footboard brackets, right side spacers and boards, battery box, coil bracket, swingarm blocks, oil filler cap and maybe a couple other bits not thinking of now.  Picking up on another trip next week are the oil pan, air cleaner cover, triple trees, air dam, horn cover, oil fill neck, tranny top cover, legs, the grills on the Brembo calipers and no doubt a small number of other pieces not thinking of now. 

As it goes together am going to search for an excellent visual complement of chrome and the candy red working with the silver engine and tranny.  Because of that some pieces have here in both chrome and red.  Oil fill neck, footboards and even a spare set of chrome legs that got left over from someone else's bright idea one weekend.  Don't want the chrome to be overwhelmed by the ride and want enough chrome to punctuate the divine redness. 

Since the powder shop is doing it all at such a fair price and since the core parts were setting around as spares having a red and a chrome option for some parts was easy and cheap.  So not sure myself yet just which pieces will eventually live in the final assembly.  But looking forward to finding out.  Am quite pleased, however, with finding just the right mix of color and chrome to be around the engine that the silver engine itself will be a nice complement to the mix.  So no color work on the engine itself.  In fact will all the color elsewhere to my tastes color cylinder and heads would be a bit too much of a good thing.

Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Boatman on September 08, 2010, 09:20:48 PM
I didn't even know until now that they made a red SERK.  You see a lot of the gold one's.

Don, I sure hope you hauled the frame and associated parts home wrapped up blanket's and  not as pictured.    :cherry:

Enjoyed reading this post and will look forward to it's outcome.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on September 08, 2010, 09:38:00 PM
I didn't even know until now that they made a red SERK.  You see a lot of the gold one's.

Don, I sure hope you hauled the frame and associated parts home wrapped up blanket's and  not as pictured.    :cherry:

Enjoyed reading this post and will look forward to it's outcome.

The parts I brought home today were laying in the bed of the truck Bob.  But it's not what you think.  The bed has something called a Rhino Lining sprayed in.  Rubberized thing.  So all the parts are good.

First stumbled on this bike a couple years ago.  Always wanted one.  In fact it's my all time favorite HD paint scheme.

This one came from up in Iowa.  It had gone through an intersection against a light and got its ass knocked off.  Owner wasn't insured and couldn't do anything with it so it sat for awhile until I heard about it and snapped it up. 

All the damage was in the rear though.  Frame was fine.  Color parts for these are almost impossible to find. Harley made very few of them to begin with and, unlike the gold 03s, spare parts are just never seen.

In a little over a year's time finally scored all the tins (including some spare bags which others here have put to good use) and moved on to the rest of the project.  Still have to get the rest of the parts for and assemble a drivetrain.  Aside from that the bike is all here now though.

It won't be a restoration of an 02 Candy Brandy SERK in all its original detail.  It will have that look though.  Quite a bit I'm doing different though.  Both to update it and to make it match my vision of what I want.  So I guess it'll be what an 02 SERK would've been after I'd had it two or three years :huepfenlol2: .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Hugh Janis on September 09, 2010, 10:47:22 AM
Better look at the frame.

 :nixweiss: Or else what?  :D :pepper:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on September 09, 2010, 10:54:12 AM
:nixweiss: Or else what?  :D :pepper:
Or by the magical power of red your willy (G) will shrivel up and tuck inside :o .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on September 09, 2010, 02:13:08 PM
 :vrolijk_11:   :drink:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: miker on September 09, 2010, 02:44:17 PM
Red bike guys....kill me... :cherry:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: hdbrad03 on September 09, 2010, 05:33:09 PM
Wife said: Nice Longenberber Basket.   :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21:


 :bananarock: :bananarock:
      Brad
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on September 14, 2010, 02:35:46 PM
Picked up more parts and moved most of the others to the pre-assembly resting spot at the shop.

Air cleaner cover, horn cover and hitch brackets not here.  They'll eventually make it to the pile also.  Some of this pile is experimental.  The oil dipstick, for example, will likely be a chrome piece.  Think I'll need to break up that area just a bit.  Footboards might be chrome also.  Especially when used to contrast the 95th anniversary colored footboard fringe that will be draped there.  A splash of chrome in the middle will possibly be better.

Can't say enough good things about this local powder coater.  Shop 15 minutes from the house.  Small place with apparently tons of work.  Quick enough for in and out.  Work quality is outstanding.  They're actually familiar with what they're working on so know what to cover and what not to. 

On top of all that their prices are very reasonable too.  This is a two stage job (color then clear).  For all the parts shown and the frame the entire job cost for all clean, prep and finish was $450.  Don't have a lot to compare against but when you think of cleaning the original powder coat off the frame that's a good amount of work.  I'm very pleased.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on September 14, 2010, 02:37:08 PM
Seeing some of the contrasts finally come together made me smile a bit also.  This shade of red against chrome looks good.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: 09S/E roadglide on September 14, 2010, 03:31:16 PM
Seeing some of the contrasts finally come together made me smile a bit also.  This shade of red against chrome looks good.

Thats my fav. piece so far !
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on September 14, 2010, 05:43:34 PM
Thats my fav. piece so far !

I liked that too.  Have to admit to the thought that "it's a shame to cover all this up with the tins."   :huepfenlol2:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: 110tHunDer on September 15, 2010, 11:30:53 AM
 
It might be here somewhere, but when do we get to see the first pieces being bolted together?! :huepfenjump3:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on September 15, 2010, 11:59:42 AM
                                                                                :whip:        :sleeping:       :vrolijk_11:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on September 15, 2010, 12:57:16 PM

It might be here somewhere, but when do we get to see the first pieces being bolted together?! :huepfenjump3:



It's just piles right now Brian.  Frame only came home a week or so ago.  Engine hasn't been touched yet.  In fact not all of it is even acquired.  Patience Grasshopper.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: 110tHunDer on September 15, 2010, 01:04:51 PM
 
Then I must say you are an Evil Bastard for posting photos of all those lonely parts! :)
 
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on September 15, 2010, 02:39:54 PM

Then I must say you are an Evil Bastard for posting photos of all those lonely parts! :)
 


I'm not even home to touch them now.  Bored and waiting on someone to get their *&^* together.  I miss my parts.... :bigcry: .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: CVOJOE on September 19, 2010, 11:53:17 AM
Red bike guys....kill me... :cherry:


 :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21: :huepfenjump3: :apple: :pepper:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: MikeD on November 12, 2010, 02:28:34 PM
Hey there I just wanted to see whats the lastest on this project, I love it so far. 
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: SBB on November 12, 2010, 02:47:42 PM
Hey there I just wanted to see whats the lastest on this project, I love it so far. 


What he said!
Let's get past that .666 stage of completion.

 :nixweiss:

SBB
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on November 12, 2010, 03:34:43 PM
Hey there I just wanted to see whats the lastest on this project, I love it so far.  

I'm interested too....  Just been occupied by real life enough lately haven't played with bikes much.  Still have to build a drive train.  Not much else to collect though.  Could assemble the forks.  A few bits still want to send off for new chrome along with a set of rocker boxes to take to the powder coated.   Still hoping it's a winter assembly project.   Some snowy weekend in january or February wouldbe great.   I'm happy if it gets ridden next spring.  
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on November 12, 2010, 03:38:23 PM

What he said!
Let's get past that .666 stage of completion.

 :nixweiss:

SBB

Assembly has to count for at least 20% doesn't it?   And since there is still a motor and tranny to build about 2/3rd done is pretty close.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: SBB on November 12, 2010, 04:14:21 PM
Assembly has to count for at least 20% doesn't it?   And since there is still a motor and tranny to build about 2/3rd done is pretty close.


2/3's is .666.
About (2/3's) is .6250.
Details man, it's all about the details.
If anyone knows that it's you.
Just sayin. . . .

 ;)

SBB

Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: MikeD on November 13, 2010, 06:50:43 AM
I'm interested too....  Just been occupied by real life enough lately haven't played with bikes much.  Still have to build a drive train.  Not much else to collect though.  Could assemble the forks.  A few bits still want to send off for new chrome along with a set of rocker boxes to take to the powder coated.   Still hoping it's a winter assembly project.   Some snowy weekend in january or February wouldbe great.   I'm happy if it gets ridden next spring.  

Thanks twolane, good lick with the build!
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on November 13, 2010, 10:10:17 AM

2/3's is .666.
About (2/3's) is .6250.
Details man, it's all about the details.
If anyone knows that it's you.
Just sayin. . . .

 ;)

SBB



Ok Chip, I updated the percentage to more accurately reflect the progress by weight, volume and progress.  Damn math anyway....
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: SBB on November 13, 2010, 01:30:12 PM
Ok Chip, I updated the percentage to more accurately reflect the progress by weight, volume and progress.  Damn math anyway....


 ;D    ;D    ;D    ;D    ;D    ;D    ;D    ;D    ;D    ;D    ;D    ;D    ;D    ;D    ;D    ;D

SBB
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: DJ56 on November 13, 2010, 01:40:40 PM
Ok Chip, I updated the percentage to more accurately reflect the progress by weight, volume and progress.  Damn math anyway....
Cool....so you're .0132467 deeper into the project than you/we thought.  That's a good thing.   :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on November 13, 2010, 01:44:15 PM
Cool....so you're .0132467 deeper into the project than you/we thought.  That's a good thing.   :2vrolijk_21:


That's right; little victories.  They all add up.  Every .0133467% counts :2vrolijk_21: !
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: CVOJOE on November 15, 2010, 03:57:53 PM

That's right; little victories.  They all add up.  Every .0133467% counts :2vrolijk_21: !

Size matters in some professional areas of interest.  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: The Mysterious Q! on November 16, 2010, 11:20:05 AM
I must say Don this project is coming out sweet. It will be a beautiful ride once she's done. I will be following this thread for sure.
Later,Q
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on November 16, 2010, 11:36:39 AM
I must say Don this project is coming out sweet. It will be a beautiful ride once she's done. I will be following this thread for sure.
Later,Q

Thanks John.  The process has been fun.  I do enjoy the hunt and the planning.  Close to seeing enough parts in one place the itch to assemble  might become too great though.  Just have to make sure I don't cut any corners at the end in a sudden rush to get her done.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Spiderman on November 17, 2010, 12:47:12 PM
Hey Don,
  I stopped in today and spoke with the plater regarding the SERK wheels. He said, "I do not do a lot of wheels. I'm not really set up for it. If you can't find someone else locally, let me know. But, I would rather not do them."
  This is a disappointment but, I appreciate his honesty. He does great work.

  Before leaving I asked what he would charge, if he were to do it?  He replied, "$390, each."

  The plating will have to wait until further research is performed.  They may have to be shipped out of town.  :(

  Regarding the Auto Meter, a nice instrument indeed!   :2vrolijk_21:   Choices!   :coolblue:

I'm coming in late on this post I know but it's been my understanding for the 8 years since I purchased my 1st 03 SERK that you could not plate the H-D Polished Spun Aluminum wheel due to the rivets that hold the center section to the rim being stainless. I'd love to find out I'm wrong on this.

B B
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on November 17, 2010, 02:03:06 PM
I'm coming in late on this post I know but it's been my understanding for the 8 years since I purchased my 1st 03 SERK that you could not plate the H-D Polished Spun Aluminum wheel due to the rivets that hold the center section to the rim being stainless. I'd love to find out I'm wrong on this.

B B

Brian, short answer is "I don't know" with any certainty.  When still considering options I found platers who said they could.  But saying and doing aren't always the same thing.  Especially when they're only working from photos and don't actually have parts in hand.

Became a moot point for me when I finally decided that, as much as I liked the look of the wheel, I just wasn't running a solid wheel.  Can't stand how they dance in the wind.  Not going to have the bike looking great and running great and then want to kick myself in the ass every time I'm riding it on even a moderately windy day.

So the decision was made to box the wheels.  They're packed and safe.  Out of the way.  100 spoke radial laced in their place.  18x3.5 front and 16x3.5 rear.  Cleaning the spokes won't be any more hassle than keeping the OE wheels polished would have been.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Spiderman on November 17, 2010, 05:49:10 PM
Bubba_T, myself and many others have tried to hunt down someone who would plate those wheels. As soon as they see or find out that the connector rivets are stainless the answer becomes No. As to wind drift, I never noticed it on my SERK, just liked the look of a non fairing bike better without the solid wheels. Both my SERKs had wire wheels. The 1st one, standard 40 spoke H-D's, Elvis 80 spoke H-D . I love the 03 wheels on my Road Glide however. As you know, LD is one massive motorcycle and the beefy wheels look good on it. As to wind drift. RG's in general react differently to wind than an RK or EG. With an EG, sometimes the wind will grab the batwing fairing to where you think God is trying to get your attention. I never noticed any issue with the flexible windshields of the RK's. With the RG, the whole bike will drift but it's something you get used to quickly and adjust.I honestly believe that an RG would drift irregardless of what you put on it for wheels. That fairing is one big sail and with a king tour-pak on the back , that's a lot of surface area to catch the wind.

B B
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on November 17, 2010, 05:58:58 PM
I honestly believe that an RG would drift irregardless of what you put on it for wheels. That fairing is one big sail and with a king tour-pak on the back , that's a lot of surface area to catch the wind.

B B


Amen to that buddy.  Can hop on off the SEEG to the SERG on the same day in the same winds and the difference is always noticed.  It's even more apparent as the SEEG almost never has a tour pak on it.  Just the two Corbin backrests.  The SERG almost always has the king Tour Pak so that Parker's big Corbin backrest is there.  Keep that bike configured for the kid to ride.  So it's a striking difference between the two.

In other ways besides just reaction to environmentals too.  In many ways the same bikes on the same frames.  But that Road Glide fairing makes so much difference in the "feel" of the bike.  Everything feels bigger and so much more spacious.  I dig the differences and the way they can be used. 

Eventually getting the SERK project in the mix with just its windshield will be a mix that's even more fun and varied.  Only a solo saddle, no tour pak, just the windscreen up front.  Though again a very similary bike to the others it'll weigh a lot less and feel like a real little hot rod cruiser after hopping off one of the others.  I must really be easy to be made happy that easily :2vrolijk_21: .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Boatman on November 19, 2010, 11:56:35 AM
I don't know Don, "twos company and threes a crowd"..   Hope all 3 women (bikes) get along..    :cherry:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Spiderman on November 19, 2010, 12:52:32 PM
2000 Screamin Eagle Road Glide - - - The 1st year H-D actually used the CVO designation
2002 Screamin Eagle Road King - - -  Candy Brandywine, other than the early FXR 2's, the rarest of rare
2005 Screamin Eagle Electra-Glide - -Arguably the prettiest paint scheme of all the CVO's

It's like having a three beautiful women in love with you - - how do you pick which one to take on a date ?

If I could rewrite history, I'd have my 2000 B/W/O SERG and Elvis with one on each coast and live happily ever after.


B B
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Buy early on November 19, 2010, 01:39:19 PM
Just caught up on this thread Don. looks like a real fun project. Wish I had the mechanical skills to deal with a bike from the ground up. Love the color! Looking forward to watching as it comes together!
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on November 19, 2010, 02:34:24 PM
Just caught up on this thread Don. looks like a real fun project. Wish I had the mechanical skills to deal with a bike from the ground up. Love the color! Looking forward to watching as it comes together!

Thanks Mark.  The little surprises keep it as interesting for me as it was at the beginning too.  Just this morning stumbled on a piece of shift linkage with dark red crystals in it.  Might look good complementing the Iron Glass saddlebag latch inserts.  Parts is fun..... 8)
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Spiderman on November 19, 2010, 06:15:32 PM
Just caught up on this thread Don. looks like a real fun project. Wish I had the mechanical skills to deal with a bike from the ground up. Love the color! Looking forward to watching as it comes together!

You never know til you try. I learned by taking apart perfectly good motorcycles during the long cold winters in Maine and putting them back together again. Sounds stupid, but if you've lived through a Maine winter you know that anything that keeps you sane isn't stupid.

B B
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Lzyboy on December 05, 2010, 05:42:34 PM
The bikes look awesome...Love that Red! Just be glad that you live in area where they work on those types of bikes. Believe it or not here in EL Paso, TX they haven't worked on CVO's to much. I mean from painting to servicing...
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 05, 2010, 06:03:44 PM
The bikes look awesome...Love that Red! Just be glad that you live in area where they work on those types of bikes. Believe it or not here in EL Paso, TX they haven't worked on CVO's to much. I mean from painting to servicing...


Won't be any "they" on the work for this project.  Would take a lot of the fun out of it letting someone else do some or all of the work :smash: .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Sundog1258 on December 08, 2010, 06:08:43 PM
Is there a chart that would show the increased speed of the motor?  The faster "spoool up"  Is what i am looking for.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Rooster452 on January 22, 2011, 10:54:33 PM
Anything new to share?
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on January 23, 2011, 12:03:21 AM
Anything new to share?

Not much Jeff.  At least nothing that's not just undramatic detail to be sorted before any final assembly so assembly itself can go smoothly. 

While the weather was crap a couple weeks ago did grab the harnesses to check and rework a bit.  Have 04-05 harnesses I'm using to allow some greater options in speedo use and function, fuel gauges and use of the EMS tuning product for engine management.  Made some minor tweaks for a few small things like building and integrating the subharness for the extra functions that will be part of the Dakota Digital speedo.  But it's all tied in now.  Neatly and correctly with new Deutsch connectors to make all the new pieces as easy to maintain and service later as any of the stock stuff.

Just this weekend assembled the handlebars.  Wild 1 mini apes stuffed with the stock controls, Heat Demon heaters with control on the right and an auxilary switch bank populated with three switches on the left. 

Going to use the new switches to control a set of Headwinds flamed Mariah spotlights that hang on one of those cool Headwinds light mount bars that hide everything on the bottom of the tree.  Other lights will be the HD branded auxiliary lights, those oblong oval shaped spot/fog lights they offer.  They'll be mounted on a Lindby front bars with the wires inside the bars.  Did it before on an prior Road King and it's a look I personally really like.

That's only the top two of the three new switches though.  No idea what the third will do yet.  But didn't want to leave the hole unpopulated  (visual symmetry) and didn't want to know pull the wire in the bars while everything else was getting stuffed.

Unexpectedly had to extend the OE harnesses.  So that was some tedious general rebuilding I hadn't anticipated.  But it's all inside the bars.  Cruise switches and lights updated to the 04 and up style, heat installed and all the new switches terminated in a six pin Deutsch connector so can easily mate  to the new subharness that will come from the lights.  Even grabbed the 08 and up Brembo master cylinder and clutch out of the pile and got them all attached to the bars.  So they're as done as they can be until eventually adjusted for comfort on the bike itself.

Whole thing is still just a large collection of parts though.  Still have to build an engine.  Even know what it's going to be (pretty much).  Just haven't had time to do anything with it.  Still have to build the tranny too.  But sticking a gear set in a case hardly counts as a "build" so not too worried about that.

Just to see a roller may yet this spring assemble the engine bottom end (that much of it is here) and the tranny case and hang them in the frame.  That way the ass end could hang off the transmission and ride heights could be established.

Parts is fun though.  So I'm not complaining.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Spiderman on January 24, 2011, 03:17:20 PM
So when done you'll have a 2000 SERG, a 2002 SERK and a 2005 SEEG. What's next ? FXR3 ? Switchblade ? Deuce ? Nothing newer than the 05 I'm sure.

Nice start to a well rounded CVO collection I'd say  :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21:

Kudos on doing all your own work, even if I do feel left out  :'(


B B
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: naitram on January 24, 2011, 03:22:42 PM
sounds like its gonna be more franken-serk then mine
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on January 24, 2011, 03:34:19 PM
sounds like its gonna be more franken-serk then mine

It's going to be the SERK it would have become after I'd owned it two or three years.  Difference here is that this bike will actually start that way.  In the end it'll have been a lit cheaper doing it this way than reworking an existing bike.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on January 24, 2011, 03:39:25 PM
So when done you'll have a 2000 SERG, a 2002 SERK and a 2005 SEEG. What's next ? FXR3 ? Switchblade ? Deuce ? Nothing newer than the 05 I'm sure.

Nice start to a well rounded CVO collection I'd say  :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21:

Kudos on doing all your own work, even if I do feel left out  :'(


B B

Not unexpectedly it's taking longer than planned anyway Brian.  Still haven't had time to build an engine.  The Road King will be the closest thing to a local hopper in the stable.  But it'll still be a road bike.  If I got really interested in adding anything else it'd likely be the red FXR2.  
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: naitram on January 24, 2011, 03:40:09 PM
i know how that goes. got a pile of parts waiting on some warm weather to go on
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on January 25, 2011, 01:53:17 PM
Chatting on the phone with a member last night was asked about the bank of auxiliary switches mentioned earlier.  What they look like and, more specifically, if the extra wires went inside the bars ok.

Apparently HD's instructions for the extra switches somehow suggest internal routing can't be done.  It can if you're willing to adjust things a bit.

The front half of the new switch housing replaces the bracket that is normally the front clamp (the part that bolts to either the clutch perch or the master cylinder).  The wiring for the switches exits the housing adjacent to the hole in the handlebars for the switch wiring.  So it's in the ballpark to begin with.

Only problem was the full casting of the clutch perch makes for a blockage.  The switch wiring would be smashed between the new switch housing being added and the regular switch housing for the signals/horn/etc.  Grind a little off the corner of the clutch perch and you've created a channel for the wiring to run that funnels it directly in to the wide area on the adjacent switch housing.  The arrow highlights where the casting was ground down a bit.

Only other thing the helped to make it all slide easier in the bars was replacing the plastic sheath around the large switch harness with heat shrink tube and also using heat shrink tube to wrap the six new wires for the aux switches.  Much smaller OD for each harness than using the normal plastic sheath.  Still plenty of room this way to pull through the extra runs for the heated grips.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on January 25, 2011, 01:55:36 PM
And from the front.  Unless you're on your back on the ground looking up at the bottom of the bars with magnifiying binoculars the body and fender work done to the clutch perch will never be seen.  The switc bank may not be the most attractive thing to hang on a handlebar.  But with extra lights and not lighing the toggles on the rear of the nacelle they're a satisfactory option.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Spiderman on January 25, 2011, 02:00:55 PM
Don
      HOLY chit that's a bunch of switches  :o

Why can't you drill a hole that lines up directly with the inside of the switch housing and pull the wires into the bars through that vice trying to grind down your housings and squeezing the wires into the dimple and hole already in the bars. I understand that too much grinding and drilling can seriously weaken your handlebars, but I think if you size the hole properly and pit a grommet on it so the wires don't vibrate against bare metal, you could do this.

B B

     PS, another option would be to have a local fab shop make you a set of custom bars from heavier bar stock, do all your cutting, grinding and fitting and send em out for chrome.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: naitram on January 25, 2011, 02:08:10 PM
when i did mine i opted to drill through


(http://www.cvoharley.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19252&g2_serialNumber=2)

(http://www.cvoharley.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19255&g2_serialNumber=2)

drilled matching holes in the bars had to position everything to mark the bars and take it all apart again

(http://www.cvoharley.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19249&g2_serialNumber=2)

(http://www.cvoharley.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19258&g2_serialNumber=2)


it all worked great until a dumbass at the stealer rotated everything about 25 degrees while he had the throttle housing open and pinched the wires.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Spiderman on January 25, 2011, 02:40:19 PM
Obi Won - - - - The 1st lesson in doing your own work is either you do it all or you do none. Your story of some idiot at an H-D dealership screwing up your work is so typical it's sad. It's almost as if they do it on purpose because they resent you doing your own work and "cheating" them out of it. In any event, your post is exactly what I was trying to explain to Twolane. As they say, one picture is worth a thousand words.

B B
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on January 25, 2011, 03:19:06 PM
Could have drilled it.  But was concerned the limited rotation might later be a problem.  This way both pieces move together and the harnesses feed through a wide hole.  This was also easier.  But that was less of a factor.  It's still all hidden.  Doing it on a different day in a different frame of mind might have tacked differently.  But that was the solution this time  8) .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on June 01, 2011, 12:29:16 AM
Had an evening that didn't absolutely require being somewhere or doing something.  First time that's been remotely an option since the storm.  So screwed around in the shop for a couple hours.

The someday-gonna-be-a-SERK still doesn't have an engine.  So it can't be a roller yet.  But 99% of everything else is here.  With the goal of only clearing the feeble mind a bit put the frame up on the table lift and laid the harnesses generally in place.  Battery box to help guide things a bit and some modules to make accurate termination points for some of the plugs.

Under no illusion that everything now laying on/around the frame will come back off a time or three before final assembly actually happens.  But it was fun to mess with it a bit.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on June 01, 2011, 12:31:05 AM
Might be starting down the path toward being overly anal retentive when there's already 12 point chrome hardware on the ECM and chrome acorn nuts sized to the ECM caddy.... :confused5:    :huepfenlol2:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on June 01, 2011, 12:32:16 AM
Was nice to see anything actually done to it though.  Also got taps run through all the threaded holes.  It's all progress...
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on June 01, 2011, 12:33:45 AM
Ok, you know it's going to be bad when even the nut for the master cylinder gets color coated; because, of course, black oxide would just never do...
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on June 01, 2011, 12:34:41 AM
May not have an engine but a couple weeks ago rebuilt this thing that will eventually hang behind it.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on June 01, 2011, 12:36:01 AM
One more angle; just because I had the picture.  Hardware is all chrome 12 bolt again.


Now it'll all set back out of the way again.  Hopefully sooner rather than later more fun will be had with the project.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: naitram on June 01, 2011, 08:43:24 AM
the contrast between the red and the gray really jumps out at you
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: sadunbar on June 01, 2011, 08:54:06 AM
Might be starting down the path toward being overly anal retentive when there's already 12 point chrome hardware on the ECM and chrome acorn nuts sized to the ECM caddy.... :confused5:    :huepfenlol2:

What did you do...rub up against d00d!    :P
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: SBB on June 01, 2011, 09:04:51 AM
Quote
CVO3: .679246739 of a 2002 Candy Brandywine Screamin' Eagle Road King


I think this latest round of work increases completion status from .679246739 % complete to a hair shy of .737244705.
Don't ask what kind of hair.

 ;)

SBB
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on June 01, 2011, 02:16:04 PM
the contrast between the red and the gray really jumps out at you

Thought so too.  It was less striking when the red parts were laid on the old ugly dingy case before it spent 20 minutes in the bead blast cabinet.  Now it's a real difference.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on June 01, 2011, 02:16:48 PM
What did you do...rub up against d00d!    :P

Oy vey, if Dood and I were both laying this out it would never get done!
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on June 01, 2011, 02:17:09 PM

I think this latest round of work increases completion status from .679246739 % complete to a hair shy of .737244705.
Don't ask what kind of hair.

 ;)

SBB

Totally agreed :2vrolijk_21: .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: miker on June 01, 2011, 02:25:13 PM
We know its a red one...the hair that is.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: SCRM-R on June 01, 2011, 04:05:15 PM
Might be starting down the path toward being overly anal retentive when there's already 12 point chrome hardware on the ECM and chrome acorn nuts sized to the ECM caddy.... :confused5:    :huepfenlol2:
Overly anal retentive is building your bike on a color-matched (probably handmade) afghan.  This is going to be one sweeet ride when it's done.  Enjoy watching the progress.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on June 01, 2011, 10:05:39 PM
Overly anal retentive is building your bike on a color-matched (probably handmade) afghan.  This is going to be one sweeet ride when it's done.  Enjoy watching the progress.

Damn, never thought about that.  And you're right.  A friend made that for me.  Still remember thinking "oh, that's the softest thing here; perfect for the Road King frame."  :huepfenlol2:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Spiderman on June 03, 2011, 06:00:21 AM
Don
          Whatever becomes of the SERK, I am just glad that you are alive and well to be able to work on it and that it isn't somewhere up there with Auntie Em's house. Hadn't paid much attention to the site given the news from around the country. I guess it's alright to waste time on here if people such as yourself can given what you've been through. God Bless you my friend. So glad to read your words this morning. I am sitting on the shore of Sebago Lake watching the sun come up counting my blessings. My friendships most among those.

Vaya con Dios

B B
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on June 03, 2011, 10:15:07 AM
Don
          Whatever becomes of the SERK, I am just glad that you are alive and well to be able to work on it and that it isn't somewhere up there with Auntie Em's house. Hadn't paid much attention to the site given the news from around the country. I guess it's alright to waste time on here if people such as yourself can given what you've been through. God Bless you my friend. So glad to read your words this morning. I am sitting on the shore of Sebago Lake watching the sun come up counting my blessings. My friendships most among those.

Vaya con Dios

B B


My god it's been forever since we've talked.  So glad you're there and settling in.  Will call this weekend to catch up and hear about the trip east. 
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on June 08, 2011, 12:49:05 AM
A subassembly is complete.  The 2 1/4" 12 points 1/4" bolts (and some other hardware) arrived today so could loosely hang the side cover.  

Don't remember who pointed it out before, but whomever it was is correct; the exhaust bracket isn't a stock bracket.  It's the bracket for a set of Fatcats.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: spydglide on June 08, 2011, 02:12:54 AM
Dang it Don, that's downright 'PURTY'. :-*  spyder
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: 110tHunDer on June 08, 2011, 06:31:10 AM
A subassembly is complete.  The 2 1/4" 12 points 1/4" bolts (and some other hardware) arrived today so could loosely hang the side cover.  

Don't remember who pointed it out before, but whomever it was is correct; the exhaust bracket isn't a stock bracket.  It's the bracket for a set of Fatcats.


Oh, I'm thinking there's a lot more than just that exhaust bracket that's not stock there.  ::) ;) ;D

Looks great, Don! :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on June 08, 2011, 10:59:52 AM
Dang it Don, that's downright 'PURTY'. :-*  spyder

I thought so too Spyder.  While messing with and otherwise fondling the powdered parts last night discovered a piece to get redone though.  Had missed it previously but one of the nacelle halves has something in the powder; right on top.  Miss it unless it's in the right light.  But assembled on the bike it'd be in plain view and would bug me.  Still have about a pound of the powder though. 

One rocker box top also had a tiny tiny flaw that would be between the cylinders when assembled.  Was going to easily live with that.  But while do-over on the nacelle is done think I'll have them get both parts.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on June 08, 2011, 11:00:46 AM
Oh, I'm thinking there's a lot more than just that exhaust bracket that's not stock there.  ::) ;) ;D

Looks great, Don! :2vrolijk_21:



Thanks Brian.  Who knows when substantially more will get done.  But it was fun to play with parts for a bit a few evenings.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: CVOJOE on June 09, 2011, 07:00:07 PM
It's a thing of beauty, joy, and functionality Don!!!  :2vrolijk_21: :apple:  Now get her done so some of us can come by sometime and get some bug juice on the front of her!  :drink:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on June 09, 2011, 09:13:03 PM
It's a thing of beauty, joy, and functionality Don!!!  :2vrolijk_21: :apple:  Now get her done so some of us can come by sometime and get some bug juice on the front of her!  :drink:

Thanks Joe.  Was walking across the shop about 20 minutes with hands loaded with tools and passed by the frame.  Ten minutes later was still standing there with hands full as the mind wandered to all the different things that were going to happen to it someday :drink: .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Chains on June 09, 2011, 09:18:50 PM
I thought so too Spyder.  While messing with and otherwise fondling the powdered parts last night discovered a piece to get redone though.  Had missed it previously but one of the nacelle halves has something in the powder; right on top.  Miss it unless it's in the right light.  But assembled on the bike it'd be in plain view and would bug me.  Still have about a pound of the powder though. 

One rocker box top also had a tiny tiny flaw that would be between the cylinders when assembled.  Was going to easily live with that.  But while do-over on the nacelle is done think I'll have them get both parts.

Don how is he going to remove the Powder Coat?  Most of the guys I have dealt with put the parts in a burn off oven, any fear of warpage?
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: spydglide on June 09, 2011, 09:22:12 PM
Don how is he going to remove the Powder Coat?  Most of the guys I have dealt with put the parts in a burn off oven, any fear of warpage?
:oops:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on June 09, 2011, 11:21:38 PM
Don how is he going to remove the Powder Coat?  Most of the guys I have dealt with put the parts in a burn off oven, any fear of warpage?

We've talked about that before.  He said on thicker pieces they'll bake to soften them up.  On thinner parts it's a slow media blast process.  I don't remember what he said they used for media as it's been awhile since we had this discussion. 

For fear of any negative impacts at all they didn't bake the frame to get the black powder coat off.  It was media blasted.  I'd already cleaned up the welds on the frame before taking it to them.  The media blasting did a wonderful job of improving all the edges though.  It was a slight but positively noticeable difference.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: spydglide on June 10, 2011, 12:25:23 AM
I guess with powdercoating, it doesn't matter whether or not you leave a 'tooth' like with sand instead of bead blasting.  I know that we'd prefer that finish when painting frames back in the day...or course, you better get some primer on it right now or your gonna have a 'rust' problem.  Ahhh, the new technologies involved in building bikes...far superior. :2vrolijk_21:  spyder
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on June 10, 2011, 01:16:04 AM
I guess with powdercoating, it doesn't matter whether or not you leave a 'tooth' like with sand instead of bead blasting.  I know that we'd prefer that finish when painting frames back in the day...or course, you better get some primer on it right now or your gonna have a 'rust' problem.  Ahhh, the new technologies involved in building bikes...far superior. :2vrolijk_21:  spyder

This powder coater seems to really know his stuff.  This particular color is a two stage.  The color is called metallic burgundy (or something close to that) with a clear powder coat on top.  It shines like a good paint job and it has a real look of depth to it.  To my eye the frame is a far better looking appearance than the painted frames Harley gave us on the second generation SERKs.

Absolutely can not complain anything the powder shop has done.  They're local, right here in town.  And the prices they've charged seem to me very reasonable.  They stripped the frame and did it and a ton of other smaller parts.  Their charges including the costs of materials has been only $575.

Not sure I can think of all the parts they've done.  Couple of air cleaner covers (spare), horn cover, the three pieces of a Bushtec hitch, nacelles and headlight ring, rocker covers, cam cover, all the tranny covers, swingarm, a boat load of brackets and no doubt several other parts I'm not thinking of now.

Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: duranh on June 10, 2011, 01:23:12 AM

 Couple of air cleaner covers (spare), horn cover, the three pieces of a Bushtec hitch, nacelles and headlight ring, rocker covers, cam cover, all the tranny covers, swingarm, a boat load of brackets and no doubt several other parts I'm not thinking of now.



Ok I have been following this thread and towards the beginning I thought you said no trailer hitch on this bike, something change? Nice job so far by the way!!!
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on June 11, 2011, 02:37:48 PM
Ok I have been following this thread and towards the beginning I thought you said no trailer hitch on this bike, something change? Nice job so far by the way!!!

Early on I was of the mind that the bike was and would be only a local cruiser.  Maybe a weekender at best. 

But the trailer is here.  The Bushtec hitch is so well hidden, especially when powder coated to match its surroundings, that upon just a little reflection it seemed obvious I was short changing the bike and myself by not allowing it at least the option of hooking up to the trailer also.  The bike's and trailer's colors will match.  Just wasn't a good reason not to add the hitch.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: spydglide on June 11, 2011, 02:45:38 PM
Like a kid in a brandywine candy store.  :apple: har  spyder
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on June 11, 2011, 07:43:53 PM
Just finish putting something else together before heading out on a little dinner ride.  Red legs with Progressive Monotubes installed.  

The suspension had been installed in chrome legs before I decided to go red down there.  It's still all new guts though.  The splash of chrome between the red legs and red nacelle will be the Yafterburner chrome slider covers (someday).

(crappy cell phone pic)
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: spydglide on June 11, 2011, 07:52:25 PM
This 'splains how I lucked out to get those chromed lower legs....which I'm gonna definitely need now.  I like the powdercoated ones (I think, the pic is so bad that they look black to my ole eyes).  har. Ride safe on the dinner cruise.   :2vrolijk_21: spyder
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on June 11, 2011, 08:13:19 PM
This 'splains how I lucked out to get those chromed lower legs....which I'm gonna definitely need now.  I like the powdercoated ones (I think, the pic is so bad that they look black to my ole eyes).  har. Ride safe on the dinner cruise.   :2vrolijk_21: spyder

Definitely a bad pic.  The powder is the same red as all the other parts.  Will replace later with a better image. 

And you are right sir.  That is precisely how those new chrome legs ended up without a home.  You'd started your parts pile for the rebuild and didn't even know it :2vrolijk_21: .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on June 23, 2011, 11:45:19 PM

 the pic is so bad that they look black to my ole eyes). 


Here ya go Spyder.  Just dl'd the camera.  Much better looking now :drink: .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: spydglide on June 24, 2011, 07:17:05 AM
Oh yeah!!!  :cherry: spyder
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Black Diamond on June 24, 2011, 07:47:30 AM
Don

If ya get confused on where all the parts go, I'll slide by with Ruby next time I down visiting with my daughter. This is a quick reminder of what the "stock" 02 looks like in Manes, Mo. not far from your neck of the woods.

JW
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on June 24, 2011, 10:21:00 AM
Don

If ya get confused on where all the parts go, I'll slide by with Ruby next time I down visiting with my daughter. This is a quick reminder of what the "stock" 02 looks like in Manes, Mo. not far from your neck of the woods.

JW

Jeff, no matter how much I might do with the parts pile or what might be collected there yours is still better.  You can actually ride it.  Until mine gets that far it just doesn't count....
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Black Diamond on June 24, 2011, 11:52:56 AM
Jeff, no matter how much I might do with the parts pile or what might be collected there yours is still better.  You can actually ride it.  Until mine gets that far it just doesn't count....

Ahhh...but she will be a bike to behold when she is done. A one of a kind!

JW
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: miker on June 24, 2011, 01:19:09 PM
Sell some peeves and finish it then...
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on June 24, 2011, 01:34:35 PM
Sell some peeves and finish it then...

If only selling could peeves could gain some extra spare time too.  Maybe FireTimeLord could help with that?  Oh, Dr. Whood?
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: ccr on June 24, 2011, 01:43:05 PM
Gorgeous
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: miker on June 24, 2011, 01:55:38 PM
Time space continum transponders dont really pop up on ebay too often, bummer..Carry on... :drink:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on June 24, 2011, 02:22:56 PM
Time space continum transponders dont really pop up on ebay too often, bummer..Carry on... :drink:

Oh well, someday these rocker boxes will have a motor to call their own :bigcry: .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: miker on June 24, 2011, 02:25:23 PM
Nifty! What will not be red?   :apple:

What motor framistat(s)  do you need? Full blown geergeezerflaw or framistic items..

I bumble onto things sometimes....sort of.....well I know a guy.....
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: spydglide on June 24, 2011, 02:54:53 PM
Just how much brandywine powder is left in that bag?  :-\ spyder
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on June 24, 2011, 03:00:03 PM
Just how much brandywine powder is left in that bag?  :-\ spyder

Literally almost none.  Started with a five pound bag of a "metallic burgundy" color from some company whose name I now forget.  It's a great match to the dark red in the SERK (and a near perfect match to the luxury rich red on the old Road Glide).  

It's a two stage color.  First the metallic burgundy is shot and cured then a clear is shot and cured.  The five pounds has done everything I needed done and a small number of spare parts I had done just because they were here and could be used up in the process.  Things like a horn cover and an air cleaner cover and a few other small bits that might get dinged up someday.  Didn't cost anymore to do them while the big load was being done so created a few spares for what would otherwise be one-off parts.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on June 24, 2011, 03:56:47 PM
Nifty! What will not be red?   :apple:

What motor framistat(s)  do you need? Full blown geergeezerflaw or framistic items..

I bumble onto things sometimes....sort of.....well I know a guy.....

What won't be red?  Have to think about it for a second...  I wanted splashes of chrome to punctuate the red.  Didn't want all red, all the time and everywhere. 

The wheels are 100 spoke chrome with blackwalls.

The legs are red and the nacelle and headlight ring are red.  But they're punctuated with chome caps from a glush mount axle, chrome "Yafteburner" slider covers and chrome handlebars and switch housings. 

The dash is the standard chrome 02-03-07 SERK dash.  Still not sure what speedo will be in it yet.  Just know it won't be the stock speedo on the handlebar cover. 

The engine case, cylinders and tranny case are silver.  The lifter blocks and pushrod tubes are the chrome billet ball milled pieces that Harley has offered.  Inner and outer primary are chrome.  The drivetrain will be surrounded by red rocker boxes, cam cover (but not a red timer cover), tranny top cover and tranny side cover.

Swingarm is red as are the blocks and little round block covers.  The axle is chrome on the ends as is its hardware.  Lindby chrome crash bars front and rear.  The old Harley fog light housings mounted with internal wiring on the front crash bars.  Front turn signals not on the handlebars but on chrome Street Glide signal bars on the side of the red nacelles.  The lights are the flamed bullet housings that came in the flamed light housing accessory kit Harley used to offer.

Chrome stealth luggage rack (useless but decent look) on the rear over the fender.  So the small turn signal bar on the bottom with the license plate below it.  Chrome motor mount brackets top and bottom and engine struts.

Lord knows how much crap I'm not thinking of right now.  Lots of small parts that are red. 
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Buy early on June 24, 2011, 04:05:47 PM

a glush mount axle,

Part number please???
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on June 24, 2011, 04:09:30 PM
Part number please???

Well glrap...               :huepfenlol2:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: spydglide on June 24, 2011, 04:17:06 PM
You can file that write-up away for the police report in case the scooter gets stolen.. :o...it'll be better than a picture.  ;) spyder
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Spiderman on June 24, 2011, 06:31:07 PM
You can file that write-up away for the police report in case the scooter gets stolen.. :o...it'll be better than a picture.  ;) spyder

Damn you be puttin a hex on ole Twolane's baby iffin you keeps tahkin thisa way.

You stop right quick fore I gits a Cajun Queen to hex your Spydglide.  :'(

B B
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on June 24, 2011, 07:55:50 PM
Damn you be puttin a hex on ole Twolane's baby iffin you keeps tahkin thisa way.

You stop right quick fore I gits a Cajun Queen to hex your Spydglide.  :'(

B B

Good thing BB is looking out for me.  That was definitely two steps from bad juju!  Fortunately a good coat of wax makes the evil spirits slide off :2vrolijk_21: .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: miker on June 24, 2011, 08:24:15 PM
Glare comment here.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: ccr on June 24, 2011, 09:01:21 PM
Glare comment here.

;D
 :2vrolijk_21: :huepfenjump3: :cherry:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Spiderman on June 25, 2011, 11:10:23 AM
Glare comment here.


I'm practicing restraint.

Just say No

B B
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on June 25, 2011, 11:14:56 AM
I'm practicing restraint.

Just say No

B B


Definitely.  That Glare stuff is work.  I believe in riding to eat not riding to wax :huepfenlol2: .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: 1sharprdkg on June 25, 2011, 09:02:01 PM
Can't wait to see the finished motorsickle!
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on July 30, 2011, 10:28:26 PM
Can't wait to see the finished motorsickle!

Not finished (by a long shot).  But braved the heat for a couple hours this evening after ran out of anything else I could do.  Spent almost as long finding small parts and making a run to Ace Hardware for a few chrome bolts as I did actually putting anything together.  Was looking for anything that could go on that wouldn't be too much in the way of anything else that needed to happen later.  So hung the rear fender.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on July 30, 2011, 10:29:41 PM
Am sure I'd looked closely before.  But until this evening not sure I'd fully realized how good is the color match between the powder coat and the original dark candy brandywine.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on July 30, 2011, 10:30:33 PM
Even back a few steps it's still a good match.  Stays that way in bright or dim light too.  Very pleased with that color score.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on July 30, 2011, 10:33:09 PM
The detachable points #1 and #2 are all that will be on the bike.  No rear horseshoes.  It'll have a solo seat.  I've got a detachable luggage rack that will go to points 1 and 2.  Flat rack whose job will be to occasionally carry the old 95th Anniversary tour bag.  Have it's mate for a windshield bag also.

The "Stealth" rack seen in the above photos is entirely decorative.  Looks better than the standard license bar or bare horseshoe. 
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: spydglide on July 30, 2011, 10:33:27 PM
That's an amazing match....it's 'dead-on'.  What I'm more impressed with are how well you have your 'harley-tools' lined up on the wall behind the fender....and looks like one is all RED to match.  :apple: har.  spyder
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on July 30, 2011, 10:36:20 PM
Here's where I screwed up.  Trying to maintain a strict record of the details of this assembly.  But there's enough going on that something was bound to fall through the cracks.

I love this emblem.  Always have.  It's part of what I love about these bikes.  Was lucky to score one new to mount on the fender.  It needs to be there and needs to be seen as part of the bike.

Except it won't.  At least not very much.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on July 30, 2011, 10:37:29 PM
Because I'm not going to use the ugly wide light bar and the ugly high license plate bracket on a bike that's going to have such good low lines.  So the emblem hides behind the license plate.  Dammit....
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on July 30, 2011, 10:39:13 PM
Ok, that was it tonight.  Full disclosure requires saying any non-chromed bolts seen above are only place holders waiting for more pieces to go around/on/to or against them.  Should your team choose to accept this mission this website will self destruct in 60 seconds.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: spydglide on July 30, 2011, 10:41:11 PM
Oh man~  just don't run a plate.  I know, that won't work for long, but, I'm feeling your pain on covering up the purty emblem.  Gotta be a way.  spyder
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: BUCKNUT GREG on July 30, 2011, 10:44:28 PM
Here's where I screwed up.  Trying to maintain a strict record of the details of this assembly.  But there's enough going on that something was bound to fall through the cracks.

I love this emblem.  Always have.  It's part of what I love about these bikes.  Was lucky to score one new to mount on the fender.  It needs to be there and needs to be seen as part of the bike.

Except it won't.  At least not very much.
That color is so Right.  The deepness is amazing.  Oh yea the emblem has to be there for sure. Nice job Don  :2vrolijk_21:

BUCKNUT  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on July 30, 2011, 10:47:36 PM
Oh man~  just don't run a plate.  I know, that won't work for long, but, I'm feeling your pain on covering up the purty emblem.  Gotta be a way.  spyder

I'm thinking about it Spyder.  But I don't want the license plate up high even more than I don't want to hide the emblem. 

If I'd realized this was going to happen I would have done something different.  I've got the slightly more generic CVO rear fender emblem in use up higher on the fender covering the bolt hole for the rear seat mounting point.  It actually looks pretty good there.  But with the bracket attaching point at the bottom of the fender so well hidden by the low license plate I could have left the emblem off entirely down there.  Then could have used that most excellent 02 specific emblem right up smack on top of the rear fender to cover the rear seat mounting hole.

In fact.....  I might do that yet.  Take some line and cut both emblems off and get some 3M emblem two sided sticky chit and put the good emblem up high.  That might just be the solution.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on July 30, 2011, 10:51:04 PM
That color is so Right.  The deepness is amazing.  Oh yea the emblem has to be there for sure. Nice job Don  :2vrolijk_21:

BUCKNUT  :2vrolijk_21:


Thanks Greg.  I'd like to claim credit for hours and hours of painstaking research matching that color up.  But I can't.  Went to a local powder coat shop with a side cover and asked "whatdya think?"  He started pulling chip sheets out of drawers saying "I'm looking I'm looking, I'll find it."  We looked at different options for maybe a half hour before the guy said "voila, that's the one I was looking for." 

And he was right.

It's a two stage powder.  Clear over color.  But it's good.  And it's been reproducible.  They didn't shoot all the parts for me in one pass.  Each time a dead on match to the last.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on July 30, 2011, 10:54:07 PM

In fact.....  I might do that yet.  Take some line and cut both emblems off and get some 3M emblem two sided sticky chit and put the good emblem up high.  That might just be the solution.



Thanks to Spyder for leading me toward proper inspiration.  That's ^ what I'll do with.  The good emblem will be even better up high staring everyone right square in the face.  The low mount license plate and its frame will hide the rear fender bracket mount point to anyone unless he or she is standing on his head looking up under the license plate.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: spydglide on July 30, 2011, 11:03:27 PM
Yeah, that's a cool emblem, not seen often.  It'll look great up high.  Will you not swap and run the other one down low...or just not put one down there?  Like you say, not really needed unless you're laying on the ground looking up to see it.  Something to look forward to do tomorrow morn after your coffee.   har.  spyder
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on July 30, 2011, 11:07:12 PM

Yeah, that's a cool emblem, not seen often.  It'll look great up high.  Will you not swap and run the other one down low...or just not put one down there? 



Don't know for sure.  Will probably wait until the bike is at normal height and see how far behind it one must be to notice the bare spot; if it's noticed at all.

Remember doing the dame drill when trying to figure out what to do with the SUBTOTBF on the SEEG.  Then later hung this same Kuryakyn rear license plate.  But had forgotten how much that plate obscured what I'd finally used for an emblem on that bike.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Buy early on July 30, 2011, 11:57:08 PM
Looking awesome twolane! You gonna have any style of tourpak on the bike? One of the emblems could go on the back. Hate to see a nice ID hidden under the plate as well.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Black Diamond on July 31, 2011, 12:17:39 AM
She's taking form and looking good! You'll find the right place for that emblem after you remove it. It IS quite a feature on this beauties!

JW
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: 1sharprdkg on July 31, 2011, 12:19:49 AM
The color match looks perfect to me. Emblem is to cool to hide with plate...I know you will figure it out. May have said it before but I love that shade of red.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on July 31, 2011, 12:32:06 AM
Looking awesome twolane! You gonna have any style of tourpak on the bike? One of the emblems could go on the back. Hate to see a nice ID hidden under the plate as well.

No tour pak Mark.  Don't want the lines obstructed.  On the rare occasion this bike will be a longer distance runner rather than just a long weekender or local bike I can pull the red Bushtec behind it.  For close in will have both saddlebags and that tour bag.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: ccr on July 31, 2011, 05:50:11 AM
No tour pak Mark.  Don't want the lines obstructed.  On the rare occasion this bike will be a longer distance runner rather than just a long weekender or local bike I can pull the red Bushtec behind it.  For close in will have both saddlebags and that tour bag.

Lookin good Don. I love the tour bag.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on July 31, 2011, 11:10:39 PM
Lookin good Don. I love the tour bag.

Hi Candy!  Hope you guys are doing well.  Miss seeing you.  It's been a long time.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on July 31, 2011, 11:12:21 PM
This is definitely better.  Couldn't hide that Road King specific emblem with the color matched red in its center.  Just swapped placed between the two emblems.  Now the more generic CVO rear fender emblem is mostly hidden behind the license plate.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on July 31, 2011, 11:13:06 PM
oh gawd......  just realized the bike isn't even built yet and I'm already doing mods...... :confused5:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Black Diamond on July 31, 2011, 11:42:51 PM
You better hurry up and order that 120R so you can disassemble it for the matching red powder coating!

JW
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: hdbrad03 on July 31, 2011, 11:55:58 PM
Looking forward to seeing this Bike in Maggie Valley this year.  :nixweiss: :2vrolijk_21:



 :bananarock: :bananarock:


   Brad
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on August 01, 2011, 12:00:31 AM
You better hurry up and order that 120R so you can disassemble it for the matching red powder coating!

JW



Nononononononononononononono no no   no    no nnnnoooooo  no!


Don't want an all red engine.  With the frame and so many other bits already red that would be too much.  Not enough variation in the field.  Really want the silver engine and tranny with splashes of chrome and the red powder coated covers.  If the 120R was offered in silver I'd be on it in a heartbeat.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on August 01, 2011, 12:01:24 AM
Looking forward to seeing this Bike in Maggie Valley this year.  :nixweiss: :2vrolijk_21:



 :bananarock: :bananarock:


   Brad


Brad, maybe in tow behind the Road Glide :huepfenlol2: !
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: hdbrad03 on August 01, 2011, 12:13:29 AM


Nononononononononononononono no no   no    no nnnnoooooo  no!


Don't want an all red engine.  With the frame and so many other bits already red that would be too much.  Not enough variation in the field.  Really want the silver engine and tranny with splashes of chrome and the red powder coated covers.  If the 120R was offered in silver I'd be on it in a heartbeat.

A few cans of Oven Cleaner could take care of that problem.


 :bananarock: :bananarock:



    Brad


Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Black Diamond on August 01, 2011, 12:15:35 AM


Nononononononononononononono no no   no    no nnnnoooooo  no!


Don't want an all red engine.  With the frame and so many other bits already red that would be too much.  Not enough variation in the field.  Really want the silver engine and tranny with splashes of chrome and the red powder coated covers.  If the 120R was offered in silver I'd be on it in a heartbeat.



A few cans of Oven Cleaner could take care of that problem.


 :bananarock: :bananarock:



    Brad




Took the words out of my mouth!  Don, she's looking great. I need to ride down and see her in person. Ya never know, some of your spare parts might just fall on mine!  :P
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on August 01, 2011, 01:01:50 AM
A few cans of Oven Cleaner could take care of that problem.


 :bananarock: :bananarock:



    Brad




If only the surface of a black motor looked like a true silver "natural" engine under the black....
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Rhetor on August 01, 2011, 09:12:35 PM
This is definitely better.  Couldn't hide that Road King specific emblem with the color matched red in its center.  Just swapped placed between the two emblems.  Now the more generic CVO rear fender emblem is mostly hidden behind the license plate.

Awesome solution!  I like it, Don!!!!!
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: hogasm on August 01, 2011, 09:17:19 PM
A few cans of Oven Cleaner could take care of that problem.


 :bananarock: :bananarock:



    Brad




I can ride out and show you how to expertly apply the oven cleaner to remove all traces of powder coat :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on August 01, 2011, 10:42:41 PM


Took the words out of my mouth!  Don, she's looking great. I need to ride down and see her in person. Ya never know, some of your spare parts might just fall on mine!  :P


Touching a man's spare parts pile is like touching his woman or his really good Scotch hidden behind the false panel in the pantry cupboard he never mentions to anyone!
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on August 01, 2011, 10:44:49 PM
Awesome solution!  I like it, Don!!!!!

Have walked by it a couple times today.  No kidding it really is better.  Always knew it'd have a solo seat so honestly not sure why I didn't put the good emblem up there in prime view to begin with.  Really is where it belongs.  The chatter here with everyone the other night pushed me right along toward the right answer.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on August 03, 2011, 11:35:03 PM
Had an absolutely wonderful afternoon on this unexpectedly cool summer day.  Late afternoon at the doc to be told that after several months of looking my colonscopy results are officially lost.  After that had to go visit attorney which is equally a pain in the ass.

After that the options this evening were beer or mental health.  Out of beer.

So messed with the Road King project for a couple hours.  Of course after the day started off with a screw up.  Discovered had never pulled the races before sending the frame to powder coat.

No big deal....
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on August 03, 2011, 11:36:21 PM
After installing the new races finished assembling the gorgeous red trees to the bike.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on August 03, 2011, 11:38:04 PM
Once the trees were on came the Yaffer "Yafterburner" slider covers.  It's pieces like this to give the dramatic splashes of chrome in among all the red that I'm really going to like.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on August 03, 2011, 11:39:18 PM
They look even better with the red legs installed inside the slider covers.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on August 03, 2011, 11:39:57 PM
Damn those look nice.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on August 03, 2011, 11:42:19 PM
Then while on a roll went ahead and put in the poly riser bushings and used an old donor set of ape hangars to get the risers aligned before tightening everything down.  Bars that will go on are a set of 1.25" diameter Wild 1" "mini apes."  Only 8.5" height rather than the 12" bars mocked up here.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on August 03, 2011, 11:44:32 PM
And finally while the empty spot was in front of me grabbed the air dam for the rear of the fork.  It was just about this time while looking at those three more little 12 point chrome bolt heads that it dawned on me this bike is going to be a pain in the ass to detail.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on August 03, 2011, 11:45:40 PM
Starting now to run out of things to easily bolt on that won't get in the way of something else later.  Eventually going to have to get an engine sorted out so can move ahead with the project.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Buy early on August 03, 2011, 11:49:53 PM

They look even better with the red legs installed inside the slider covers.

Love those slider covers! Bad as hell.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on August 03, 2011, 11:59:25 PM
Love those slider covers! Bad as hell.

Thanks Mark.  I like them a lot also.  Have only seen one set previously in person.  When I did knew had to have them for this project.  Freaking stupidly expensive riser covers.  But it's a splurge.  A lot of this project has benefited from its long time in gestation and has scored some major bargains.  So a splurge now and again won't break its budget.

Ness has a set that's similar to these Yaffe pieces.  The new black covers that Harley just released are very similar to the Ness pieces.  Would imagine whomever casts them for Ness is the OE for Harley also.  But they just don't look as aggressive as these do.  The bevel cuts at the bottom on these are better, to my eye, than the smooth more tame line on the Ness/Harley piece.  Contrasting against the dark red legs immediately behind it I really wanted that jagged edge and this cover all chromed out.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Spiderman on August 04, 2011, 08:29:23 AM
Don, have you been watching "Pimp My Ride " When you get this bike done, I am no longer going to take any abuse as to Elvis being the most over the top Harley ever created. You win hands down my friend. Those upper fork slider covers are RAD as hell brother. Keep up the good work !!!!!


B B
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on August 04, 2011, 10:38:46 AM
Don, have you been watching "Pimp My Ride " When you get this bike done, I am no longer going to take any abuse as to Elvis being the most over the top Harley ever created. You win hands down my friend. Those upper fork slider covers are RAD as hell brother. Keep up the good work !!!!!


B B


It is going to rock.  At least to my tastes.  But better than Elvis?  That's a high standard Brian.  Just the leather work put Elvis on a plateau all it's own. 

Leather.  Crap....  That reminds me.  Still have to send off the used solo saddle and backrest to get them recovered. 
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on August 08, 2011, 12:39:18 AM
Wanted to see what the FLHX style front turn signal mounts mated to the flamed light housing from the P&A book would look like adjacent to the cool slider covers.  Thought they were going to be a nice complement but having the slider covers finally installed allowed enough curiosity I couldn't leave well enough alone.  So slid on the red nacelle and took a look.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on August 08, 2011, 12:39:51 AM
Nice pairing.  Going to like this.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: ccr on August 12, 2011, 04:38:28 AM
Nice pairing.  Going to like this.

 :huepfenjump3: :bananarock: :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Spiderman on August 12, 2011, 07:22:28 AM

It is going to rock.  At least to my tastes.  But better than Elvis?  That's a high standard Brian.  Just the leather work put Elvis on a plateau all it's own. 

Leather.  Crap....  That reminds me.  Still have to send off the used solo saddle and backrest to get them recovered. 

Of course you'll be having them done to match those nice Springer bags you'll be using ? More places for bits of red with the piping around the seat etc. Speaking of which, are you using the older style solo with pretty chrome round bar wrap around aka the old buddy seats ?  MJZ put one of those on Elvis when he didn't have the nads to fess up to his wife he'd bought another bike and the bags and seat off Elvis went to SCRM-R. It looked really great. In some ways actually carried the Elvis theme better than the croc bags as the seat he used was period correct for a FL Elvis would have ridden.

B B


B B
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on August 12, 2011, 10:38:53 AM
Of course you'll be having them done to match those nice Springer bags you'll be using ? More places for bits of red with the piping around the seat etc. Speaking of which, are you using the older style solo with pretty chrome round bar wrap around aka the old buddy seats ?

That is exactly the plan Brian.  Burgundy piping to match the Springer bags and black basketweave patterned leather in the seat side panel to tie in with the basketweave pattern in the spring bags.

The saddle is a really good used Corbin solo I scored on eBay.  It's in such good shape it's almost a shame to tear off the leather and recover.  But in the end it'll be worthwhile for the visual.

Am considering some stitching in the rear "upper" area of the seat panel.  Nothing outlandish.  But can't make up my mind.  Since the idea doesn't just jump out at me will probably end up leaving it be as a solid black panel.  

Here's the saddle as it is right now:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on August 12, 2011, 10:39:20 AM
...and from the rear:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on August 12, 2011, 10:40:22 AM
That rear facing image looking forward to the old Springer bag on the windshield will do a lot to help visualize what I attempted to describe will be done to the saddle.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Black Diamond on August 12, 2011, 11:10:57 AM
That seat's going to look great! Maybe a small bar & shield outline in burgandy in that upper seat area?
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on August 12, 2011, 11:22:25 AM
That seat's going to look great! Maybe a small bar & shield outline in burgandy in that upper seat area?

I'd had two thoughts.  One (and liked less and less the more I thought about it) was a Screamin Eagle head stitched in that somewhat vertical area at the rear of the seat base.  In a burgundy and complementing shades.  The other is much like you're suggesting.  A bar and shield in a burgundy with a very thin outline of a brighter red color to tie the other colors of the bike to the seat a bit.  Maybe in the middle of the bar stitch Road King.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Black Diamond on August 12, 2011, 02:36:57 PM
I'd had two thoughts.  One (and liked less and less the more I thought about it) was a Screamin Eagle head stitched in that somewhat vertical area at the rear of the seat base.  In a burgundy and complementing shades.  The other is much like you're suggesting.  A bar and shield in a burgundy with a very thin outline of a brighter red color to tie the other colors of the bike to the seat a bit.  Maybe in the middle of the bar stitch Road King[/i].

That'd look sweet!

JW
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on August 12, 2011, 03:23:04 PM
That'd look sweet!

JW

Am strongly leaning toward doing that.  Nice and simple.  Would look like it was intended to be there.  Be a nice complementary addition without overshadowing or detracting from the rest of the bike writ large.  That's the goal; a nice overall look with no one thing that dramatically suffers next to anything else.  Want it all to work together.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: CVOJOE on August 13, 2011, 02:45:06 PM
Since eagles are a protected species of bird, better give the eagle at least a mask for those occasions when a significant difference in pressure between the internal bodily plumbing and atmospheric pressures occur. Normally after favorite items like draft beers with excessive CO2, beans, especially re-fried (why can't they fried right the first time?), certain sausages, TexMex cuisine, etc. Oh, not to forget post-colonosopy differential pressures as well. Just sayin.

OK just plain old farts in any other language.  :vr :toilet:olijk27:

 :drink:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on August 13, 2011, 03:08:41 PM
Since eagles are a protected species of bird, better give the eagle at least a mask for those occasions when a significant difference in pressure between the internal bodily plumbing and atmospheric pressures occur. Normally after favorite items like draft beers with excessive CO2, beans, especially re-fried (why can't they fried right the first time?), certain sausages, TexMex cuisine, etc. Oh, not to forget post-colonosopy differential pressures as well. Just sayin.

OK just plain old farts in any other language.  :vr :toilet:olijk27:

 :drink:

Exactly.  And I completely agree.  At least I think I do. I'd know for sure if I knew.  Also....

Hey Joe, if I remember right you've got the Kuryakyn gas cap and gauge on yours.  I had those on my last Road King and always liked the look.  Anymore they're almost "old school" which is a nice touch for this red bike project.  They do look good installed in the tank.  But I digress.....

On my Road King the gas cap would leak fuel if you got the tank very very full.  Years ago when those caps were first released it was a "problem" they were "working on."  I stopped doing the last squeeze at the gas pump and mostly forgot about it.  With these new pieces in the red tank now wondering if they still do that.  Does yours leak?
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: CVOJOE on August 13, 2011, 08:29:34 PM
No leaks on the digital "K" gas gauge at all. Nor the battery indicator   :huepfenjump3: Of course hard to see electrons flowing with the naked eye isn't it. Had them on for years now and no issues with either one. Maybe I got the revised model.  :nixweiss:

Get her done and on the hiway before the late fall or early (hopefully not) winter sets in.
Cheers!
 :drink:
Joe
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on August 14, 2011, 12:56:24 AM
No leaks on the digital "K" gas gauge at all.

Get her done and on the hiway before the late fall or early (hopefully not) winter sets in.
Cheers!
 :drink:
Joe


That's a good confirmation Joe.  Thanks.  Mine was a dozen years ago when (I think) they'd just been released.  The Kuryakyn guy said then it was "sometimes a problem" but was good enough to say they didn't have it licked it.  A dozen years gives time to make a correction or two.

Should have worked on something else today but wasn't in the right mood.  So got my head straight messing with the Road King. 

Spent a productive six hours buried in the harnesses.  Disassembled most of it to find and fix a couple of problems that stemmed from its accident.  Also made a few alternations (mostly inside the nacelle) to tie in things I'll be adding later and to make some separate disconnects for the turn signals so they'll not have to just hang off that six pin amp connector if the nacelle ever needs to come off.  Truly was one of those "zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance" days as the time flew by.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on August 14, 2011, 12:59:54 AM
With the harness ready to lay back on the bike really needed to test fit some pieces for placement.  To know the harness would reach where it needed to and there'd be no rubs, binds nor other problems.  Of course (I rationalized to myself) to absolutely check clearance would need to set the tank on.  It wasn't that I just wanted the visual or after the long day in the harness and schematics thought I'd earned a reward.  Nope, couldn't be.

Oh yeah, its own handlebars got hung too....
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on August 14, 2011, 01:01:11 AM
Laying the extra pieces in place brought up a decision that had been put off until today.  The red handlebar cover seen in the picture above or the old (and now obsolete) chrome V-Wing handlebar cover?
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on August 14, 2011, 01:03:37 AM
It's going to be the V-Wing cover.  Prefer the sweep of chrome across the dash to the handlebar cover.  This bike is also in many ways an homage to my last Road King and that cover was one of its details.  Got this one NOS from a dealer's old stock well after the part had been obsoleted from Mother Harley.  Probably a tough piece to find anymore.  Seeing the two options one after the other made for an easy choice though.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on August 14, 2011, 01:06:36 AM
Used some second gen SERK parts that weren't part of our 02 and 03 bikes to begin with Joe.  Remember that you've done at least the ring.  That ignition switch is nice little addition too.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on August 14, 2011, 01:10:43 AM
Then we come to the first major screw up of the project.  Would like to say it's a Lenin thing, "one step backward and two steps forward."  But really I just screwed up.  Can't use the seat I was so pleased to score just last week.

With the tank on laid the seat in place and its interface with the dash is unacceptable.  It's a seat for SEEGs or Street Glides.  I knew that when I bought it but had convinced myself that long skinny SERK dash would meet the saddle pretty close to how the long relatively skinny SEEG dash does.

They don't meet well.  Humbug.

Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on August 14, 2011, 01:14:31 AM
It's perfect on the red bike.  Of course it's designed for a SEEG so it should be.  I'm almost tempted to keep it for a spare seat for that bike.  But I like the look of the tan dual tour on that bike so much I'd never use the sole.  That bike has the black heated seat for winter and this solo isn't heated.  So it's not a winter saddle either.  Bugger.

Will put it up for sale and chalk it up SERK Project Screw Up #1.

The nose of the saddle just has to climb up the tail of the dash more to be acceptable.  Damn shame too.  This was a great seat too.  Felt great.  Would've been a comfortable all day saddle.  Nuts.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: hdbrad03 on August 14, 2011, 06:26:21 AM
That is the same way Val's old FLHRSE3 seat mated with the tank and console. I just made a nice leather trim peice and inserted into the console and under seat. So when if you are modifying the seat cover add a front leather tab to insert into the console.


 :bananarock: :bananarock:


    Brad
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on August 14, 2011, 09:36:11 AM
That is the same way Val's old FLHRSE3 seat mated with the tank and console. I just made a nice leather trim price and inserted into the console and under seat. So when if you are modifying the seat cover add a front leather tab to insert into the console.


 :bananarock: :bananarock:


    Brad


Thought about doing specifically that Brad.  Still am for that matter.  Just not sure how much it will bug me.  Also thought about bending the tongue (that slides in the frame) down a bit so the nose of the dash could raise a bit. 

That was the last thing I tried last night.  Was bummed to find it not fitting as I'd hoped.  Too tired and didn't want to spoil the evening's good mood messing with it.  Will work with it a bit more before trying to resell.  Would be nice to be able to use it since it's here already.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Black Diamond on August 14, 2011, 12:39:42 PM
Used some second gen SERK parts that weren't part of our 02 and 03 bikes to begin with Joe.  Remember that you've done at least the ring.  That ignition switch is nice little addition too.

That's a real nice "touch" on the ring. Is that from the 07 SERK? Ruby needs some love, may need to do this for her.
I really like the old school V-Wing handlebar cover. Nice bit of chrome for that area.

Damn shame on the seat. Not off by much. Since your putting a custom cover on it anyway, see what can be done to add a bit to the nose. You'll figure out a solution.

JW
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on August 14, 2011, 12:58:14 PM
That's a real nice "touch" on the ring. Is that from the 07 SERK? Ruby needs some love, may need to do this for her.
I really like the old school V-Wing handlebar cover. Nice bit of chrome for that area.

Damn shame on the seat. Not off by much. Since your putting a custom cover on it anyway, see what can be done to add a bit to the nose. You'll figure out a solution.

JW

Those bits at the ignition switch are 07 pieces.  Subtle differences for sure.  But once you've seen them it's easy to decide they belong there. 

If I remember correctly the ring and ignition switch were VIN protected.  So you might need a buddy-assist to get them.

It was an easy choice on the handlebar cover.  The dash sweeps up the tank so the splash of chrome against red is already there.  It continues nicely with the handlebar cover.  Was hoping it would look good there but had that other handlebar cover powder coated while all the parts were in just in case.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on August 17, 2011, 03:16:46 PM
Was out in the shop at O-dark-30 this morning clearing my head from another project.  Had the saddlebags completely reassembled last week so decided to hang and adjust them and the front fender.  Took a step back when done and was taken aback a bit.  First time it's ever actually looked like a motorcycle again.  A gutted motorcycle for sure.  But it's at least bike-like now.

I know, some bits will be in the way of later work.  But it'll be worth it for all the test fitting that is done. 
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on August 17, 2011, 03:17:08 PM
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Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
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Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
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Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on August 17, 2011, 03:21:44 PM
Seeing these images reminds me that thanks are owed to many here for their interest as I've played here.  In some cases much more than interest.  The saddlebag supports now seen and nearly all the saddlebag hardware were freebies from site members as the parts collection process was ongoing.  Other bits throughout the bike have been contributions or deeply discounted additions to the cause.  It's something of a community project. 

None of you get to ride it though ??? :huepfenlol2: !
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: naitram on August 17, 2011, 03:22:43 PM
get some wheels and tires on and you'll have a nice rolling chassis
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: 110tHunDer on August 17, 2011, 04:03:53 PM
Seeing these images reminds me that thanks are owed to many here for their interest as I've played here.  In some cases much more than interest.  The saddlebag supports  now seen and nearly all the saddlebag hardware were freebies from site members as the parts collection process was ongoing.  Other bits throughout the bike have been contributions or deeply discounted additions to the cause.  It's something of a community project. 

None of you get to ride it though ??? :huepfenlol2: !

Ha!  I forgot all about those until I read this!

The bike's looking great, Don! :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: naitram on August 17, 2011, 04:04:54 PM
this gonna be ready for MV?
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on August 17, 2011, 04:18:43 PM
get some wheels and tires on and you'll have a nice rolling chassis

They are sitting in a corner over there >>> .  American Wire 100 spokes with Avon Venoms installed.  Could hang the front but still no engine.  Suppose could hang the swingarm on the pivot shaft just from a place to hang a back tire and make the whole thing roll :nixweiss: ?

Actually if that would work without marking up any parts it might not be a bad idea.  Until recently lifting the frame on and off the cart wasn't a big deal.  It's become a two person job now (at least to do it safely).  Will have to study this a bit....
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on August 17, 2011, 04:22:13 PM
Ha!  I forgot all about those until I read this!

The bike's looking great, Don! :2vrolijk_21:

Thanks Brian.  And you've definitely got a hand in this project.  Those supports are perfect.  The Lindby rear crash bars that made those supports a necessity are in a pile over there << .  They'll go on sometime to complete the set with your supports.

All the chrome 12 point hardware is beginning to worry me.  I like it; almost too much.  Keep looking over at the other bikes and thinking.....
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on August 17, 2011, 04:24:51 PM
this gonna be ready for MV?


Not a chance.  Still have to build an engine.  What I thought would be last winter's winter project will hopefully be this winter's winter project.  Even the few hours this project has taken the last couple months have been most the spare bike/play time.  Have enough time in the project already have no problem with continuing to take it slow.  Only thing that might significantly speed things up would be stumbling in to a good silver take out engine somewhere/some time.  But it's not anything I'm going to worry about at all.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Fired00d on August 17, 2011, 04:27:40 PM
Don bikes coming together and looking really nice :2vrolijk_21: ...for a red bike :D.
 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: hdbrad03 on August 17, 2011, 04:37:06 PM
Don bikes coming together and looking really nice :2vrolijk_21: ...for a red bike :D.
 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:

I got a bet that Don completes his Bike before Firedood installs his Chrome Hinges!  :confused5: :nixweiss:


 :bananarock: :bananarock:


    Brad
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: sadunbar on August 17, 2011, 04:59:20 PM
I got a bet that Don completes his Bike before Firedood installs his Chrome Hinges!  :confused5: :nixweiss:


 :bananarock: :bananarock:


    Brad

No sane person would take that bet...   ;D :P
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Fired00d on August 17, 2011, 05:38:11 PM
I got a bet that Don completes his Bike before Firedood installs his Chrome Hinges!  :confused5: :nixweiss:


 :bananarock: :bananarock:


    Brad
You'd win that bet. ;) ;D

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on August 17, 2011, 05:43:13 PM
Don bikes coming together and looking really nice :2vrolijk_21: ...for a red bike :D.
 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:

Thanks Gary.  It's been fun to play with too.  (for a red bike)
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: SBB on August 17, 2011, 06:19:15 PM
You'd win that bet. ;) ;D

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:


d00d

They just don't understand the whole "hinges for d00d" event.

SBB
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: sadunbar on August 17, 2011, 06:46:15 PM
You'd win that bet. ;) ;D

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:

And here I thought you were on the cusp of an adventure...   ::)
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Fired00d on August 17, 2011, 06:47:44 PM

d00d

They just don't understand the whole "hinges for d00d" event.

SBB
Nope, they sure don't... but we'll never tell them either. ;) ;D

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Fired00d on August 17, 2011, 06:50:28 PM
And here I thought you were on the cusp of an adventure...   ::)
Who me?? :D :D

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on November 11, 2011, 11:24:25 PM
Tiny bit more killing some time in the shop this evening.  Cables all hung on the bars and grips and levers installed.  It's ISO grips and a set of Iron Braid levers.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: jonga on November 12, 2011, 12:48:44 AM
First time I noticed this thred......Beautiful  paint job, including the little extra's fork lowers. Wish my amber and orange had that style of flames. Looking forward to seeing your project completed in its due time....Great job,  Don   :2vrolijk_21:   Jon
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on November 12, 2011, 02:25:20 AM
First time I noticed this thred......Beautiful  paint job, including the little extra's fork lowers. Wish my amber and orange had that style of flames. Looking forward to seeing your project completed in its due time....Great job,  Don   :2vrolijk_21:   Jon

Thanks Jon.  I'd not thought to go back and review this bike's story from the beginning.  That was fun.  Thanks for the good idea :2vrolijk_21: .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Midnight Rider on November 12, 2011, 03:23:23 AM
Has anyone ever told you that you suck?   :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2: :nixweiss: :drink:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on November 12, 2011, 09:42:41 AM
Has anyone ever told you that you suck?   :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2: :nixweiss: :drink:


There's not the bandwidth to post the list......
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Spiderman on November 13, 2011, 11:42:58 AM
Tiny bit more killing some time in the shop this evening.  Cables all hung on the bars and grips and levers installed.  It's ISO grips and a set of Iron Braid levers.

You're a tease Don, you should go to work in a strip joint

Drop a couple of those feather fans and let us see it - - - all of it !

B  B
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on November 14, 2011, 12:28:28 AM
You're a tease Don, you should go to work in a strip joint

Drop a couple of those feather fans and let us see it - - - all of it !

B  B

All I need is a brass pole in the corner of the shop :2vrolijk_21: .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: mattm on November 14, 2011, 01:21:42 AM
Oh, now I need to go poke out my minds eye.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: 1sharprdkg on November 18, 2011, 09:20:32 PM
Didn't really need that stripper pole image...bike is looking great! I like that color red.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: The Mysterious Q! on November 19, 2011, 09:27:42 AM
The ride is looking super sweet Don. That is gonna be one hell of a SERK.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on November 19, 2011, 10:09:29 AM
Thanks again guys.  It's been an incredibly fun project even if it has taken forever.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: CVOJOE on November 20, 2011, 10:01:44 PM
You're a tease Don, you should go to work in a strip joint

Drop a couple of those feather fans and let us see it - - - all of it !

B  B

 :worthless:

Oh wait, that would probably be inappropirate for this controlled venue.  :huepfenjump3:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: AZ SESG on December 01, 2011, 02:56:37 PM
Hey, Don.

  Your SERK is looking mighty fine.  Kudos!   :2vrolijk_21:

  It's been a while since I checked in on your progress, I knew you would have it looking sharp.   :coolblue:

  Things are finally turning the corner (for the better) in my world.  But, to borrow your phrase, there is not enough bandwidth to deliver the list of details.  The condensed version is this: There will be scooter shopping in my near future.   :)

Best regards,
Charlie
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 01, 2011, 06:21:13 PM
That's great news Charlie.   Have wondered more than once how things were turning out.  Good holidays my friend and share the bike hunt when it happens. 
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: AZ SESG on December 01, 2011, 08:46:48 PM
  Thanks, Don.  Happy holidays to you and yours.

  You will most definitely be included in the bike hunt.

  Now, back to our regularly scheduled programming.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: StatisQuo on December 03, 2011, 04:26:19 PM
Very nicely done sir. Your SERK is a head turner and best of all is the time and effort put in. Well done.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 03, 2011, 05:17:40 PM
Very nicely done sir. Your SERK is a head turner and best of all is the time and effort put in. Well done.


Thanks very much.  Hopefully the upcoming winter months will see more progress too. 
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 05, 2011, 12:27:22 AM
A shower, a malted beverage and an hour's remove from the project has me feeling much better.  For the first time in awhile played with the SERK this afternoon and this evening.  For the first time ever said bad words to this project.  You should've seen the SEEG over in the corner with a smug grin on its face as it thought "nah nah nah nah nah nah, you're in trouble!"

Body and fender work is not my best thing.  

The nacelle didn't fit worth a damn.  More problem on its right half than its left.  Both sides had deformed during the baking process of the powder coat.  After several hours of grinding and pushing and tweaking and bending and pressing and grinding and strapping and saying bad words it now fits ok though.

Considered bailing on the red nacelle and just buying chrome pieces that would still be correctly shaped.  But beat the bitch in to submission.  What a pain in the ass.  
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Buy early on December 05, 2011, 07:42:02 AM
You're writing more of the story that will be unique to this scoot. Someday, you'll ride it to a gathering, have a beer and regale those in attendance with the skill & cunning it took to mold this metal into the nearly perfect piece of art they see before them. If it were easy, I could do it. But I can't, so I get to admire your skill and persistence.

Well done!
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 05, 2011, 11:21:33 AM
You're writing more of the story that will be unique to this scoot. Someday, you'll ride it to a gathering, have a beer and regale those in attendance with the skill & cunning it took to mold this metal into the nearly perfect piece of art they see before them. If it were easy, I could do it. But I can't, so I get to admire your skill and persistence.

Well done!

Yeah..... right or wrong felt like the project history should be complete.  For my own later pleasure and edification if nothing else.  Someday after a good ride I'll likely sit down with a cold beer and review the build thread myself :drink: .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 07, 2011, 11:21:04 PM
The SERK made some headway today; though the bike itself never got touched.  Picked up a motor.

It's not the original plan.  Original plan was to get a set of big bore S&S cases and build a short stroke 107.  Actually finding the time to collect the parts and do the motor has been something that was always way too easy to put off though.  

Made a trip to OKC today to follow up on word of some parts available.  Got an 05 Road Glide's complete drive train.  Everything from the crank sensor dangling out the front to the drive belt hanging out the back and all parts in between.  

Story is it was all pulled at 2200 miles for a Jim's motor and a Baker.  Who knows....?  But it's all super clean with no road grime nor other mess.  So it at least appears to have gotten minimal use.

It's all hanging on the car lift with fluids dripping out of it overnight.  Maybe this weekend will get a chance to swap some of the powder coated parts on and get it ready for the bike.  

In any case the new plan is to run the bike with the 88" for now.  Simply completing it will be this year's winter project.  That will allow the benefit of having next year's winter project already planned.  Making it a hod little 95" or 98" :2vrolijk_21: .

The S&S cases seem to have a good rep.  But I honestly wasn't wild about the dangly under the engine oil plumbing system to the pan that they required.  So this doesn't break my heart.  On top of that I really don't mind knowing that when the bike is finally running I'll still have a project or two or three to play with it in the future.  It's nice when they're done.  But it's also nice to play with them.  And this drive train was just too good a deal to pass up.  So will gladly put it to good use and save a lot of time in the process.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: AZ SESG on December 07, 2011, 11:52:26 PM
  Don, it seems you made an excellent purchase.  Congratulations!

  A "future" 95 or 98 will provide additional enjoyment.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 09, 2011, 11:45:13 PM
Spent some time this evening checking out and dressing the new-to-me drivetrain.  So far so good.  Proof of the pudding will be in the running.  But so far so good.  

All very clean inside and out.  Pulled the rear head and I can't dispute the low mileage claim from the prior owner.  Same after seeing the cam tensioner and primary chain tensioner.  All look like new.

It already had chrome covers and tubes.  Was originally in a Road Glide but don't know how much chrome a stock FLTR comes out of the box with so can't say how much of his had been added.  Didn't matter though as had to dress it with all the powder coated parts.  

Below is an idea of what it will look like.  Air cleaner cover is a football.  Also red.  But with the chrome original "Screamin Eagle Road King" center insert.  Cam cover has the original insert to the bike in it also.

Have chrome inner primary yet to go on.  Anyplace they can be used here and elsewhere on the bike it's all chrome 12 point hardware.  Dipstick tubes and lifter blocks are the chrome ball milled pieces.  Oil pan is red too though it can't be seen well in the picture.  Motor mount hardware is all chrome.  Rest of the bracketry is red; as is the regulator.

No doubt forgetting much.  So far the dress out is looking good though.  Was a good evening in the shop.  Busy weekend ahead so likely won't get far enough to set the drive train in the frame.  Will keep my finger crossed for the prospect though.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Midnight Rider on December 10, 2011, 12:41:51 AM
I've got two words...F'ing Fantasic.   :2vrolijk_21: 8)

You've done this one up with all A/R in full function  :huepfenlol2: j I'd do the same, if I could.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Boatman on December 10, 2011, 08:27:13 AM
Bike will be another show piece Don.  You know just what to do to make things look great.  Enjoyed reading and watching the progress on this build.  Be better yet to see it in person someday.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Buy early on December 10, 2011, 09:04:09 AM
Lookeen' good!  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: sadunbar on December 10, 2011, 09:27:34 AM
Don,

What exhaust are you planning to use?

Scott
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 10, 2011, 09:43:18 AM
Thanks guys.  I'm liking the results so far also.  It's been an extended process story but it's been fun.

Remembered earlier this morning I'd never got a speedometer.   :oops:

Still have an old stock piece around but never planned on using that.  This bike had a speedo and a separate tach on a handlebar cover mounted bracket.  I never cared for that combination and plan to use a combination speedo and tach unit in the dash pod.  Though I like all the functionality in the Dakota Digital instrument I don't want the digital displays on this bike.  It needs at least most mostly analog displays; at least an analog face.  So have narrowed the choices to two. 

One is a Harley offering and one pair of options comes through Kuryakyn from a company called Medallion Instruments.  Have used their stuff in other environments and it's always been good.  Will think about it more and decide this weekend.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 10, 2011, 09:45:04 AM
Don,

What exhaust are you planning to use?

Scott


FatCats.  No ghost pipe.  Especially when the engine gets bumped to a hot 95/98 that will be a good pipe.  I've become a convert after the now several years experience on the other bikes and have no desire to waste time reinventing the wheel.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 10, 2011, 09:51:06 AM
The speedo selected from the options above will mount in this dash/nacelle environment.  The Harley instrument has programmable lighting so it can become red.  Even though it's a lesser expensive option I'm inclined toward the Medallion Instruments option with the red background and gold lines. 

There is some nice extra functionality in those instruments also.  Full display gear indicator, multiple trip and service odometers, diagnostics (DTC) display and a host of other functions that can be reached through the push of a button or three.  Mostly though I just like the looks of it best....
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: BUCKNUT GREG on December 10, 2011, 09:59:28 AM
Don, simplicity with a Touch of Class.

Well Done  :2vrolijk_21:

BUCKNUT  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Buy early on December 10, 2011, 11:50:08 AM
+1 on the Medalion speedo w/gold letters. Looks classier and the HD one isn't symmetrical.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 10, 2011, 12:11:07 PM
+1 on the Medalion speedo w/gold letters. Looks classier and the HD one isn't symmetrical.


My thoughts also Mark.  Ordered that one about 10 minutes ago.

The handlebar clamp cover has gold on top.  That will tie things together a bit.  Wish I'd been fully aware of this choice before getting the spoons a few months back.  Ordered them with two tones of red in their braiding.  Had I been really thinking all this through would have mixed in a braid of tan or gold leather to tie it all together a bit more. 

That's ok though.  It is an omission; but not a big one.  Still looks good.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: porthole on December 10, 2011, 01:07:40 PM
The speedo selected from the options above w

Far left
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Chains on December 10, 2011, 01:12:03 PM
+1 on the Medalion speedo w/gold letters. Looks classier and the HD one isn't symmetrical.
I agree it is a classier looking unit.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 10, 2011, 02:40:32 PM
I agree it is a classier looking unit.

Seems a universal choice.   Hopefully it will arrive before next weekend.  Scored a 40% savings last week on the lindby front crash bar had been waiting for also.    Not much else to get. No doubt a small part somewhere I've forgotten.  But it's close now.  Still have to get the FLHX rear fascia painted.  Project will see lots of progress before new year though. 
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: sadunbar on December 10, 2011, 06:25:55 PM
+1 on the Medalion speedo w/gold letters. Looks classier and the HD one isn't symmetrical.

This would be my choice as well...   :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 10, 2011, 11:50:40 PM
Taking a break.  Before pushing too hard and scratching something up.  Not enough hands.  Can't find the right angle.  Two frakking hours.  Many bad words being spoken......
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 11, 2011, 01:05:19 AM
Woo Hoo :bananarock:  :apple:  :pineapple:  !!

 :drink: :drink: :drink:


Gave up trying to slide it all in together.  Needed more room than I could find and forcing it was going to scratch stuff up.  So gave up...

Separated the engine and transmission and took the rockers off down to the heads to gain more room.  It's in!!

Tranny and engine are bolted back together and rockers are back on.  It's all just setting loose in the frame; but it's in there!

Goin' to Taco Bell.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 11, 2011, 06:53:45 AM
One step closer to being more than a parts collection depot.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: 110tHunDer on December 11, 2011, 08:33:49 AM
 
This is better than any biker build-off show.  Lookin' really, really good, Don!
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: SneakyPete on December 11, 2011, 08:44:30 AM
Pimp my ride!  Looks great Don.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 11, 2011, 09:13:36 AM

This is better than any biker build-off show.  Lookin' really, really good, Don!


Thanks Brian.  After the first part of last evening the moral support is appreciated :huepfenlol2: .

Have to make a parts run today though.  Since had to separate the engine and tranny had to take off the oil lines between the two.  Had a new set of lines here but, dammit, only had three rather than four clamps.  The two that have to go in while the tranny and engine are apart are installed but need to pick up more.  The bike shop is actually open today (Sunday pre-Christmas sale).  So even if Ace Hardware doesn't have them cheap I'll have a plan B option.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: martys on December 11, 2011, 11:05:48 AM
This project is shaping up very nicely Don  :2vrolijk_21: I am looking forward to seeing this beauty in person in the not too distant future.  :pepper: :pepper:  Keep up the good work (and patients) it's paying off  :drink:

Marty
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Buy early on December 11, 2011, 11:11:01 AM
Great looking build Don. Really fun watching it come together!
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: naitram on December 11, 2011, 12:10:44 PM
lookin good  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: erniezap on December 11, 2011, 12:18:54 PM
 :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 11, 2011, 12:43:23 PM
Had to walk by the Road King a moment ago to get something from the shop.  Even stripped back down to its fenders it looks gooooood finally having an engine and tranny in the big empty spot that was in the middle. 

Tires and wheels will be the next significant visual change.  Then it can come off the cart and roll around on its on :drink: .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Hugh Janis on December 11, 2011, 12:54:53 PM
slow down will ya?  It's not a sprint.  :oops: :huepfenlol2: :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 12, 2011, 11:19:10 PM
Had some time to kill this evening so wandered out to the shop.  A few more small bits hung and mounted the swingarm.  Drivetrain is aligned.  Tires and wheels and a kickstand might have to go on real soon now :drink: .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 13, 2011, 11:24:04 PM
It's a ROLLER !
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 13, 2011, 11:25:52 PM
Got to play in the shop all evening.  Only detour was when I found out my %*$&** shocks didn't have any bushings with them.  Quick detour to a buddy's machine shop to cut some pieces and was good to go.

Got to tease a little first.  After all, it couldn't be a roller without a kickstand.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 13, 2011, 11:26:52 PM
And it couldn't be a roller without wheels....
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 13, 2011, 11:29:29 PM
Really like the small splashes of chrome that are going to show up all over the red.  Axle end caps, rear axle, kickstand, etc., etc., etc.   Going to make a nice visual field.

Of course one thing it can't be and ever be a roller is still on the damned cart.  Cart and scissor jack in combination won't go low enough to get out from under the bike.  So back to the other side of the shop and she gets lifted by the lift.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 13, 2011, 11:30:37 PM
And for the first time in a long time no work cart beneath the bike.  Rolling that little bugger out actually felt like a real accomplishment.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 13, 2011, 11:31:26 PM
Almost as big as seeing it set on its own two feet bearing its own weight for the first time :apple: .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 13, 2011, 11:32:16 PM
Then back through the door to meet the siblings for the first time on something even close to equal terms.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 13, 2011, 11:35:22 PM
Front wheel will have to come back off as I didn't have any chrome wheel spacers.  Just a little part that had been missed in parts collection.  Remember tossing the originals because they were significantly pitted and apparently missed getting new ones.  It's worth dropping the wheel down quickly one evening for finally having the beastie rolling around though.  Feels really good actually seeing the thing look close to being a motorcycle.

Waiting on a few other small parts now before can go much more.  Good progress this week though.  Going to be a good looking Road King.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Fired00d on December 14, 2011, 11:04:11 AM
It's a ROLLER !
Looking good!!! :2vrolijk_20: Something tells me this bike is going to be on the road real soon. ;)

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 14, 2011, 11:10:46 AM

Looking good!!! :2vrolijk_20: Something tells me this bike is going to be on the road real soon. ;)



Maybe not "real soon."  But it's definitely showing a light at the end of the tunnel now where it had not for a long time.  Scoring that complete drive train last week certainly jump started things.

Now finding the small bits and pieces I never had though.  Things like screws for the alternator rotor or front wheel spacers.  Pretty sure most everything I'll need that's not here is at least now on the way.  Still have to get the FLHX rear fascia painted to match also. 

January and February are coming up.  No better time to finish out the details.

Really not minding at all that some projects will still be in its future.  Thought that might bug me, but it doesn't seem to.  Still want to do something different with the saddle I've got for it.  Later the engine will get bumped.  And later the tranny may get a six speed upgrade.  Actually like having projects ahead.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Midnight Rider on December 14, 2011, 11:23:25 AM
Nice, Don...are those tubeless spoked wheels?  What kind of rear shocks did you end up going with?  Tires?  I like the look of the front fork in particular.  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: MAT on December 14, 2011, 11:23:57 AM
And for the first time in a long time no work cart beneath the bike.  Rolling that little bugger out actually felt like a real accomplishment.

Looks great,you have done a fantastic job, of coarse I love red.     :2vrolijk_21:

What is that peeking through the door in the form of an automobile?   

Mike
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 14, 2011, 11:36:07 AM
Nice, Don...are those tubeless spoked wheels?  What kind of rear shocks did you end up going with?  Tires?  I like the look of the front fork in particular.  :2vrolijk_21:

They are tubeless.  American Wire 100 spoke wheels with Avon Venoms mounted.  Those may not be the longest lasting tire but they handle great.  It's the aramid belted version of the Venoms.  Am assuming this bike won't see long distance trips so much so traded for handling against a bit of longevity.

The shocks are Bitubos.  I like the front end also. Chrome axles covers on the hidden axle pop out of all the red and those Yaffe for covers are cool.  It's coming out well enough it all begins to justify the slow couple years or so it took to decide on and coolect pieces for the appearance I hoped to achieve.

One nice benefit to the powder coated rockers and other engine and tranny cover is they add the splash to the engine.  And they do it for a lot less hassle and expense than powder coating and diamond cutting jugs and heads.  With the other color around the drive train the heads and jugs can now stay just silver.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 14, 2011, 11:36:29 AM
Looks great,you have done a fantastic job, of coarse I love red.     :2vrolijk_21:

What is that peeking through the door in the form of an automobile?  

Mike


Thank you sir.  That's a 69 Mustang in the background.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: MAT on December 14, 2011, 11:45:43 AM

Thank you sir.  That's a 69 Mustang in the background.


I thought so by seeing the Magnum 500 wheel.    :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: naitram on December 14, 2011, 03:23:50 PM
project has come a long way, good to see her lined up with the others
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 15, 2011, 12:37:15 AM
Just killed another hour or so in the shop.  Now just showing off a bit because I like some of the details.  Even if I thought of them two years ago....  :huepfenlol2:

Here's a before and after of the swingarm blocks.  In the "after" the caps are installed.  Was hoping the flash photo would catch it more.  But the caps are painted in a red pearl so they color shift a bit against the powder coat red of the frame.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 15, 2011, 12:39:10 AM
And there is chrome in places it'll never be seen.....
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 15, 2011, 12:40:16 AM
Actually.... several places that'll never be seen (except for the guy who cleans the bike).
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 15, 2011, 12:42:24 AM
And in a move toward actual functionality nearly all the cabling and electrics are run.

And, yes, I realize no one but me cares about much of the detail.  But since this quasi documentary started here I like having it all in one place.  So live with it :drink: :huepfenlol2: !
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: MAT on December 15, 2011, 01:20:13 AM
Very nice, I'll stay tuned!
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Buy early on December 15, 2011, 08:35:22 AM
Keep the photos coming Don! I love the details!
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Spiderman on December 15, 2011, 06:11:50 PM
Actually.... several places that'll never be seen (except for the guy who cleans the bike).

Been there, done that. Elvis had stealth chrome in places even I'd forget about from time to time. It matters cause at some point somebody notices and they're like "wow, you even chromed the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ "

B B
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 16, 2011, 11:54:05 PM
Been there, done that. Elvis had stealth chrome in places even I'd forget about from time to time. It matters cause at some point somebody notices and they're like "wow, you even chromed the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ "

B B

A high goal would be to get close to as good now as Elvis was when you had it.  That was a sweet bike.   
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 16, 2011, 11:58:54 PM
Another 90 minutes in the shop tonight.  Swapped the original stator for the 2006 version for the 3 stage conversion then hung the chrome inner primary.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 17, 2011, 12:00:35 AM
And, in the vein of "too much detail" (for anyone but Mark!), mounted the bracked and internal electrics and ran the harness for the Powerlet power adapter.  Used for the battery tender and the heated clothes.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 17, 2011, 12:02:32 AM
Perhaps the best thing of the evening was hanging the Brembo calipers.  Have been wanting to see what the chrome calipers with the red shields would look like.  Believe that's a subtle detail I'm going to like a lot for a long time :2vrolijk_21: .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 17, 2011, 12:03:19 AM
Wider field of view.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: mjb765 on December 17, 2011, 12:04:55 AM
Don:
  What flush mounted front axle did you use?? I like it!!

Mike
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 17, 2011, 12:04:56 AM
Oh yeah, also put this little bugger together tonight while I was out there.  My niece's Christmas :mango: .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Buy early on December 17, 2011, 12:11:36 AM
And, in the vein of "too much detail" (for anyone but Mark!), mounted the bracked and internal electrics and ran the harness for the Powerlet power adapter.  Used for the battery tender and the heated clothes.

High praise coming from you! Is the cover of that outlet powder coated like the other red parts?
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Buy early on December 17, 2011, 12:13:10 AM
Perhaps the best thing of the evening was hanging the Brembo calipers.  Have been wanting to see what the chrome calipers with the red shields would look like.  Believe that's a subtle detail I'm going to like a lot for a long time :2vrolijk_21: .

Fantastic detail! Love the contrast of the chrome & red. This bike is really lookin' good!
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 17, 2011, 12:23:00 AM

Is the cover of that outlet powder coated like the other red parts?


No Mark it isn't.  It's a plastic piece that wouldn't stand up to the heat of the powder process.  For those few places I'd need something red that couldn't be powdered I've got two alternatives.  Took one of the powdered pieces to good local automotive paint supply house.  They scanned the color and mixed a can of spray and a can of plastic/vinyl/leather dye.

The spray paint with a clear coat has proved to be an excellent match in the few places I've used it.  Also have a touch up bottle of the same color for the small spots that will eventually happen. 

The dye isn't quite as close a match after it dries.  But it takes a good light (like the camera flash) to make it really stand out.  There is only a couple of plastic pieces that will get used on.  And they're small.  So nothing much to really stand out there.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 17, 2011, 12:23:52 AM

 This bike is really lookin' good!



It is.  But this thing is going to be a bitch to detail....  :huepfenlol2:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 17, 2011, 12:29:58 AM
Don:
  What flush mounted front axle did you use?? I like it!!

Mike

It's a piece marketed under the "V-Twin" label.  Looks and works just like the more expensive pieces I've seen but comes in at about half the cost.  Have the same axle on the Road Glide and the red bike. 

Just checked and found a vendor offering the part on eBay for $50.  Check here for the 1" axle version:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/230711760032

Exactly the same kind of axle is available from a few sources for the 25mm axle bikes from 2008 and up.  But none I've seen at the lower price point you can get the older pieces for.  They're all up in the $90-$100 range.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Black Diamond on December 17, 2011, 12:37:48 AM
Outstanding detail mods Don. I just went out and apologized to my Ruby. Can I still bring her down sometime? She's kinda like yours without her makeup on. LOL!

May have to get my Brembo screens powder coated tho!

JW
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 17, 2011, 12:51:12 AM
Outstanding detail mods Don. I just went out and apologized to my Ruby. Can I still bring her down sometime? She's kinda like yours without her makeup on. LOL!

May have to get my Brembo screens powder coated tho!

JW

Jeff, there's no such thing as a Candy Brandy SERK that doesn't look great.  Just can't happen.  Not possible.  So Ruby is just fine.

Those screens are a sweet touch.  Especially viewed against the red legs.  With normal chrome legs I'm not sure how much red screens would really stand out?  Think it would still be a sweet touch. 

This red powder is a great match to the dark red in the bike.  If you want to work with some parts sometime this is the powder I've used.  It's a two stage so whomever shoots it for you will do the red coat then a clear coat.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: porthole on December 17, 2011, 10:29:31 AM
It is.  But this thing is going to be a bitch to detail....  :huepfenlol2:

It's not like you will have to ride it on less then perfect days, besides, 'ol red will not appreciate it.

Although, I don't know how you can live with yourself with these two glaring omissions  :o
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: porthole on December 17, 2011, 10:31:38 AM
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Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 17, 2011, 10:53:30 AM

Although, I don't know how you can live with yourself with these two glaring omissions  :o



Not fully omitted ::) .


Head bolt bridges are around here somewhere.  And had mentioned a few days ago that front axle spacers were on order.   When I realized I didn't have a set of spacers, however, I also had a real itch to make the bike an actual roller and see what it looked like with the wheels on.  I'll gladly pull the axle again in a few days to have been able to roll it up on the lift now.  Standing rather than squatting to do this stuff is much easier on old (body) parts.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: mjb765 on December 17, 2011, 11:16:29 AM
It's a piece marketed under the "V-Twin" label.  Looks and works just like the more expensive pieces I've seen but comes in at about half the cost.  Have the same axle on the Road Glide and the red bike. 

Just checked and found a vendor offering the part on eBay for $50.  Check here for the 1" axle version:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/230711760032

Exactly the same kind of axle is available from a few sources for the 25mm axle bikes from 2008 and up.  But none I've seen at the lower price point you can get the older pieces for.  They're all up in the $90-$100 range.

Thanks for the info..I will have to look around and find one for my '11.

By the way......The SERK is looking real good!!
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: porthole on December 17, 2011, 11:29:48 AM

Head bolt bridges are around here somewhere.

OK, I re-did my feeble graphic capabilities
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: mjb765 on December 17, 2011, 11:31:01 AM
OK, I re-did my feeble graphic capabilities


Oh Good...when he said head bolt bridges I asked myself what about the plug wire boots??
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: porthole on December 17, 2011, 11:49:34 AM
Yeah - sometimes you can't see the red for the chrome :-)


iPhone using Tapatalk
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: 110tHunDer on December 17, 2011, 12:00:08 PM

Oh Good...when he said head bolt bridges I asked myself what about the plug wire boots??

ROTFLMAO!!
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Spiderman on December 17, 2011, 12:24:08 PM
It's not like you will have to ride it on less then perfect days, besides, 'ol red will not appreciate it.

Although, I don't know how you can live with yourself with these two glaring omissions  :o


Worse still  - - - wire wheels without whitewalls.

That's a sin of omission which is beyond the pale.


B B
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: porthole on December 17, 2011, 02:11:05 PM
Worse still  - - - wire wheels without whitewalls.

That's a sin of omission which is beyond the pale.

No way - those wheels/frame are smoking just the way they are.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 17, 2011, 02:59:03 PM
Worse still  - - - wire wheels without whitewalls.

That's a sin of omission which is beyond the pale.


B B

That was a choice I considered for quite awhile Brian.  You know the Road King I last had and that in some ways this is homage to that bike.  Lots of cues taken from that bike for this one.  That one had (at least part of the time) wires and wide whites.

More I thought about it the more I couldn't do it on this bike though.  It's all red and chrome.  If it were a solid color bike I'd do the wide whites in a heartbeat.  But the multi-color scheme with all the other powdercoating all over, at least to my mind's eye, really needed a solid black tire between the shiny spoked wheel and the beautiful red fender.  I couldn't make myself see the wide white as a complement in that space.  Would've detracted from the wheels in this combination. 

Might wake up someday and decide I was wrong.  If so that'll just give me an excuse to ride it more and wear out a set of tires :2vrolijk_21: .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Fired00d on December 17, 2011, 03:32:38 PM
That was a choice I considered for quite awhile Brian.  You know the Road King I last had and that in some ways this is homage to that bike.  Lots of cues taken from that bike for this one.  That one had (at least part of the time) wires and wide whites.

More I thought about it the more I couldn't do it on this bike though.  It's all red and chrome.  If it were a solid color bike I'd do the wide whites in a heartbeat.  But the multi-color scheme with all the other powdercoating all over, at least to my mind's eye, really needed a solid black tire between the shiny spoked wheel and the beautiful red fender.  I couldn't make myself see the wide white as a complement in that space.  Would've detracted from the wheels in this combination. 

Might wake up someday and decide I was wrong.  If so that'll just give me an excuse to ride it more and wear out a set of tires :2vrolijk_21: .
What about a subtle red line tire...

(http://hdforums.com/forum/attachments/frame-suspension-front-end-wheels-tires-brakes/44924d1241924325-red-line-tires-harley-davidson_vrscdx_night_rod_special.jpg)

If this is possible for your bike (tire/wheel size). :nixweiss:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 17, 2011, 03:56:55 PM
What about a subtle red line tire...

Have to wear these out first before I worry about more tires.  However.......   Just found the first compromise on the entire project that I'm not going to be happy about.  There have been choices made that were concession made to some necessity or another.  But they were all between one good option and another.  Now have one that I'm going to choose to be stuck with for awhile.

Just unboxed the speedometer.  Looks just like the advertisement.  And all the bells and whistles will end up being very cool.  Looks good; doesn't it?
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 17, 2011, 04:00:06 PM
Until you see it in profile.  I'd entirely missed any product description that said the unit was a pod unto itself.  It raises the instrument up and angles it back where the unit will be looking the rider squarely in the face.  That's a good thing.  For a variety of reasons there is benefit there.  But this profile I'm not wild about at all.

Takes the clean line sweeping over the top of the tank and makes it bulbous.  Perhaps will get used to it after seeing it regularly.  But the first impression made me spit up a little in my mouth....
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Midnight Rider on December 17, 2011, 04:03:09 PM
Until you see it in profile.  I'd entirely missed any product description that said the unit was a pod unto itself.  It raises the instrument up and angles it back where the unit will be looking the rider squarely in the face.  That's a good thing.  For a variety of reasons there is benefit there.  But this profile I'm not wild about at all.

Takes the clean line sweeping over the top of the tank and makes it bulbous.  Perhaps will get used to it after seeing it regularly.  But the first impression made me spit up a little in my mouth....

Rotate the picture...I'm getting a crick in my neck... ;)

Honestly, I kind of like it, but I'm weird.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 17, 2011, 04:05:09 PM
Rotate the picture...I'm getting a crick in my neck... ;)

Honestly, I kind of like it, but I'm weird.

Already rotated the pic TC.  Sorry about that. 

It doesn't look bad.  Ok, not terrible.  But it's not what I was expecting.  Hopefully familarity will ease contempt.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Midnight Rider on December 17, 2011, 04:08:43 PM
Perhaps when the tank gets on the bike it will sort of follow the handlebar line?  It's hard to get a real perspective without the other stuff around it...
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: naitram on December 17, 2011, 04:12:40 PM
my initail reaction is not a good one, but as Tc said until the bike is complete will wait to make up my mind
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 17, 2011, 04:21:11 PM


Perhaps when the tank gets on the bike it will sort of follow the handlebar line?  It's hard to get a real perspective without the other stuff around it...

my initail reaction is not a good one, but as Tc said until the bike is complete will wait to make up my mind

Am attempting to convince myself of that same thing right now.  Hopefully......   

May have to set it all together just to know.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 17, 2011, 04:51:01 PM
Well.......
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 17, 2011, 04:53:43 PM
It may be better when the chrome handlebar cover is up in front to help carry the bright line forward.  But it still looks like a tumor.  A shiny chrome expensive tumor with an oddly cylindrical shape.  But a tumor nonetheless. 

I do have a solution though.  Until such a time as something else happens here this shall forevermore be "the part we shall not mention."
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: hdbrad03 on December 17, 2011, 04:55:41 PM
Sorry Don  :zroflmao: :vrolijk_11: :puke:


 :bananarock: :bananarock:

     Brad
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: 110tHunDer on December 17, 2011, 05:00:32 PM
my initail reaction is not a good one, but as Tc said until the bike is complete will wait to make up my mind

Not me.  That's NASTY! LOL

I thought it would be flush like the gas cap. :nixweiss:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 17, 2011, 05:04:42 PM

I thought it would be flush like the gas cap. :nixweiss:


Me too.....
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 17, 2011, 05:06:03 PM

Sorry Don  :zroflmao: :vrolijk_11: :puke:



Bite moi ??? .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Fired00d on December 17, 2011, 05:11:51 PM
Until you see it in profile.  I'd entirely missed any product description that said the unit was a pod unto itself.  It raises the instrument up and angles it back where the unit will be looking the rider squarely in the face.  That's a good thing.  For a variety of reasons there is benefit there.  But this profile I'm not wild about at all.

Takes the clean line sweeping over the top of the tank and makes it bulbous.  Perhaps will get used to it after seeing it regularly.  But the first impression made me spit up a little in my mouth....
WTH!!! First thought that comes to mind is the post someone made a couple days ago about a rider sliding up the tank and loosing his "boys"... not only would that make you loose the "boys"... hell you might loose half your abdomen w/that. :shocked2:

Sorry my Brotha from anotha motha but if I wasn't honest w/you... well I just wouldn't be honest w/you and you wouldn't appreciate it. However w/that said I'll wait until all the pieces get together but right now I'd say return it and get your money back. :nixweiss:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 17, 2011, 05:16:10 PM
WTH!!! First thought that comes to mind is the post someone made a couple days ago about a rider sliding up the tank and loosing his "boys"... not only would that make you loose the "boys"... hell you might loose half your abdomen w/that. :shocked2:

Sorry my Brotha from anotha motha but if I wasn't honest w/you... well I just wouldn't be honest w/you and you wouldn't appreciate it. However w/that said I'll wait until all the pieces get together but right now I'd say return it and get your money back. :nixweiss:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:

End user electronics.  I'm assuming there is no return.  Will call the first of the week to confirm of course.  But it seems likely it's here to stay (somewhere).
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: hdbrad03 on December 17, 2011, 05:18:03 PM

Bite moi ??? .

Love speedo if you could loose the extension.


 :bananarock: :bananarock:

   Brad
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 17, 2011, 05:19:37 PM
Love speedo if you could loose the extension.


 :bananarock: :bananarock:

   Brad

Ditto.  No suck luck on the disassembly though....
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 17, 2011, 05:55:13 PM
The ugly heinous ridiculous bulbous tumoresque and perhaps even flatulent speedometer is no longer mounted on the exquisite SERK dash.  I couldn't stand that monstrosity setting there.  If the vendor is unwilling to take it back I'll eBay the gawdawful thing or make it a science project and see if, first looks notwithstanding, that cylindrical extension housing will come off.

That thing was nasty.  Phukk it.   :pineapple:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: 110tHunDer on December 17, 2011, 06:02:39 PM
 
 :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Fired00d on December 17, 2011, 06:04:46 PM

 :2vrolijk_21:

Ditto

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: naitram on December 17, 2011, 06:10:09 PM
so we dont have find anything nice to say about the part not to be spoken off  :apple: :carrot: :jalapeno: :cucumber: :pineapple: :pepper:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Buy early on December 17, 2011, 07:39:58 PM
Glad I missed that exchange! That speedo set up was a travesty. There has to be a way to extract the speedo from the housing. The face looks great. Just needs that custom install touch. Don't give up just yet.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: 110tHunDer on December 17, 2011, 07:43:50 PM
What about a subtle red line tire...

(http://hdforums.com/forum/attachments/frame-suspension-front-end-wheels-tires-brakes/44924d1241924325-red-line-tires-harley-davidson_vrscdx_night_rod_special.jpg)

If this is possible for your bike (tire/wheel size). :nixweiss:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:

That's actually on the wheel, not the tire. ;)

Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Fired00d on December 17, 2011, 07:50:57 PM
That's actually on the wheel, not the tire. ;)


You're right... damn Google... I searched for "red line tires for motorcycles" and didn't pay attention when it came back w/that hit. :oops: :-[

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Fired00d on December 17, 2011, 07:53:58 PM
Had something like this in mind...

(http://store.cokertire.com/skin/frontend/default/coker/images/1965-GTO-redline-tires-1.jpg)

In a motorcycle tire version. :-\

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: porthole on December 17, 2011, 09:53:44 PM
Speedo

X2
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Black Diamond on December 17, 2011, 09:56:03 PM
Good decision on the speedo abortion.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: sadunbar on December 17, 2011, 10:53:40 PM
Until you see it in profile.  I'd entirely missed any product description that said the unit was a pod unto itself.  It raises the instrument up and angles it back where the unit will be looking the rider squarely in the face.  That's a good thing.  For a variety of reasons there is benefit there.  But this profile I'm not wild about at all.

Takes the clean line sweeping over the top of the tank and makes it bulbous.  Perhaps will get used to it after seeing it regularly.  But the first impression made me spit up a little in my mouth....

First impressions are usually golden...   :) 


Kind of like your first answer is usually right on those darn standardized grade school tests...   ???
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 17, 2011, 11:04:00 PM
Got away from the bike all evening working on some new kitchen cabinets for my sister's Christmas.  A nice clearing-of-the-head from the speedometer eyesoar.  With a clear head it's still ugly :huepfenlol2: !

Medallion (the mftr) nor Kuryakyn have a profile pic anywhere in their advertising.  No freaking wonder....  

Can't imagine the engineer who designed that rides or cares what bikes look like.  Was an entirely function over form design.  And damn it's ugly!

No, Neal, we don't have to say nice things about :drink: .

Really like the face of the instrument.  Need to see if the inner body of the instrument itself is of a size that would slide against the speedo housing's rubber seal.  Need to see if using the Dremel and cutting away that lower part of the chrome outer body would expose things that shouldn't be exposed.  And if can't see any of it well enough to have a real clue will try to get a sympathetic support person on the phone Monday from the mftr and get a good explanations of what's up inside there.  Screw the warranty.  I just want it to mount and look good.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 18, 2011, 12:10:20 AM
Before finishing up tonight's projects decided I wanted to see something that looked good and qualified in some way as progress.  So put on the voltage regulator :2vrolijk_21: .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 18, 2011, 12:11:40 AM
And since the gas tank was sitting there to complete the visual field also put on the Ness Suck Bigger (I know, it's just funnier that way) air cleaner.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 18, 2011, 12:12:44 AM
Not just the backing plate either.  The whole thing....  Red football topped with the rare and oh-so-obsolete-from-Harley OE air cleaner cover for this bike.  :drink:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Spiderman on December 18, 2011, 11:50:22 AM
That was a choice I considered for quite awhile Brian.  You know the Road King I last had and that in some ways this is homage to that bike.  Lots of cues taken from that bike for this one.  That one had (at least part of the time) wires and wide whites.

More I thought about it the more I couldn't do it on this bike though.  It's all red and chrome.  If it were a solid color bike I'd do the wide whites in a heartbeat.  But the multi-color scheme with all the other powdercoating all over, at least to my mind's eye, really needed a solid black tire between the shiny spoked wheel and the beautiful red fender.  I couldn't make myself see the wide white as a complement in that space.  Would've detracted from the wheels in this combination. 

Might wake up someday and decide I was wrong.  If so that'll just give me an excuse to ride it more and wear out a set of tires :2vrolijk_21: .

I understand your mindset completely Don. To bad you can't find the Dunlop raised white letter tires in the correct sizes anymore. Because of NASCAR tires having the lettering, I always think of white letter tires as being racing tires as well as cool looking. The redline tires would be insane but I think you'd have to contact Corky Coker to see if he could do a one off for you on those  - - - -and you gotta know the price would be a killer. Anyway, as I read this thread and see the project come together it reminds me that unlike the bozo's at OCC, we folks here on the site develop our bikes on the fly. We try this or that and some things work, some things don't. You have to have a good eye and of course amigo when it comes to red bikes nobody has a better eye than you for what works and what doesn't. Bottom line is that I know when it's all done it will be perfect. And I'm hoping that it'll be done when I'm headed east to Maine this spring so I can see it in person and of course drool all over the garage floor at the line-up of three incredible red CVO's. Keep on keepin on my friend, you're doin great !

B  B
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 18, 2011, 12:42:38 PM
I understand your mindset completely Don. To bad you can't find the Dunlop raised white letter tires in the correct sizes anymore. Because of NASCAR tires having the lettering, I always think of white letter tires as being racing tires as well as cool looking. The redline tires would be insane but I think you'd have to contact Corky Coker to see if he could do a one off for you on those  - - - -and you gotta know the price would be a killer. Anyway, as I read this thread and see the project come together it reminds me that unlike the bozo's at OCC, we folks here on the site develop our bikes on the fly. We try this or that and some things work, some things don't. You have to have a good eye and of course amigo when it comes to red bikes nobody has a better eye than you for what works and what doesn't. Bottom line is that I know when it's all done it will be perfect. And I'm hoping that it'll be done when I'm headed east to Maine this spring so I can see it in person and of course drool all over the garage floor at the line-up of three incredible red CVO's. Keep on keepin on my friend, you're doin great !

B  B

Buttoned up by spring shouldn't be a problem Brian.  Unless something ugly pops up I'm now planning on miles for this bike this spring. 

It will be "done for now" but it obviously won't be complete when it finishes up "this time."  Will use the saddle as it is until I get it redone.  Still have to get the FLHX rear fascia painted and installed and, along with it, the Bushtec hitch.  But those can go on anytime without disturbing anything else.  Then next winter will do the engine up a bit.  I'm sure riding what will seem to be a comparatively anemic engine won't let me put that off much longer than next winter's project.

"Done for now" doesn't bug me at all though.  Doing it as a work in progress, getting to see it all together and actually ride it will make it all worthwhile.  Come spring you may be the first guy besides me who'll ever have ridden it :2vrolijk_21: .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 18, 2011, 01:57:59 PM
Now know why the ugly speedometer is made the way it is.  Better yet, not for installation or use but for interest, is that it is the way it is because someone else likely screwed up and a manufacturer decided to figure out a cheap way to get around the screw up rather than do a product revision and actually correct for a design error.

First off that growth of an extension is just a slide on piece.  Got it out in good light with my glasses on and could see it just slid over rubber gasket that held it in place.  Came off easily once it was understood how it was in place.

Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 18, 2011, 02:00:51 PM
Then you find the isntrument itself is made for the Road King dash.  It's OD with its own gasket are a perfect fit for the housing.  Either one of the travel Gods is named Serendipity or the housing and gasket were designed by someone who had a Road King dash housing sitting next to them.  Fits perfectly.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 18, 2011, 02:03:09 PM
Fits perfectly, that is, until you set the unit on the bike with its harness installed.  Then you discover that when this necessary interconnect harness is plugged in to the back of the isntrument the harness hits the top of the fuel pump housing.  Not even close.  A standard Road King dash, as opposed to the SERK dash, would have the same problem. 
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 18, 2011, 02:05:21 PM
So rather than use the much smaller connector that HD uses to the speedometer and/or bring it out horizontally rather than vertically in a next product revision some sales wanking number crunch said "we don't need to change the product, we can just add this ugly chrome tumor to make room for the harness."
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 18, 2011, 02:08:28 PM
Even disassembling their instrument connector on their supplied interconnect harness and using just the pins without the big plug wouldn't be an option.  Just the instrument itself, without the harness even installed, has its connector housing  contacting the top of the tank.  With their electrical connection made the way it is for size and orientation there's no way to use this instrument without that ugly cylindrical abortion to good design they added to make it work.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: naitram on December 18, 2011, 02:10:43 PM
youve gone this far..... if you open it up completley do you think you could rework the plug?

solder on some leads and make your own plug?
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 18, 2011, 02:18:12 PM
youve gone this far..... if you open it up completley do you think you could rework the plug?

solder on some leads and make your own plug?

Have looked very closely at that Neal.  As close as could be done without actually cracking the case on the unit.  Every indication is that it wouldn't be an option.  It's well sealed and the mounting studs out the rear show a chemical bond ring.  Even if got it apart would never get it back together with any integrity against later weather or other intrusions.

At this point it's all still a pristine piece though.  So can at least try to send to back.  Will keep my finger crossed and speak with the vendor tomorrow.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: naitram on December 18, 2011, 02:22:16 PM
last crazy idear..... can you modify the top of the fuel pump housing to give you the neede space?
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 18, 2011, 02:32:07 PM
last crazy idear..... can you modify the top of the fuel pump housing to give you the neede space?


No idea is too crazy to make something look good.  But, no, couldn't do that either.  Working right over that 90 degree connector for power to the fuel pump.  On the Road King dash as opposed to an Electra Glide dash there's nothing else up there either.  Already a flat surface.  So there's no space to reclaim or gain.

Even if one were so intent on making it work that you cut a center section of the top of the fuel unit housing and then recessed it down an inch and a half, then welded it all back up and finally had room for the speedometer as its made you'd then be shoving the sending unit through the bottom of the gas tank.  And, as much as I like the instrument, I don't like it well enough to do that much work  :huepfenlol2: .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: porthole on December 18, 2011, 05:45:05 PM
So Don, do the adverts show the profile of speedo and you missed  it, or is it a bit deceptive?


iPhone using Tapatalk
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: hogasm on December 18, 2011, 06:02:37 PM
Oh yeah, also put this little bugger together tonight while I was out there.  My niece's Christmas :mango: .

She grew away from pink :nixweiss:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 18, 2011, 06:36:56 PM
So Don, do the adverts show the profile of speedo and you missed  it, or is it a bit deceptive?


iPhone using Tapatalk

On Kuryakyn's site all the pics are face on.  No way to know what it looks like from the side.  I remember reading a single sentence somewhere about it being somehow positioned for better viewing.  From that statement I'd never have expected a long oblique cylindrical tube coming out of its ass.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 18, 2011, 06:39:02 PM
She grew away from pink :nixweiss:

Oh no, she still likes pink.  And all of her ATV gear (helmet, gloves, etc) are pink to match.  However..... 

Her cheerleading team colors are green and black.  So now many things are green and black.  So this is green and black.  Just like the helmet and the gloves and the jersey that will be under the tree...
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Midnight Rider on December 18, 2011, 11:07:57 PM
Oh no, she still likes pink.  And all of her ATV gear (helmet, gloves, etc) are pink to match.  However..... 

Her cheerleading team colors are green and black.  So now many things are green and black.  So this is green and black.  Just like the helmet and the gloves and the jersey that will be under the tree...

Kermit's...but she's ot ready for that... ;)

You're a damn good Uncle, Don... :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 18, 2011, 11:57:25 PM

You're a damn good Uncle, Don... :2vrolijk_21:


I try.  Get a lot of time with her the way everyone's schedules work.  She makes it all worth it.  She likes to ride BSR so much it seems almost unfair to say "no" when she says she'd like to ride herself.  The ATV is a couple years old now.  No clutch or shifting there.  So she'll have to learn to use the foot and hand together.  But that'll come.  The thing she's going to hate is the kick starter :huepfenlol2: .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Midnight Rider on December 19, 2011, 01:03:49 AM
I try.  Get a lot of time with her the way everyone's schedules work.  She makes it all worth it.  She likes to ride BSR so much it seems almost unfair to say "no" when she says she'd like to ride herself.  The ATV is a couple years old now.  No clutch or shifting there.  So she'll have to learn to use the foot and hand together.  But that'll come.  The thing she's going to hate is the kick starter :huepfenlol2: .

That just builds character...hell, most of us (long in the tooth) on here started out with H shifts on the column, and even push buttons on the floor to start the motor...not on bikes, but nonetheless.  I've always said that if you learn to drive the basics, then you can later drive anything.  I know she loves her Uncle Donny... ;)
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: porthole on December 19, 2011, 11:02:40 AM
On Kuryakyn's site all the pics are face on.  No way to know what it looks like from the side.  I remember reading a single sentence somewhere about it being somehow positioned for better viewing.  From that statement I'd never have expected a long oblique cylindrical tube coming out of its ass.

Just found it "Chrome Mounting ā€œPodā€ Improves Riderā€™s View of the Gauge".
I would say that catalog page is mis-leading. No doubt any of the "rub's" buying would not be concerned.

But it is ugly and not as useful as the SUBTOTF (or is it SBTORF, don't know if a correct acronym was ever settled on).

Call 'em, give 'em hell.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 19, 2011, 11:05:53 AM
Here you go Duane.  Head bolt bridges were found last night!
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: porthole on December 19, 2011, 11:31:15 AM
Here you go Duane.  Head bolt bridges were found last night!

Don't like them - like the finned versions that match the head better. Just my opin though, I think with the red boxes the finned version would look better.

But - it's those dam plug boots, dag nab it!
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: porthole on December 19, 2011, 11:35:16 AM
Your two bikes are going to complement each other nicely when done.
From what I remember the old girl has all this chromed and red powder coated. The new girl has the opposite parts chromed and red powder coated.

I do see some semblance of a theme here  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 19, 2011, 12:04:21 PM
Don't like them - like the finned versions that match the head better. Just my opin though, I think with the red boxes the finned version would look better.

But - it's those dam plug boots, dag nab it!

I considered the silver bridges.  Even had an old used one with a busted corner laying around so could set it in place for comparison.  I liked the splash of chrome better to break up the field a bit.  With the silver bridge you just "lost it" in the background.




I do see some semblance of a theme here  :2vrolijk_21:


Yes indeed.  Cues coming from differences between this and the red bike and from an old Road King I had before the red bike.  Picking details from it that I especially liked and could incorporate back in.  Then shaking it all together, discounting what doesn't flow and adding as necessary to make it work :2vrolijk_21: .

Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 20, 2011, 10:44:07 PM
Box came on a brown truck today.  It was an early Christmas!  The 2006 model rotor to finish the 3 stage charging system and the "Nostalgic" series footboards and brake pedal and other small bits I'm forgetting right now.  Even better was that had an hour and a half or so to kill in the shop tonight.

Found the heel guard where it had been carefully stored away and mounted it on a footboard.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 20, 2011, 10:45:35 PM
Then put on the footboard pads and the old obsolete footboard fringe.  NOS parts that have had around seemingly forever waiting for this use.  95th Anniversary colors on the welt.  Don't see a lot of the red powdercoat of the footboard itself.  But I like the look.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 20, 2011, 10:46:23 PM
Then slid in the new rotor and put the primary guts together.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 20, 2011, 10:48:29 PM
Then could install the outer primary and the footboard and the shifter.  It's got fluid in all three holes now.  Not ready to use any of them yet.  But they're there!   

Better yet; none of 'em leak :mango: .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 20, 2011, 10:50:03 PM
Have the mated 95th Anniversary windshield bag mounted on the windshield also.  To finish the set for those times the bike goes touring it'll have this in lieu of a tour pak.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 20, 2011, 10:51:06 PM
That's a good look.  Liking that as a set quite a lot.  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Boatman on December 21, 2011, 06:43:40 AM
That's a good look.  Liking that as a set quite a lot.  :2vrolijk_21:

Don-
You need to get the chrome shift lever spacer that Puzzled sells and get rid of the black plastic.     :cherry:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 21, 2011, 11:16:02 AM
Don-
You need to get the chrome shift lever spacer that Puzzled sells and get rid of the black plastic.     :cherry:

Uh oh, a part I didn't know about.....
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: sadunbar on December 21, 2011, 02:22:21 PM
Uh oh, a part I didn't know about.....

I've got one!!
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Boatman on December 21, 2011, 02:36:11 PM
I've got one!!

A nice billet aluminum part.   :2vrolijk_21:    Don't know how this slipped by Donnie boy.     :huepfenlol2:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 21, 2011, 05:39:08 PM
Broke open a package that had been around for a long time.  Waiting for a chance to mess with it a little.  Headwinds spotlights and their mounting bar. 

Had actually been concerned a bit.  Worried these along with the turn signals would make it too "busy" up front.  Laid one side together just for the visual as curiosity finally got the best of me.  It's going to be ok.

In profile as seen here there will be even more red later.  To further weaking the busy chrome a bit.  That'll come from the visor style headlight ring sticking out in front of the nacelle (headlight ring is red also).  Get all that together and I think this is going to be a really good luck up front.  Thought it would be.  But now am sure.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 21, 2011, 05:40:40 PM
The signal and spotlight housings are each flamed.  Not identically.  But in ways that complement rather than contrast.  Wouldn't want the big spots up front on this bike.  These little 2" spotlights will fill the bill nicely.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 21, 2011, 05:41:58 PM
The Headwinds mount bracket also does double duty as a gorgeous bottom tree cover hiding the brake line. 
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: porthole on December 21, 2011, 05:51:10 PM
Uh oh, a part I didn't know about.....

I see "contrast" as in red powder  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 21, 2011, 05:57:35 PM
I see "contrast" as in red powder  :2vrolijk_21:

Was thinking red there also Duane.  Just a splash that creates a break line between the primary housing and the shifter. 
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: sadunbar on December 21, 2011, 06:03:49 PM
The Headwinds mount bracket also does double duty as a gorgeous bottom tree cover hiding the brake line. 

That is a nice piece!   :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: naitram on December 21, 2011, 06:04:43 PM
The Headwinds mount bracket also does double duty as a gorgeous bottom tree cover hiding the brake line. 

you doing stock height suspension or the SERK 1" lowered?

if lowered any concern about fender contact with that bracket?
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Midnight Rider on December 21, 2011, 06:20:18 PM
Gotta' love that Headwinds stuff...beautifully made.  That's going to look really good when it's all together, not to mention the added light for nightime, and daytime visibility.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 21, 2011, 09:06:37 PM
you doing stock height suspension or the SERK 1" lowered?

if lowered any concern about fender contact with that bracket?

Stock height front and rear.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: CVOJOE on December 22, 2011, 01:42:25 AM
Yo Don,
What's the stuff hanging below your floorboards? Street sweepers or just disco deco?  :nixweiss: :bananarock:

 :drink:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 27, 2011, 10:48:16 PM
Yo Don,
What's the stuff hanging below your floorboards? Street sweepers or just disco deco?  :nixweiss: :bananarock:

 :drink:

All deco Joe; moto deco.  Did a little bit more this evening also.  Mounted the old Harley fog lights on the Lindby crashbar and hung the bar on the bike.  The hanging part was easy.  The wires didn't really want to go inside the bars though.  They lost and I won though.  So it's all good.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 27, 2011, 10:48:47 PM
Like the look of the Lindby bars front and rear.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Banana man on December 27, 2011, 11:01:25 PM
Don, love the powder coated pieces and the red frame. This might possibly be the best looking
Road King ever. I will have to come see it when you are finished.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: 99c5pilot on December 27, 2011, 11:03:10 PM
That looks great! I have never seen a ride with bars both front and back. How about a side view?
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 27, 2011, 11:14:52 PM
Don, love the powder coated pieces and the red frame. This might possibly be the best looking
Road King ever. I will have to come see it when you are finished.

Always welcome Mark.   It would love to chase a Jana around on a good ride.  Maybe an early road trip for the hike will be to Conway?
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 27, 2011, 11:18:10 PM
How about a side view?


Will do.  But have to get it later.  Pooped tonight. 
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Banana man on December 27, 2011, 11:22:22 PM
Always welcome Mark.   It would love to chase a Jana around on a good ride.  Maybe an early road trip for the hike will be to Conway?
Only come to Conway if you want to see me working or you need a new bike or parts or
a t-shirt or something like that. The only bad part about working at the dealership is working on
Saturday. We will need to get a ride planned for a Sunday or Monday and we will have to make
Bubba go along too.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 27, 2011, 11:35:24 PM
Only come to Conway if you want to see me working or you need a new bike or parts or
a t-shirt or something like that. The only bad part about working at the dealership is working on
Saturday. We will need to get a ride planned for a Sunday or Monday and we will have to make
Bubba go along too.
:2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 29, 2011, 01:05:53 PM
More pics.  No reason. 

Don't know why got one of all the front lights resting together.  But there they are.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 29, 2011, 01:07:05 PM
Handlebar cover and nacelle spear made it on.  Probably jumping the gun though.  Nacelle will likely have to be off at least once more.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 29, 2011, 01:09:19 PM
Like the overall look and lines of these bars.  Heat Demons controller on the right and the aux switch bank on the left.  Freaking lot of wires in those bars and a very full nacelle once it's all inside there.  Deutsch plugs on everything will make for easier service later but they're bigger than splices.  Maybe just need a bigger nacelle :nixweiss: ?
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 29, 2011, 01:10:08 PM
Bike is going to have a good look and lines from the front.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 29, 2011, 01:10:48 PM
Even nose-on the look is going to be pretty good.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: The Mysterious Q! on December 29, 2011, 05:55:31 PM
Love the color matched nacelle. I want to do that on mine or the Fat Daddy one piece one.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 29, 2011, 06:19:32 PM

 or the Fat Daddy one piece one.


That's not a piece I know about John.  Quick google search didn't find it either.  Got a link or know a source for a picture?
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: naitram on December 29, 2011, 06:44:29 PM
its baddad 1 piece stretchd

http://www.baddad.com/products/part/80824
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 29, 2011, 06:48:18 PM
its baddad 1 piece stretchd

http://www.baddad.com/products/part/80824


Interesting part.  Thanks.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: The Mysterious Q! on December 29, 2011, 08:34:19 PM
Neal you sent me that. Been wanting to do it. Thanks for clearing that up.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: naitram on December 30, 2011, 08:41:57 AM
not sure how it would look with stock tins, but i think the longer nose would work well with stretched bags and rear fender
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Spiderman on December 30, 2011, 06:56:51 PM
Handlebar cover and nacelle spear made it on.  Probably jumping the gun though.  Nacelle will likely have to be off at least once more.

Ahhhhhhhhhhh, I was beginning to wonder when the little gold highlights would show up. Now if you'd just do the spokes on your wheels in gold and maybe the visors for the lights, it'd really be the bomb Don.

B B
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 30, 2011, 11:09:21 PM
Ahhhhhhhhhhh, I was beginning to wonder when the little gold highlights would show up. Now if you'd just do the spokes on your wheels in gold and maybe the visors for the lights, it'd really be the bomb Don.

B B

I did have a bit more gold in mind when I started Brian.  It's obviously not in the tins but thought it would work in more in covers or other trim.  Hit a stump doing it with the wheels as you suggested though. 

These 100 spoke American Wires were expensive enough.  The shops I spoke with doing that kind of work whose wheels I'd actually run were just frighteningly expensive though.  Found a couple places that were more palatable but after more discussion and seeing pics of their product I'd have been afraid to ride the wheels over 20 mph.  Cheap spoke wheels are scary.

May end up that this one splash of gold on the handlebar cover is all there is.  At least for now.  Bike will always be a work in progress though.  So can't foreclose improvements later.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on December 31, 2011, 12:58:33 PM
Spent part of the morning with the SERK project before going riding a bit this afternoon.  The old Road King had an honest to god moment this morning.  A real live momentous moment.  Put in a battery and tested most of the electrics.

So far so good too.  There was a bit of harness repair to be done.  Nothing major but enough to make a guy worry just a bit on first hook up.  All the lights work when and how they're supposed to, no fuses blew, heard all the relays relay when they should have.  Mostly all good so far.  Was nice to see.

Say "mostly" all good because it's doing one odd thing I'm unfamiliar with.  When my jumper wire does the equivalent of turning the switch on the running lights come on as you'd expect.  They stay on for three or four seconds then they quickly flash about five times.  It's a very quick flash.

Quick look in the electical/diags manual didn't find that.  The running lights and signals otherwise work as they should.  But there is something somewhere that the ECM or TSM thinks isn't right.

The ECM and TSM aren't mated.  The ECM was from an un-alarmed bike; or at least I think it was.  But perhaps it's a pairing issue between the two if the ECM had been mated to a TSSM previously.  Not far enough along to be close to firing the bike so can't yet do a full systems check.  Or maybe flaky TSM. 

Was pleased enough to see it did all it did this morning without popping a fuse or getting otherwise cranky that I'm not going to worry much about the problem now.  Something to track down later.

Nice bike :drink: :2vrolijk_21: !
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on January 03, 2012, 11:39:44 PM
Ran in to what's been the very first assembly mismatch error while futzing around in the shop for awhile this evening.  Turns out that FatCat exhaust quite work with the rear Lindby crash bars.

It's close.  Oh so close.  But not quite.  Smaller diameter pipe, about any stock pipe, would work fine.  But the larger OD where two meets one on the FatCats is where the pipe passes through the crash bar. 

Nuts. 

Oh well, it's easy to remove a pair of crash bars. 

Oh yeah, the stupid brake pedal I had setting back for a year and a half was for a Softail.  Bag says Touring but it's a Softail pedal.  EZ Brake is now out of business and has been long enough that finding a touring pedal is probably a fool's errand.  So guess I'll go with the Kuryakyn piece.

Double nuts.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: SneakyPete on January 04, 2012, 03:42:12 PM
Oh yeah, the stupid brake pedal I had setting back for a year and a half was for a Softail.  Bag says Touring but it's a Softail pedal.  EZ Brake is now out of business and has been long enough that finding a touring pedal is probably a fool's errand.  So guesgs I'll go with the Kuryakyn piece.

Double nuts.

Don, I think I've got one that I would be glad to send you as my contribution to your project.  I'll check inventory when I get home
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on January 04, 2012, 04:11:08 PM
Don, I think I've got one that I would be glad to send you as my contribution to your project.  I'll check inventory when I get home


That would be great Pete.  And absolutely appreciated.  Thanks very much for even thinking about it.  Will wait on ordering the new Kuryakyn part for a day or three to see what happens.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: aclass on January 04, 2012, 05:09:27 PM
Impressive!     I've always wanted to do a project similar to this, especially since the frame on the SERG is not painted.   Enjoyed looking through the thread twolane.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Spiderman on January 05, 2012, 03:01:44 PM
Spent part of the morning with the SERK project before going riding a bit this afternoon.  The old Road King had an honest to god moment this morning.  A real live momentous moment.  Put in a battery and tested most of the electrics

Careful with this if you're in Florida. They have a law that stipulates only two white lights of a certain candlepower can be used on the front of the motorcycle. I got a warning on an 84 Shovelhead for having my spots on at the same time as my headlight while riding down Main St at night. Had just come in from out by where the White Eagle is now and it was dark riding through Tamoka.

B B
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on January 05, 2012, 06:17:58 PM
Careful with this if you're in Florida. They have a law that stipulates only two white lights of a certain candlepower can be used on the front of the motorcycle. I got a warning on an 84 Shovelhead for having my spots on at the same time as my headlight while riding down Main St at night. Had just come in from out by where the White Ea


gle is now and it was dark riding through Tamoka.

B B

Ran into that on my old Road King Brian.   I hzpoen to like the look of the housings up front on the bike and they are all switched separately.  The bottoms really are lensed and reflected as foglights rather than spots.   But still remember the old FLHRC making people uncomfortable if I accidentally left them all on.   
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: SneakyPete on January 05, 2012, 06:55:55 PM

That would be great Pete.  And absolutely appreciated.  Thanks very much for even thinking about it.  Will wait on ordering the new Kuryakyn part for a day or three to see what happens.

Found it!  Send me a PM with your mailing address and I'll send it your way.
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Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on January 05, 2012, 07:07:27 PM
Found it!  Send me a PM with your mailing address and I'll send it your way.
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You're the bomb!    Didn't expect to get one.   This is actually the last part to get to put the bike on the road.  More than a bit cool that it gets topped off this way.   Thanks very much
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: DJ56 on January 05, 2012, 11:11:09 PM
Lookin' good 2lane!   :2vrolijk_21:

You're 90.46835% there.  Only 9.53165% left of this project and you make it to the promised land.  Would love to see this honey-of-a-road-king in person some time.

Congrats.    :drink:  
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on January 06, 2012, 12:21:58 AM
Lookin' good 2lane!   :2vrolijk_21:

You're 90.46835% there.  Only 9.53165% left of this project and you make it to the promised land.  Would love to see this honey-of-a-road-king in person some time.

Congrats.    :drink:  


Thanks DJ.  You're close so we can definitely pull off a meeting.  When it's running soon (damn, it will be soon now) it won't actually be done.  But it'll be a completed bike.  Will still have to do something to finish this saddle or get something else.  Next winter's project will likely be the engine upgrade and, maybe, a six speed.  Bailed right now on doing anything with the speedometer other than using a plain speedo I already had around.  But that can be changed quickly and easily one a final decision is made there.  Will be nice to have the bike as a complete and running machine though.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: DJ56 on January 06, 2012, 11:55:29 AM
Well, all our scoots are always ongoing works-in-progress but your rendition of stage I is almost there...and that's a cool thing. :huepfenjump3:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on January 08, 2012, 05:45:05 PM
Hit a major stump this afternoon.  For a birthday present to myself was going to hear the engine run for the first time.  It's not quite ready to ride but it was far enough along the engine could be run.  No compression in the front cylinder.

Initially the starter would bump but wouldn't kick over.  No great surprise there with all the freshly painted surfaces.  Pulled all the cables back off, sanded all the surfaces, replaced an iffy looking negative cable and solved that.  Starter now worked fine.  This was good as it takes awhile to make up another red starter.

Then the engine wouldn't run.  It'd barely fire and sound a bit ugly.  But that's all.  Fuel pressure was good static and while cranking.  Since I at least heard it fire a bit tried a compression test before chasing electrics.  Especially since it was throwing no error codes.

Back hole was almost 150 on the cold engine.  Front hole was 25.  Nuts.

For now put everything that was loose back in place on the bike.  Just to keep track of pieces.  Going to take a break from the project until my mood is better and it'll be fun rather than a chore to work on it again.

When that used drivetrain came home six weeks or so ago I several times nearly had myself talked in to pulling at least the heads off.  But didn't want to get in to a motor job right now.  Just not enough time to do it right between now and spring.  Finding the supposedly good used motor and dropping it in was just the ideal thing right now.  Ride the bike this year and do the engine next winter.

Should've opened it up.  The guy's story was good.  He was a pleasant old fart.  He's far enough way it's not worth any follow up.  And when taking the rockers off to put on the red parts the top of the engine was as clean as a new motor.  There was enough going on in favor of it being as described that it overrode my better judgement.  Now will have to work things over in the bike and take the risk of marking things up.

Will try to borrow a buddy's borescope sometime in the next couple weeks to visualize the hole.  Do have a good set of heads from a 95" motor that could be swapped on if the problem is solely there.  But honestly not wild about the idea of just swapping heads.  Whole thing may just set again for quite awhile until have time to do the engine as I'd planned for later. 

Will, of course, have to keep my finger crossed that the engine's only problems are in the top end.  Have had the cam chest open.  Was clean in there and tensioners looked good.  But have to at least worry now about a bottom end problem.  After all, why would someone swap a complete drivetrain for just a burned valve?
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Buy early on January 08, 2012, 05:53:50 PM
Sorry to hear about the snafu twolane! Hope it's an easier rather than a harder fix.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: spydglide on January 08, 2012, 05:56:18 PM
ugh....what a downer for your birthday present to yourself.  I can feel your pain all the way out here on the right coast.  Walk away and, like you say, just do it the way you wanted to in the end whenever the time is right.   spyder
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Banana man on January 08, 2012, 06:04:50 PM
Sorry for the problem. Look at the bright side, now you can build the engine you want and
the whole bike will be new. This was a LONG term project anyway and you got two other
bikes to ride. So relax have a beer or two and chill. It's all good!
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: sadunbar on January 08, 2012, 06:09:51 PM
Sorry to hear you were sold someone else's problem, Don...

If it were me, so I could sleep soundly at night, I'd do a leakdown test before setting the motor to the side for a bit... 

My curiosity couldn't let it go... :nervous:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on January 08, 2012, 06:11:32 PM
Sorry for the problem. Look at the bright side, now you can build the engine you want and
the whole bike will be new. This was a LONG term project anyway and you got two other
bikes to ride. So relax have a beer or two and chill. It's all good!


Amen to that Mark (and everyone else :2vrolijk_21: ).  Bummed at the moment.  But, what the hell, it's just parts.  And it's not like I'm hurting for anything to ride. 

The damn thing just sitting there looking good and looking back at me will make me work on it.  The bitch.  Already have half an itch to take the rocker box (thank god it's the front) and make sure I didn't do something stupid like mix up the intake and exhaust pushrod.  Not even sure if the longer exhaust pushrod would hold the intake open enough to cause the problem as that's a mistake I've never made before.  But I'd not mind at all finding out I did something stupid. 

Trouble there is if it's not something stupid and easy I did I won't leave it alone at that point.  Will want to pull the head to look in the hole.  Then will want to go ahead and fix it all while it's all apart.  And that will start a parts collection process all over again.  That's all assuming there's no bottom end problem.  And that's all more than I've got either time or patience for between now and spring.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on January 08, 2012, 06:13:12 PM
Sorry to hear you were sold someone else's problem, Don...

If it were me, so I could sleep soundly at night, I'd do a leakdown test before setting the motor to the side for a bit... 

My curiosity couldn't let it go... :nervous:


I know.... Me too.  And will do a leakdown test right away.  Going to borrow that borescope too.  But don't have to borrow any tools for the leak down test.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: porthole on January 08, 2012, 08:27:04 PM
Everything was going too smooth, had to have a bump in the road sooner or later.
I'll vote on the push rod mix up  :2vrolijk_21: Maybe the SEEG has been busy in the wee hours when no one is watching  :nixweiss:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on January 08, 2012, 09:55:41 PM
Everything was going too smooth, had to have a bump in the road sooner or later.
I'll vote on the push rod mix up  :2vrolijk_21: Maybe the SEEG has been busy in the wee hours when no one is watching  :nixweiss:
:huepfenlol2:
That was a full blown beverage spew Duane. 

  I've got no vanity invested here.  Completely hope I did something incredibly stupid if that gives a simple solution.   Especially since it's the front I'm going to find out for sure in the next few days.   Can't not know.   
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: naitram on January 09, 2012, 08:32:46 AM
sorry to hear about the set back on the project
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on January 10, 2012, 02:08:55 PM

Found it! 




Got the pedal Pete.  Thanks again.  Really appreciate it. 

Going to go out in the shop this afternoon and see if the pedal has magical powers.  Wrap it in a horse hair shirt, do a naked dance around the Road King, cast runes and wave the pedal over the bike while doing a compression restoration chant.

Should work :nixweiss: ?
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: mjb765 on January 10, 2012, 02:16:30 PM


Got the pedal Pete.  Thanks again.  Really appreciate it. 

Going to go out in the shop this afternoon and see if the pedal has magical powers.  Wrap it in a horse hair shirt, do a naked dance around the Road King, cast runes and wave the pedal over the bike while doing a compression restoration chant.

Should work :nixweiss: ?

Couldn't hurt....
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on January 10, 2012, 03:26:31 PM
Couldn't hurt....


No kidding.  The little bitch has compression now.  Huh, go figger :nixweiss: ?

Ok, I doubt it was the naked dance with the new brake pedal.  But I'm not saying it wasn't....  Here's what's up so far.

Maybe it's not so bad after all.  Was taking the afternoon to mess with the bike.  After lunch pulled the tank, rocker box and rockers.  Hadn't screwed up the pushrods.  They were where they belonged.  Compression check again showed about 25 in that hole.

Hooked up the leak down tester and it held about 90 PSI in the hole real well.  Intake and exhaust sounds were good and could hear just a little bit by the rings.  Nothing frightening though.  Did another compression test and got 125.

Story given to me was that the engine had been sitting since 2006 or 2007.  Must have a sticky valve?  Just hit the valve stems with a heavy spray of aerosol cleaner and letting them set for a bit.  Will then put the rocker assemblies back on and watch the valves work when spun by the starter.  Then try another compression check.  

Maybe it's no so bad.  Keeping the finger crossed.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: naitram on January 10, 2012, 03:34:11 PM
sounds like some good news
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on January 10, 2012, 04:05:19 PM
sounds like some good news


Hope so Neal.  Just walked back to the desk in the shop after working it through a bit more.  Lower box and rocker assembly back on after the valve stems had been soaked 30-45 minutes.  With the rockers working front hole now has 160 pounds compression. 

Rechecked back hole since had only taken a quick glance at the gauge when checking before.  Back hole consistently showing close enough to 160 as to make no difference.  So they now appear to be a nice even pair of holes.

Will finish getting it back to the point of trying to run it again.  It still may not.  But at least I feel better now that if it doesn't run it's a sensor or other problem to track down outside the engine.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: mjb765 on January 10, 2012, 04:26:29 PM

Hope so Neal.  Just walked back to the desk in the shop after working it through a bit more.  Lower box and rocker assembly back on after the valve stems had been soaked 30-45 minutes.  With the rockers working front hole now has 160 pounds compression. 

Rechecked back hole since had only taken a quick glance at the gauge when checking before.  Back hole consistently showing close enough to 160 as to make no difference.  So they now appear to be a nice even pair of holes.

Will finish getting it back to the point of trying to run it again.  It still may not.  But at least I feel better now that if it doesn't run it's a sensor or other problem to track down outside the engine.

Sounds like good news......and--not that I needed to know-----but I guess it's good that you have a nice even pair of holes :huepfenlol2:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on January 10, 2012, 05:03:31 PM
:nixweiss: :confused5: ?  :confused5: :nixweiss:

Well.....   (gulp).....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyHkcyk-LC4
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on January 10, 2012, 05:37:16 PM
Well chit.  Now have to make a run to the bike shop.  Came back to it after taking a celebratory beer break and started to button things up on/around the tank.  Yanked a wire out of the four pin terminal housing to the gas gauge.  No spares here. 

I don't care.

The bitch runs :bananarock: :bananarock: :drink: !!
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Fired00d on January 10, 2012, 05:37:50 PM
:nixweiss: :confused5: ?  :confused5: :nixweiss:

Well.....   (gulp).....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyHkcyk-LC4
Hot damn!!! Can't beat that for your 40,000 post. You probably need to change some undergarments I detected a little hint of excitement when the bike fired up. :D :D :D

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: mjb765 on January 10, 2012, 05:40:07 PM
Congratulations!!!   IT RUNS!!!!


Now...does it move :nervous:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: SneakyPete on January 10, 2012, 06:00:30 PM


The bitch runs :bananarock: :bananarock: :drink: !!

I say it took a kick in the azz by SEEG brake pedal to get a SERK to run!  Your welcome! :-)
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: spydglide on January 10, 2012, 06:01:51 PM
Aw Man, that scooter just had to mess with you a bit, didn't it?  They all have their own traits (and I think you've got a real Bitch with this one). Glad you got her running and it was nothing that some yankee know-how couldn't make short work of......  :2vrolijk_21: ;) :drink: har.  spyder
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on January 10, 2012, 07:08:00 PM
Hot damn!!! Can't beat that for your 40,000 post. You probably need to change some undergarments I detected a little hint of excitement when the bike fired up. :D :D :D

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:

Hadn't noticed the post.  But guess it's fitting that the memento of the first start up should have something like that going on. 

She runs :2vrolijk_21: !




Bike shop didn't have the terminals and connector that was needed after all.  Not sure I've got the right die to make those crimps anyway.  That's itty bitty.  Screw it.  Going to put a Deutsch connector on it.  Better plug anyway and I can button it up tonight.  Little bigger plug but I'll get it hidden well enough. 

Vroom vroom.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on January 10, 2012, 07:12:34 PM
Congratulations!!!   IT RUNS!!!!


Now...does it move :nervous:

Not yet.   But soon MJ.  Nothing there that worries me though.  Will spend a bit more time with it this evening.  Want to run the engine through a couple of heat cycles and get the original (cheap crap start up) oil (I was using only to flush the motor) out of it.  With Pete's brake pedal showing up today that was the last of parts I think it needed to. 

Few hours of tidying things up, finishing some small details and making a good solid front to back pass of fasteners to make sure everything is tight and it's ready for a maiden voyage.  Would have to blow off several things I need to get done tomorrow to ride it tomorrow.  So, surely, that won't happen.....  ::)
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on January 10, 2012, 07:14:25 PM
I say it took a kick in the azz by SEEG brake pedal to get a SERK to run!  Your welcome! :-)


Pete, I think you're right man.  It took the good juju of a near proximity contributory brake pedal to bend the bike to my will and make it go.  Sure am glad no one was taking pics during the dance though....  ???
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on January 10, 2012, 07:17:31 PM
Aw Man, that scooter just had to mess with you a bit, didn't it?  They all have their own traits (and I think you've got a real Bitch with this one). Glad you got her running and it was nothing that some yankee know-how couldn't make short work of......  :2vrolijk_21: ;) :drink: har.  spyder

All kidding aside Spyder, I wish it hadn't.  But not completely.  The assembly time was smooth enough overall that I can't complain.  No major gotchas.  This wasn't bad; once I realized it wasn't actually bad

Half an easy afternoon to solve a small problem and, so far, don't see anything else.  It's only ran a couple minutes all tolled but oil pressure was as expected, no leaks seen, so far so good.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: murphy on January 10, 2012, 07:46:13 PM
I read through this for the first time today, Wow!!!!
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: 260SCRMR on January 10, 2012, 08:24:02 PM
Congratulations! Not only have you done an amazing job with this project, but I can't even imagine having the patience for that AND taking the time to make the rest of us feel like we're along for the ride. Nice job all around.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: naitram on January 10, 2012, 08:25:06 PM
its alive
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: sadunbar on January 10, 2012, 09:28:48 PM
Good deal, Don!   :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on January 10, 2012, 09:38:16 PM
Congratulations! Not only have you done an amazing job with this project, but I can't even imagine having the patience for that AND taking the time to make the rest of us feel like we're along for the ride. Nice job all around.


Thanks very much.  But I can't take total credit both patience and sharing the project.  In many cases sharing the project did what patience did not.  Taking the time to stop for a moment and vent just a bit gave something to do when the first thought might have been wacking something with a hammer :huepfenlol2: .

Also would've just been uncool not to show some of it as it went along.  Too many friends (known and yet to be known) here contributed goodies to the project as it went along.  Have to let the guys see where their parts ended up.  And, to wit, Pete; here is that darned good looking brade pedal that magically brought compression back in to my life :drink: .

Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on January 10, 2012, 09:43:30 PM
Good deal, Don!   :2vrolijk_21:


Amen Scott.  I was very relieved when the rockers came off and I began to suspect a sticky valve.  Couldn't wait to grab the leak down gauge and pressurize the hole to almost certainly nail it down.  After that was just a case of hoping some spray cleaner would soak down enough to make it good to go. 

The valve wasn't far from closing.  Never had zero compression.  Of course any problem there is enough.  Fortunately seems to have sorted out easily.  Thankg goodness for disconnects in the crossover lines of all the bikes.  Makes an otherwise nuisance pain of a chore a ten minute round trip.

After Pete's brake pedal went on there was just one more parts group to grab.  Right side footboard at your service.  Including the powder coated spacers (also a contribution from one of our vendors a year or so ago) and 12 point chrome bolts.  Chrome is cool; even when it's hidden beneath. 
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on January 10, 2012, 09:45:43 PM
The last two 12 points to go on the project (oops, except for the bolt in the lower dash when I get around to installing the speedometer).  Footboard bolts and she's almost a completed bike :2vrolijk_21: .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on January 10, 2012, 09:49:31 PM
Right side board.  Small things can feel like far more accomplishment than it really is when a build begins to wind down. 

Couple of heat cycles and an oil change.  Then put the speedometer on.  Whenever those chores get done she'll be ready for a test ride.

No, it's not completely done the way she'll end up.  But it's a complete bike.  And that's just fine for now.


(gawd I hope nothing breaks because I'm jinxing it  :nervous: )
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: mjb765 on January 10, 2012, 10:09:30 PM
Way to go Don!!!!!!!! Looking really good :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on January 10, 2012, 11:10:17 PM
Way to go Don!!!!!!!! Looking really good :2vrolijk_21:

Thanks MJ.  Need all the moral support a guy can get when it gets to the home stretch. 

Just got the big step ladder and pulled down the GDO receiver.  It programmed to the bike first time.  So everything wired inside the nacelle is now working.  That's a good feeling as there's a fair bit of stuff inside that little nacelle.  All good :2vrolijk_21: .

Had it idling again a little bit ago.  Dash isn't on yet so no idiot lights or other indicators.  But there is a charging system readout in the Kuryakyn gas cap.  Not sure the charging system is working.

I thought the 06 and up three phase charging systems didn't have to come off idle to start charging.  But could be mistaken there.  And was just shutting the bike down from idle when I noticed the indicator wasn't in the green.  Something to check more later.  If there's a problem it'll get sorted.  Worst thing might be pulling the primary again.  Still know right where the hammer is that fits that.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: SneakyPete on January 11, 2012, 12:37:40 PM
Don, looks awesome, thanks for the pic and look forward to the test ride.  Get out the helmet cam! :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: DJ56 on January 12, 2012, 11:48:05 PM


Got the pedal Pete.  Thanks again.  Really appreciate it. 

Going to go out in the shop this afternoon and see if the pedal has magical powers.  Wrap it in a horse hair shirt, do a naked dance around the Road King, cast runes and wave the pedal over the bike while doing a compression restoration chant.

Should work :nixweiss: ?

Can we come up with an emoticon thingy that depicts Don doing a nekkid dance around his Road King while casting runes and doing a compression restoration chant?   Fired00d?    :nixweiss:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on January 13, 2012, 10:07:15 AM
Can we come up with an emoticon thingy that depicts Don doing a nekkid dance around his Road King while casting runes and doing a compression restoration chant?   Fired00d?    :nixweiss:


Sucks there was no one there shooting video....  ???             :huepfenlol2:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: erniezap on January 13, 2012, 10:19:49 AM
Don,

Glad to see that the bike is together and that the engine issue was minor.  Great project and a beautiful bike!
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on January 13, 2012, 10:43:52 AM
Don,

Glad to see that the bike is together and that the engine issue was minor.  Great project and a beautiful bike!

Thanks Ernie.  Appreciate the good thoughts.  It's been a fun project.  I enjoy both the search process and the assembly so something like this is a lot of fun.

It has turned out well.  Really nothing I wish was done significantly differently.  There was a pivot toward quicker completion rather than total completion when that used engine was discovered.  But that's ok.

The change only means it can be ridden this year and that there will be more enjoyment to be had with the bike later finishing the as yet unfinished details.  The saddle will need some re-work for its appearance to satisfy me.  It'll get a different speedometer sometime; probably one of the Dakota Digital units.  My preference was for an anolog instrument for this bike.  But the Dakota piece has its benefits too.

Still have to get the FLHX tail piece painted.  No filler strips at all now.  When that rear fascia gets painted it and the red powdered Bushtec hitch will go on.

All that can be done over time though.  When time and play money see fit.  Winter next year will (hopefully) see the motor get bumped.  Making it a nice pulling 95" will be a fun project in and of itself.  Raising the torque curve significantly and moving it to the left may then make a six speed part of the equation.

That's part of the process now too.  Rather than the bike still be slowly assembled for another year as all that got assembled and done now it'll get to be ridden.  It'll be down the occasional weekend or few days as something gets done.  But now can be enjoyed both for use and as a continuing project.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: hd-dude on January 13, 2012, 11:24:26 AM
This project has really come together nicely :2vrolijk_21: There is nothing like the feeling of hitting the button and have her ;D breath fire for the first time. Congrats 8)
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on January 13, 2012, 11:58:02 AM
This project has really come together nicely :2vrolijk_21: There is nothing like the feeling of hitting the button and have her ;D breath fire for the first time. Congrats 8)

That always is both a fun and a nervous feeling Jim.  Between car and bike engines have done that first fire thing many many times.  And it's always the same.  Giddy anticipation coupled with a little bit of "oh chit I hope it doesn't blow!"  That has never gone away.  It's worse when I didn't build the motor.  But it's always there.  Head tucks in between the shoulders a bit.  Bite down a little.  Then finally turn the key or hit the switch the first time.  Then it's all smiles :2vrolijk_21: .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: naitram on January 13, 2012, 12:02:26 PM
damn, i feel like that just doing an oil change  :nervous:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on January 13, 2012, 01:01:16 PM
Read a PM asking about an error code mentioned earlier.  When turning on the ignition switch the bike would pause a few seconds then flash the turn signals several times.  

Jim (HD-Dude) was good enough to share the cause.  TSM/TSSM stored code.  Though the Twin Tec scan tool didn't report any codes whatever the problem was was in the TSM.

Had a TSM and a previously unmarried ECM on the bike.  They should've worked together.  Seemed to be some problem in the TSM itself.  Could clear all codes (though none reported) and the bike wouldn't blink for a cycle.  Then it would come back.  

Also had an old TSSM that was going to go in later.  Wasn't going to screw with the pairing until after I knew everything else was working ok.  Went ahead and swapped in the TSSM then took it through the pairing process.  Error code went away.  All good.  So the problem seemed to be a wonky original TSM.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: erniezap on January 13, 2012, 01:43:47 PM
Is "wonky" one of thos technical terms that I wouldn't understand?  ;D
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on January 13, 2012, 04:34:52 PM
Is "wonky" one of thos technical terms that I wouldn't understand?  ;D

Wonky is even worse than hinky.   Hinky is just intermittently fouled up.   Wonky is completely screwed.   :huepfenlol2:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on January 15, 2012, 02:17:35 PM
Introductions are in order.  Group meet SERK.  SERK, meet group.  First picturesoutside in the sun :2vrolijk_21: .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
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Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on January 15, 2012, 02:20:23 PM
Saving the best for last:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on January 15, 2012, 02:21:22 PM
Off for a small shakedown ride followed by a thorough check.  See ya....
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Fired00d on January 15, 2012, 02:27:07 PM
Off for a small shakedown ride followed by a thorough check.  See ya....
Good luck.... she sure is purty for a red bike. :2vrolijk_21: :D :D

I did notice something though and will have to talk to the niece of my brotha from anotha motha.... no passenger pegs. :shocked2: I'm sure she/we don't mind if there is the option for solo rider but the option to not have a passenger.... well lets just say she/we might have a problem. :nixweiss: :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: naitram on January 15, 2012, 03:15:56 PM
looking good, which bike lent a license plate for the shakedown run?
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: sadunbar on January 15, 2012, 03:22:17 PM
Saving the best for last:

Beautiful result, Don.  Must make you tingly all over!   :) :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: mjb765 on January 15, 2012, 03:31:29 PM
Looks good Don..congrats on getting her finished.


I see you changed you mind with the speedo.......

Mike
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on January 15, 2012, 03:37:11 PM
Good luck.... she sure is purty for a red bike. :2vrolijk_21: :D :D

I did notice something though and will have to talk to the niece of my brotha from anotha motha.... no passenger pegs. :shocked2: I'm sure she/we don't mind if there is the option for solo rider but the option to not have a passenger.... well lets just say she/we might have a problem. :nixweiss: :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:

No rear pegs.  Just a solo saddle.  That's all I intend for it.  That fact is actually pissing my niece off just a bit.  I keep telling her there's no bolt hole in the rear to hold a big saddle down.  She doesn't know to look under the 1550 emblem....
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on January 15, 2012, 03:37:37 PM
looking good, which bike lent a license plate for the shakedown run?


SEEG ::) .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: MAT on January 15, 2012, 03:55:22 PM
Very nice Twolane...love the results and that red is sweet!   :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: naitram on January 15, 2012, 03:55:30 PM
so....... how was the ride?
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on January 15, 2012, 03:56:35 PM
Beautiful result, Don.  Must make you tingly all over!   :) :2vrolijk_21:


Certainly does Scott.  Just finished giving it a relatively thorough walk-around after a 15 mile ride.  Have just a bit to do discovered in the ride.  Nothing major though.  And not a leak, drip or harness pinch anywhere.

Need to adjust the Bitubo shocks.  Just a bit firmer than I'd intended.  I prefer them stiff.  But not quite this much.  Between a 1/4 and a half turn should do it.

Neutral light isn't working.  Not sure I ever checked it before.

Charging system isn't working.  At one time in the shop it wasn't.  Then it was.  Now it's not again.  Hoping it's the plug in connection along the frame under the engine.  I didn't have a die for my crimping tool for that terminal.  Though it is crimped I'd not be surprised if there's an issue there.  The regulator and stator were both used eBay parts though.  Part of the conversion to the 06 three phase setup.  It's easy to isolate the stator and check it though.  So there's not very many places to track the problem down.

The one thing I'm not happy about so far as the assembly effort is concerned is that I've got to open the nacelle back up.  Neck is loose. 

It was a chore getting that right the first time.  A lot of body and fender work on that nacelle.  It had deformed in the baking process for powder coat.  It'll reassemble now just fine.  Was just hoping to leave it alone.  Neck bearings really need tightened though.  So it'll get done.

Today was the first time I sat on the saddle with the footboards on the bike.  This saddle is LOW.  Low enough that my knees are noticeably higher than on either of the other bikes.  Something to address when the saddle gets a final recover and rework perhaps.  Or I'll get used to it.  Boards are all the way down though.  So nothing to be gained there.

All in the bike ran out well.  Except for feeling some shudder in the neck when coming to a stop or going over a very rough surface the bike handled very well.  It rolls super easy too.  Feels like the alignment is spot on also.  Didn't push it hard but the bike tracks great. 

The little engine is very smooth.  It's still just an 88 but it's an 88 on a considerably lighter bike than the other two.  Still gutless.  But not mind numbingly gutless. 

Cruise control worked right off the bat.  That was about the only thing I couldn't check in some fashion or another with the bike on the lift.  Now just need to adjust the neck and get the charging system sorted.  Then it's ready to ride regularly.

Oh, and did I mention......   It looks good :coolblue: !
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Fired00d on January 15, 2012, 03:58:11 PM
No rear pegs.  Just a solo saddle.  That's all I intend for it.  That fact is actually pissing my niece off just a bit.  I keep telling her there's no bolt hole in the rear to hold a big saddle down.  She doens't know to look under the 1550 emblem....
Shame on you Uncle Donnie. :o :shocked2: :P :D :D

You just better hope she never asks her uncle's brotha from anotha motha... he's a sucker for daughter's, niece's, and granddaughter's.... real or pretend. ;D

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on January 15, 2012, 04:02:40 PM
so....... how was the ride?


Just did the details of it in the post back to Scott.  Aside from the details; it was GREAT :bananarock: !

Bike did handle very well.  Nothing untoward so the last five miles did play with it just a bit.  I was a happy camper.  Pretty sure the grin went from one rear turn signal to the other.

Sit in this saddle more than on it.  That's a different feel than I've become accustomed to.  Haven't had one like that for a long time.  Makes the little mini-ape bars feel taller than they are.  Not bad overall position though.  Don't think it'll be an uncomfortable ride.  Certainly makes it easy to rock the bike side to side swaying to the music in the helmet :drink: .

Coming back to the house passed a 10 wheel like it was tight quarters just because the bike wanted to.  The exhaust sounds good.  Everything sounds good.  Real smooth little motor actually.  Tranny feels good too.

The ride, my friend, was GREAT :drink: .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: naitram on January 15, 2012, 04:09:27 PM
they sure dont make it easy to get into the nacelle and get it al back together, but it will be worth it to get the neck right
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Black Diamond on January 15, 2012, 04:29:19 PM
She's beautiful!
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on January 15, 2012, 04:52:18 PM
they sure dont make it easy to get into the nacelle and get it al back together, but it will be worth it to get the neck right


Those are an annoying chore Neal.  Have always thought so too.  Of course I made this even more so with the headwinds lights and the FLHX signals and all the extra spaghetti and Deutsch connectors stuffed inside.  At least the LED lights means no ballasts and ignitors.  Not sure they'd have fit.

You're right of course.  It's an obvious flaw that has to be fixed.  Not that a big deal though.  I remember checking the fall away with the bike still stripped down and, then, it was good.  So not sure if I had a cup seat a bit farther with the first good hard bump or if I never had it quite as tight as I thought I did. 

Considering how much floor and bench space this bike used to take up this is small beans now though.  It's all good  :2vrolijk_21:.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on January 15, 2012, 04:53:15 PM
She's beautiful!


Yes she is!  Someday she'll have to meet her cousin :drink: .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on January 15, 2012, 04:54:38 PM
Very nice Twolane...love the results and that red is sweet!   :2vrolijk_21:

Thank you sir.  The good moral support has helped make it happen.  And, yeap, it is sweet 8) .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: naitram on January 15, 2012, 04:54:51 PM

Those are an annoying chore Neal.  Have always thought so too.  Of course I made this even more so with the headwinds lights and the FLHX signals and all the extra spaghetti and Deutsch connectors stuffed inside.  At least the LED lights means no ballasts and ignitors.  Not sure they'd have fit.

You're right of course.  It's an obvious flaw that has to be fixed.  Not that a big deal though.  I remember checking the fall away with the bike still stripped down and, then, it was good.  So not sure if I had a cup seat a bit farther with the first good hard bump or if I never had it quite as tight as I thought I did. 

Considering how much floor and bench space this bike used to take up this is small beans now though.  It's all good  :2vrolijk_21:.

might go LED next time i need to go into the nacelle and get rid of the extra HID crap i have shoehorned in
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on January 15, 2012, 04:58:34 PM
might go LED next time i need to go into the nacelle and get rid of the extra HID crap i have shoehorned in

It was a no brainer on this one Neal.  Really don't think I could have safely shoved it all in there.  Less power draw also and it's a great light.

The one on this bike is the Kuryakyn version.  Without the big visor ring on the nacelle it'd look funny as it sticks out front quite a bit.  With the visor style ring though it's actually a good looking light.  Nice spatial pairing.  And got it from an eBay seller for about half what the Harley lights go for.  Especially for tight spaces where ballasts and ignitors are tough it's a good option.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: SneakyPete on January 15, 2012, 05:12:47 PM
Great job Don, wasn't sure I was going to like all the powder coating, but it is very tastefully done and think it's spot on!

Just for your consideration, but how about going with forward controls instead of floorboards?  Will stretch your legs out a bit with a lowered seat.  I've got the Jay Brake set up and really like it, you can even powder coat to match.  Only bummer is you don't need the ez brake pedal!
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on January 15, 2012, 05:57:21 PM
Great job Don, wasn't sure I was going to like all the powder coating, but it is very tastefully done and think it's spot on!

Just for your consideration, but how about going with forward controls instead of floorboards?  Will stretch your legs out a bit with a lowered seat.  I've got the Jay Brake set up and really like it, you can even powder coat to match.  Only bummer is you don't need the ez brake pedal!

As an aesthetic choice only I personally wouldn't go with forward controls on a two up bagger.  Just something about it that to me doesn't "fit."   On a solo bike it is a consideration though.   Was one of the options I initially had tor this one.

I do like this overall look though.   And since there is saddle work yet to be done that could change things I'm going to have to go through it a step at a time.  The saddle rework is mandatory because of appearance and condition.   Will let its final resolution be at least a partial guide toward a next step for boards or forward controls.  
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Buy early on January 15, 2012, 06:13:13 PM
Looks just outstanding Don! Get a little trick seat work and you'll be all set until you decide what motor you finally want in it. Where did you get the CVO ignition switch? Use the VIN from another bike?
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: murphy on January 15, 2012, 06:34:48 PM
You realise you're going to have to update your avatar now!
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on January 15, 2012, 06:38:47 PM
You realise you're going to have to update your avatar now!

Oh, crap!
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on January 15, 2012, 06:42:45 PM
Ok, one small problem solved.  Learned something in the process.  So if anyone makes the same mistake someday.....

Neutral light now works.  Farting around in the shop, Giants/Packers game on in the background, malted beverages in the shop fridge and messing with the bike.  It's a good evening....  :drink:

Had a few old neutral light switches thrown in a parts drawer.  Turns out they don't all work the same way.  For some being engaged by the shift drum closes the switch and for some it opens them.  Never knew that.  The light works so much better when you're using a switch that's correct for how you need it to work :2vrolijk_21: .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on January 15, 2012, 06:45:39 PM
Looks just outstanding Don! Get a little trick seat work and you'll be all set until you decide what motor you finally want in it. Where did you get the CVO ignition switch? Use the VIN from another bike?


I.... um.... uh...; well I sorta.... um...  ??? (gulp) ah, kinda sorta borrowed a VIN from an 07 listed on eBay to order those parts.  For what it's worth I felt very guilty about doing it though.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: spydglide on January 15, 2012, 06:53:30 PM
Saving the best for last:
So classically cool !  Congrats on another purty red bike.  :cherry: har. :2vrolijk_21: spyder
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: hdbrad03 on January 15, 2012, 06:54:19 PM
Outstanding Don! Some day I hope to own one or at least it is on my Bucket List.


 :bananarock: :bananarock:

   Brad
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on January 15, 2012, 06:55:36 PM
Outstanding Don! Some day I hope to own one or at least it is on my Bucket List.


 :bananarock: :bananarock:

   Brad


Brad, I've discovered an easy way to get a cool bike.  One part at a time :huepfenlol2: .

Try it.  You'll like it.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Buy early on January 15, 2012, 07:05:23 PM

I.... um.... uh...; well I sorta.... um...  ??? (gulp) ah, kinda sorta borrowed a VIN from an 07 listed on eBay to order those parts.  For what it's worth I felt very guilty about doing it though.

Have used that move a few times myself. Feel bad every time! I realize I am stealing revenues from the Moco every time I purchase a VIN protected item - not!
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: mjb765 on January 15, 2012, 08:09:34 PM

I.... um.... uh...; well I sorta.... um...  ??? (gulp) ah, kinda sorta borrowed a VIN from an 07 listed on eBay to order those parts.  For what it's worth I felt very guilty about doing it though.

About as guilty as I felt ordering a protected '12 part for my '11......
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: 110tHunDer on January 15, 2012, 09:20:32 PM
 
Damn!  Those are some good-looking saddlebag supports on that bike!:P

The thing turned out amazing, Don.  I can't wait to see it in person!  You set some sort of record getting it screwed together, I think.  I guess once you get started, it's hard to stop, huh?  Nice job, buddy! :beerchug:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on January 15, 2012, 09:34:03 PM

Damn!  Those are some good-looking saddlebag supports on that bike!:P

The thing turned out amazing, Don.  I can't wait to see it in person!  You set some sort of record getting it screwed together, I think.  I guess once you get started, it's hard to stop, huh?  Nice job, buddy! :beerchug:



Thanks Brian.  Now if it just all worked :huepfenlol2: !  Can't go very far if it won't charge its own battery.

Did look at that a bit more this evening.  Not 100% certain but think the stator is checking ok.  Turns out I can't find a published spec.  So having to go with what passes the sniff test.  And that seems ok.  Since there's also a good 12v source coming to the regulator that narrows it down to the regulator itself.  And, of course, no spare 2006-2008 regulator.  Bummer...
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Midnight Rider on January 15, 2012, 10:18:02 PM
Ok, one small problem solved.  Learned something in the process.  So if anyone makes the same mistake someday.....

Neutral light now works.  Farting around in the shop, Giants/Packers game on in the background, malted beverages in the shop fridge and messing with the bike.  It's a good evening....  :drink:

Had a few old neutral light switches thrown in a parts drawer.  Turns out they don't all work the same way.  For some being engaged by the shift drum closes the switch and for some it opens them.  Never knew that.  The light works so much better when you're using a switch that's correct for how you need it to work :2vrolijk_21: .

Open or closed by default makes a difference...you learn something every day, huh?  I keep telling myself that, anyway.  Good information, if I can remember it, or somebody else can...
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: porthole on January 15, 2012, 10:39:24 PM
Saving the best for last:
Very nice.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: hdbrad03 on January 16, 2012, 07:58:22 AM

Thanks Brian.  Now if it just all worked :huepfenlol2: !  Can't go very far if it won't charge its own battery.

Did look at that a bit more this evening.  Not 100% certain but think the stator is checking ok.  Turns out I can't find a published spec.  So having to go with what passes the sniff test.  And that seems ok.  Since there's also a good 12v source coming to the regulator that narrows it down to the regulator itself.  And, of course, no spare 2006-2008 regulator.  Bummer...

Check AC should output approx. 34-40 volts AC at 2000 RPM from say A-B B-C A-C. Should Ohm at 0.1-0.3 from A-B B-C A-C if greater than 1 Ohm then Stator is open. Also check to ground A B C to ground should be open no continuity.

This from the 09 Electrical Manual.

 :bananarock: :bananarock:

Brad
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on January 16, 2012, 10:33:13 AM
Check AC should output approx. 34-40 volts AC at 2000 RPM from say A-B B-C A-C. Should Ohm at 0.1-0.3 from A-B B-C A-C if greater than 1 Ohm then Stator is open. Also check to ground A B C to ground should be open no continuity.

This from the 09 Electrical Manual.

 :bananarock: :bananarock:

Brad

Thanks Brad.  I was assuming specs in just about those ranges.  But it's good to see them published.  I'm good on the resistance checks already.  Only checked the voltage output at idle.  Need to find the clips for my meter leads so I can stand up away from the regulator and run the RPMs up a bit to check the rest. 

Perhaps I'd have looked harder for them last night.  But there was a steak inside the house with my name on it.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: steve047 on January 16, 2012, 12:39:53 PM
Beautiful!
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on January 16, 2012, 12:51:27 PM
Beautiful!

Thankyewveramuch :bananarock: !
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Black Diamond on January 16, 2012, 01:30:47 PM
Don

I went back looking at the 1st photo of the console / nacelle wanting to check out your speedo after removing that wart that was on her.  FWIW,  I like the look she has now. Simple, classic, beautiful. The speedo "fits" with the overall look, simple elegance. JMO

Her cousin is up for the trip as soon as the weather breaks!

JW
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on January 16, 2012, 01:52:20 PM
Don

I went back looking at the 1st photo of the console / nacelle wanting to check out your speedo after removing that wart that was on her.  FWIW,  I like the look she has now. Simple, classic, beautiful. The speedo "fits" with the overall look, simple elegance. JMO

Her cousin is up for the trip as soon as the weather breaks!

JW


I agree Jeff.  That's a speedo out of a Dyna that I had laying around.  But that spun aluminum look is a good look.  Really want to stay with an analog instrument on this bike.  Digital just isn't the right look here.  

Have no problem using this piece.  Do know what I'd like to end up with though.  There is a mate to this speedo that is both speedo and tach.  Speedo across the top and tach sweeping across the bottom.  It's in the P&A book for bikes 08 and newer.  I've been told the 08 and newer speedos work on the 04 and up bikes but that some idiot lights are dead.  Never tried it though.  And since this one looks so good there I've got no reason to do an expensive guinea pig experiment.  However....

Not in the P&A book but stock on the 07 SERKs is exactly the instrument I'd need.  Same as this one but with the tach on the bottom half.  And it's for an 07 so it's right for 2004 and up.  That spun aluminum speedo-tach combination unit is the one I'll start keeping an eye out for :2vrolijk_21: .

Also, strictly in the category of coincidence, the speedo on the bike now has 5600 and some miles showing.  That's within a few hundred of what I was told this engine has.  
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on January 16, 2012, 01:55:21 PM
Wandered back out to the shop at lunch and found the alligator clip ends for the multimeter's terminal ends.  Stator does seem to check out.  Resistance what it should be where it should be.  Not grounded.  AC voltage outputs even between the legs and where they should be.  Apparently it's got a bad regulator. 

Don't have a spare regulator either.  Now have to decide whether to just get a chrome regulator or pay almost as much for a black one and turn it red like this one was.

Decisions decisions....
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Banana man on January 16, 2012, 09:43:50 PM
Getting a chrome one would be easier than getting a black one and turning it
red.  Go with chrome.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: mjb765 on January 16, 2012, 09:44:40 PM
Getting a chrome one would be easier than getting a black one and turning it
red.  Go with chrome.

X2
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on January 16, 2012, 09:48:39 PM
Getting a chrome one would be easier than getting a black one and turning it
red.  Go with chrome.


Probably will Mark.  Surprisingly the chome ones are cheaper than the black ones if what Jenni told me earlier today is accurate. 

Making a black one red isn't a huge deal though.  I've got some rattle can paint mixed that matches.  That's how I did the one that's here.  Coat of self-etching primer, couple coats of paint and a coat of clear.  So blow a day waiting for paints to dry.  All the paint won't retain heat any more than a dose of chrome plating would.  Decisions decisions.....

Oh well, at least the neck is (hopefully) tight.  Now just have to put the little bitch's front end back together. 
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: spydglide on January 16, 2012, 10:01:58 PM

 Now just have to put the little bitch's  front end back together. 
And have you decided on this bike's official moniker?  :nixweiss:  har.  spyder
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Fired00d on January 16, 2012, 10:05:48 PM
And have you decided on this bike's official moniker?  :nixweiss:  har.  spyder
Spyder you were reading my mind... that sentence had me thinking the same thing... matter fact I have a suggestion all ready...

Don... she should be called "Kandy Brandy". At least that's a start for suggestions if you are inclined to take any.
:D :D :D

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Fired00d
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Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on January 16, 2012, 11:20:44 PM

And have you decided on this bike's official moniker?  :nixweiss:  har.  spyder

Spyder you were reading my mind... that sentence had me thinking the same thing... matter fact I have a suggestion all ready...

Don... she should be called "Kandy Brandy". At least that's a start for suggestions if you are inclined to take any.
:D :D :D

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:


No name for the bike yet.  I'm a firm believer that a bike (or a car) can't just be named.  It has to do something to give up its name; to share it with you.  It's been called "bitch" more commonly than anything else during the assembly.  But that's been only a term of endearment.

It may not give up its name.  Sometimes they don't.  The red bike did early on.  That's why it's the red bike.  But the Road Glide never has.  At least not yet.  Have to wait and watch.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: hdbrad03 on January 17, 2012, 12:06:28 PM

Probably will Mark.  Surprisingly the chome ones are cheaper than the black ones if what Jenni told me earlier today is accurate. 

Making a black one red isn't a huge deal though.  I've got some rattle can paint mixed that matches.  That's how I did the one that's here.  Coat of self-etching primer, couple coats of paint and a coat of clear.  So blow a day waiting for paints to dry.  All the paint won't retain heat any more than a dose of chrome plating would.  Decisions decisions.....

Oh well, at least the neck is (hopefully) tight.  Now just have to put the little bitch's front end back together. 

Is she back to work?

 :bananarock: :bananarock:


    Brad
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: porthole on January 17, 2012, 12:17:47 PM
How many bikes have black regulators?

How many bikes have chrome regulators?

How many bikes have red regulators that follow a theme that  has been many a moon in the making?


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Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on January 17, 2012, 03:18:59 PM
Is she back to work?

 :bananarock: :bananarock:


    Brad

No, sorry, that was a brain fart on my part.  Meant Rebecca, the new Jenni.  She quickly gave me prices.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on January 17, 2012, 03:19:43 PM
How many bikes have black regulators?

How many bikes have chrome regulators?

How many bikes have red regulators that follow a theme that  has been many a moon in the making?


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yeap......
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Midnight Rider on January 17, 2012, 03:46:35 PM
If you've got the rattle can that matches, I'd do it up red.


BTW...my Red Bike is named Ruby, as in:

Raven hair and Ruby lips
Sparks fly from her finger tips
Echoed voices in the night
Sheļæ½s a restless spirit on an endless flight



Don't know why, but that song popped into my head the first long ride I took on her...
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Fired00d on January 17, 2012, 04:35:30 PM
If you've got the rattle can that matches, I'd do it up red.


BTW...my Red Bike is named Ruby, as in:

Raven hair and Ruby lips
Sparks fly from her finger tips
Echoed voices in the night
Sheļæ½s a restless spirit on an endless flight



Don't know why, but that song popped into my head the first long ride I took on her...
As I remember those are called "flashbacks". ;) :D :D

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Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: sadunbar on January 17, 2012, 05:02:03 PM
How many bikes have black regulators?

How many bikes have chrome regulators?

How many bikes have red regulators that follow a theme that  has been many a moon in the making?



 :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on January 17, 2012, 05:17:49 PM
:2vrolijk_21:

I agree.  But it's annoying when (with 20% off) the standard black piece is $170 and the chrome piece is $135.  Makes it seem silly to buy a black one and paint it. 

Earlier today missed a black one on eBay.  Don't know how much would've taken to get it though.  May watch for a week and see if something pops up before ordering a new piece.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: spydglide on January 17, 2012, 05:35:16 PM
If you have to purchase a new one, get the chrome one at the cheaper price.....more chrome to contrast with the red.  (chrome is always good, esp. at a 'discount')  har.  spyder
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on January 17, 2012, 06:53:36 PM
If you have to purchase a new one, get the chrome one at the cheaper price.....more chrome to contrast with the red.  (chrome is always good, esp. at a 'discount')  har.  spyder

That's probably what I'll do Spyder.  No time to do anything with it for the next several days anyway.  Will likely give it a week or 10 days and see if a good used piece shows up on eBay.  After that if have to buy new will buy the lesser expeensive chrome one.  There's enough red around the regulator that neither chrome nor red are really "wrong" choices. 
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: mjb765 on January 17, 2012, 07:19:29 PM
I agree.  But it's annoying when (with 20% off) the standard black piece is $170 and the chrome piece is $135.  Makes it seem silly to buy a black one and paint it. 

Earlier today missed a black one on eBay.  Don't know how much would've taken to get it though.  May watch for a week and see if something pops up before ordering a new piece.

Kind of strange that the chrome one is cheaper :nixweiss:  Maybe baking the black on--or whatever they do--is more of a process than chroming.....
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: murphy on January 17, 2012, 07:42:26 PM
Kind of strange that the chrome one is cheaper :nixweiss:  Maybe baking the black on--or whatever they do--is more of a process than chroming.....

Supply and demand, black is the new chrome!
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on January 17, 2012, 08:08:19 PM
Was asked what the bike looked like with the windshield on.  Not at home to take a current pic but found this one.  This windshield is actually too tall.  But not buying another screen until later decide what will happen with the saddle.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: murphy on January 17, 2012, 08:15:16 PM
Was asked what the bike looked like with the windshield on.  Not at home to take a current pic but found this one.  This windshield is actually too tall.  But not buying another screen until later decide what will happen with the saddle.

That winshield would never work anyway, not only is it too tall... it's not red!  :huepfenlol2:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on January 17, 2012, 08:25:25 PM
That winshield would never work anyway, not only is it too tall... it's not red!  :huepfenlol2:

More than once I've seen it setting around and realized I messed up not taking the detachable hardware to the powercoater.  Never thought of it when it all went down as the windshield wasn't close at the time and I'd not handled it for at least a year.  Just something I missed.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: mjb765 on January 17, 2012, 08:30:15 PM
Hey Don...I know this may be a bit premature, but how do you like that headlight???  Have you tried it at night yet??

Mike
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on January 17, 2012, 08:53:27 PM
Hey Don...I know this may be a bit premature, but how do you like that headlight???  Have you tried it at night yet??

Mike

At dusk but not at night.  As of a couple months ago have the same light on the red bike though.  Igniter crapped out and I made the change away from the HIDs to clear the extra parts out if the fairing and save a little amp draw.  It's every bit the light the HIDs were.  I like it a lot. 

On the red bike also installed the matching spotlights.  Those big housings aren't the right look for the SERK.  But on the SEEG it's what's always been there and what I'm used to.  Looks fine.  And the lights work great.  Very wide and very bright pattern and the headlight shoots a long way down the road.  Every bit as good was was the HID.  In fact probably a bit better.  Though that's a comparison to a five year old HID system.  So not entirely fair.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: mjb765 on January 17, 2012, 08:57:28 PM
At dusk but not at night.  As of a couple months ago have the same light on the red bike though.  Igniter crapped out and I made the change away from the HIDs to clear the extra parts out if the fairing and save a little amp draw.  It's every bit the light the HIDs were.  I like it a lot. 

On the red bike also installed the matching spotlights.  Those big housings aren't the right look for the SERK.  But on the SEEG it's what's always been there and what I'm used to.  Looks fine.  And the lights work great.  Very wide and very bright pattern and the headlight shoots a long way down the road.  Every bit as good was was the HID.  In fact probably a bit better.  Though that's a comparison to a five year old HID system.  So not entirely fair.

Thanks......thinking about it to replace the stock SESG light..either night is getting darker or I am getting older :huepfenlol2:

Night must be getting darker.....yeah...that must be it.....
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on January 17, 2012, 09:07:29 PM
Thanks......thinking about it to replace the stock SESG light..either night is getting darker or I am getting older :huepfenlol2:

Night must be getting darker.....yeah...that must be it.....


That's the same dual halogen light I had in the red bike before going to HID a few years ago.  That light was terrible.  Dangerous on dark nights on the country roads.  Even on the interstate the cars behind me had greater reach ahead of me with their lights than I had with mine on high beam.  It was 55 mph light at night.  Much faster and you'd outrun its effective pattern and distance.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Rimjam on January 24, 2012, 02:29:51 PM
I've been watching your build from the sidelines, silently cheering you on, feeling your pains & joys, living vicariously thru your on-going narratives.  Its time to say WOW!, AWESOME!, FANTASTIC!, not just the final product but the intensity of the process, the emotion, the (dare I say) love that went into each & every nut, bolt, wire & powder coated part.  Having limited restoration experience myself I understand how the finished product can be somewhat anticlimactic even though yours is still a work in progress.  Thanks again for the entertinment, now what's the next project?
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on January 24, 2012, 05:04:30 PM
I've been watching your build from the sidelines, silently cheering you on, feeling your pains & joys, living vicariously thru your on-going narratives.  Its time to say WOW!, AWESOME!, FANTASTIC!, not just the final product but the intensity of the process, the emotion, the (dare I say) love that went into each & every nut, bolt, wire & powder coated part.  Having limited restoration experience myself I understand how the finished product can be somewhat anticlimactic even though yours is still a work in progress.  Thanks again for the entertinment, now what's the next project?

Next project?  Oh my ... (gulp)  :huepfenlol2:


The replacement voltage regulator is supposed to be here tomorrow.  Hopefully nothing else is going on and can just ride it a bit.  And when the bike fired the first time she wasn't a bit anticlimactic.  That was a great feeling :2vrolijk_21: !

No major next project.  Most likely thing will be the continued evolution of this one.  The engine upgrade will be fun when that happens.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: hogasm on January 29, 2012, 07:32:33 PM
If you've got the rattle can that matches, I'd do it up red.


BTW...my Red Bike is named Ruby, as in:

Raven hair and Ruby lips
Sparks fly from her finger tips
Echoed voices in the night
Sheļæ½s a restless spirit on an endless flight



Don't know why, but that song popped into my head the first long ride I took on her...

Acid trips do that to some people
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on January 31, 2012, 07:59:53 PM
Took the Road King out this afternoon for a true maiden voyage of sorts.  About 90 miles.  For what the engine still is the little beastie runs very well.  It is a nice smooth little engine.  Power to weight being what it is the bike feels close to comparable to the 95 on the Road Glide.

The whole bike is smooth.  Suspension is dialed in now and the bike is a dream on the little roads and the big.  Up to and a just a little beyond Interstate speeds the bike pulls as well as you could ask and rides out very very nicely.  Comfortable ride even in today's 25-30 mph winds.  The lack of a fairing and tour pak makes a huge difference playing in the wind; even with the windshield on.

Bike handles very well.  Part of that of course is the attention to the details dialing it all in.  Part of it is these belted Avon Venom tires.  They handle great.  The 100 spoke wheels are very stiff.  Notice no flexing at all from the wheels.  Unless the cross winds are too present you can take your hands off the bars on this bike and watch it track like it's on a guide.  Pulling in and out of some decent twisties it dives in and pulls out like a lighter bike than it is. 

Really really pleased so far.  Still no drips, leaks nor anything added or original giving a problem except for the charging system.  Thought that gremlin was solved when the replacement regulator finally showed up early this afternoon.  But on the way home this evening the system stopped charging again.  No big deal.  Plenty of battery to get home.  But it's still something to chase down before the bike can be ridden normally and regularly. 

With all the fresh painted and powder coated surfaces will go back over all the connection points again.  Maybe it's not even a parts failure.  Have to just trouble shoot from end to end until the problem is solved.  Not fussing over this issue though.  The bike handles great, it's going to be a comfortable ride, all the accessory hook ups work and it looks outstanding.  Party on :2vrolijk_21: .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Black Diamond on January 31, 2012, 08:32:26 PM
One of the best (if not THE best) looking scoots the MoCo every put out. You just made her better! Congrats from her northern cousin.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on January 31, 2012, 08:39:26 PM
One of the best (if not THE best) looking scoots the MoCo every put out. You just made her better! Congrats from her northern cousin.


Have it back on the table lift now Jeff.  Such a nice day and nice evening have the shop all opened up and going to try to track down the charging problem a bit.  Supposed to be very nice again tomorrow.  Supposed to also have some good sun tomorrow which wasn't in the mix today.  If so want to roll it and its siblings outside for some group photos :2vrolijk_21: .

Will tell the bike the cousin said hello.  I'm just sure I remember this one saying something about the two of them meeting up somewhere midway this spring to share roads and beers a bit.  Can't keep family apart y'know...  :drink:

Wonder how many of these things there are within a weekend's round trip?
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Black Diamond on January 31, 2012, 08:43:45 PM

Will tell the bike the cousin said hello.  I'm just sure I remember this one saying something about the two of them meeting up somewhere midway this spring to share roads and beers a bit.  Can't keep family apart y'know...  :drink:

Wonder how many of these things there are within a weekend's round trip?

It would be a hoot to get em together. Still need to get down for the brake job anyway. 

JW
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on January 31, 2012, 08:51:41 PM
It would be a hoot to get em together. Still need to get down for the brake job anyway. 

JW


Forgot about that.  Know right where the box of parts is too.  They're cool  8) !

(though I think the red grills are cooler than the chrome ones!)
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on February 01, 2012, 04:47:06 PM
Dammit.  Bike got its first ding today.  Not catastrophic.  But it's ugly.

Taking advantage of the nice day and had the bike out over the mid day.  Stopped at a diner for a late lunch.  Was sitting where could see the bike through the window and the Ford pickup parked next to it.  Bike was nose in and pickup was backed in.

Young girl got in the pickup to drive away and someone she apparently knew drove by.  She decided she had to catch up and spun her back wheels for 50-60 feet pulling away.  One rock put a divot in the side of the left saddlebag. 

Pickup didn't have plates.  No one inside claimed to know who the girl was.  Not a darn thing to be done other than throw a leg over and ride away.

When I got back still staged all three bikes together in the sun for some quick photos.  Wasn't in the mood to do a lot with them though.  Was still nice to see them all standing together.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Fired00d on February 01, 2012, 04:50:49 PM
Dammit.  Bike got its first ding today.  Not catastrophic.  But it's ugly.

....
That sucks!!! :bigcry:

 :pumpkin:
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Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on February 01, 2012, 04:58:23 PM
That sucks!!! :bigcry:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:


yeah..... it does

In the parts collection process actually had two spare right bags.  At least I think they were both right bags.  Sold those to other site members who had need for just what I had in them.  No spare lefts that I remember coming across in all the search history though.  May send this off to Paint by Gene and see if his mojo is still good.

The divot just barely got the tail of the brighter red flame too.  So it's not a one color task.  Of course even that one color is multi-stage. 

It sucks.  I'm bummed.  Damn rock.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Black Diamond on February 01, 2012, 05:05:05 PM
Rock sucker!
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on February 01, 2012, 05:43:05 PM
Rock sucker!

Really hoping that doesn't prove to be the bike's name.  It hadn't given me a clue yet what it should be.   Damn rocks. 
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: murphy on February 01, 2012, 05:52:04 PM
Something was bound to happen sometime, at least it's done! Rock Sucker is an awesome name!!!
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: mjb765 on February 01, 2012, 06:23:55 PM
Agree....THAT SUCKS!!!!! 
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on February 01, 2012, 06:30:31 PM
Something was bound to happen sometime, at least it's done! Rock Sucker is an awesome name!!!

Maybe it'll grow on me.  The bike certainly earned it. 

Couldn't stand to look at the bare spot (actually pink, that's the first base coat).  Found the three stage touch up kit and have bag laying on the bench right now.  Hopefully the final stage is at least a close match.  It won't be right.  And it won't be smooth.  But at least it (hopefully) won't jump out quite so visually and will annoy me less until such a time as I decide on Plan B (for bag).
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on February 01, 2012, 06:31:24 PM
Agree....THAT SUCKS!!!!! 

Like rocks in space MJ.  It doth suck; bad.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: naitram on February 01, 2012, 06:50:16 PM
kinda tacky but......



(http://www.dressderby.com/images/Bullet%20Holes%20Multi%20$3.50.jpg)
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on February 01, 2012, 06:52:27 PM
kinda tacky but......



(http://www.dressderby.com/images/Bullet%20Holes%20Multi%20$3.50.jpg)

Just couldn't.  No such thing as a bad sugestion.  But just coulnd't....
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: BUCKNUT GREG on February 01, 2012, 07:44:06 PM
Don that really sucks for sure.  But the name ROCKY sure has a nice macho ring  :nervous:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: spydglide on February 01, 2012, 07:44:10 PM
 :bigcry:Feeling your pain Buddy.  When you first started off about watching thru the window and the truck, my mind was spinning ahead and thought you were gonna say she backed over the scooter.  Not to make light of the terrible rock chip, but.....just saying' .....it doth suck big time.  :'( spyder
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: 110tHunDer on February 01, 2012, 07:50:04 PM
 
Holy crap!  You mean stuff like that doesn't ONLY happen to me?!

That's a bummer, Don! :bigcry:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: murphy on February 01, 2012, 07:59:31 PM
Don that really sucks for sure.  But the name ROCKY sure has a nice macho ring  :nervous:

Sticking with the Rocky theme... you could name it after a chick... how bout Adrian?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgP7xP5IRR0
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on February 01, 2012, 08:14:40 PM
:bigcry:Feeling your pain Buddy.  When you first started off about watching thru the window and the truck, my mind was spinning ahead and thought you were gonna say she backed over the scooter.  Not to make light of the terrible rock chip, but.....just saying' .....it doth suck big time.  :'( spyder

Absolutely Spyder.  I thought the same thing.  The stupid girl could have done much more and much more significant damage.  As is it's just a big ass paint chip.  In the end it's all good.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Banana man on February 01, 2012, 09:20:16 PM
Sorry about the paint chip Don. It really sucks to get the first chip so
soon after the completion. We all know how hard you worked to make
it just right. We are all hurting with you over this one brother!


                             Mark
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Black Diamond on February 01, 2012, 09:44:00 PM
Really hoping that doesn't prove to be the bike's name.  It hadn't given me a clue yet what it should be.   Damn rocks. 


ROFLMAO     Sorry man, wasn't trying to give her a name!  Just my initial reaction.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on February 01, 2012, 09:45:03 PM
Sorry about the paint chip Don. It really sucks to get the first chip so
soon after the completion. We all know how hard you worked to make
it just right. We are all hurting with you over this one brother!


                             Mark


And it's such a big ass chip!  Dammit!  Why couldn't it be itty bitty like m..... well, why couldn't it be smaller?!!?
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: spydglide on February 01, 2012, 10:03:44 PM

And it's such a big ass chip!  Dammit!  Why couldn't it be itty bitty like m..... well, why couldn't it be smaller?!!?
So true.  I just enlarged the pic and it appears as if the tip of the painted flame is blowing a couple of smoke rings.  A very 'artisticly' applied chip if I do say so.. ???....har.  spyder
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Banana man on February 01, 2012, 10:06:40 PM

And it's such a big ass chip!  Dammit!  Why couldn't it be itty bitty like m..... well, why couldn't it be smaller?!!?
I feel your pain brother, I feel your pain.

I also have had tragedy lately. We had a golf cart in the shop through a runaway and hit my
friend's 2010 Tequila Sunrise CVO and pushed it against our tire changing machine. When I
got in the shop and saw it I got sick and thought I was going to throw up.

I hope you can get the chip fixed and it will look new again.


Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on February 01, 2012, 10:16:32 PM
I feel your pain brother, I feel your pain.

I also have had tragedy lately. We had a golf cart in the shop through a runaway and hit my
friend's 2010 Tequila Sunrise CVO and pushed it against our tire changing machine. When I
got in the shop and saw it I got sick and thought I was going to throw up.

I hope you can get the chip fixed and it will look new again.




Just got through with what will be the last layer of top coat.  Took both basecoats and three thin layers of top color to get it about the same.  That's the limit of my touch up skills though.  When it's dry think it'll end up being a four or five repair.  At least it won't look like a big zit that got popped.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: CVOJOE on February 02, 2012, 06:46:04 PM
Good thing you didn't squeeze the zit huh?  :nixweiss:

Seriously, damn shame and totatlly unncessary about the stupid twit-wit spreading gravel all over the place when she left. Hopefully you will recognize here somewhere down the road and educate her about being basically stupid and clueless behavior wise.

Hope the touch up works out for you. After all the blood, sweat, tears, and $'s you've put into this project, it 'just ain't right'!!  :drink:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: porthole on February 03, 2012, 05:42:57 AM
Well that sucks.
Wonder how many people would know who she was if the diner windows got peppered???
 


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Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Spiderman on February 04, 2012, 04:04:39 PM
Dammit.  Bike got its first ding today.  Not catastrophic.  But it's ugly.

Taking advantage of the nice day and had the bike out over the mid day.  Stopped at a diner for a late lunch.  Was sitting where could see the bike through the window and the Ford pickup parked next to it.  Bike was nose in and pickup was backed in.

Young girl got in the pickup to drive away and someone she apparently knew drove by.  She decided she had to catch up and spun her back wheels for 50-60 feet pulling away.  One rock put a divot in the side of the left saddlebag. 

Pickup didn't have plates.  No one inside claimed to know who the girl was.  Not a darn thing to be done other than throw a leg over and ride away.

When I got back still staged all three bikes together in the sun for some quick photos.  Wasn't in the mood to do a lot with them though.  Was still nice to see them all standing together.

Happened to me in Laconia in 1989 at the Harbor Hill Campground. The stupidity is that it was another biker doing it with his bike He stopped, got off his bike, made some lame excuses, never offered to pay for the chip in my fender and kept bugging me to shake his hand. I refused and refused. He was warned by mutual friends to leave me alone. Wouldn't quit. Finally shook his hand - --  I broke his hand in four places. Didn't pay for my damage but to this day, it feels good. Guess you can't do that to a woman. My advice - - key the chit outa that  truck if you ever see it again.

B B 
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on February 04, 2012, 04:13:21 PM
Happened to me in Laconia in 1989 at the Harbor Hill Campground. The stupidity is that it was another biker doing it with his bike He stopped, got off his bike, made some lame excuses, never offered to pay for the chip in my fender and kept bugging me to shake his hand. I refused and refused. He was warned by mutual friends to leave me alone. Wouldn't quit. Finally shook his hand - --  I broke his hand in four places. Didn't pay for my damage but to this day, it feels good. Guess you can't do that to a woman. My advice - - key the chit outa that  truck if you ever see it again.

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Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: hdbrad03 on February 05, 2012, 09:29:51 AM
Have the charging system gremlin woes been unraveled?


 :bananarock: :bananarock:


    Brad
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on February 05, 2012, 09:58:28 AM
Have the charging system gremlin woes been unraveled?


 :bananarock: :bananarock:


    Brad


Yes.  Working fine now.  The Road King will never have a large enough accessory load to challenge this charging system.  But it's good to know it's there and working.  It's enough of an improvement over the older systems that when the day comes components fail on the other bikes they'll probably get the same retrofit.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: hogasm on February 06, 2012, 11:17:23 AM
So what was it :nixweiss: regulator
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on February 06, 2012, 12:38:42 PM
So what was it :nixweiss: regulator

No.  I'd screwed up.  Had two separate diagram illustrations for the power connection to the regulator.  The regulator itself isn't marked + and - .

One was supplied from a manual page.  One was supplied by a local from the dealership who said he'd printed it from SPOC support.  The two sheets contradicted each other.  To break the tie I'd asked at the local service department which was correct.  Service writer told me he looked at a bike to confirm so I took his word for it.  Turned out that was wrong.  So I had the positive and negative leads to the regulator crossed.

After having checked everything else I was concerned that might be the problem so asked Scott to double check it on his bike.  He confirmed the actual connections and that I had mine backwards.  Fortunately must be decent polarity protection within the regulator as making the quick change cutting and reconnection the two wires had it working just fine.

That meant I had the choice of the red or chrome regulator (since this was done after the chrome piece had arrived).  I liked the look better with the chrome regulator.

If anyone is ever doing the three phase conversion and needs to know the connection from the stator to the regulator doesn't matter.  Any orientation is fine.  The connection from the main harness to the regulator consists of two pins.  Orientation is front to rear with the regulator installed.  The front pin is ground and the rear pin is power.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: CVOJOE on February 08, 2012, 12:31:58 AM
Quote
Service writer told me he looked at a bike to confirm so I took his word for it.

As Hubbard would often proclaim " Thus endeth the lesson." In many cases they know no more than what our
humble and experienced members can supply. Damn shame they did not shorten your frustration.

Glad it's sorted out.
 :drink:
Joe
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: porthole on February 12, 2012, 01:33:22 PM
Service writer told me he looked at a bike to confirm so I took his word for it.  Turned out that was wrong. 

With your experience you really took some moke's word at the dealership :nixweiss:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on February 12, 2012, 03:13:03 PM
With your experience you really took some moke's word at the dealership :nixweiss:

Had contradictory documentation vs someone who actually looked.  Went with that data but remained skeptical.  That's why later asked Scott to confirm. 
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on February 15, 2012, 04:33:09 PM
Was asked in a PM what size wheels were on the Road King and why.  Not wanting to miss a chance to talk about the bike will bring it to this thread.

18" on the front and 16" on the rear.  Wanted to see more wheel relative to the rotor on the front but don't care 21's on the front with a stock fender.  Just don't like the spatial composition with the pairing.

Rear was dictated more by tire options.  Just a lot more 16" tires with the proper load rating.  That applied specifically to the belted version of the Avon Venoms I was wanting to run.  Looking at it from this side what you're seeing on the rear actually isn't very much wheel.  It's a spoked pulley that matches the appearance of a wheel just a bit.  So if you're not looking close it appears you're seeing more wheel.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: spydglide on February 15, 2012, 04:46:43 PM
Yeah, that spoked-pulley looks super nice back there.  :2vrolijk_21: spyder
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on February 15, 2012, 04:49:36 PM
Yeah, that spoked-pulley looks super nice back there.  :2vrolijk_21: spyder


Have also mostly given up on our years long quest for a more open looking rotor the SEEGs too Spyder.  Someday will probably have to put an 18" tire and wheel up front there also to really gain a much better look.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Black Diamond on February 15, 2012, 04:50:30 PM
Great pic!
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on February 15, 2012, 04:51:32 PM
Great pic!

Thanks.  As well as the flames carry the line front to back this bike even looks good with its bags off too :2vrolijk_21: .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: spydglide on February 15, 2012, 05:36:15 PM

Have also mostly given up on our years long quest for a more open looking rotor the SEEGs too Spyder.  Someday will probably have to put an 18" tire and wheel up front there also to really gain a much better look.
Yeah, that's been one 'fruitless quest' alright.  I'd still love to find something to fit the stock wheel, but........might now be in the cards. I keep lOOking.  :glasses2: :stare: :wideeyed: har. spyder
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Midnight Rider on February 16, 2012, 06:01:36 PM
Yeah, that spoked-pulley looks super nice back there.  :2vrolijk_21: spyder

X2   :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: CVOJOE on February 17, 2012, 01:50:48 PM
S-W-E-E-T Don, that clearly is a rapidly becoming a masterpiece of machinery and art combined.  :2vrolijk_21:  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on February 17, 2012, 01:56:15 PM
S-W-E-E-T Don, that clearly is a rapidly becoming a masterpiece of machinery and art combined.  :2vrolijk_21:  :2vrolijk_21:

Thanks Joe.  Appreciate that very much.   When immersed in the details the larger canvas can be lost a bit.   The reminders are fun. 
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Puzzled on February 17, 2012, 02:03:53 PM
That is a great looking bike.  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on February 17, 2012, 03:10:03 PM
That is a great looking bike.  :2vrolijk_21:


Thanks Mike (and everyone else).  Nice day here and I'm heading out in a few minutes to ride it a bit this afternoon.  Everyone enjoy their day :2vrolijk_21: .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: spydglide on February 17, 2012, 05:13:44 PM

Thanks Mike (and everyone else).  Nice day here and I'm heading out in a few minutes to ride it a bit this afternoon.  Everyone enjoy their day :2vrolijk_21: .
Rode today also (with NiteAl).  Nice day, partly cloudly 62 degree high.  Very nice, no close calls or worse.....hope your's was just as good.  :drink: har.  spyder
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Midnight Rider on February 17, 2012, 05:23:29 PM
Rode today also (with NiteAl).  Nice day, partly cloudly 62 degree high.  Very nice, no close calls or worse.....hope your's was just as good.  :drink: har.  spyder

Wanted to ride today...nice, and in the low 60's as well.  But, I got new lenses in my glasses this morning and figured I'd better give my brain a day or two to adjust...they changed my script a bit, plus moved the progressive bifocal point a little lower.  Still can't see chit out of my right eye...20/60 is as good as it will get (f'd up retina), but 20/15 in the left.  It's hell gettin' old...
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: spydglide on February 17, 2012, 05:33:21 PM
Wanted to ride today...nice, and in the low 60's as well.  But, I got new lenses in my glasses this morning and figured I'd better give my brain a day or two to adjust...they changed my script a bit, plus moved the progressive bifocal point a little lower.  Still can't see chit out of my right eye...20/60 is as good as it will get (f'd up retina), but 20/15 in the left.  It's hell gettin' old...
Get out there and ride Terry... :sunny:....the worse that can happen is that you don't see it coming.  Ahhhh, the 'golden years'.....you'll soon need 'training wheels'.  :o har.  spyder
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on February 17, 2012, 08:35:43 PM
Wanted to ride today...nice, and in the low 60's as well.  But, I got new lenses in my glasses this morning and figured I'd better give my brain a day or two to adjust...they changed my script a bit, plus moved the progressive bifocal point a little lower.  Still can't see chit out of my right eye...20/60 is as good as it will get (f'd up retina), but 20/15 in the left.  It's hell gettin' old...


Well..... truth be told I only wanted to ride today too.  I'm not even home.  Just thought that telling myself I was going to ride the bikes was almost as good as actually doing it... 

Y'know what?  It wasn't :huepfenlol2: !
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Spiderman on February 19, 2012, 11:27:47 AM
Was asked in a PM what size wheels were on the Road King and why.  Not wanting to miss a chance to talk about the bike will bring it to this thread.

18" on the front and 16" on the rear.  Wanted to see more wheel relative to the rotor on the front but don't care 21's on the front with a stock fender.  Just don't like the spatial composition with the pairing.

Rear was dictated more by tire options.  Just a lot more 16" tires with the proper load rating.  That applied specifically to the belted version of the Avon Venoms I was wanting to run.  Looking at it from this side what you're seeing on the rear actually isn't very much wheel.  It's a spoked pulley that matches the appearance of a wheel just a bit.  So if you're not looking close it appears you're seeing more wheel.

What size (width) rear tire where you able to fit into the stock 02 swingarm Don ? Is it a 130 or 140 ? Just curious if you went wider and if so how you managed to line everything up properly.

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Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on February 19, 2012, 11:38:29 AM
What size (width) rear tire where you able to fit into the stock 02 swingarm Don ? Is it a 130 or 140 ? Just curious if you went wider and if so how you managed to line everything up properly.

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It's a 130 Brian.  It's the Avon Venom AM42 in an MT90HB-16 which is their 130. 

This 130 is the fattest 130 of the tires on all three bikes.  The difference is minimal of course.

Had considered trying a 140 but still had the 1.5" wide pulley/belt combination from 02.  If I'd used a later model pulley and belt would likely have used the 140 tire.  But it wasn't something I was ever terribly concerned about.  The rear fat tire thing was never a fad nor fashion option that caught me attention.  Fortunately also very please so far with the these AM42.  It's a very nice handling tire.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on February 19, 2012, 07:56:05 PM
Road King went walkies this afternoon.  Was a beautiful clear day in the low 50s by mid afternoon so took advantage to run it out some more.  First stop was at the local bike shop as was coming back through from about 40 miles east.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on February 19, 2012, 07:57:23 PM
From the bike shop headed over in to Kansas to collect the old road for a bit.  On a now unused side spar of the old road is what is at least locally known as the Rainbow Bridge.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on February 19, 2012, 07:58:12 PM
So the bike had to climb on for a few more pics to take advantage of the great light and scenery.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on February 19, 2012, 07:58:47 PM
It's there.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on February 19, 2012, 07:59:28 PM
It really is.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on February 19, 2012, 08:00:48 PM
Looks right at home there.  This bike yells 1950s or 60s far more than it screams modernity from any outside look.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on February 19, 2012, 08:01:42 PM
The old bridge is a nice spot to stage.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on February 19, 2012, 08:02:55 PM
In a few spots along this old disused stretch of Road some old route signs are still cut in the road bed.  
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on February 19, 2012, 08:04:21 PM
At this point the bike had been still long enough.  No longer interested in just setting there.  No matter how good "there" looked.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on February 19, 2012, 08:05:14 PM
Because just beyond the old bridge on the Old Road is; this :2vrolijk_21: .

And, vroom, vroom, off we went.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: 110tHunDer on February 19, 2012, 08:11:47 PM
 
Nice pics, Don!  Did you avoid the nasty flying rocks this time?  Hope so!
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on February 19, 2012, 08:21:33 PM

Nice pics, Don!  Did you avoid the nasty flying rocks this time?  Hope so!


No new divots this time Brian.  Though it did spook me a bit on the way home.  Stopped at a little taco shack and on the way back out was just sure I saw a big scratch on the front fender.  Very plain.  Was only a piece of cobweb that had landed there.  But was definitely an "oh chit" moment.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: 110tHunDer on February 19, 2012, 08:36:04 PM
 
Taco shack?  Did you get me some?! :P
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: naitram on February 19, 2012, 08:50:16 PM
did you just request postal tacos?

SERK is lookin good Don
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on February 19, 2012, 09:21:17 PM
Taco shack?  Did you get me some?! :P

did you just request postal tacos?

I believe he did....  ???

SERK is lookin good Don

Thanks Neal.  Not much time on it yet.  Mileage since the end of the assembly is less than 250.  January and February what they can be, however, I'm glad to have gotten that.  In the limited time so far the bike is showing to be a good ride.  Suspension is firm (as I like it) and the bike handles very well.  The little engine is what it is; but with the exhuast and air intake handled it does ok.  

The bike isn't too annoying to ride from a power perspecitive and is good enough to play with a bit at least through about 80.  It runs out of anything you'd describe as quickness or prompt acceleration by 75-80.  Nothing unexpected though.

First few days the engine was getting any kind of regular run cycles it had another small issue with one of the lifters on the front cylinder bleeding down.  A few more miles now has either cleaned it up a bit and taken care of that issue or at least extended the time it takes between cycles for it to bleed down enough to rap-a-tat-tat on start up.  Even if it's still there a bit it won't be an issue in more regular summer use.  Then next winter the engine will get goosed and all will be taken of.

Just riding it's a comfortable bike though.  No dissatisfaction and no mistaken decisions made during the assembly choices that would have made for a bad ride.  Giving every indication so far it's going to be a good riding straight bike.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Midnight Rider on February 20, 2012, 11:52:35 AM
Looks good, Don.  I will have to say that I don't normally care for a single exhaust pipe on a hard bagged bike, but in this case the chrome belt guard and the nice pulley makes that side of the bike look complete, and not missing something.  A really nice ride for those times when you're not going to be out for nights at a time.

I probably missed this, but what rear shocks did you end up with (I know you put Monotubes on the front), and what handlebars?

You should enter the bike in a show or two if the opportunity presents itself...just for the hell of it.  It would likely win...
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on February 20, 2012, 12:33:01 PM
I probably missed this, but what rear shocks did you end up with (I know you put Monotubes on the front), and what handlebars?

You should enter the bike in a show or two if the opportunity presents itself...just for the hell of it.  It would likely win...


It's got Bitubo shocks in the rear TC.  Wild 1 8.5" "mini apes" for bars.  I wish the bars were just a bit closer to me.  But that's a much a difference between this bike and the other two as it is an actual discomfort.  The wrist angle is good and I can easily rest one hand on bar while resting the other.  I don't like the look of taller bars so the choice is partly cosmetic.  It's a comfortable fit though.

The bike show thing has been suggested a couple times since the project completed.  Can't say it won't roll in to a cruise in sometime.  But shows and judging have just never been my thing.  Have a few trophies in the shop from small cruise ins with the old cars when I had them, and a couple for bikes stashed somewhere, but they were all either my dad's choice to enter or cruise in entries that got judged just because I parked in the right/wrong place.

Might give it a shot sometime just for grins.  We'll see...
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Midnight Rider on February 20, 2012, 01:24:27 PM
Yea, I'm not into the whole show thing either, no matter what the subject matter.  But, if you're somewhere sometime where they are doing it, why not, just for the hell of it...it's something you don't see every day.

With that suspension under the bike, I would guess that it's fun to toss around in the turns, being a couple of hundred pounds lighter than what you're used to.  Even with the 88" motor, it would still be fun in the twisties.  To be honest, I've never even ridden a HD with a 88, or for that matter, a 95.  After the old panhead back in my crazier days, I rode jap bikes for a few years, then quit altogether for a while, so I missed the EVO and the 88 and jumped straight into the 103 with the '06 SEUC.

You did a great job on this one though...
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on February 20, 2012, 03:20:14 PM

With that suspension under the bike, I would guess that it's fun to toss around in the turns, being a couple of hundred pounds lighter than what you're used to.  Even with the 88" motor, it would still be fun in the twisties.  To be honest, I've never even ridden a HD with a 88, or for that matter, a 95.  After the old panhead back in my crazier days, I rode jap bikes for a few years, then quit altogether for a while, so I missed the EVO and the 88 and jumped straight into the 103 with the '06 SEUC.

You did a great job on this one though...

Thanks TC.  Appreciate the good thoughts.  And you are right my friend, this one does illustrate the power to weight ratio.  The 95 in the Road Glide is close to 100/100.  This 88 with Fatcats and a good air cleaner would pace it.  The Road Glide can be tossed around with surprising ease but this one is just an easier platform to play on.  Neither of them would keep up at either the bottom or the top end with the red bike but, while it is no monster itself, it's still 120/120-ish and that's enough of a difference to stand out and feel from the saddle.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Shiner on March 01, 2012, 08:34:14 PM
I felt compelled to tell you a story about my olive and black 03' heritage springer. Yes, i have my 02 brandywine SERK and bit this happened on the springer. I'm a school administrator coming home from school and just a split second before I left turned onto my street and looked at a guy about 50 yards away that had me in his sights. Mind you.....All of this took place in a split second. I see a guy with a slingshot, he is lined upon a canada goose, beyond the canada goose was me. Next thing I know I'm hit! This guy was trying to kill the geese that were going in his yard with ball bearings. He missed the goose and hit me on the left side of my tank and put a dent in it about half an inch deep. I jumped off and I carry a phone for emergencies. I call and tell the police to get there before I kill this guy. An old geezer in his 70's denied everything even after he was still standing there with a bag of ball bearings and a sling shot. He went to leave and I wouldn't let him as I told him he was lucky he didn't hit me in the head and you're going no where. thank god the cop was a biker and it took him about 5 seconds to figure out what happened. Lucky the guy did have insurance and I was able to replace the tank. sorry, it wasn't a story about my SERK but I have enjoyed ever step of the process on yours. Just beautiful. 
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: spydglide on March 01, 2012, 08:44:22 PM
What a story for a 1st post, Shiner.  Glad it all worked out w/o you killing the guy.  :2vrolijk_21: spyder
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: 110tHunDer on March 01, 2012, 08:50:21 PM
What a story for a 1st post, Shiner.  Glad it all worked out w/o you killing the guy.  :2vrolijk_21: spyder

You're all over it, Spyder!  I had to go back and see how many posts "Shiner" had after I read what he wrote!

Great first post!  Welcome, Shiner!
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: ccr on March 08, 2012, 08:26:27 AM
I felt compelled to tell you a story about my olive and black 03' heritage springer. Yes, i have my 02 brandywine SERK and bit this happened on the springer. I'm a school administrator coming home from school and just a split second before I left turned onto my street and looked at a guy about 50 yards away that had me in his sights. Mind you.....All of this took place in a split second. I see a guy with a slingshot, he is lined upon a canada goose, beyond the canada goose was me. Next thing I know I'm hit! This guy was trying to kill the geese that were going in his yard with ball bearings. He missed the goose and hit me on the left side of my tank and put a dent in it about half an inch deep. I jumped off and I carry a phone for emergencies. I call and tell the police to get there before I kill this guy. An old geezer in his 70's denied everything even after he was still standing there with a bag of ball bearings and a sling shot. He went to leave and I wouldn't let him as I told him he was lucky he didn't hit me in the head and you're going no where. thank god the cop was a biker and it took him about 5 seconds to figure out what happened. Lucky the guy did have insurance and I was able to replace the tank. sorry, it wasn't a story about my SERK but I have enjoyed ever step of the process on yours. Just beautiful. 

Talk about not seeing the forest for the trees, poor ole guy.
He just wanted those geese to stop pooping in his yard.
I can only imagine all the angst he went through before he resorted to a slingshot and ball bearings.
So glad you were not hurt - and that you got a new tank covered by insurance.

I am also in the club that has enjoyed Don's process on his great bike/s
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on March 08, 2012, 10:25:07 AM
Had missed the goose and slingshot episode until now.  Glad we discovered another classic red SERK rider.  Too few of these out there to keep them hidden.  Thanks for checking in.  Still toying with the idea of finding enough of these bikes to get together some weekend for a group photo accompanied by steak and ale.  Keep an eye out.  There's a few of us in the midwest already known.  That would make Ohio within range.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: spydglide on March 08, 2012, 05:50:21 PM
Had missed the goose and slingshot episode until now.  Glad we discovered another classic red SERK rider.  Too few of these out there to keep them hidden.  Thanks for checking in.  Still toying with the idea of finding enough of these bikes to get together some weekend for a group photo accompanied by steak and ale.  Keep an eye out.  There's a few of us in the midwest already known.  That would make Ohio within range.
Any good excuse for a ride.........and that'd be a great one.  ;) spyder
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Spiderman on March 09, 2012, 02:38:18 PM
You know Don, there's nowhere near enough pictures on this thread considering most of us live some distance from Joplin

I'mjustsayin


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Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on March 09, 2012, 02:44:53 PM
You know Don, there's nowhere near enough pictures on this thread considering most of us live some distance from Joplin

I'mjustsayin


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Hmmmm......... 

Travis is the only person here to see the bike in person so far.

Maybe more pictures are in order.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Spiderman on March 09, 2012, 02:53:11 PM

Hmmmm.........  

Travis is the only person here to see the bike in person so far.

Maybe more pictures are in order.

And I'd be content with a ratio on the order of 1 picture for every 1,000 words written or maybe 1 picture for every 10 posts. That would still net all of us a significant amount of pics to drool over.

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Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on March 09, 2012, 03:35:48 PM
Assignment accepted.   Needed a good reason to get away from the desk today.   
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on March 09, 2012, 08:05:56 PM
Assignment accepted.   Needed a good reason to get away from the desk today.   

Nuts.  No pics today after all.  Got on the bike about 3:00 and the next thing I knew it was almost dark and the tank was empty.  Will definitely try again on some other gorgeous riding afternoon like it was this afternoon.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: spydglide on March 09, 2012, 08:21:55 PM
Nuts.  No pics today after all.  Got on the bike about 3:00 and the next thing I knew it was almost dark and the tank was empty.  Will definitely try again on some other gorgeous riding afternoon like it was this afternoon.
'miles & smiles' are more important than pics, any day!  :sunny: :pleased: har.  spyder
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Spiderman on March 10, 2012, 08:34:55 PM
'miles & smiles' are more important than pics, any day!  :sunny: :pleased: har.  spyder

If Don were capable of multi-tasking instead of being so single purpose minded, we might get some pictures that covered both

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Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on March 10, 2012, 08:40:28 PM
If Don were capable of multi-tasking instead of being so single purpose minded, we might get some pictures that covered both

B B


Well...... when the man is right he's right.  Couldn't get any pictures of the Road King out and about today no matter how glorious the weather was.  It wasn't the Road King's turn.  The Road Glide the the red bike both got half a tank's use today.  So it's already the Road King's turn again. 

Can't not let the red bike have it's turn though.  That bike gets very cranky when it feels disrespected ??? .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: ccr on March 13, 2012, 01:40:03 PM
'miles & smiles' are more important than pics, any day!  :sunny: :pleased: har.  spyder

Absolutely  :D
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on March 13, 2012, 08:14:56 PM
The Big Man requested a few more pictures a couple days.  There have also been a few questions on some of the details that I never got around to answering or illustrating.  So, needing almost no excuse to post-whore pics of this bike, here we go.

Had it out this afternoon and ended up at a spot I like to stage photos from.  Not sure how many there are.  More than five and less than umpty hundred and 12.  Here goes:


This image ain't too bad.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on March 13, 2012, 08:17:21 PM
Had been asked if the sprocket matched the wheels.  Some.  But not completely.

Wheels are 100 spoke American Wire.  Found actual wire spoked sprocket.  But it cost nearly the GDP of Costa Rica and Belize combined.  So found this spoke-ish sprocket that looked good too.  Saving the cost of a Latin American countrie's GDP meant more powder coating could be done.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on March 13, 2012, 08:19:30 PM
Yes, it is Brembos on the front.  Don't remember the name of the rotor set now but found one that offered 11.5" and 11.8" rotors within the same series that was also a sort-of-spoked look.  So could match the rotors with the 11.8" on the front and 11.5" on the rear for use with the Brembos up front.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on March 13, 2012, 08:20:53 PM
No great detail here.  Just another image I liked.  The Springer 95th Anniversary windshield bag "fits" the bike well.  A later project will be to bring the saddle in to the same theme and look.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on March 13, 2012, 08:22:34 PM
Still remember seeing one of these the first time back in the fall of 2002.  The paint and the dash got me.  Not a big fan of the forward mounted tach that was stock on these.  So have the V-Wing handlebar cover instead.  But love that dash :2vrolijk_21: .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on March 13, 2012, 08:24:15 PM
Bugs on the windshield.  I take pics.  Rarely stage for them :drink: . 

It's got more than 800 miles on it now.  Damn thing should have some bugs!
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on March 13, 2012, 08:25:09 PM
No great detail nor new information here.  Just liked the way the wind blown braiding punctuated the view of the tank.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on March 13, 2012, 08:27:36 PM
That derby cover was one of the hardest pieces to find of the entire build.  Every bit as tough to find as the paint.  Had a good air cleaner cover but saw a few them show up.  This thing was a bear though.  Finally found a source that had two and scored them both.  The other now lives on the SERG.  It's a good mate to that bike too.  The red bejeweled shift linkage was a cheap part but it goes well with the bike.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on March 13, 2012, 08:28:44 PM
Oh yeah!  Take that bitches :bananarock: !!
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on March 13, 2012, 08:31:39 PM
More dash.  Ignition switch and round switch trim from an 07 SERK.  The 02 and 03s didn't get those pretty bits.  Kuryakyn gas cap and fuel/voltage gauge.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: naitram on March 13, 2012, 08:33:09 PM
More dash.  Ignition switch and round switch trim from an 07 SERK.  The 02 and 03s didn't get those pretty bits.  Kuryakyn gas cap and fuel/voltage gauge.

had any issue with gas venting out with a full tank? mine used to leak if i filled the tank
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on March 13, 2012, 08:33:58 PM
More braiding seen in the field of that damned good looking tank.  Bike specific air cleaner cover brightly centering the powder coated football and reflecting the river in the background.  All surrounding the colored rockers that are dotted with the 12 point chrome hardware. 

Did I mention this is a fair to middling looking bike?   :drink:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Dkleinr on March 13, 2012, 08:35:17 PM
Don, your bike looks awesome!!! Great job!!! (Thanks again for your help!!!)
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on March 13, 2012, 08:35:18 PM
had any issue with gas venting out with a full tank? mine used to leak if i filled the tank


Neal, on my last Road King (2000 model) I used these same parts and had that problem. Asked a Kuryakyn rep about that.  He said it had been an issue in "early versions" of those parts but wasn't anymore.  So far he's been right.  Haven't had the problem with this set.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on March 13, 2012, 08:36:57 PM
Flamed signal housings from P&A catalog (think those are obsolete now) and flamed spotlight housings from Headwinds.  Nice complementary pairing.  The Headwinds mount bracket is sweet and does a great job of cleaning up the bottom of the neck.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on March 13, 2012, 08:38:35 PM
Oil pan, swingarm bushing blocks; the powder coat and 12 points are just everywhere.  Freaking everywhere!
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on March 13, 2012, 08:39:38 PM
Red swingarm, chrome axle, loose nut behind the handlebars.  It's the only thing that can explain it all :drink: .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on March 13, 2012, 08:40:16 PM
And, maybe, my new favorite pic of the bike.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Dead_Reckoning on March 13, 2012, 08:42:47 PM
Flamed signal housings from P&A catalog (think those are obsolete now) and flamed spotlight housings from Headwinds.  Nice complementary pairing.  The Headwinds mount bracket is sweet and does a great job of cleaning up the bottom of the neck.

That looks very neat and clean.
Could you show a little more head on please.
Not exactly sure where the headwinds bracket is mounted.

Thanks
DR
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on March 13, 2012, 08:43:14 PM
Don, your bike looks awesome!!! Great job!!! (Thanks again for your help!!!)

Thanks very much and glad to help out.  This was something like a three year project.  85% of the assembly happened this winter though.  Just in time for spring...  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: DJ56 on March 13, 2012, 08:44:48 PM
Where was that pic taken 2Lane?
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Dead_Reckoning on March 13, 2012, 08:47:54 PM
No great detail nor new information here.  Just liked the way the wind blown braiding punctuated the view of the tank.

 :) - I had those on my other bike. Two tone to match the details on the tank.
I called them my Fly Swatters.

Thinking about doing it again with burgundy and gold strands, "IF" BB will let me.


DR
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: SBB on March 13, 2012, 08:48:58 PM
Thanks very much and glad to help out.  This was something like a three year project.  85% of the assembly happened this winter though.  Just in time for spring...  :2vrolijk_21:

I remember sitting in that little bar next to the Best Western in Maggie Valley in 08 listening to you tell Nancy and I about the new bike you got.
After three + years you should be proud of what it's become. Hell! I'm proud of it and have never been to the town of Joplin where it was reborn.

SBB
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on March 13, 2012, 08:52:03 PM
That looks very neat and clean.
Could you show a little more head on please.
Not exactly sure where the headwinds bracket is mounted.

Thanks
DR


Will do Dennis.  Didn't take anything from that perspective today but pretty sure have it in a prior pic.  Just a sec.....

Couldn't access the server from the 'puter out here in the shop so couldn't find what I was looking for.  Just too a low res pic with the cell phone.  If you'd like something better later let me know.

Bracket bolts to the bottom of the tree using the bolt that holds the brake line to the bottom of the tree.  Bracket completely hides the bottom of the tree and hides the brake line.  "Fingers" stick out to mount the spot lights.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on March 13, 2012, 08:55:07 PM
Where was that pic taken 2Lane?


DJ, it's a spot that's just south of the local bike shop.  Less than a mile south is the turn that goes down to the Audobon Center.  The road goes beyond the nature center and winds down to Shoal Creek.  Where it ends you've descended that far below 43 Hiway (where the bike shop is) with the river and bridge behind you.  The small bluffs are opposite the water.  So you end up with two nice perspectives to shoot without ever having to move the bike.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on March 13, 2012, 08:57:41 PM
I remember sitting in that little bar next to the Best Western in Maggie Valley in 08 listening to you tell Nancy and I about the new bike you got.
After three + years you should be proud of what it's become. Hell! I'm proud of it and have never been to the town of Joplin where it was reborn.

SBB

Remember that well.  Not sure now who else was at the table that day.  For a long time that half dozen or so of us were the only people that knew this project existed though.  Once I had it mostly lined out in my head it became a fun group project for the whole crowd here though.  That was fun too.  Several of the crowed even kicked parts in to the project.  So it really is a group build :2vrolijk_21: .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on March 13, 2012, 09:00:57 PM
:) - I had those on my other bike. Two tone to match the details on the tank.
I called them my Fly Swatters.

Thinking about doing it again with burgundy and gold strands, "IF" BB will let me.


DR


Piss on BB  :huepfenlol2: !

I'd do that in a hearbeat to that bike.  Some maroon or burundy and gold or black and gold.  I was never a fan of the look of braided grips on a fairinged bike.  But have always like them otherwise.  Not super long but just enough to give you a good look.  These are just about right.  If I'm wearing my long gauntlets I never feel them.  Without gloves they'll reach back and swat the lower arms just a bit.  Perfect!
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: DJ56 on March 13, 2012, 09:01:13 PM
Nice locale choice..I like riding all down in there around Shoal Creek and the Undercliff area.  Damn that bike is pretty!  We need to pm our info to each other so I can come down and be the second site member to lay eyeballs on it.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on March 13, 2012, 09:03:12 PM
Nice locale choice..I like riding all down in there around Shoal Creek and the Undercliff area.  Damn that bike is pretty!  We need to pm our info to each other so I can come down and be the second site member to lay eyeballs on it.


As close as you are I'm surprised I hadn't sent that already.  On its way in a sec.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: spydglide on March 13, 2012, 09:33:04 PM
The more I see of her, the more I like that scooter.  Are you not worried that those stick-on weights on the front rim might decide to come loose and ding that purty paint?  Dyna-beads or clamp-on spoke weight might be a consideration?  Mighty fine with all the detail....it just keeps on showing up, esp. on those low down rear shots.  :2vrolijk_21: spyder
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on March 13, 2012, 09:53:54 PM
The more I see of her, the more I like that scooter.  Are you not worried that those stick-on weights on the front rim might decide to come loose and ding that purty paint?  Dyna-beads or clamp-on spoke weight might be a consideration?  Mighty fine with all the detail....it just keeps on showing up, esp. on those low down rear shots.  :2vrolijk_21: spyder

It's the same weights I've used for many years.  Surfaces cleaned.  Flat smooth surfce.  It should be good.  If I'd had some spoke weights I'd have used them.  Only have a dyna bead thing here for one wheel.  There's another that's just walked off somewhere....  :confused5:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Fired00d on March 13, 2012, 10:44:53 PM
From a brotha of anotha motha... that bike looks pretty good considering it's a "red" bike. :P ;) :D

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Black Diamond on March 13, 2012, 10:58:14 PM
Don

You set the bar pretty damn high!  I bow to you, bass turd!

JW
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on March 13, 2012, 11:09:12 PM
Don

You set the bar pretty damn high!  I bow to you, bass turd!

JW


Thankyewveramuch :huepfenlol2: !


And it's still not quite done yet.  Biggest cosmetic differences that will happen someday will be future saddle work and the FLHX rear fascia.  But it's mostly there now.  And she do look ok :drink: .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on March 13, 2012, 11:10:08 PM
From a brotha of anotha motha... that bike looks pretty good considering it's a "red" bike. :P ;) :D

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:

Red my lilly white ass.  That beastie she be, wait for it; Candy Brandywine.  Oh yeah....
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Fired00d on March 13, 2012, 11:21:03 PM
Red my lilly white ass.  That beastie she be, wait for it; Candy Brandywine.  Oh yeah....
Yea, yea... the MoCo has always given names other than what they actually are... "they" said my bike was "Orange Pearl and Jet Black"... she is O/B as far as I'm (and others) are concerned. ;D... You my brotha have a "red" bike to match all the rest in your stable. ;)

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on March 13, 2012, 11:21:54 PM
Yea, yea... the MoCo has always given names other than what they actually are... "they" said my bike was "Orange Pearl and Jet Black"... she is O/B as far as I'm (and others) are concerned. ;D... You my brotha have a "red" bike to match all the rest in your stable. ;)

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:

I can live with that ::) .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Fired00d on March 13, 2012, 11:23:04 PM
I can live with that ::) .
:2vrolijk_21: :pepper: :apple:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Dead_Reckoning on March 14, 2012, 06:45:12 AM

Bracket bolts to the bottom of the tree using the bolt that holds the brake line to the bottom of the tree.  Bracket completely hides the bottom of the tree and hides the brake line.  "Fingers" stick out to mount the spot lights.

Thank you 2Lanerider - I now see the light.
It is a nice clean look and such a departure from the typical HD passing lights.

DR
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: CVOJOE on March 14, 2012, 08:19:57 PM

Neal, on my last Road King (2000 model) I used these same parts and had that problem. Asked a Kuryakyn rep about that.  He said it had been an issue in "early versions" of those parts but wasn't anymore.  So far he's been right.  Haven't had the problem with this set.

Me neither Don, love the look of the voltmeter and fuel cap on SERK tanks. Only issue I've had is that if the base isn't tightened down smartly that sometimes when removing the cap with the little rubber ducky key, the whole thing turns. Or maybe just too tight on the cap?  :nixweiss: Better than petrol down the side for sure.

Awesome SERK Done!!  :2vrolijk_21:  :2vrolijk_21:  :apple:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on March 14, 2012, 08:51:37 PM
Me neither Don, love the look of the voltmeter and fuel cap on SERK tanks. Only issue I've had is that if the base isn't tightened down smartly that sometimes when removing the cap with the little rubber ducky key, the whole thing turns. Or maybe just too tight on the cap?  :nixweiss: Better than petrol down the side for sure.

Awesome SERK Done!!  :2vrolijk_21:  :2vrolijk_21:  :apple:

Thanks Joe.  It was (and still is) a fun project that is proving to be a very good ride.  It handles the road very well.

Haven't had the gas cap housing move.  Will eyeball it for a bit to see if there's indication it might.  So far on both bikes I've used that cap and gauge that's a problem I've missed though.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: kurtlange on March 14, 2012, 09:56:46 PM
That looks very neat and clean.
Could you show a little more head on please.
Not exactly sure where the headwinds bracket is mounted.

Thanks
DR

here's one on ebay--http://www.ebay.com/itm/HARLEY-DAVIDSON-94-05-FLHR-BILLET-SPOTLIGHT-BAR-LOWER-TREE-COVER-NEW-HEADWINDS-/270874084546?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f115a84c2&vxp=mtr
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on March 14, 2012, 10:29:56 PM
here's one on ebay--http://www.ebay.com/itm/HARLEY-DAVIDSON-94-05-FLHR-BILLET-SPOTLIGHT-BAR-LOWER-TREE-COVER-NEW-HEADWINDS-/270874084546?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f115a84c2&vxp=mtr

Here's another shot at that eBay link.  Good price on the part too.  Their lights are pricey.  They do look good though...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/270874084546
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Midnight Rider on March 14, 2012, 11:08:22 PM
And, maybe, my new favorite pic of the bike.

Nah...got to photoshop the white truck out...otherwise, yea...
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on March 14, 2012, 11:10:11 PM
Nah...got to photoshop the white truck out...otherwise, yea...

Photoshop these kinds of images eliminates the excuse to ride out a different day and shoot more...
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Midnight Rider on March 14, 2012, 11:13:39 PM
Photoshop these kinds of images eliminates the excuse to ride out a different day and shoot more...

Moments in time, brother...but sometimes there are better moments in time than others...
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on March 14, 2012, 11:15:14 PM
Moments in time, brother...but sometimes there are better moments in time than others...

Not too lazy to at least crop a bit.  Actually like the framing better before.  But now will have to go back some morning and catch the light :2vrolijk_21: .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Midnight Rider on March 14, 2012, 11:21:23 PM
Yea, needs some space in front, but still a good shot.  Better in the AM or PM with light?  Or light overcast works well, generally.  Like a giant umbrella...
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on March 14, 2012, 11:25:18 PM
Yea, needs some space in front, but still a good shot.  Better in the AM or PM with light?  Or light overcast works well, generally.  Like a giant umbrella...

This scene is better in AM.  Low light comes up the river and reflects up on the bluff.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Midnight Rider on March 14, 2012, 11:27:23 PM
BTW...the rotors, pulley, and such work just fine, IMO.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: spydglide on March 15, 2012, 07:55:43 AM
Nothing looks as good as real spokes on a mc.  ;) JMHO.  spyder
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on March 15, 2012, 10:12:04 AM
Nothing looks as good as real spokes on a mc.  ;) JMHO.  spyder


Have to agree with you there Spyder.  They are almost worth the effort to keep them clean and polished :huepfenlol2: .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: spydglide on March 15, 2012, 09:42:37 PM

Have to agree with you there Spyder.  They are almost worth the effort to keep them clean and polished :huepfenlol2: .
And trued.  Are yours tubed or tubeless (spoke liner)?  I've had a tube go flat by being cut from the rust flakes from the chrome inside the wheel. Now, that's the top hassle.  aaaargh.  :-[ >:( spyder
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on March 16, 2012, 06:25:37 AM
And trued.  Are yours tubed or tubeless (spoke liner)?  I've had a tube go flat by being cut from the rust flakes from the chrome inside the wheel. Now, that's the top hassle.  aaaargh.  :-[ >:( spyder


Tubeless.  Inner liner molded on the wheel.  I try not to think about it.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Dead_Reckoning on March 16, 2012, 06:36:30 AM

Tubeless.  Inner liner molded on the wheel.  I try not to think about it.

My neighbor has been thinking spokes, tubeless with liner.
Are you saying thatg leaves a tiny little trepidation?
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on March 16, 2012, 06:41:28 AM
My neighbor has been thinking spokes, tubeless with liner.
Are you saying thatg leaves a tiny little trepidation?


Probably shouldn't Dennis.  It's not a new applications process anymore nor has it been for a long time.  I'm just old enough to remember when it was.  Then they commonly leaked.  Haven't heard of it being an issue for a long time though.  At least not with major producers like American Wire.  Some of the overseas crap still sees problems though.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Dead_Reckoning on March 16, 2012, 06:54:53 AM
Probably shouldn't Dennis.  It's not a new applications process anymore nor has it been for a long time.  I'm just old enough to remember when it was.  Then they commonly leaked.  Haven't heard of it being an issue for a long time though.  At least not with major producers like American Wire.  Some of the overseas crap still sees problems though.

Thanks Don

DR
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: porthole on March 16, 2012, 08:17:36 AM
And trued.  Are yours tubed or tubeless (spoke liner)?  I've had a tube go flat by being cut from the rust flakes from the chrome inside the wheel. Now, that's the top hassle.  aaaargh.  :-[ >:( spyder

I had the same problem - but - sypder - how long ago was that  :nixweiss:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: spydglide on March 16, 2012, 08:32:42 AM
I had the same problem - but - sypder - how long ago was that  :nixweiss:
One and a half years ago.  One of two flats that year on different bikes.  :-[ spyder
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: porthole on March 16, 2012, 08:36:32 AM
One and a half years ago.  One of two flats that year on different bikes.  :-[ spyder


I'd of thought we had that problem solved back in the 80's, that was the last time I had an issues with spokes, rust and tube interface problems.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: spydglide on March 16, 2012, 08:44:37 AM

I'd of thought we had that problem solved back in the 80's, that was the last time I had an issues with spokes, rust and tube interface problems.
Yeah, but, I wasn't so lucky.  :( spyder
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Spiderman on March 16, 2012, 11:41:12 AM
My neighbor has been thinking spokes, tubeless with liner.
Are you saying thatg leaves a tiny little trepidation?



Hey there big brother,
                                 I 100% agree with Don. Nothing says classic M/C like spokes. Of all the customs I've built and OEM bikes I've customize, the ones with spoke wheels were the most popular with people I met and also won more trophies in bike shows. Mags are nice and some of the new custom billet wheels are really works of art, BUT, they are like limited in their appeal. A few people might think they're the 2nd coming but others don't It's why there are a bajillion styles of them. Spoke wheels never lose their appeal. Elvis had H-D 80 spoke wires. Never had any issue with them. They looked great and balanced out perfectly. The custom FXR I built in 2003 had tubeless wires. 80 spoke, 17" rims. They worked perfectly with all the tires intended for Buells. Also had Balance Masters sealed into the rim with silicone. Smoothest running set of wheels I ever owned. Hallcraft. Have not checked to see if they're still in business, but I would not hesitate to use those wheels on a coast to coast runner. Tell Mike K to check out Hallcraft and see if they're stil in business.

C
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Dead_Reckoning on March 16, 2012, 11:51:56 AM

Hey there big brother,
                                 I 100% agree with Don. Nothing says classic M/C like spokes. Of all the customs I've built and OEM bikes I've customize, the ones with spoke wheels were the most popular with people I met and also won more trophies in bike shows. Mags are nice and some of the new custom billet wheels are really works of art, BUT, they are like limited in their appeal. A few people might think they're the 2nd coming but others don't It's why there are a bajillion styles of them. Spoke wheels never lose their appeal. Elvis had H-D 80 spoke wires. Never had any issue with them. They looked great and balanced out perfectly. The custom FXR I built in 2003 had tubeless wires. 80 spoke, 17" rims. They worked perfectly with all the tires intended for Buells. Also had Balance Masters sealed into the rim with silicone. Smoothest running set of wheels I ever owned. Hallcraft. Have not checked to see if they're still in business, but I would not hesitate to use those wheels on a coast to coast runner. Tell Mike K to check out Hallcraft and see if they're stil in business.

C

I will pass it on to Mike K. I think he wants to be like brother Bill, has 08 Classic RK
As for me, I think you know where I stand on spokes.
What others think of the appearance, has no bearing on what I like and doesn't influence my choice. I would happy if they still sold several choices in Raised White Letter Tires.
As you know, you will never see me with a fairng either. Which is why I like Road Kings.

Maybe I am Stuck in the 60s?


DR

Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on March 16, 2012, 04:51:10 PM


Maybe I am Stuck in the 60s?


DR




Wire wheels and whites is a sweet combination on a lot of bikes :2vrolijk_21: .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: spydglide on March 16, 2012, 05:25:03 PM

Wire wheels and whites is a sweet combination on a lot of bikes :2vrolijk_21: .
Ole Granny
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Skillet on March 16, 2012, 06:27:14 PM
Sweet. Not to mention those little fishtails.

Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on March 16, 2012, 09:26:31 PM
Ole Granny

Yeah, that ride just screams for wide whites.  Love the look of wide whitewalls.  Hate keeping them clean.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: spydglide on March 16, 2012, 10:25:15 PM
Yeah, that ride just screams for wide whites.  Love the look of wide whitewalls.  Hate keeping them clean.
Yep. Never found any easy way.  Still carry the Brillo Pads all the time.  :sweatdrop: Now let's get back to the purty red bike.....how 'bout another pic of the swing arm area with all that powder coating and details?  :cherry: har.  spyder
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on March 16, 2012, 10:28:22 PM
Yep. Never found any easy way.  Still carry the Brillo Pads all the time.  :sweatdrop: Now let's get back to the purty red bike.....how 'bout another pic of the swing arm area with all that powder coating and details?  :cherry: har.  spyder

ok
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on March 16, 2012, 10:28:46 PM
dokey
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: SneakyPete on March 17, 2012, 05:04:01 AM


Don, you need the chrome cover for the rear muffler mounting bracket to hide those fugly bolts.  What's the matter with you!
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on March 17, 2012, 09:38:48 AM

Don, you need the chrome cover for the rear muffler mounting bracket to hide those fugly bolts.  What's the matter with you!



I know.  Had that on the order list then it slipped by.  Still on a parts list on the white board in the shop.  Once even asked if anyone else was running FatCats and wanted to split a set since they come two to a box.  But had no takers.  The cover will get there though.  That is a fugly spot.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: SneakyPete on March 17, 2012, 10:43:01 AM


I know.  Had that on the order list then it slipped by.  Still on a parts list on the white board in the shop.  Once even asked if anyone else was running FatCats and wanted to split a set since they come two to a box.  But had no takers.  The cover will get there though.  That is a fugly spot.

You reminded me with this post that I probably have one here somewhere.  I'll look and advise
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on March 17, 2012, 10:49:23 AM
You reminded me with this post that I probably have one here somewhere.  I'll look and advise


Thanks Pete.  The other two split a set of those covers a long time ago.  I think they even heckle the Road King at night about not having one.  It's sad.

Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Midnight Rider on March 17, 2012, 01:51:28 PM
I've got to get a pair of those for my bike...
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on March 17, 2012, 04:57:30 PM
I've got to get a pair of those for my bike...

Have been  told they don't match the contour of all muffler diameters.  If they visually line up they make for a nice little improvement though.  Cleans up an area that otherwise is just nuts and bolts.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: sadunbar on March 17, 2012, 07:22:03 PM
Have been  told they don't match the contour of all muffler diameters.  If they visually line up they make for a nice little improvement though.  Cleans up an area that otherwise is just nuts and bolts.

Now there's a piece of chrome that I didn't know existed...
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: spydglide on March 17, 2012, 07:43:45 PM
Now there's a piece of chrome that I didn't know existed...
:huepfenlol2: ;D :D :P :huepfenjump3:  har.  :zroflmao: spyder
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: porthole on March 17, 2012, 07:44:19 PM
I could use one, still want to share?
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on March 17, 2012, 07:50:01 PM
I could use one, still want to share?

Nope.  You missed out on splitting costs by not rowing that boat when it came up before.  A site member saw this mention of the parts here today and had a spare.  That gentleman is fixing the Road King up!
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: porthole on March 17, 2012, 08:01:12 PM
A day late and a dollar short seems to be my mantra :nixweiss:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on April 18, 2012, 06:40:39 PM
No pictures of anything.  Just a good day on the bike.

Had to be out today so took this one.  A quick 450 miles out and back.  This bike is smooth.  Best handling of the three here.  Almost enough to make me consider taking the other two completely apart and hand building them for winter projects.

Was on some crooked two lanes on the way home.  The Aven Venoms are great.  Not a wiggle or a shimmy anywhere.  Little engine is smooth and surprisingly responsive so long as you use the gears well.  It's just a fun fun bike to ride. 

Nearly 1400 miles on the bike (I think that's right) since it started and ran the first time.  I know, that's not a lot when the year is already 1/3rd over.  But the bikes each have to take turns.  And this was the Road King's first time more than an hour away from the house.

Only issue is the saddle.  As much as I love the Corbin dual tours this Corbin solo is not my best friend.  A little narrow.  Pushes up on the butt out close to the hip bones just a bit.  Sits a bit farther back than I'd like (though that's not too bad) and it's too darned low.  Knees are pointing uphill even with the boards mounted in the lowest holes.

Even with the complaints the seat isn't really terrible.  It's an ok three tank saddle.  I'd hate to do a five or six tank day on it though.  Wouldn't be fun the next morning. 

The bike is awesome though.  Handles and runs very very well.  Will mess with a different saddle someday sooner rather than too much later and it'll all be good.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: SneakyPete on April 18, 2012, 07:34:25 PM
Where's the pic of your new chrome???
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Black Diamond on April 18, 2012, 08:31:53 PM
No pictures of anything.  Just a good day on the bike.

Had to be out today so took this one.  A quick 450 miles out and back.  This bike is smooth.  Best handling of the three here.  Almost enough to make me consider taking the other two completely apart and hand building them for winter projects.

Was on some crooked two lanes on the way home.  The Aven Venoms are great.  Not a wiggle or a shimmy anywhere.  Little engine is smooth and surprisingly responsive so long as you use the gears well.  It's just a fun fun bike to ride. 

Nearly 1400 miles on the bike (I think that's right) since it started and ran the first time.  I know, that's not a lot when the year is already 1/3rd over.  But the bikes each have to take turns.  And this was the Road King's first time more than an hour away from the house.

Only issue is the saddle.  As much as I love the Corbin dual tours this Corbin solo is not my best friend.  A little narrow.  Pushes up on the butt out close to the hip bones just a bit.  Sits a bit farther back than I'd like (though that's not too bad) and it's too darned low.  Knees are pointing uphill even with the boards mounted in the lowest holes.

Even with the complaints the seat isn't really terrible.  It's an ok three tank saddle.  I'd hate to do a five or six tank day on it though.  Wouldn't be fun the next morning. 

The bike is awesome though.  Handles and runs very very well.  Will mess with a different saddle someday sooner rather than too much later and it'll all be good.

Don

When I come down in May you can give the C&C solo a spin. FWIW.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on April 18, 2012, 08:33:38 PM
Where's the pic of your new chrome???


Oh chit!  Wait one.....



Ok, got it.  Quicky crappy cell phone pic but it's there.

One bit of difference/weirdness with this one compared to the other two.  This set of Fatcats included a pair of spacers to go between the muffler and the hanger bracket.  The muffer is exactly the same as the other two.  So the difference is in the headpipe.  But the spacers need to be there to make everything line up well.

Putting the approximately 1" spacers between the muffler and the new cover while sliding the cover under the hanger was an impossible pain in the ass.  No way to keep the spacers in place and no room to get fingers inside the cover to hold the spacers.  So said "screw it" after about 90 seconds and JB Welded the spacers to the muffler.  That made installation easy.

The look is slightly different though.  The cover is now raised more from the muffler than it is on the other bikes.  It's not a difference that effects anything or looks bad.  Nor is it even a difference you'd notice if another wasn't sitting next to it for comparison.  On this one the cover is just raised up a bit.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on April 18, 2012, 08:36:19 PM
Don

When I come down in May you can give the C&C solo a spin. FWIW.


I would love to do that.  C&C was almost my purchased option for this one a couple of times.  Just never p ulled the trigger.  Then got a chance to score this Corbin solo with the backrest and V-rail for $250.  That was too cheap not to try.  A narrower/skinnier ass than mine might be ok.  As might legs shorter than mine.  But I'm already pretty damn short.  So not sure what kind of freak they're building this saddle for.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: SneakyPete on April 18, 2012, 08:41:49 PM

Oh chit!  Wait one.....



Ok, got it.  Quicky crappy cell phone pic but it's there.

One bit of difference/weirdness with this one compared to the other two.  This set of Fatcats included a pair of spacers to go between the muffler and the hanger bracket.  The muffer is exactly the same as the other two.  So the difference is in the headpipe.  But the spacers need to be there to make everything line up well.

Putting the approximately 1" spacers between the muffler and the new cover while sliding the cover under the hanger was an impossible pain in the ass.  No way to keep the spacers in place and no room to get fingers inside the cover to hold the spacers.  So said "screw it" after about 90 seconds and JB Welded the spacers to the muffler.  That made installation easy.

The look is slightly different though.  The cover is now raised more from the muffler than it is on the other bikes.  It's not a difference that effects anything or looks bad.  Nor is it even a difference you'd notice if another wasn't sitting next to it for comparison.  On this one the cover is just raised up a bit.

Don, you must be sucking on mikeytee berry juice tonight!  The spacers go on top of the chrome cover, it will look much better.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on April 18, 2012, 08:50:42 PM
Don, you must be sucking on mikeytee berry juice tonight!  The spacers go on top of the chrome cover, it will look much better.



Tried them that way just laid in place.  Did it before sticking them to the muffler.  There was an issue.....

The spacers are black.  Everything else is red or chrome.  I hated the black spots sticking out against the bright chrome and the red background.  So I hid the little phukkers under the cover :huepfenlol2: .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: SneakyPete on April 18, 2012, 08:55:45 PM

Tried them that way just laid in place.  Did it before sticking them to the muffler.  There was an issue.....

The spacers are black.  Everything else is red or chrome.  I hated the black spots sticking out against the bright chrome and the red background.  So I hid the little phukkers under the cover :huepfenlol2: .

Well then I vote you send the spacers out for chrome or powder coat, problem solved!
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: spydglide on April 18, 2012, 09:00:13 PM
Well then I vote you send the spacers out for chrome or powder coat, problem solved!
Did you read right over the part about the JBWeld?  I agree it is what he's got to do for it to look like he wants it to, but that JBWeld is whatacall 'permanent-affixation'!!!  :nervous: spyder
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on April 18, 2012, 09:03:48 PM
Well then I vote you send the spacers out for chrome or powder coat, problem solved!


That's a task to be done.  Already picked up some more spacer stock.  On top of the chrome cover the spacers will look better chromed.  That'd be an odd spot for punctuation of red.  Just waiting until have some other parts to send to ChromeMasters and will do a few at once.

By the way, thanks again for the cover; and the brake pedal.  Brian's saddlebag supports and a few other pieces I can't think of right now that were so generously tossed in or discounted as this project progressed was very very nice and very appreciated.  Coupled with the interest of so many as this thing moved along the whole project was even more fun.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on April 18, 2012, 09:05:21 PM
Did you read right over the part about the JBWeld?  I agree it is what he's got to do for it to look like he wants it to, but that JBWeld is whatacall 'permanent-affixation'!!!  :nervous: spyder


That's what the package says.  But it'll come apart.  Been there and done that a few times.  Only used a tiny bit; not full surface.  A good sharp blow from the side should do the trick when the time comes.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: SneakyPete on April 18, 2012, 09:18:30 PM

That's a task to be done.  Already picked up some more spacer stock.  On top of the chrome cover the spacers will look better chromed.  That'd be an odd spot for punctuation of red.  Just waiting until have some other parts to send to ChromeMasters and will do a few at once.

By the way, thanks again for the cover; and the brake pedal.  Brian's saddlebag supports and a few other pieces I can't think of right now that were so generously tossed in or discounted as this project progressed was very very nice and very appreciated.  Coupled with the interest of so many as this thing moved along the whole project was even more fun.

Just bring her to MV so we can all enjoy!
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on April 18, 2012, 10:24:06 PM
Just bring her to MV so we can all enjoy!


That I'd love to do.  Especially if the saddle is different by then.  This bike likes the road.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: spydglide on April 19, 2012, 04:55:56 AM

That I'd love to do.  Especially if the saddle is different by then.  This bike likes the road.
Another reason to make MV this year.  :) har.  spyder
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Black Diamond on April 19, 2012, 08:12:17 AM

That I'd love to do.  Especially if the saddle is different by then.  This bike likes the road.

I'll be sure to ride "Ruby" down to see her sister if you do!

JW
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: SneakyPete on April 19, 2012, 03:38:45 PM
I'll be sure to ride "Ruby" down to see her sister if you do!

JW

Good call Jeff, we need to find some more BMW's to run down this year!
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Black Diamond on April 19, 2012, 10:31:42 PM
Good call Jeff, we need to find some more BMW's to run down this year!

That was a Hoot!
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Spiderman on April 21, 2012, 11:33:28 AM
Good call Jeff, we need to find some more BMW's to run down this year!

YES !  Especially you guys in the Memphis area.
Find MJZ out on one of his Beemers and run him down a few times.


I am still smarting like iodine on an open cut from his trading Elvis in on a Beemer for chump change without so much as call to me that he was selling it.

B B
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on April 23, 2012, 09:36:59 PM
Good call Jeff, we need to find some more BMW's to run down this year!
That was a Hoot!
Had Rocky & I smilin' ear to ear  :huepfenlol2:  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Black Diamond on April 23, 2012, 10:37:48 PM
Had Rocky & I smilin' ear to ear  :huepfenlol2:  :2vrolijk_21:

 ;D
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on July 07, 2012, 10:54:06 PM
Dangerous moment at dinner tonight.  Some dipchit wanted the Road King bad enough to offer serious coin.  Should've sold it.  But couldn't pull the trigger.  Damn.....  Hope don't stumble in to the same guy again soon.  Or maybe I should :nixweiss: .   Damn.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: sadunbar on July 07, 2012, 11:45:45 PM
The first ground up bike I ever built back in the mid 90's.....the first time I rode it, while getting gas, I was offered serious coin for it. 

Sold it...   :2vrolijk_21:


I had 3 other bikes at the time.  It was a fun project, but I was done with the project.  Moved on to the next one...   :nixweiss:


(but it wasn't an 02 Brandywine SERK!)
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on July 08, 2012, 12:27:14 AM
The first ground up bike I ever built back in the mid 90's.....the first time I rode it, while getting gas, I was offered serious coin for it. 

Sold it...   :2vrolijk_21:


I had 3 other bikes at the time.  It was a fun project, but I was done with the project.  Moved on to the next one...   :nixweiss:


(but it wasn't an 02 Brandywine SERK!)

Almost any other toy I've ever had would've been sold for the ratio of what I had in it compared to what this guy offered.  Actually still a little surprised I didn't sell it.  This bike still has a lot more play time in it though.  It can't go away yet.  Probably not for a long time.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: lilcoot on July 08, 2012, 03:32:56 AM
Good for you, Don!  Glad to know there are still men who can't be bought in this world.  I don't care what everybody else says about you ... you're okay in my book.

I know you are tired of hearing this, but that is a beautiful work of art you have there.  Enjoy it.

Dan
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: lilcoot on July 08, 2012, 03:33:56 AM
Good for you, Don!  Glad to know there are still men who can't be bought in this world.  I don't care what everybody else says about you ... you're okay in my book.

I know you are tired of hearing this, but that is a beautiful work of art you have there.  Enjoy it.

Dan
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on July 08, 2012, 08:30:53 AM

I know you are tired of hearing this, but that is a beautiful work of art you have there.  Enjoy it.

Dan



Thanks Dan.  Appreciate it.  Never tired of good words on that bike.  It was a fun project.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on July 13, 2012, 12:30:47 AM
The slow march through the lingering details of this project bike got an improvement today.  Not sure yet, but maybe not even a small one.

Have hated the saddle.  It was an eBay score.  Knew I wanted a solo and got a chance at a Corbin "classic solo" originally built for 04-05 SEEG.  After getting it discovered the Classic Solo was (relative to my ass) absolutely terrible to ride on. 

It didn't mate well to the dash (annoyed the hell out of me as could see the gap and harness through it from the saddle).  It was narrow.  Seat position was very low and cupped so the sides came up under your thighs.  And it sat way too far bike and way too low for my tastes.  I was expecting a solo version of the dual tour saddles.  This classic solo and was significantly different and worse (relative to my needs) in every way; and it was uncomfortable.

Couple weeks ago a site member sent a link to another Corbin classic solo.  This one specifically for early FLHX.  That's the same dash as the SEEG but the pics of the seat at least looked like the seat might go forward just a bit further.  Pictures showed enough to allow the hope it would cover the gap between the nose of the seat and the tail of the dash.

Seat arrived tonight and it seems to fit much better.  It's a "close" version of the classic solo so it sets me farther forward (much better).  The seating position is much less cupped than the other saddle also.  So the pressure under the outer hips and thighs seems better on first impression.

Can't say yet if the riding position will end up being all-day-good.  But already know it's much better.  The extra pad the heated seats get is a plus and this one is heated where the other was not.  Altogether well worth the gamble on another seat for such a cheap price.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on July 13, 2012, 12:35:44 AM
Overall seems a better looking fit and "look."  New (to me) saddle on the right.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on July 13, 2012, 12:38:59 AM
This one is still narrower than I'd like.  Not nearly as wide as the dual tour saddles from Corbin.  But the less sculpted hole for the ass is better and I needed the "close" further forward and raised seating position.  Wish it was wider to completely support the rear end.  But it's a lot better.  The other was a 250 mile saddle.  This is probably twice that. 
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: SneakyPete on July 13, 2012, 06:58:45 AM
This one is still narrower than I'd like.  Not nearly as wide as the dual tour saddles from Corbin.  But the less sculpted hole for the ass is better and I needed the "close" further forward and raised seating position.  Wish it was wider to completely support the rear end.  But it's a lot better.  The other was a 250 mile saddle.  This is probably twice that. 

You can try to reduce the size of your ass? :-)

Kidding aside, I believe Mustang makes a close solo that is much wider than the Corbin you might consider as an alternate.  They may even make a heated version, haven't checked.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Boatman on July 13, 2012, 08:58:31 AM
The solo seat on the left looks like it sits you a mile back.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on July 13, 2012, 10:42:42 AM
You can try to reduce the size of your ass? :-)

Kidding aside, I believe Mustang makes a close solo that is much wider than the Corbin you might consider as an alternate.  They may even make a heated version, haven't checked.

Ass reduction is hard!


I'd (only quickly) looked at the Mustangs Pete.  Will look again.  But for $125 for the first seat and $100 for this one it's been worth a little experimenting.  Having the first one in hand did mean getting the bike ride-able when it was all being buttoned up.  It was to me an uncomfortable seat.  But it worked.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on July 13, 2012, 10:47:46 AM
The solo seat on the left looks like it sits you a mile back.


That was the huge surprise to me when I first put it on the bike Bob.  Have had many of their Dual Tour seats and mistakenly assumed their classic solo saddles would be something like a solo version of the dual tours.  Based on nothing more than general appearance.  It was a badly mistaken assumption.

Sits a lot farther back and a lot lower.  Really sculpted out pocket.  Knees are actually pointing uphill.  Some may like it fine.  Not me.

This "close solo" has the front/back position about the same as the dual tour.  It's higher than the standard solo also.  If the saddle being narrower than I'm used to on the dual tours can be gotten used to the rest will be ok.  Since it's flatter so the sides don't literally come up beneath the hips and thighs it's got to be better.

Someone with a different shaped ass and different length legs will like the other saddle just fine.  For me it came from Torquemada Enterprises.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: spydglide on July 13, 2012, 10:48:05 AM
Oh, much better Don.  I like the looks of that seat on that scooter.  Wonder what it would look like w/o the seat rail now that it's moved up so much?  After getting use to it, you could have them recover with some of your custom colored leather?  It never ends.  ;D har. spyder
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on July 13, 2012, 10:50:40 AM
Oh, much better Don.  I like the looks of that seat on that scooter.  Wonder what it would look like w/o the seat rail now that it's moved up so much?  After getting use to it, you could have them recover with some of your custom colored leather?  It never ends.  ;D har. spyder

I tried it with and without the rail Spyder.  First impression is that I prefer the look with the rail when the backrest is on.  If the backrest isn't on I preferred the look without the rail.  But.....  since I'm not riding farther than the local diner without the backrest.....

The rail and backrest didn't come with this new-to-me saddle.  Transplants from the other one.  Just moving pieces back and forth until get final look sorted out.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: spydglide on July 13, 2012, 10:58:44 AM
I tried it with and without the rail Spyder.  First impression is that I prefer the look with the rail when the backrest is on.  If the backrest isn't on I preferred the look without the rail.  But.....  since I'm not riding farther than the local diner without the backrest.....

The rail and backrest didn't come with this new-to-me saddle.  Transplants from the other one.  Just moving pieces back and forth until get final look sorted out.
Just very good that the seat had the backrest receptical as I think some don't.  ;) spyder
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on July 13, 2012, 11:05:28 AM
Just very good that the seat had the backrest receptical as I think some don't.  ;) spyder

I know some of the dual tour Corbins that are ordered specifically as "with tour pak" don't have the rear mount position for their backrest.  I think all the "classic solo" and "classic close solo" versions come with the mount.  But couldn't swear to it.  Just haven't seen any that did not.  Saw the hole in this one though so knew was good to go.  Old guys need backrests....  :drink:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: spydglide on July 13, 2012, 11:17:14 AM
Old guys need backrests....  :drink:
I try to not leave home w/o one (on either bike). :2thumbsup:  har. spyder
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: SneakyPete on July 13, 2012, 12:32:09 PM
Just the opposite problem for me.  The dual tour pushed me too far forward and the classic solo has me in the same position as my old stinger solo, which is where I like it, so I just sold the stinger.

I also like the little extra padding the heated version provides.  Old guys need heat too!
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on July 13, 2012, 01:47:57 PM
Just the opposite problem for me.  The dual tour pushed me too far forward and the classic solo has me in the same position as my old stinger solo, which is where I like it, so I just sold the stinger.

I also like the little extra padding the heated version provides.  Old guys need heat too!

Amen to that Pete.  I use the low setting more and more in weather in the 50s and below.  Just to keep a bit less stiff.  It may all be in my head.  But my rear end and upper thighs feel better for it.

I'm short legged so the seating position pushed back wasn't great.  It would've worked if there'd not been alternatives.  But for me just wasn't dialed in.  Actually liked the super low seating pocket less than the longer reach though.

Took this one out for a short ride early this morning.  Just 45 minutes or so.  It is an improvement for me compared to the other.  It won't be an all day six-tank-full panacea.  But first impression suggests it'll be good for local weekend rides and repetitive 400-500 mile days.  So am pleased had the cheap opportunity to make the swap.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on July 13, 2012, 02:05:12 PM
I know, no one else cares about the smaller details of this project (especially now, if ever).  But it's the project's informal history.  So a bit more here just so I've got it all in one place.

Thought more on Spyder's suggestion.  The V-Rail looked ok.  Wasn't sure if it looked better or was just what I'd got used to seeing.  Did a couple of back-and-forths early this morning.  Actually think I prefer it without the V-Rail on this saddle.  The lines flow front to back better without the rail.

It might be a draw.  But I think preference is without the rail.  Even if it's a draw, however, I'd go without it.  The rail is a bit of a hazard when opening the saddlebags.  Have to be careful not to raise the lid and bang the lip off the rail.  So now one less hazard.  Here is the same new-to-me seat with and without the V-Rail.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on July 13, 2012, 02:06:21 PM
Took the button heads out of the rail mount locations and used 12 point so the saddle matches the rest of the bike.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on July 13, 2012, 02:07:39 PM
And, of course, took the mounting hardware to the bead blast cabinet then primed and made them same red as all the other bits.  Just because they're hidden doesn't mean they're not red!
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Banana man on July 13, 2012, 02:12:26 PM
Don, your attention to detail is impeccable.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: SneakyPete on July 13, 2012, 03:02:33 PM
You could probably use an insulating "boot" on the positive battery cable connection.  That's also red!
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Fired00d on July 13, 2012, 03:22:12 PM
Don, your attention to detail is impeccable.
No chit!!!! You notice the battery hold down is powdercoated/painted red too!!!...

(http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=43691.0;attach=219066;image)

Don didn't miss a trick when it came :pimp:'n out this bike. :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: spydglide on July 13, 2012, 03:30:32 PM
Here is the same new-to-me seat with and without the V-Rail.
Oh Yeah... :2vrolijk_21:....lines are much better (even tho I've always liked  that rail and actually tried a few times to figure a way to get one to work on my scooter) w/o the rail with that seat.  Looked great with the other further-back solo, but this seats lines even with the backrest make the scooter look much better w/o the rail IMO.  That seat even 'looks' more comfortable with the add'l. bit of padding over the heat element.  spyder
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Midnight Rider on July 13, 2012, 03:30:50 PM
Don...I will give you my opinion, whether you want it or not.  ;)  I like it without the rails on the seat.  To my eye, the rails interrupt the flow of the line of the bike down the tank, to the seat, then to the fender.  Kind of like the curve of a woman's shoulders, back, butt, and legs...you don't want anything overly obtrusive there, just an additional attraction.  And, I think the black leather looks really good on this bike...a color would make my eye stop at the seat, and then start over again.  The stitching on the seat suits the bike as well.  You done good... ;D
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: naitram on July 13, 2012, 03:46:17 PM
And, of course, took the mounting hardware to the bead blast cabinet then primed and made them same red as all the other bits.  Just because they're hidden doesn't mean they're not red!


would that qualify as "stealth" red?
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Banana man on July 13, 2012, 05:15:55 PM

would that qualify as "stealth" red?
I believe that would be a YES to that question! :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on July 13, 2012, 09:46:52 PM
You could probably use an insulating "boot" on the positive battery cable connection.  That's also red!

Stupid thing had split in two.  Couldn't find another around here.  Next trip to the parts store....
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on July 13, 2012, 09:52:11 PM
Oh Yeah... :2vrolijk_21:....lines are much better (even tho I've always liked  that rail and actually tried a few times to figure a way to get one to work on my scooter) w/o the rail with that seat.  Looked great with the other further-back solo, but this seats lines even with the backrest make the scooter look much better w/o the rail IMO.  That seat even 'looks' more comfortable with the add'l. bit of padding over the heat element.  spyder

Don...I will give you my opinion, whether you want it or not.  ;)  I like it without the rails on the seat.  To my eye, the rails interrupt the flow of the line of the bike down the tank, to the seat, then to the fender.  Kind of like the curve of a woman's shoulders, back, butt, and legs...you don't want anything overly obtrusive there, just an additional attraction.  And, I think the black leather looks really good on this bike...a color would make my eye stop at the seat, and then start over again.  The stitching on the seat suits the bike as well.  You done good... ;D


TC, Spyder, after a day's reflection and looking at it a few more times you're both right.  The lines are better front to rear without the interruption by the rail.  It's just a cleaner look.  I was used to looking at it the other way.  Once I got past that it's better without it with this saddle.

I also don't plan any big splash of color in the seat (no Road Glide seat here).  Were I ponying up to buy new I'd have done a black saddle with a dark red welt.  But that's all.  As is this is just fine.  I'm not normally a big fan of most stitching.  But this strikes me ok.  So far I'm pleased.  Do wish it was a bit wider.  But it's not bad.  At least for 45 minutes at a time so far.  Not complaining.  Now just need to find someone with a SEEG or FLHX to buy the old one and its V-Rail.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: hogasm on July 14, 2012, 09:01:15 PM
No chit!!!! You notice the battery hold down is powdercoated/painted red too!!!...

(http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=43691.0;attach=219066;image)

Don didn't miss a trick when it came :pimp:'n out this bike. :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:

Bolt needs to match all the others....then it should be natural and not red
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Spiderman on July 25, 2012, 05:43:19 PM
Took the button heads out of the rail mount locations and used 12 point so the saddle matches the rest of the bike.

Ha, you did that for me old friend
I thank you !
Damn I wish I could have been there to chuck em over your garage roof.

B B
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on July 25, 2012, 09:45:42 PM
Ha, you did that for me old friend
I thank you !
Damn I wish I could have been there to chuck em over your garage roof.

B B

You bet I did Brian.  They're saved any time you need to pitch anything though.  Always ready :drink: .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on October 06, 2012, 11:39:27 PM
In the last three weeks this bike has been ridden more than at any time since its completion.  It's managed almost enough miles to be ready for an oil change.  Half of that has been in the last few weeks though.  This bike is sweet.

Handles great.  These Venom tires are sweet.  This last attempt at a saddle is much more in tune with my riding position.  It's right on for both seat height relative to the windshield I'm using and getting feet on the ground comfortably and it's good for front to back position.  So learned something.  The Corbin "close" solo for a FLHX is about the same saddle position and height as is their standard touring dual tour.  May not be right for everyone.  But it dials me in nicely.

Even used the seat heater today.  Still wish the saddle itself was a little wider.  But for local and regional riding it's fine; and damn it looks good.

The project bike is a hoot.  The little engine still runs great.  Bike handles as well as any big bike I've had (hand building may have its benefits).  Feels good in the wind.  It gets an appropriate amount of attention.  And it makes me happy.

Probably not doing its upcoming oil change at all early.  Will nurse it along a bit.  Still planning on turning the 88" into a 98" as the bike's winter project.

Nice bike 8) .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: MAT on October 07, 2012, 12:49:15 AM
Nothing better than all that work paying off with the smile on your face and in your thoughts while enjoying what you created!  :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on October 07, 2012, 02:55:18 AM
Nothing better than all that work paying off with the smile on your face and in your thoughts while enjoying what you created!  :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21:

Amen to that MAT.  No hesitation about which bike gets the leg thrown over if it's more than two or three tank fulls away.  The Road Glide is still the all day bike.  Over the winter plan to take the skin off the seat and sculpt it just a bit though.  Needs a nose job.  That'll help it some.  Or might wimp out and get an Airhawk pad.  It doesn't need much to be an all-day seat.  But it's not quite there yet.  Just really glad it's got the seating position nailed.  The original saddle I had just wasn't right for me.  Glad someone else fit to it better.  For me this latter attempt is a much better option though. 

The 16 in the back and 18 in the front with the sticky Avon Veoms hav been a pleasure to ride too.  The bike all but falls in to the turns and sticks.  No way it's a sport bike.  But it's as good as any heavyweight I've ridden.  Combination of the good suspension front and rear, the extra stiffeners in the swingarm, all those spokes stiffening up the wheels and good tires has made for a nice combination.

Only downside has been it's one full fledged detail effort at about 2500 miles.  Oy vey that took awhile....
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on October 13, 2012, 02:00:38 PM
Had to visit a local electronics supply to collect some pieces to test a circuit for a client.  While there rummaged through a bin of loose parts.  Saw this.  It's momentary both ways.  Then an idea popped in my head.  Can anyone guess what the Road King might get some weekend this winter 8) ?
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: 110tHunDer on October 13, 2012, 02:16:11 PM
 
Taco launchers?
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: naitram on October 13, 2012, 02:18:46 PM

Taco launchers?


 :zroflmao:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: SBB on October 13, 2012, 02:34:43 PM

Taco launchers?


Nitrous switch?

 :nervous:

SBB
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: 110tHunDer on October 13, 2012, 02:57:22 PM
 
Maybe it's a remote control that makes Gary twirl around on his tippy-toes and do cartwheels?
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on October 13, 2012, 03:19:35 PM

Taco launchers?




oooooooooooooooo, that's an even better idea  ???
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on October 13, 2012, 03:20:13 PM
Nitrous switch?

 :nervous:

SBB

Nah, would only need one direction momentary for that....  8)
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on October 13, 2012, 03:20:51 PM

Maybe it's a remote control that makes Gary twirl around on his tippy-toes and do cartwheels?



Nope, that's the TV remote when it's time for the daytime soap operas to come on....  ;D
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: spydglide on October 13, 2012, 03:56:41 PM
Nah, would only need one direction momentary for that....  8)
Might consider 4 different 'launchers'?  :P :drink: :huepfenlol2: har.  spyder
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: MAT on October 13, 2012, 04:07:13 PM
Does it have to do with raising and lowering? 
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on October 13, 2012, 05:28:03 PM
Does it have to do with raising and lowering? 

Well... sort of.  But only indirectly :-\ .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Fired00d on October 13, 2012, 08:47:24 PM

Maybe it's a remote control that makes Gary twirl around on his tippy-toes and do cartwheels?


Nope, that's the TV remote when it's time for the daytime soap operas to come on....  ;D
:zwtf: :zthread:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: murphy on October 13, 2012, 09:30:07 PM
Mmmmmmmm..... Tacos!
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on October 14, 2012, 01:38:34 AM
Ok, ok....  It was an idea that hadn't occurred to me before.  But with a weather sealed two position momentary toggle like that the Road King could have the power saddlebag locks.  It's a harness that's easy to make as a stand alone.  Not sure if there's room for the relay pack inside the nacelle though.  Need to dig through the box of small spares and see what's left from that set of a dozen of those harnesses I made up several years ago.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: naitram on October 14, 2012, 11:43:06 AM
if i recall there is very little room in the back of the nacelle where the 2 toggle switches are. if that switch is a bulky as it looks id be impressed if you can make it fit
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on October 14, 2012, 11:56:32 AM
if i recall there is very little room in the back of the nacelle where the 2 toggle switches are. if that switch is a bulky as it looks id be impressed if you can make it fit

Already held the switch up to the backside.  It will fit.  Not much spare space.  But enough.  It's the three bank relay pack that's part of the power control for the lock system that's the next concern.  The micro-relays themselves could be shoehorned up inside the nacelle.  But the panel block they attach to is bigger than they are.  Could probably do just stubbing the wires directly to each relay and not use the panel block.  But that level of untidiness would offend me...
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Midnight Rider on October 19, 2012, 04:20:54 PM

Maybe it's a remote control that makes Gary twirl around on his tippy-toes and do cartwheels?


I'd pay good money to see that...especially if he wore a TuTu...
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: spydglide on October 22, 2012, 08:53:15 PM
I'd pay good money to see that...especially if he wore a TuTu...
Huh-uh.  :uhoh2: spyder
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: bmcgc on October 23, 2012, 09:11:53 PM
Nitrous switch?

 :nervous:

SBB

You guys are so uncool.

Its called NOZ.

Didnt you watch all 6 Fast and Furious films?
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: The Mysterious Q! on October 24, 2012, 11:16:37 AM
You guys are so uncool.

Its called NOZ.

Didnt you watch all 6 Fast and Furious films?
Actually it's called NOS. Jus sayin.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: bmcgc on October 24, 2012, 11:18:56 AM
I am not a student of punk or thugery.

It sounded to me like NOZZZZZZZZZZZZ.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on October 24, 2012, 11:21:11 AM
Doesn't matter.  The Road King will never get it so it might as well be called "ain't gonna happen."
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on October 26, 2012, 06:37:00 PM
Before and after on some little caliper details that got changed awhile back.  Little emblem to break up the smooth surface and red anodized bleeders. 
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: MAT on October 26, 2012, 08:13:55 PM
Before and after on some little caliper details that got changed awhile back.  Little emblem to break up the smooth surface and red anodized bleeders. 

Very nice, nice added detail, I want calipers like that on my red bike!   :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on October 26, 2012, 10:10:57 PM
Very nice, nice added detail, I want calipers like that on my red bike!   :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21:

Those are the same calipers that are on your bike.  Just doesn't look like it.

To make the Brembo calipers work on the older bikes a little grinding has to be done to them.  Up where the "fingers" are that block the brake line from rotating.  But I like the look of them smooth.  So while buffing and grinding I smooth off the whole front.  All those ridges and the round area where the emblem goes on yours I take off.  When they come back from the chrome shop they're slick as the proverbial baby's butt.

That does leave the side of the caliper as a wide smooth field though.  I like that ok.  But then remembered that little emblem and discovered a way I like the calipers even more.  The anodized bleeder is just me whoring out the red even more.  Can't help it...  ::)

In case anyone wonders where the emblem comes from, it's about a 25 year old part number that's part of the kit to chrome out the old Ultra tour packs.  It covers the head of a screw in that application.  Or it dresses out the smoothed out calipers :2vrolijk_21: .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: bmcgc on October 27, 2012, 03:00:00 PM
I would like to upgrade to Brembo calipers on my 06 SEUC.

Comparing my 06 to my wifes 13:

It looks like the brake line tube diameter is larger on the 06, so one of the stops has to be ground off the Brembo caliper so the 06 brake line will fit.

My wifes 13 SERK has black calipers, not chrome.  I guess 30k for a bike is not enought to rate chrome.

Does the Brembo caliper require a different banjo bolt?
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on October 27, 2012, 03:41:02 PM
It looks like the brake line tube diameter is larger on the 06, so one of the stops has to be ground off the Brembo caliper so the 06 brake line will fit.

Yes, that's right.  But just on the one side.


Does the Brembo caliper require a different banjo bolt?

Yes, entirely different banjo bolt.  The banjo and bleeder are all one piece on the Brembo calipers. 
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: MAT on October 27, 2012, 05:01:20 PM
Those are the same calipers that are on your bike.  Just doesn't look like it.:2vrolijk_21: .


 I realized that, but what you did cosmetically ( chrome,paint,etc... ) really set them off and would look great on my bike.  8)   :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on October 27, 2012, 06:17:18 PM

 I realized that, but what you did cosmetically ( chrome,paint,etc... ) really set them off and would look great on my bike.  8)   :2vrolijk_21:


Pretty cool what a little subtle variation can do.  The smoothing of course can't be done unless you're ready to do something like powder coating or chrome.  The screens can change color any time though.  

I've done eight or nine sets now that have gone on pre-Brembo bikes.  Only two got chrome screens.  Several were red (because, well... it's best).  But also did a gold and a green and a flat black and others I'm not thinking of right now..  The place I found that offered the bleeders had them in a few different colors too.

These calipers are actually quite simple to work on.  Kits with all the internals are also readily available (Harley's guidance notwithstanding).  So there's just not a good reason not to rip them apart and change to your own tastes sometime.  If sending off to chrome or powder of course there will be a down time.  So it's a good winter project.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: MAT on October 27, 2012, 06:27:56 PM
 If sending off to chrome or powder of course there will be a down time.  So it's a good winter project.


  Problem is I have no winter so I will need a second set of calipers for starters to avoid putting Ruby in time out.  One way or another it is a mod well worth doing, It just looks too good to avoid doing it.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on October 27, 2012, 08:31:46 PM

  Problem is I have no winter so I will need a second set of calipers for starters to avoid putting Ruby in time out.  One way or another it is a mod well worth doing, It just looks too good to avoid doing it.

That's an option.  Several guys have scored cores on eBay and had them sent here.  I got to play with someone else's parts and spend their money and they ended up with chrome goodies.  It's a win-win.

If you're willing to be patient a set of cores can be had on eBay in the $150-170 range.  Then when done you can sell your originals and get that money back.  It's enough to make a guy feel and green and recycley and warm and fuzzy about it all.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: MAT on October 27, 2012, 09:19:02 PM
That's an option.  Several guys have scored cores on eBay and had them sent here.  I got to play with someone else's parts and spend their money and they ended up with chrome goodies.  It's a win-win.

If you're willing to be patient a set of cores can be had on eBay in the $150-170 range.  Then when done you can sell your originals and get that money back.  It's enough to make a guy feel and green and recycley and warm and fuzzy about it all.


Thanks for the info. , I'll start watching for them !
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Spiderman on November 11, 2012, 11:00:22 AM
Hey Don
            Thinking what an organized guy you are I was surprised NOT to find this ride in the GALLERY under Members Bikes. Since this thread (as is any thread with your name attached) has gotten stupid long, it would be nice to be able to see all the pics of the bike in one slide show.

B B
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on November 11, 2012, 11:38:07 AM
Hey Don
            Thinking what an organized guy you are I was surprised NOT to find this ride in the GALLERY under Members Bikes. Since this thread (as is any thread with your name attached) has gotten stupid long, it would be nice to be able to see all the pics of the bike in one slide show.

B B

Have a collection of the photos like that locally.  Nothing up online though other than the individuals here in their somewhat serial fashion.  Will see what I can string together.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on August 31, 2013, 12:34:05 AM
Scored another part for this old bike today.  Even though it won't likely get used was pleased to see UPS drop off the box.  Got one of the original Dowco covers correct for the 02 FLHRSEI and stitched from threads of unobtanium. 
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: spydglide on August 31, 2013, 07:15:46 AM
Cool.  Was unaware that it even came with it's own cover.  Nice score.  :2vrolijk_21: spyder
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Buy early on August 31, 2013, 08:27:20 AM
Great score Don! I know how fun it is to find smoething you have been searching for for a long time!
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on August 31, 2013, 11:30:09 AM
Thanks guys.  It was never an imperative as I'll never likely use it anyway.  It's like the specifically correct cover for the old Road Glide in that way. 

Unlike the later bikes from 04 on these earlier covers had some model specific graphics on the sides.  They did'n't come with any other bikes.  So just to throw it back saved and have it makes me happy.  Got it for a good price too (relatively speaking).  $125 on eBay. 
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: porthole on August 31, 2013, 11:52:37 AM
it's like you have some obsession or something  :nixweiss:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on August 31, 2013, 11:55:41 AM
it's like you have some obsession or something  :nixweiss:

Nah, if it was an obsession I'd have scored one of the listings that had seen for 400-600 bucks in the last few years.  They come up occasionally.  Just stupidly expensive.  So I just let the eBay auto search do its thing and finally saw one at a reasonable price.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Spiderman on September 01, 2013, 07:27:37 AM
it's like you have some obsession or something  :nixweiss:

Nah, if it was really that, I've got something he'd be kicking my door down for but he hasn't so I know he's basically just a normal H-D fanantic.

B B
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on September 01, 2013, 08:18:07 AM
Nah, if it was really that, I've got something he'd be kicking my door down for but he hasn't so I know he's basically just a normal H-D fanantic.

B B

Yeah, I used to think I had OC......


                           but then I got distracted and forgot about it  :oops: :huepfenlol2: .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on September 01, 2013, 08:19:02 AM
But now I've got a half-way cool bike cover.  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Spiderman on September 01, 2013, 08:29:42 AM
But now I've got a half-way cool bike cover.  :2vrolijk_21:

I believe the official OEM term for it is "Indoor Dust Cover" - - NOT intended to be used out in the weather.
I always chuckled at this because it was obvious that the MoCo felt that the CVO bikes would be garaged exclusively

B B
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on September 01, 2013, 08:35:35 AM
I believe the official OEM term for it is "Indoor Dust Cover" - - NOT intended to be used out in the weather.
I always chuckled at this because it was obvious that the MoCo felt that the CVO bikes would be garaged exclusively

B B

The "official" cover for the Road Glide is the same thing.  All fabric.  If it got wet, or even damp, it would sag like an old lady's bosoms. 

The damn things are, of course, also thick because they're fabric.  So it's not like you'd ever fold them and carry them on the road.  Just too big.  The cheap, small, and effective Exigent cover will still travel.  I never cover the bikes in the shop anyway.  So while the new cover will almost never get any use it's just cool to have. 
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: porthole on September 01, 2013, 10:35:02 AM
I used my cover once but found it actually help hold the moisture on the bike  :nixweiss:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Spiderman on September 02, 2013, 08:51:26 AM
Since Hank is kind enough to insist that I ride his super trick (of course it is, I tricked it) out Road King during the 8 months I'm in SoCal, LD stays tucked away here in a nice dry garage with a cover. An official Harley-Davidson waterproof cover no less LOL Given that the bike is inside I'd actually prefer to have one of these indoor dust covers. So what's my point ? I think if you're not going to ride the bike for extended periods of time, the indoor cover is a great deal even in an over the top garage like yours

B B
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on September 02, 2013, 09:03:10 AM

I think if you're not going to ride the bike for extended periods of time, the indoor cover is a great deal even in an over the top garage like yours

B B

Completely agree.  That's why there's a cover on the little Bushtec.  It won't move often.  Here, fortunately, both bikes move often enough any cover would a redundant nuisance.  In your circumstance with LD I'd do the same thing though.  Some nice soft cover to make the beast happy.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: porthole on September 05, 2013, 12:28:41 PM
My comment was referring strictly to the CVO supplied cover.

For a cover I like the "dust cover" (I think Exigent) that just drapes over the bike and hangs open.

Easy to throw over and allows the bike to breathe while keeping dust to a minimun.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: CVO2FIXUP on September 17, 2013, 09:02:07 PM
 I would really like to see how your saddle bag chip repair turned out!!  Would love to see a pick of the repair. Cheers.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on September 17, 2013, 10:00:17 PM
I would really like to see how your saddle bag chip repair turned out!!  Would love to see a pick of the repair. Cheers.


Well........   Never really did much with.  Had some matching touch up paint that blotted in to the big missing area.  But it's a six foot repair.  Get close and the spot is easily seen.  It's a big chip down to the fiberglass that is beyond a fix with just touch up.  Too thick to blend smooth. 

Knew I shouldn't have sold the extra spares I'd accumulated during the build process.  But, hey, a couple guys needed parts worse than my little chip concern.  So it's all good.  Someday will find another bag.  Not worried.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: porthole on September 17, 2013, 10:30:26 PM
How did you chip the bag? How big?

I let a trailer door swing into my right side bag, took a divot out down to the ABS the size of a square quarter.
No touching up that - repaint.

The painter used that bag to try out the match when I had the paint work done, and he didn't charge for the that part.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on September 17, 2013, 10:39:57 PM
How did you chip the bag? How big?

I let a trailer door swing into my right side bag, took a divot out down to the ABS the size of a square quarter.
No touching up that - repaint.

The painter used that bag to try out the match when I had the paint work done, and he didn't charge for the that part.

When the bike was literally just completed had stopped somewhere and a kid parked adjacent spun tires as pulled away.  Tossed a stone against it.  About a quarter sized divot.  There's a pic back there ^ somewhere.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: porthole on September 17, 2013, 10:57:24 PM
Feel for ya.

Nothing beats the look on Spyder's face at the 06 GTG though, when the Flying V formation of bikes started up - and his was in the back  :o (mine too)
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on September 29, 2013, 03:38:30 PM
The SERK became a project again this afternoon.  For about a half hour.  Finally scored a bargain on the speedo/tach instrument I'd wanted for this bike.  Had seen them on eBay and elsewhere.  But never cheap.  So here's the 08 SERK's speedo installed in the bike.  Took almost as long to figure out how to set the clock as it did to install the instrument.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on September 29, 2013, 06:14:07 PM
Just got back from a nice little 90 minute ride.  Had to test drive the new speedo/tach.  So many things might be somehow misaligned after its installation it just pays to be safe and test things out. 

Ok, so it's all bullchit.  It was instead a glorious 75 degree afternoon with broken skies and I had 90 minutes to kill.  Love riding this bike.  Tight, runs out like it's on rails and is just a fun ride.  Sometimes hand built really does mean something :2vrolijk_21: .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Buy early on September 29, 2013, 08:07:17 PM
The SERK became a project again this afternoon.  For about a half hour.  Finally scored a bargain on the speedo/tach instrument I'd wanted for this bike.  Had seen them on eBay and elsewhere.  But never cheap.  So here's the 08 SERK's speedo installed in the bike.  Took almost as long to figure out how to set the clock as it did to install the instrument.

Nice mod twolane! Do you set the odo to current miles or does it start over at 0?
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on September 30, 2013, 12:22:39 AM
Nice mod twolane! Do you set the odo to current miles or does it start over at 0?

It was an eBay score.  Brand new instrument but pre-set for whomever ordered it and didn't use it.  The bike has about 6500 on it since assembly and this speedo came to me showing 4300.  Close enough.

The old spun aluminum speedo only gauge that was in there had only an A trip set.  This one has A and B and displays the clock in the odometer hole if switched there also.  It even has some fourth display that comes up in the odometer hole and I've got no idea what it is :huepfenlol2: ! 

The things I wanted all work swimmingly though so it's all good.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: FLSTFI Dave on September 30, 2013, 08:11:13 AM
Sounds like a great addition, and ride.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on October 20, 2013, 01:59:19 AM
Somewhere deep in the bowels of this thread my buddy Brian Webb had said a slideshow was a good idea.  All the pics within the thread are a bit spread out to tell the visual story in any kind of order and without interruption.  So here goes:

http://s1012.photobucket.com/user/twolanerider/slideshow/FLHRSEI

Didn't take the time for anything fancy.  Just pics.  But they'll scroll through and show a bike growing.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: porthole on October 20, 2013, 08:56:44 AM
Nice way to reminisce the project, especially since it is now up to 63 pages.

So, looking back brings up a question or 2,3,4 ...............

Scratch anything?

Forget anything?

Ah chit moments?

Alternator (which one)

How did the pc hold up with the the fasteners?

How about the finish and durability between the outside and self PC process?

Color match issues?

How many changes along the way, like the rear foot peg bar?

And it still is probably the best "non radical" project on this site.

 :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21:


Plus it is red!
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on October 20, 2013, 10:19:10 AM
Interesting.....   Here goes:




Scratch anything?   Not during the assembly.  Always assumed it would finally happen.  But managed without.  Then on the first or second day it was out a rock got thrown against a saddlebag from a spinning tire and put a quarter sized divot in the left saddlebag.

Forget anything?  Not really.  It was a long term enough project with enough forethought that I had a chance to decide a lot.  Some things actually had options at assembly so I could pick as it went together.  But it is still pretty much as it was planned.  Only thing that has changed since the initial completion is the saddle and the only thing that was used at completion that I knew I'd change later was the engine.  Scored that complete 88" and had landing fixation.  Just wanted to finish it at that point so knew I'd be improving the engine to a moderately hot 98" sometime later on.


Ah chit moments?  Only one during assembly.  The powder coat process had deformed the headlight nacelles.  Probably the heat from the baking.  Took a lot of on-and-off and strapping and reforming and general body and fender work to get that fit good enough.

Alternator (which one)  Went with the 06 and up three phase.

How did the pc hold up with the the fasteners?  No problems there fortunately.  Tapped all the holes to avoid unnecessary stresses.  Even the things that have been on and off more than once haven't had an issue.  The power coat shop did a very good job and it's given no issues so far.

How about the finish and durability between the outside and self PC process?  All the powder coating was done by the powder coat shop.  It's a two stage job with the red under a clear.  Finish feels almost as smooth as good paint, it takes wax well and I expect it be very durable over time.

Color match issues?   Lot of time was spent chasing the powder color.  After baking with the clear it's a very good match to the dark red in the bike.  I'm quite pleased there.

How many changes along the way, like the rear foot peg bar?  Had originally planned to have what would be the final engine built for assembly but then scored that complete engine and said to hell with it.  Wanted to ride it.  That's the big detour.  Had different handlebars to select from.  Also had the Lindby rear crash bars that I planned to use to match the front.  They wouldn't fit around the FatCats.  So even though I'm not wild about having no rear crash bars the bike didn't get them as the stock bars would look bad with the Lindby up front.

And it still is probably the best "non radical" project on this site.    Thanks.

 :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21:


Plus it is red![/size]   Oh yeah, way red :2vrolijk_21: !
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: BUCKNUT GREG on October 20, 2013, 12:14:31 PM
Don, well thought out and the final assembly was a WOW factor.  It is amazing how when you see a bike how much you don't notice
the effort that was involved.

That is One Amazing Looking Road King.... :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: North Georgia Hawg on October 20, 2013, 01:29:02 PM
Don, well thought out and the final assembly was a WOW factor.  It is amazing how when you see a bike how much you don't notice
the effort that was involved.

That is One Amazing Looking Road King.... :2vrolijk_21:

Totally agree! Your Brandywine SERK is one gorgeous and STUNNING motorcycle, Don. Amazing attention to every last little detail!

WELL DONE!  :2vrolijk_21:  :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21:  :cherry:

Ken
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on October 20, 2013, 02:29:45 PM
Thanks Greg, thanks Ken.  Nice thing about this bike is that it was never not a fun project.  Sometimes they don't go that way.  But even during bouts of indecision or a couple of decisions predicated on landing fixation and finally make a drive to finish it (engine and speedometer mainly) it was never not fun to mess it nor something that wasn't a good way to kill an evening in the shop.

The speedo/tach to replace the speedo has since been a good cheap ebay score so a half hour's time fixed that re-do.  All the parts are here for the engine upgrade also.  Just have had no time to take off the top end and open the cam chest.  It runs ok as it is though.  Never not fun to ride either; even with the anemic little 88".  But soon, soon enough, it'll be better too.  Then that's it.  It's not really my thing but might even take this one down to a cruise night or car and bike show to actually get judged once.  Might be fun :drink: .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Fired00d on October 20, 2013, 02:35:59 PM
.....  Then that's it.  .....
Yea, right.... ain't a voice in your or my head that would even (think about) believe (ing) that.  ::) :P :D :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on October 20, 2013, 02:45:50 PM
Yea, right.... ain't a voice in your or my head that would even (think about) believe (ing) that.  ::) :P :D :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:

That's true.  It'll need tires someday...  ::)
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: CVOJOE on November 03, 2013, 08:15:14 PM
So brother Don, it's now 'done' aside from new tires down the road!?  :2vrolijk_21: :drink: :cherry:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on November 03, 2013, 08:57:38 PM
So brother Don, it's now 'done' aside from new tires down the road!?  :2vrolijk_21: :drink: :cherry:


Yes, sort of.  It is and has been ridden regularly.  It's a good ride too.  Handles as well as any pre-09 bike I've ever ridden. 

There is one significant chore yet to do though.  It's a result of my landing fixation wanting to just get it finished when was making that hard push at the end.  Rather than waiting and building an engine that would be it's final mill I scored a great price on a complete running 88 and just stuck that in so I could ride it.  A fall or winter project coming up soon is a complete top and and cam chest.  Have all the parts here to make it a 98.  Just haven't had a weekend free for close to a quarter to get it done.  Soon though, very soon.  Then it really is done.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on June 30, 2014, 12:28:34 AM
Dammit.  Bike got its first ding today.  Not catastrophic.  But it's ugly.

Taking advantage of the nice day and had the bike out over the mid day.  Stopped at a diner for a late lunch.  Was sitting where could see the bike through the window and the Ford pickup parked next to it.  Bike was nose in and pickup was backed in.

Young girl got in the pickup to drive away and someone she apparently knew drove by.  She decided she had to catch up and spun her back wheels for 50-60 feet pulling away.  One rock put a divot in the side of the left saddlebag. 

(http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=43691.0;attach=208739;image)

Don't expect anyone to remember the above quoted post but the incident has annoyed the hell out of me since it happened.  Just after the bike was together the saddelbag got a big divot due to someone's negligence.  I'd touched it up as best as I could and no one but me ever noticed it.  But I noticed it.  Well... it's not there anymore.

A few weeks back New Castle Harley had a left bag on eBay.  Wanted too much for it ($500) especially as the lid had been drilled for some accessory chrome pieces and it had a non OE latch.  Neither would ever match another bike.

Watched as they listed it twice and got no bids then offered $250 for just the bag.  Fortunately they took it (I think that it was going to go on matching 02 red SERK made a difference to them so good for them and thanks to them for helping out).

Box got here a few days ago and I finally got around to opening it tonight.  Bag is beautiful.  No issues at all with the external appearance.  So now my SERK is once again without ding nor divot and I'm a happy camper.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Spiderman on June 30, 2014, 08:40:11 AM
Don
    As I recall, I told you at the time you got that ding that The Gods of Scratch were appeased and you should be happy as no more slings and arrows of outrageous fortune would befall your new beauty. Now you've gone and taken back the offering to the gods. Don't be surprised something worse happens.

B B
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: BUCKNUT GREG on June 30, 2014, 09:00:48 AM
Don
    As I recall, I told you at the time you got that ding that The Gods of Scratch were appeased and you should be happy as no more slings and arrows of outrageous fortune would befall your new beauty. Now you've gone and taken back the offering to the gods. Don't be surprised something worse happens.

B B
BB....Bad JuJu Bad... :vrolijk27:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Spiderman on June 30, 2014, 09:03:09 AM
BB....Bad JuJu Bad... :vrolijk27:

No worse than those damn button head bolts he loves so much

B B
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: BUCKNUT GREG on June 30, 2014, 09:09:37 AM
No worse than those damn button head bolts he loves so much

B B
:huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: porthole on June 30, 2014, 10:30:43 AM
Good score on the bag. I have gotten a few things from them, both new and used. And since Chicago stopped the online discount, the New Castle web site is where I tend to start looking.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on June 30, 2014, 11:23:20 AM
No worse than those damn button head bolts he loves so much

B B

There's not a single button head bolt on either bike BB :huepfenlol2: !

(but there are still a few spares in the junk parts bin I'll trot out at time just to bug you)


The Road King is actually all 12 point chrome.  Or at least 98% 12 point chrome.  God help me if the Travel Gods ever screw with me away from home as most shops wouldn't have tools to work on it.  That's why it carries a few spare wrenches and sockets though.  So it's all good. 



And, yes, I know, there is a strong case to be made I should have left the divot on the bike.  It was like the house that the airplane flew in to in "Garp."  It was pre-disastered. 

Will do what I can to mitigate the bad juju and appease the TGs by in some way using the dinged bag as a display offering somehow.  Something has to work there (doesn't it?).
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on June 30, 2014, 11:29:35 AM
Good score on the bag. I have gotten a few things from them, both new and used. And since Chicago stopped the online discount, the New Castle web site is where I tend to start looking.

Other than having heard the name I wasn't familiar with them Duane.  But certainly appreciate how they handled this.  Can't blame them at all for asking what seemed to be a too-high price to start with.  Someone might have paid it.  It is after all an all but one-off piece anymore.  But when it didn't sell after a couple rounds on eBay I sent a note asking to buy just the bag at a not-cheap-but-fair price.  They asked if I needed just "some" bag or that bag.  I explained I had one or the rare examples of that bike and needed that particular bag and they almost immediately said yes and shipped it out right away.  I appreciate their effort here very much.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: porthole on June 30, 2014, 12:13:08 PM
When I put that near quarter size divot in my bag a few years ago I was a bit pissed. But, I have two sets of bags in the basement so not a big deal.

When I took the parts up to Toon Town for paint I gave him the divot bag to practice on.
That bag is back on the bike and the basement parts never came up.

I still have the big dent on the cowbell and that will stay until I finally pull the forks and send back for rebuild.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on June 30, 2014, 03:23:28 PM
When I put that near quarter size divot in my bag a few years ago I was a bit pissed. But, I have two sets of bags in the basement so not a big deal.

When I took the parts up to Toon Town for paint I gave him the divot bag to practice on.
That bag is back on the bike and the basement parts never came up.

I still have the big dent on the cowbell and that will stay until I finally pull the forks and send back for rebuild.

During all the parts collection for the Road King spare painted parts weren't a likelihood.  I've got a set of side covers and when the bike was done had two right saddlebags.  But two of the brethren here had actual need of saddlebags to correct deficiencies of their on so I passed the good paint on forward to each of them.  So I'd never had a spare left bag anytime before needing one. 

No one locally wanted to touch a touch-up on the three colors and multi-stage paints on the candy brandy SERK short of $400 minimum.  It wasn't worth it to me when I could hide it (mostly) with touch up.  But now it's better.... 

I had tons of spare SEEG painted parts also.  Ended up moving all of it forward to guys with some need too.  Mostly before I sold the bike.  Still have a good pile of SERG parts though.  That stuff will hang around it for as long as it might serve a need.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Black Diamond on July 01, 2014, 10:07:58 PM
Don

Nice to see her all spiffed up, she is a beauty.  Got the Glide Pro's in mine, really helped the problem.  Now to send the Ricor's in for a rebuild.

JW
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on July 02, 2014, 02:36:24 AM
Don

Nice to see her all spiffed up, she is a beauty.  Got the Glide Pro's in mine, really helped the problem.  Now to send the Ricor's in for a rebuild.

JW

Remember the old line from Saturday Night Live that it's "better to look good than to feel good?"  With a swinging ass end I think it's even better to ride good than to look good :2vrolijk_21: .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Spiderman on July 02, 2014, 07:35:35 AM
Just imagine how cool it would look with those custom Croc/Ostrich/Scottish leather 103 Screamin Eagle logo bags and seat a certain good friend of yours has We put the bags on Beagle's red bomber and they go fabulous with the red. And the seat obviously fits since it's an RK Then you'd have less paint to worry about scratchin and a seat that is like riding on a cloud.

B B
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on July 02, 2014, 11:28:08 AM
Just imagine how cool it would look with those custom Croc/Ostrich/Scottish leather 103 Screamin Eagle logo bags and seat a certain good friend of yours has We put the bags on Beagle's red bomber and they go fabulous with the red. And the seat obviously fits since it's an RK Then you'd have less paint to worry about scratchin and a seat that is like riding on a cloud.

B B

Thought about that several times during construction Brian.  That's an awesome set of bags and seat.  This bike doesn't have the 103 but for something that looks that good this fact wouldn't necessarily stop me.  That was nice stuff.  After Elvis went through you then Mark Z I was always a bit disappointed seeing that bike remade and separated the way it was.  Everyone has their own tastes and take on a bike of course.  Mark kept it a very nice bike.  But the original Elvis was a special ride.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Spiderman on July 03, 2014, 07:45:05 AM
Thought about that several times during construction Brian.  That's an awesome set of bags and seat.  This bike doesn't have the 103 but for something that looks that good this fact wouldn't necessarily stop me.  That was nice stuff.  After Elvis went through you then Mark Z I was always a bit disappointed seeing that bike remade and separated the way it was.  Everyone has their own tastes and take on a bike of course.  Mark kept it a very nice bike.  But the original Elvis was a special ride.

Which is really what's stopped me from trying to clone it.
Mark had offered to contact me if he ever sold it but he got pissed with H-D in general and from what I was told dumped it for $12,500 in trade on a BMW. That's his perogative but I could not have written the check fast enough to buy it back at $12,500. Water over the dam I know but every time I've looked at another 03 SERK and ticked off in my mind every change that would have to be made to clone Elvis, I just haven't had the time, money and patience to deal with it. So the bag/seat set sits boxed up wrapped in bubble wrap, recently treated with Lexal, out of the sun and in a cool dry environment. I expect I'll take them out of the wrapping once a year and go over them with the Lexal. Someday when I'm like pushing 90, American Pickers MCMMXXIV will come along and buy them. There's only three or four people I'd sell them to now and everyone has passed.  I've tacked on a picture of me and CVO JOE and Elvis

B B
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on July 03, 2014, 11:06:44 AM
I've thought about them more than once Brian.  Even to the point of calling Alligator Bob and asking what it cost to make a backrest to go along with the set.  The guy got a little snippy in saying that's not something he'd be interested in doing.  Once a set was done it was done and he didn't duplicate.  That I wasn't asking about duplicating but, instead, potentially adding to didn't seem to make any difference.  Oh well......
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Spiderman on July 04, 2014, 07:47:58 AM
I've thought about them more than once Brian.  Even to the point of calling Alligator Bob and asking what it cost to make a backrest to go along with the set.  The guy got a little snippy in saying that's not something he'd be interested in doing.  Once a set was done it was done and he didn't duplicate.  That I wasn't asking about duplicating but, instead, potentially adding to didn't seem to make any difference.  Oh well......

When I was "building" Elvis I called Alligator Bob and asked him the same question. He was a total and complete asshole. I can understand the man being true to his customers and not making a duplicate set for anyone but to deny the owner of an orginal set a seatback ?  That's just piss poor in my book. The man is a true artist.  Absolutely amazing what he does with the hide of almost anything, he is no ka oi as the Hawaiians say. But his customer skills SUCK huge and this isn't the first time I've said it. One of the things that led me to buy LD was the lack of a backrest on Elvis. Seriously, as dumb as that may sound, my back would not take more than 100 miles of riding with no support. And you know me, while I build em for show I also ride em. So I bought LD for a long miler and then got carried away with modifying it. (when haven't I ?) And then the burden of having two perfect bikes got to be a bit much with two kids in world class A level colleges and I sold E to Mark thinking that he'd tire of it in a couple years and I'd buy it back. Well, you know if you love something, hang onto it like your life depends on it. So anyway, long winded story here in support of your opinion of Alligator Bob as a customer relations guy. I should however add a caveat although since we're talking motorcycle bags and seats it is a bit of a stretch. I would not ask Borglum to alter Mount Rushmore nor DaVinci to  alter the Mona Lisa.  I guess Aligiator Bob sees his work as true art (it is marvelous) and as such, you take it as it was done originally and that's that.

B B
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on July 31, 2015, 05:22:04 PM
The Road King got a little upgrade today.  Bigger (slightly) brakes in the rear.  Took off the stock chrome caliper and installed a red Brembo caliper and 11.8" rotor from the newer bikes.  It's better not because it's bigger.  It's better because it's red  :apple: .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on July 31, 2015, 05:22:32 PM
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Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: FLSTFI Dave on July 31, 2015, 08:52:06 PM
I sure understand the feeling of a scratch or ding, even if your the only one who knows it there.

Glad you able to get a good bag, at a fair price.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on August 01, 2015, 12:56:48 AM
I sure understand the feeling of a scratch or ding, even if your the only one who knows it there.

Glad you able to get a good bag, at a fair price.

Have had those same thoughts more than once since scoring that bag.  Sometimes we just get a little lucky :2vrolijk_21: .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on September 26, 2015, 12:20:23 AM
The Road King got a little love today.  Re-worked the saddle.  Always like the general look/shape of the solo I settled on.  The front to back placement was really good as was the up and down.  But it was uncomfortable.  Whomever made that saddle did it for some person with a itty bitty tiny round butt.  The seat pocket was small and surrounded by other saddle so the the hips, thighs and "the boys" all got some upward and uncomfortable pressure that didn't make it an all day saddle.

At BBBQ rally in Arkansas today got Master Lugos to rebuild the seat.  He resculpted the seat to my ass's tastes and added just a little foam.  It's not sofa soft like many might think they want.  It's still a firm saddle like I prefer.  But it's not rock hard either.  It's like Corbin level firm but down just a small notch from there.  And it's comfortable now.  That's the best part.

Of course while this artisan had the seat all apart I had him dress it out too.  I like this A LOT.   

Before it was just an all black solo saddle that didn't look bad on an otherwise nice bike.  But it didn't jump to catch your attention either.  Now it does its own part to help keep up with the rest of the bike:

Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on September 26, 2015, 12:22:16 AM
Here can be seen why the saddle re-work kept the black band in the middle.  The bike has red and black leather on the spoons, footboards and the windshield bag.  So was maintaining the look.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on September 26, 2015, 12:22:51 AM
Last one.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: SneakyPete on September 26, 2015, 01:31:45 AM
Looks great Don! :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: martys on September 26, 2015, 07:41:47 AM
I like it a lot  :2vrolijk_21: Well done Don  :pepper: :pepper: :pepper:

Marty
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on September 26, 2015, 08:04:32 AM
Looks great Don! :2vrolijk_21:

Thanks Marty.  And for anyone who might ever run across them the Lugos (Sr and Jr) team were great and fun guys to work with.  Had a good time just chilling around their vendor spot between wanders around the rest of the area during the afternoon and evening. Their music was up, they were having a good time, I was having a good time, it's always a treat to watch someone work who is REALLY good at something I'm not so a good time was had by all.  My wallet was deflated when it was all done but it was definitely worth it  :2vrolijk_21: .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Black Diamond on September 26, 2015, 08:25:35 AM
Very nice upgrade Don.  Nice to have a seat tailor fit for your own needs. 

JW
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: sadunbar on September 26, 2015, 09:15:44 AM
Very nice, Don...  Very much like the look...   :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on September 26, 2015, 05:27:47 PM
Thanks again guys.  Rode it again today back and forth to northern Arkansas.  Got to meet Bubba and PK and Jerry and his friend Jeff while there and Travis and I rode down and back together.  So a couple hundred miles on the saddle so far.  Just enough to really know Lugos nailed the rideability/comfort part for me.  If fits my butt real well and will now finally make for a pretty good all day saddle.  Doing this was such a better option than the craps shoot of just buying a new saddle somewhere.

And, yeah, the look is awesome.  I'm digging this one a lot.  Like it every bit as much as the Road Glide's saddle.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Fired00d on September 26, 2015, 05:33:02 PM
Thanks again guys.  Rode it again today back and forth to northern Arkansas.  Got to meet Bubba and PK and Jerry and his friend Jeff while there and Travis and I rode down and back together.  So a couple hundred miles on the saddle so far. Just enough to really know Lugos nailed the rideability/comfort part for me.  If fits my butt real well and will now finally make for a pretty good all day saddle.  Doing this was such a better option than the craps shoot of just buying a new saddle somewhere.

And, yeah, the look is awesome.  I'm digging this one a lot.  Like it every bit as much as the Road Glide's saddle.
Don... real happy that your recent mods to seat are good for you (and the seat does look really nice)... however the highlighted/bold above is bordering on TMI!!! ::) :P :D :D

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on September 26, 2015, 05:36:38 PM
Don... real happy that your recent mods to seat are good for you (and the seat does look really nice)... however the highlighted/bold above is bordering on TMI!!! ::) :P :D :D

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:


Au contraire mon frere; nothing is more important about a saddle than how it fits one's boo-tay.  Now if I'd said the new saddle made my nuts REALLY happy (which it does); now that might have been TMI.  But of course I didn't go there at all  ::) :drink: .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Fired00d on September 26, 2015, 05:41:18 PM

Au contraire mon frere; nothing is more important about a saddle than how it fits one's boo-tay.  Now if I'd said the new saddle made my nuts REALLY happy (which it does); now that might have been TMI.  But of course I didn't go there at all  ::) :drink: .
Oh... you didn't in the post I quoted... but you did in a previous post...
The Road King got a little love today.  Re-worked the saddle.  Always like the general look/shape of the solo I settled on.  The front to back placement was really good as was the up and down.  But it was uncomfortable.  Whomever made that saddle did it for some person with a itty bitty tiny round butt.  The seat pocket was small and surrounded by other saddle so the the hips, thighs and "the boys" all got some upward and uncomfortable pressure that didn't make it an all day saddle.

At BBBQ rally in Arkansas today got Master Lugos to rebuild the seat.  He resculpted the seat to my ass's tastes and added just a little foam.  It's not sofa soft like many might think they want.  It's still a firm saddle like I prefer.  But it's not rock hard either.  It's like Corbin level firm but down just a small notch from there.  And it's comfortable now.  That's the best part.

Of course while this artisan had the seat all apart I had him dress it out too.  I like this A LOT.   

Before it was just an all black solo saddle that didn't look bad on an otherwise nice bike.  But it didn't jump to catch your attention either.  Now it does its own part to help keep up with the rest of the bike:
:D ::) :P
 :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: SDCVO on September 26, 2015, 05:47:23 PM
The Road King got a little love today.  Re-worked the saddle.  Always like the general look/shape of the solo I settled on.  The front to back placement was really good as was the up and down.  But it was uncomfortable.  Whomever made that saddle did it for some person with a itty bitty tiny round butt.  The seat pocket was small and surrounded by other saddle so the the hips, thighs and "the boys" all got some upward and uncomfortable pressure that didn't make it an all day saddle.

At BBBQ rally in Arkansas today got Master Lugos to rebuild the seat.  He resculpted the seat to my ass's tastes and added just a little foam.  It's not sofa soft like many might think they want.  It's still a firm saddle like I prefer.  But it's not rock hard either.  It's like Corbin level firm but down just a small notch from there.  And it's comfortable now.  That's the best part.

Of course while this artisan had the seat all apart I had him dress it out too.  I like this A LOT.   

Before it was just an all black solo saddle that didn't look bad on an otherwise nice bike.  But it didn't jump to catch your attention either.  Now it does its own part to help keep up with the rest of the bike:
Really looks fantastic!
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on September 26, 2015, 06:01:13 PM
Oh... you didn't in the post I quoted... but you did in a previous post...
:D ::) :P
 :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:

When you're right you're right.  But the boys were happy.  And being secure in themselves they weren't ashamed to share that fact.  A saddle that squished them being fixed to no longer do so is a big thing in their world!
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on September 26, 2015, 06:03:08 PM
Really looks fantastic!

Thanks so much.  Several folks saw it today in person in good natural light and the reaction was good across the board.  I knew I liked it a lot (which is of course the most important thing for my bike).  But it's good to see others digging it too  :2vrolijk_21: .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on September 26, 2015, 06:04:55 PM
On the ride home this afternoon the thought crossed my mind, "huh, this bike is finally 'done' now."   Then, of course, as I was coming through town to get to the house someone started to change lanes too close and I discovered the horn has stopped working....   I jinxed it....  :huepfenlol2:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Fired00d on September 26, 2015, 06:38:20 PM
When you're right you're right.  But the boys were happy.  And being secure in themselves they weren't ashamed to share that fact.  A saddle that squished them being fixed to no longer do so is a big thing in their world!
Can't be mad atcha for the "happy boys". :2vrolijk_21:
On the ride home this afternoon the thought crossed my mind, "huh, this bike is finally 'done' now."   Then, of course, as I was coming through town to get to the house someone started to change lanes too close and I discovered the horn has stopped working....   I jinxed it....  :huepfenlol2:
Not in the habit of promoting OEM parts but upgraded my horn to this - Loud Side-Mount Horn Kit 69060-90H (http://www.harley-davidson.com/store/loud-side-mount-horn-kit) and been real happy with it... if indeed it is the horn that needs to be replaced.

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on September 26, 2015, 07:31:47 PM
Can't be mad atcha for the "happy boys". :2vrolijk_21:Not in the habit of promoting OEM parts but upgraded my horn to this - Loud Side-Mount Horn Kit 69060-90H (http://www.harley-davidson.com/store/loud-side-mount-horn-kit) and been real happy with it... if indeed it is the horn that needs to be replaced.

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:

The old horn on the Road Glide got all squeaky and wet fart sounding after getting caught in a downpour a few months ago.  It was 15 years old so couldn't complain.  It lasted far longer than most of them used to.  When I hit the parts counter the guy there sold me that H variant horn part number. 

It was a LOT louder than the old stock horns.  Didn't realize it wasn't just the latest revision parts number but was instead being pitched as an "upgrade."  Good info.  If it's dead on the Road King that is what I'll grab  :2vrolijk_21: .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on September 27, 2015, 07:23:46 PM
Can't be mad atcha for the "happy boys". :2vrolijk_21:Not in the habit of promoting OEM parts but upgraded my horn to this - Loud Side-Mount Horn Kit 69060-90H (http://www.harley-davidson.com/store/loud-side-mount-horn-kit) and been real happy with it... if indeed it is the horn that needs to be replaced.

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:

Didn't need a new horn.  Just a new wire terminal on the negative side.  Original just broke right at the end of the wire.  Plenty of wire to fix it without even having to take the horn cover off to get at it.  So the girl made it easy to make her go "toot toot."  Wait, that didn't sound right....
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: The Mysterious Q! on November 06, 2015, 01:34:29 PM
Looks great Don.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on November 06, 2015, 07:38:03 PM
Looks great Don.

Thanks Jon.  As much as I love the look even better is that it feels great too.  It was not a long riding saddle before.  Half a day and my ass was done.  Now it's a comfortable all day saddle so the bike is even better.  It handles great and was a great ride before.  Now can enjoy it even better and longer.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: The Mysterious Q! on November 07, 2015, 01:45:03 PM
That's a must when putting seat time in. You can handle temperature and climates but without a comfortable saddle beneath you, you won't be happy.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on July 05, 2016, 06:52:25 PM
Just when you think a bike is "done."


After the Eureka Springs GTG back in the spring I decided the Road King needed a tour pak.  Found an aftermarket "chopped" size pak that I liked the looks of in its ad.  Had a neat looking lid.  When it got here, however, I didn't like the lines of the chopped pack on the bike.  Any chopped pak; not just the one I'd bought.  Just needed to be lower.

Landing fixation almost kicked in and made me paint what I had just because I had it.  Fortunately I didn't.  Someone else had a use for the pack and I just got a razor sized pak to try instead.  I'm liking this a lot better.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on July 05, 2016, 06:54:40 PM
Box arrived this afternoon.  Mounted the hardware on it for a test mounting and drilled holes in the bottom once I'd decided where I best liked the front to back alignment.  I'm liking these lines a lot better on the bike.

It's slim enough even think now doing the paint as a single color is all that'll be necessary.  Any flamed graphics to further match the bike will look cramped.  So just a solid color of the dark red to match the bike.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on July 05, 2016, 06:55:51 PM
Does its ass look fat (phat) with a tour pak?
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on July 05, 2016, 06:59:40 PM
Chose the oldest of the detachable rack styles because I've got a spare set of the leather filler panels that were only used on the 2000 and 2001 SERGs that fills the hole marked in yellow here.  Will dye the original leather in a dark red for now and see if I like that well enough.  The more likely long term option will be to catch that Master Lugos seat magician at Bike Blues and BBQ again this fall and get him to recover the side panels in the material to match the seat.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on July 05, 2016, 07:02:56 PM
Forgot I had this.  Will do with the rack for this pack what got done with the filler panels for the rack on the Road Glide when I had the panels redone to match its saddle.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: SneakyPete on July 09, 2016, 03:30:17 PM
Does its ass look fat (phat) with a tour pak?

Well now we know who to call on to deliver pizza at a GTG!  I like it Don!
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on July 09, 2016, 06:50:51 PM
Well now we know who to call on to deliver pizza at a GTG!  I like it Don!

Thanks Pete.  Once it's painted I'm gonna like it a lot.  The lines are good.  And, just for research's sake, in mock up form last night I did make sure a large Domino's fits inside just fine  :2vrolijk_21: .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: 110tHunDer on July 09, 2016, 09:26:14 PM
As far as I know, Don only delivers tacos.  So, that's not a tour pak, that's a taco pak. 
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on July 09, 2016, 10:54:52 PM
As far as I know, Don only delivers tacos.  So, that's not a tour pak, that's a taco pak.

Ok, might have deserved that....  :huepfenlol2:

That nickname is going to stick too.  The old Road King now has a Taco Pak  :drink: .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Black Diamond on July 12, 2016, 09:51:56 AM
I'll take a couple of soft shells.  Looks good Don.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: ccr on August 10, 2016, 04:00:44 PM
Really, really looks great
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on September 24, 2016, 10:35:26 PM
Little more done today on the tour pak front.  Still no color on the pak itself (though that should happen soon.  So it still looks like this:

Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on September 24, 2016, 10:38:01 PM
...but did make a quick back and forth to Rogers, AR today for the part of Bikes Blues and BBQ that spills over to Pig Trail Harley and had Master Lugos sew up a pair of the leather inserts that work with the old tour pak racks.  That's the gentleman that did such a great job remaking the seat for me last year.  So now have side covers/inserts to match the seat.  Once color gets on the body parts I'm thinking it'll be a really nice looking combination.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on September 24, 2016, 10:38:50 PM
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Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on September 24, 2016, 10:39:23 PM
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Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: GKroadking on September 25, 2016, 06:31:13 AM
...nice Chopped Tour Pak....where you're get it from? where it was purchased?

Thanks Twolanerider  8)
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on September 25, 2016, 05:10:53 PM
...nice Chopped Tour Pak....where you're get it from? where it was purchased?

Thanks Twolanerider  8)

That one isn't even chopped.  It's the 2014-15 version of the razor.  I just thought it's lines worked best with the bike.  Came from a place called "The Fairing Factory."  Lots of ABS parts there and good parts.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Jock on September 25, 2016, 06:37:49 PM
Looks good.

 :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on September 25, 2016, 06:48:41 PM
Looks good.

 :2vrolijk_21:

Thanks Jock.  It's a little thing but i like the details.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: longlast on September 26, 2016, 12:20:11 AM
Spent the past 2hrs reading thru this thread seeing the pics and reading on the birth of your dream RK come to life. Well done Don she's a beauty.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on September 26, 2016, 10:58:45 AM
Spent the past 2hrs reading thru this thread seeing the pics and reading on the birth of your dream RK come to life. Well done Don she's a beauty.

Thanks for that.  It has proved to be a good riding bike too.  No quirks or problems, rides well and looks great.  Just a great fun bike.  It collected another 500 miles or so just farting around last weekend and didn't complain even once  :2vrolijk_21: .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: GKroadking on September 26, 2016, 01:04:12 PM
That one isn't even chopped.  It's the 2014-15 version of the razor.  I just thought it's lines worked best with the bike.  Came from a place called "The Fairing Factory."  Lots of ABS parts there and good parts.

Perfect and it looks great.... Thanks  8)


Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on February 04, 2017, 07:41:17 PM
The tour pak mentioned above is still unpainted.  Had put it off while, well; no good reason.  At least partially was because I couldn't decide if I wanted a spoiler on the tour pak.

The tour pak being used is the 2014 and newer style and it's a razor pak.  I liked the lines of the small pak on this pak and the small size will do all I need.  Didn't know if the old spoilers would work on the newer style pak (and aftermarket copy of the new style at that).  Finally got tired of kvetching and ordered a spoiler just to see how much body and fender work would be needed to make it fit. 

In the end it was underwhelming.  The spoiler set down on the newer style pak just fine.  Mocked it up to drill a few holes and all good.  Now can finally send it all off for paint.  With and without of the spoiler on the pak below.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Lever on February 11, 2017, 09:01:29 PM
looking good Don  :bananarock:
I'll will be bringing my 17 road king to the gtg
here's a pic  its a stage  IV
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on February 11, 2017, 09:18:05 PM
looking good Don  :bananarock:
I'll will be bringing my 17 road king to the gtg
here's a pic  its a stage  IV


That's good news.  Looking forward to seeing the 2017 and will be great to see them side by side.

Spent a little time this afternoon doing the last of the mock ups on the tour pak fitting everything needed before it goes off for paint.  It's a mix of pre and post 2014 parts so not quite a simple bolt on but no biggie sorting all the bits out.  Even got another of the 95th anniversary era windshield bags and mounted that on the front of the tour pak as well.  With the tour pak mounted in a the semi-solo position as I'm using it there was a gap on the front.  I didn't want a backrest there as it would look odd and be out entirely out of position.  The red welted windshield bag was a great option though.  So now a bag on the windshield and another complementary bag behind the rider whose welt perfectly matches the red alligator in the saddle.

Now just have to get the damn thing painted....
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Lever on February 11, 2017, 09:28:12 PM
Don  cant wait to see the finished product  ...  tell ya what  ill let you take mine for a short spin when we  meet up  how ever  harry has 1st dibs  ;D
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on February 11, 2017, 09:32:57 PM
Don  cant wait to see the finished product  ...  tell ya what  ill let you take mine for a short spin when we  meet up  how ever  harry has 1st dibs  ;D


 :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21:  Excellent   :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on April 21, 2017, 10:44:43 PM
Progress on the tour pak.  Never enough time to do something you want to do as quickly as you'd like to it seems.

The new 14 and up style tour pak in the Razor format with the new style hardware on the old Candy Brandy SERK.  While I like the lines from the side (especially from the side) and rear they are even better with the spoiler on the pak.  Can't be seen here yet but it'll be there soon enough.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on April 21, 2017, 10:49:52 PM
Color down but obviously no clear yet.  Trying to decide what look is preferred for the flames to match the bike.  Surprisingly it seems they'll be best if they stop short of the spoiler.  Will likely be debating this choice in my head for a long time.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on April 21, 2017, 10:52:03 PM
Then with flames and clear and a little more elbow grease.   It'll set a few days now then get a light sanding again before the pinstripes go on to make the flames finish matching what's on the bike.  Then cleared again and some more final elbow grease. 

Perhaps 10 days or so away from a final reassembly and actually putting it on the bike for good.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on April 21, 2017, 10:53:24 PM
Painting four parts.  Tour pak body and lid, tour pak spoiler and a Street Glide style rear fender extension.  Not 100% sure will use the fender extension but the part was cheap.  Didn't want to not paint it while the colors were being worked.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Lever on April 22, 2017, 11:08:36 PM
looking good  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Black Diamond on April 25, 2017, 11:21:46 AM
Very nice Don.  Haven't been active here lately.  She's a looker!  See ya at ES.  We'll be on the Sesg. Lady wants tunes.

JW
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on April 29, 2017, 08:41:52 PM
This is just me keeping the history of this bike's build mostly complete.  The bike got a little love today.  About 5" in diameter's worth.

Couple weeks ago scored one of the Dakota Digital MVX series gauges for cheap (well, relatively cheap).  Had never been especially enamored of the speedo/tach ended up using when the bike was being finished.  It got the bike finished though.  Had my eye on these but, while I liked them, I never liked them $500 worth.  With the good price I did like it this much.

15 minutes to install.  45  minutes (so far) pushing buttons and fiddling just playing with all the different color combinations and other settings.  This part is a keeper.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: sadunbar on April 30, 2017, 11:11:03 AM
This is just me keeping the history of this bike's build mostly complete.  The bike got a little love today.  About 5" in diameter's worth.

Couple weeks ago scored one of the Dakota Digital MVX series gauges for cheap (well, relatively cheap).  Had never been especially enamored of the speedo/tach ended up using when the bike was being finished.  It got the bike finished though.  Had my eye on these but, while I liked them, I never liked them $500 worth.  With the good price I did like it this much.

15 minutes to install.  45  minutes (so far) pushing buttons and fiddling just playing with all the different color combinations and other settings.  This part is a keeper.

Wow...  Liking that very much!
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on April 30, 2017, 11:14:25 AM
Wow...  Liking that very much!

Me too. The more I played with it the better I liked it (that could be taken the wrong way).  Adds a gear shift indicator to the older bikes, programmable speedo, other options if you buy and wire other sensors and everything on it is independently color programmable.  I have myself a aneurysm fiddling with color options last night.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on May 10, 2017, 11:46:30 PM
Keeping the bike history complete  :2vrolijk_21: .
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Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on August 05, 2017, 10:12:01 PM
Just keeping this old build thread and adding to it when bits get added to the Road King.  Was messing about in the shop this morning going through a parts drawer and found something I remember looking for but not finding when I was dressing the engine for its installation in the frame.  Knew I'd find it "some day."  Today was the day. 

Oil filter housing that was powder coated when all the other parts were done.  So now the engine has a little red bit hanging off its nose.  All engines need this (don't they?).

Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on August 05, 2017, 10:14:31 PM
Then once the oil filter housing was installed had the itch to go ahead and install the other bits that had been around awhile and that I'd just never gotten around to installing.  Had a FLHX style rear fender extension painted to match when the tour pak was done.  Had hitch parts that had been powder coated a long time ago just waiting until such a time as I got around to getting the fender extension done.  Since they were both now done they went on this morning too.

Before:
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on August 05, 2017, 10:15:54 PM
...and after.  The fender extension does a really good job of hiding the hitch.  Even more so with the color match helping it all blend in of course.  Still you really don't notice any ugly hitch parts hanging down.  Click on the pics to blow up for a much better view.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on August 05, 2017, 10:17:25 PM
Side view of the Bushtec side plates (and more chrome 12 point hardware).
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on August 05, 2017, 10:18:32 PM
And the meat of the hitch looking up from the bottom.  Yeap, gotta remember to add that bolt and nut that takes the slack out of the hitch.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on August 05, 2017, 10:28:13 PM
Then here is what the new light in the fender extension adds.  Tail, brake and signals.  Built a couple of tidy little harnesses to leave the the trailer harness on a quick disconnect from the bike for future service and another disconnect removes the fender extension's harness from its spot where it comes off the trailer harness.  All the connections up behind the battery.

http://youtu.be/W-P6YmWMPFM
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on August 05, 2017, 10:29:08 PM
Ok, now the bike's history is complete again.   8)
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: FLSTFI Dave on August 06, 2017, 08:13:44 AM
Looking good.  I like the red fender extension with the run/brake light.  Did that on my 15 CVO Road Glide Ultra.

You have doen a really nice job with your king.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on April 29, 2018, 07:10:40 PM
Road King got extended saddlebags to mate better visually to the fender extension (that's a good excuse, basically I just wanted 'em).  Like the look.  Now I'm afraid it's going to need dual exhaust....
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Jock on April 29, 2018, 08:32:48 PM
I'm diggin' the ride!  I trust we will get a closer look at the MITM soon!

 :2vrolijk_21:
Title: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Unbalanced on April 29, 2018, 09:19:23 PM
Don,

You could just buy the Falsie pipe .... true duals would cost you bottom end and a retune.   Just remember not to use the new house towels for working or cleaning up bike work.    How was the trip today to Bed Bath and ....
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on April 29, 2018, 09:38:15 PM
Don,

You could just buy the Falsie pipe .... true duals would cost you bottom end and a retune.   Just remember not to use the new house towels for working or cleaning up bike work.    How was the trip today to Bed Bath and ....

Falsie is one of the options I'm thinking about Harry.  Haven't made up my mind.  It'll stay like it is for a bit.  I've gotten a little tired of the FatCats as they've gotten older and louder.  Decisions decisions....
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on April 29, 2018, 09:40:13 PM
I'm diggin' the ride!  I trust we will get a closer look at the MITM soon!

 :2vrolijk_21:

May go back and forth.  Road King will definitely be there.  I'd like to get the old FXR out in the crowd for a day also.  They all need their turn  :2vrolijk_21: .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on August 02, 2019, 06:17:18 PM
My God it's hard to believe this thread is 10 years; or will be this fall.  That's how long ago I started the parts collection process to build my Road King.  It's been over six years since the bike was "done."  Done as in just the way I wanted it.  Nothing left to do to it.  Just ride and enjoy it.  Yeah, right :huepfenlol2: .

Most have done just that though.  It hasn't had regular changes and it's required almost no maintenance.  In the just over six years it's got just a little over 26,000 miles.  So not a lot.  But it's also always been one of two or three bikes.  The Road Glide is still the bike that knocks down longer miles.  So though not a lot it's not suffered for riding either.

Here was the bike shortly after its first fire.  When it was done, done; just as I wanted it with nothing left to do or change.  Just right and just going to ride it and enjoy.  It was (and is) a good looking bike.  Was also a tremendously fun frame up every nut and bolt project.



Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on August 02, 2019, 06:19:10 PM
Then a little while after that the seat got some minor updates....  ;D
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on August 02, 2019, 06:22:22 PM
Some time after that the bike got a late model Razor tour pak and hardware mounted on the old pre-2004 tour pak frame.  Used that frame so could stitch up the 2000-2001 SERG side covers for the tour pak frame to match the seat.

The pak looks great on the bike and the extra storage is handy.  USB port inside gets used a lot.....
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on August 02, 2019, 06:22:48 PM
From the rear.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on August 02, 2019, 06:24:37 PM
Then one of the saddlebags got the slightest of dings.  Just a tiny divot that no one but me would ever find without standing on their head and using a mirror.  This, of course, was catastrophic.  Or it was an excuse to get a set of stretched bags painted up.  I liked the new look a lot; especially with the tour pak.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on August 02, 2019, 06:26:22 PM
However.....   The Fatcats under the square bags never bothered me.  Under the extended bags the whole asymmetric look just bugged me.  The longer it went to more bugged I allowed myself to be (to generate the excuse to do something to the bike).  I was also just getting tired of the loudness of the Fatcats; so needed the excuse for that reason too.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on August 02, 2019, 06:29:51 PM
So while tending to a small primary leak that had shown itself a couple weeks ago went ahead and changed the exhaust.  Huge thanks to some of the Brethren here who helped out tremendously with take off parts.  Inexpensive parts are always a wonderful thing.

Here it is with the S&S Powertune (I think that's right) duel head pipe (with a crossover) and a pair of new take off slip-ons from a Street Glide.  I really like the big beefy looking tips on these slip-ons too.  Very pleased with the appearance and the impact of the change.  And now it's no longer asymmetric :drink: !
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on August 02, 2019, 06:34:43 PM
The bike has also picked up a color matched rear Brembo caliper and bracket in the intervening time.  The Garmin mount from whatever bike it was that had it windshield mounted has been added to this bike's windshield also (and this works surprisingly well).  But these are the larger changes to the bike in the time since it went live.  By my standards that's not really too bad.  However....

Man these mufflers are quiet.  I wanted much quieter.  I really did.  From the rear right behind the bike you can't hear it but standing beside the bike you can actually hear the engine mechanicals!  Don't think I've ever had that before.  This engine sounds way better than I expected it to  :huepfenlol2: .

The bitch is quiet though...


https://youtu.be/wEaLr7CCrZI
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on August 02, 2019, 06:41:02 PM
Definitely preferring the new rear view.  Now its winter project can be new baffles from GMR for the mufflers.  Will go with the small 1.75" versions.  Then the bike is done; really done, with nothing else to ever add or change.  Just service it and ride.  Really  :2vrolijk_21: .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: mjb765 on August 02, 2019, 10:15:10 PM
and you changed the license plate also.....did you forget to add that to the story?
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on August 02, 2019, 10:26:26 PM
and you changed the license plate also.....did you forget to add that to the story?


Travis owned the SERK license plate for a long time.  I grabbed it after knowing it was available again.  So now the three plates are SERK, SERG, and FXR2 all side by side.

Took the bike out for a quick 100 mile ride after finishing up this afternoon.  It's such a difference on the road.  Was running 90 or 95 thinking I was doing 70 because of the sound difference.  Can hear so much more of what's going on.  That includes a 4th gear "sing" I never knew the bike had.  Under a load above about 2200 4th gear has a definite voice.  It's not worrying but its definitely there.  Never heard that before tonight.  Also had to think for a moment after getting off the bike about what was different?  My ears weren't ringing!
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: FLSTFI Dave on August 03, 2019, 08:33:24 PM
I sure like all the work you have done on that CVO King.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on May 23, 2020, 06:22:21 PM
This is an old thread that, quite rightly, hasn't seen a lot of action.  It documented this bike getting built and has kept up with its changes.  The bike has been very reliable though.  It's been a comfortable and just generally good bike.  Doesn't seem like 7 years ago that it ran and was ridden the first time; but it has been that long.

Today it got something of a milestone.  Noticed when I stopped for fuel a couple miles from the house and after a couple hundred mile ride that it had just turned over 25,000 miles.  I know, not a lot for seven years.  But it's been one of three bikes and the Road Glide is still the bike that makes the few longer trips I still do.  The bike stays happy with the amount of miles it collects.  It gets what has become its annual fluids change (got that last night actually).  And for that it makes me happy.  All in all not a bad deal.  Happy mileage birthday Road King!
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on September 25, 2020, 11:32:05 PM
Earlier posted a recent pic of the SERK and got a PM tonight asking for a current look to show its changes.  There have been a couple small ones.  Never turning down an opportunity to show off the old bike here's a walk around from very recently.

Showing the tank that's signature to the Candy Brandy SERK  :2vrolijk_21: .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on September 25, 2020, 11:32:46 PM
Nice general look down the port side.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on September 25, 2020, 11:33:56 PM
The knurled fork covers and the Brembos all chromed and looking good.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on September 25, 2020, 11:34:59 PM
I was hoping at the time that the local shop's powder coating efforts would stand the test of time.  Now several years later even the little parts like the caliper screens continue to be ok. 
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on September 25, 2020, 11:36:32 PM
Just a good look of the front end.  Signals and running lights the grips and spoons all braided; and lions and tigers and bears; oh my.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on September 25, 2020, 11:37:52 PM
One of Puzzled shift linkages that got powder coated much after the original build.  Just couldn't be complete without Puzzled's cool linkage.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on September 25, 2020, 11:39:04 PM
And of course the wee bit of dress up on the saddle and the side covers of the old 2000 vintage tour pak rack done to match.  Gotta love a nice looking saddle.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on September 25, 2020, 11:39:40 PM
An actual stock part on this very stock bike.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on September 25, 2020, 11:40:53 PM
After the razor sized tour pak and the extended bags got done the rear view has become my favorite view of the bike.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on September 25, 2020, 11:41:34 PM
Yeap, looks good from the rear.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on September 25, 2020, 11:44:22 PM
Up the starboard side and a better look at the S&S 2-1-2 pipe that went on a couple years ago.  Like this a lot.  Clears the legs so incredibly well and still runs great. Coupled with the slip-ons that were take-off from a SESG it sounds good (to me) and is still soooo much quieter than the old Fatcats that I just couldn't do anymore.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on September 25, 2020, 11:45:24 PM
Another actual stock cover!  With a reflection of me and the Road Glide in the cover...  :)
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on September 25, 2020, 11:47:10 PM
Last fall one of the ISO grips came apart on me.  Replaced them with the SAC grips.  WAY comfortable.  Can get away with the thick grips on this bike because of the cable operated clutch.  Never could on a hydraulic bike, they just take up too much of the travel space.

The windshield mounted GPS caddy is something was asked about specifically.  That's an idea liberated from the CVO convertible.  it works really well on the Road King.  The GPS is close enough to you to see and control easily.  No speakers on the bike but bluetoothed to helmet speakers or earbuds if you want the sound works fine.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on September 25, 2020, 11:48:58 PM
Dash.  Another of the stock and signature parts to these old bikes and a piece I really like.  I was never a fan of the handlebar cover mounted tach though.  So that stock tach and its bracketry are not mounted in favor of a combined tach and speedo instrument.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on September 25, 2020, 11:51:28 PM
And the matching windshield bags on the front.....
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on September 25, 2020, 11:52:22 PM
...and the back.  The basket weave pattern does a fair job of not contrasting too far from the look of the saddle.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on September 25, 2020, 11:53:47 PM
And from the front to see the emblem that caps off the windshield mount.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on September 25, 2020, 11:55:17 PM
Ok, that's how much I get to play.  One wee little request is an excuse to recap the whole bike again.  Yes, I do like this bike a little bit.  8)
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on September 26, 2020, 12:43:42 AM
The trio :2vrolijk_21: .
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: OddN on September 26, 2020, 05:00:58 PM
The knurled fork covers and the Brembos all chromed and looking good.

This is really a great looking SERK.

Did you replace the master cylinder or anything else in the front brake system when you fitted the Brembo brakes?
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on September 26, 2020, 05:37:54 PM
This is really a great looking SERK.

Did you replace the master cylinder or anything else in the front brake system when you fitted the Brembo brakes?

Have done the Brembo swap on a few bikes and done it with and without changing the master cylinder.  It works either way.  There is a difference in lever feel when you swap the cylinder though.  It's something you can used to either way but the lever feel and travel are more as you expect them when you use the later model master cylinder with the later model calipers.

When using the older master cylinder with the newer caliper each bike I've done it got full braking a little later in the pull and with a little harder pull.  The larger bore size of the new master cylinder does make a little bit of difference.  I can't tell you it's a "must do" though.  Just a slightly better feel.  It's not so profound or significant I even did it on both of mine.  The SERK has Brembos and the Brembo era master cylinder.  My Road Glide has Brembos and the older master cylinder.  Operation is very good on both bikes though the feel is slightly different.  You do want to change the rotors though.
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Johnnie Nap on October 04, 2020, 08:45:58 AM
Very nice work! I like those bags. Are the 4 inch stretched? What brand did you get?
Title: Re: New 02 Brandywine SERK -- Long Term Project
Post by: Twolanerider on October 04, 2020, 10:17:16 AM
Very nice work! I like those bags. Are the 4 inch stretched? What brand did you get?

5" bags.  They're ABS parts and I wish I could tell you who the supplier was but I don't remember the company name.  The bags and the razor tour pak came from the same place and it was a company that was my 2nd attempt.  Bought a tour pak from an aftermarket seller and it was poor quality.  Shipped it back and bought from another.  That tour pak was really well made.  Really close to painter-ready.  So bought the bags from the same place and they were as good.  The company name was a string of letters but that's all I remember right now.