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[Twolanerider]

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.

[Twolanerider]

And it couldn't be a roller without wheels....

[Twolanerider]

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.

[Twolanerider]

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.

[Twolanerider]

Almost as big as seeing it set on its own two feet bearing its own weight for the first time .

[Twolanerider]

Then back through the door to meet the siblings for the first time on something even close to equal terms.

[Twolanerider]

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.

[Fired00d]

It's a ROLLER !

Looking good!!! Something tells me this bike is going to be on the road real soon.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[Twolanerider]

Looking good!!! 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.

[Midnight Rider]

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. 

[MAT]

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.     

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

Mike

[Twolanerider]

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. 

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.

[Twolanerider]

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

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.

[MAT]

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

I thought so by seeing the Magnum 500 wheel.   

[naitram]

project has come a long way, good to see her lined up with the others