1) Screen Name FXR4MIKEY
2) Given Name ie: Mike, good friends call me Mikey, I use both, depends on how I'm feeling that moment, you can call me Mike or Mikey :)
3) Age 61 in December
4) Location in the world: Columbia area South Carolina
5) FXR Model Owned FXR4 Candy Tangerine (hence the screen name with Mikey
6) Paragraph about how long you have owned your FXR and how you decided to purchase one, [/b] (for some of you this will be easy since recently you have already answered this under a different "THREAD", but that's ok,.......lol just cut and paste.
I have had my FXR4 since 2000 ............ I bought it in a blind auction at a yard sale, yep, that's right !! it had 340 miles on it, NEW !!!
I decided to buy the FXR because of things that had been told to me about the FXR and how they handle. Couple that with I didn't want a bagger and was looking at a softtail custom at the time........ I was in Raleigh NC on a business trip and in the HD shop looking at this custom ..... my wife called me and said that her mom just called and said there's a HD in the yard sale............ I asked what kind, she said ..... I don't know, something about an FXR or something....... I was ALL OVER THAT ONE !!! the bike was up in Michigan, I bought it over the phone :) I was living in KY at that time, so I rented a trailer, drove to MI, looked at what I had bought and went :pepper: HOT DOG BABY !!!!!!!!!!!!!
7) What "major" modifications have been done to your bike.
Nothing that I would say 'major' YET, that's coming in December.
So far what I've done to the bike
I put 2001 wide glide handbars on it
I swapped out the clutch, brake and throttle cables and put on braided cables
Custom saddle by Corbin, and matching sissy bar pad
V&H Straight Shots
Compu-Fire single fire ignition
Re-jeted the carb
cut the back outa the AC backing plate to get more air
quick disconnect windshield
Metzler tires, best tires I've ever run !!!!!!!!!! they are a perfect match for my bike !
1) Screen Name: RedFXR2
2) Given Name ie: First Name: Mike
3) Age: 55
4) Location in the world: ie: State: Florida, Jupiter area.
5) FXR Model Owned: 1999 FXR2
6) Paragraph about how long you have owned your FXR and how you decided to purchase one: Left traffic-choked Atlanta for Raleigh, NC....much less traffic, I could actually enjoy a motorcycle again....being a British bike fan from the 1970's, I wanted a bike that would handle and also wanted a Harley. Wasn't sure the two wishes were compatible....Read two HD books and decided on a FXR but unmolested ones were hard to find.....almost gave up and went to a indy shop to look at a Dyna and they had a red FXR2 on the floor on consignment, had only had it a couple of days. The next day it was mine. That was five years ago.
7) What "major" modifications have been done to your bike.: SE Heads, ignition, coil, Andrews EV27 cam, V&H StraightShots pipes, FXR3 seat and sissy bar, Chrome billet stock style front hub with stainless spokes, my own design "CVO" side covers,
5) FXR Model Owned: 1999 FXR3 (original Owner)
.... The dealer told me he had this "FXR thing" coming in that I might be intersted in.
Mikey....
Great story about your acquisition, and I hope we all get to participate in helping you with ideas about any "upcoming" projects......THANKS FOR SHARING :2vrolijk_21:
Isn't it amazing to see where we are all located.....I look forward to hearing from everyone.....these stories are awesome to read......
Regards,
Tim
I'm currently trying to decide if I'm going to pull the cylinders off or not. It has 26K miles on it, uses VERY LITTLE oil to speak of. And only a very small amount of weeping at the back of the base of the front cylinder. I guess I really need to replace both of the cylinder base gaskets. And I guess put in new rings and have the cylinders ball honed.
That's just more of a job than I really wanted to get into, I'm not overly excited about pulling the cylinders off, new rings and all that ......
Do you think that needs to be done ?
5) FXR Model Owned 2000 FXR4 Tangerine
6) How long owned: Since 2000
7) How decided to purchase: Saw the bike in a Harley brochure. Knew immediately I had to have it. Was my first Harley.
Periodically, strictly for her safety, I will ride the FXR to Estes Park or the top of Cameron Pass just to make sure it is running correctly.
Andy (Free),
What about your front forks what are those?
Welcome Paul.....lol as if I don't know who you are.....lol....you actually posted.....yes Virginia, there is a Santeeee Claus.....
:2vrolijk_21:
Regards,
Tim
Mikey~~~1) When I start on my build I'll start a new thread ...... I don't know if I should start it here in the 'FXR' section or over in the 'EVO' stuff..... what are your thoughts on that ?
2) staying stock with the pistons and cylinders. I'm currently trying to decide if I'm going to pull the cylinders off or not. It has 26K miles on it, uses VERY LITTLE oil to speak of. And only a very small amount of weeping at the back of the base of the front cylinder. I guess I really need to replace both of the cylinder base gaskets. And I guess put in new rings and have the cylinders ball honed.
That's just more of a job than I really wanted to get into, I'm not overly excited about pulling the cylinders off, new rings and all that ......
Do you think that needs to be done ?
As for question #1, when you do start the engine discussion create a thread within the "FXR SECTION" of CVOHarley....as we will all get to see what you are doing to your FXR4 as it relates specifically to this bike, and if you like you can create a "link" from here over to the "EVO SECTION" and visa versa that way participation is occuring in both spots....."links" are easy to do and work great for areas of "duplication" at least this is my opinion....lol.
OK, I'll do it with 'links' ...... someone will have to teach me how, but I'm easy ...... LOL but not FREE HAHAHAHAAA
As for question #2, Mike (REDFXR2) answered that question perfectly and I would second his opinion......I am sure others will chime in as well....
yep, got it, Thanks
Regards,
Tim
I think you've guessed right :D
No really, I think once you get the heads off, the prospect of pulling the cylinders to clean up the bores and install new rings will not seem like a big job at all. I did my motor work at 16k miles and found that one cylinder was wearing slightly egg shaped at the bottom only so the Tech actually took a tiny cut down there to bring it back to round before honing. I was planning on new rings and a hone anyway. And I had no base gasket leaks yet, but the OEM gaskets were paper--I'm surprised at 26K you don't have any leaks yet. I predict it won't be long. Imo, if you're going to do the rest of the stuff you're planning, then go ahead and put in a new set of rings and clean up the bores and be done with it. It's not that much more money or effort.
1) Screen Name: Minglewood
2) Given Name: David
3) Age: 49
4) Location in the world: Bellevue, WA
5) FXR Model Owned 2000 FXR4 Tangerine
6) How long owned: Since 2000
7) How decided to purchase: Saw the bike in a Harley brochure. Knew immediately I had to have it. Was my first Harley.
7.1) Major" modifications: Mikuni, Bub stubbies, air, cam, ignition and coil, forward controls, customized seat, handlebars for comfort, chrome front master cylinder, chrome clutch lever bracket, braided cables, high sissy for my travel pack (have almost all the original take-off parts)
This specific subject could go in either board, but do not start a duplicate thread. If you want to you can put a link in your signature. Thanks...... and if you like you can create a "link" from here over to the "EVO SECTION" and visa versa that way participation is occuring in both spots....."links" are easy to do and work great for areas of "duplication" at least this is my opinion....lol.
...
Regards,
Tim
we've talked a few times !
Good ta see ya again David !!
HeHe!!! Only 1 off-topic post so far! And it's by a mod!!! Could'a sworn you said to put a link in the thread Tim, which would infer not starting a duplicate thread. Guess Gary's keeping an eye on you now! ::) ;D ;D ;D ;)Don't think you can have this...
Yeah Tim, always loved Storz chit! Really nice fork! Bike looks awesome Andy!!! :2vrolijk_21:
I've been happy with Traxxion. Hot rod suspension with a stock look! ;)
Hoist! 8)
.....unless there are threads in both sections. :nixweiss:
As for question #1, when you do start the engine discussion create a thread within the "FXR SECTION" of CVOHarley....as we will all get to see what you are doing to your FXR4 as it relates specifically to this bike, and if you like you can create a "link" from here over to the "EVO SECTION" and visa versa that way participation is occuring in both spots....."links" are easy to do and work great for areas of "duplication" at least this is my opinion....lol.
....
Regards,
Tim
Mikey...Hey man; how ya doin? Well....First let me say I apologize for the wait to your questions; been a bit busier than normal.
Now; as far as these bags are concerned.
1. They were given to me by my Bro-law about a year and a half ago.
2. They are made by "Tour Master"
3. Not sure of the cost but I think around $225.00
4. They came with Rain covers that slip over the bags (Never used them though)
5. Thanks for thinking they look kewl; I think they do to; BUT and a big BUT, it took a bit of time and effort to get them to fit to where they looked
what I thought was half way decent. These particular bags are the larger size of to models Tour Master makes (16"X13"X5"). I had to use tie straps
to tie them to my frame at the front of the bag to keep them from pooching outwards and also tie straps to the rear turn sigs and they are tight
butted up to the signals. I use these bags ONLY because they were given to me. I eventually will buy a more suitable set to fit the bike. These are
nice bags for the money; but, this particular set is too Big and I personally would not recommend them for an FXR4 or any FXR. They were designed
more for touring bikes in my opinion. As long as I have had the bags they have been sturdy and self supporting without any sag that I have noticed,
I just wouldn't be this size for the FXR...Maybe the smaller ones possibly. Anyway...I gotta tell you; you have one BAD ASS looking ride there; you
should be proud :2vrolijk_21: Best to ya...Blaine
A NUT on his Fxr4........Ain't life great :2vrolijk_21:
Thanks for all yall's support for the Nut on his FXR4 !!!
. . .
Brian, you have a "Beautiful" stable of bikes.....and I love that photo, do you have a bigger photo of those I would love to have that photo if you do, you can e~mail it to me and I will put them in my bike photo file......
. . .
I could chatter about how I want one...does that count?
I thought Don had traded me Brians Blue for some beer, but the deal never panned out. Or was that for the serg?
Question about SE Heads.
I know that some of you have SE Heads on your FXR's (RedFxr2 has them, and others too I'm sure)
I have a new set of SE Heads (SE Silver Highlighted Evo® Cylinder Heads 16851-98A)
that I'm going to put on when I do my build next month.
here's my question
It's been mentioned to me that I might consider taking the heads to a shop to have them 'cleaned up' and 'set up' before I install them.
Those of you that put these SE Heads on your FXRs ...... did you have anything done to the heads before you installed them ?
Nope.
I was anticipating that I could take these heads directly from the box and install them on the bike ....... am I wrong on this ?
Nope.
If something should be done to these heads, what would it be ?
I'm not sure on this one. My opinion is that there will always be guys who specializr in head work who can and will think of something else to do. Different valves or different springs or cc'ing the chambers or the often mentioned port and polish jobs. Is it worth it above the benefit you're already getting by using the heads as they come? IMO, that depends on how much of a seeker of the last possible HP or ft-lb you are. And how much these various things cost.
I don't expect to have to have them ported and polished ....... otherwise I could have just had that done to the stock heads ..... what am I missing ?
IMO nothing. Yes, you could have had your stock heads reworked. How that result would compare to the SE heads (out of the box) depends on alot of factors. And how the cost of reworking the stockers compares with new SE heads is again dependent on a lot of variables.
Thanks for listening to my chatter.
Hello Gentleman, How are you? I guess all is well as far as I can read, lol. I haven't been on the site lately but haven't forgotten about it or any of you either I've just been a bit busy lately. Well here is a suprise. As I mentioned to Tim in a reply when he wanted to start a FXR section, I was thinking of getting a Shovelhead. So today I bought one. A 1984 FLHX. I know the 1999 FXR is the first CVO vehicle, but in 1984, when HD was changing to the Evolution motor, they(HD) made some FLH's with the Shovelhead motor and called it the FLHX-Special Edition. It has about 20Kmi. and is all stock. So , now I have two winter projects, ie. the tank on the FXR3 and possibly redo the shovel. A buddy of mine is ready to jump in and do the shovel and the tank( he's a former Marine too Blaine). So I hope you all understand why I've been absent. Howie, I'm sure I'll be calling you for your expertise on this matter if you don't mine. Well, I GTG. I hope everyone has a Very Happy Thanksgiving and hope to chat soon.
Best to all,
George
Hello Gentleman, How are you?
<snip>
Best to all,
George
Jeff, (Black Diamond 110) welcome to the FXR Section, and thanks for posting information about yourself and your FXR,
Given the number of posts you have made apparently you have another "model" of a "CVO" bike? Anyway....so let's see, are you the "original" owner of your FXR? I think you are given the "elements" and "descriptions" provided above, but I am still curious....Thanks for posting a photo as well...."a picture is worth a 1,000 words", so says "KODAK", speaking of "KODAK" well at least they haven't asked for a "bail out" yet.....lol.....
If you get a chance perhaps you might go over the "FXR HISTORY" Thread, here is a link, simply place your curser over the address below, click, view and read ~~~~~>
http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=25417.0
and maybe you could post another photo of your FXR and provide a bit of "historical" perspective there as well....so many continue to "view" the thread as it is and continuing to receive any information from an "older" FXR Owner is AlWAYS priceless.....I for one would appreciate your effort.....
Keep on "chatterin" with us over here.....oh and that's really nice of you to share your bike with your son.....I like the fact that it will be returned back to you....spoken like a true "fanatic" of an FXR Owner....lol
Regards,
Tim
Black Diamond 110....Cool Scoot and welcome to the site and FXR Board...Chemical Munitions usually sounds like things have the tendacy to blow up and get out of control if not carefull; but I respect your request...I won't ask :2vrolijk_21: ;D
Black Diamond 110--welcome to the FXR page.
Black Diamond 110....Cool Scoot and welcome to the site and FXR Board...Chemical Munitions usually sounds like things have the tendacy to blow up and get out of control if not carefull; but I respect your request...I won't ask :2vrolijk_21: ;D
I guess I should welcome you here too BD! But we're old buddies on the SERK Board! He's done a magnificent job on his '08 SERK. Complete motor like me! Glad to have ya join us on the FXR Board too BD!!! :2vrolijk_21:
Hoist! 8)
Black Diamond 110...Hey Man...I just realized ya been around a while (Of course Howie noted that; can't get chit past him ;D) Well...Good to see ya down here with us FXR folks...Welcome :2vrolijk_21:
Hey Mikey....Hey Man, have you had any leaks from heads or rocker box in the past?
Nope
How many miles ya got on that good looking ride?
25K+
I don't have any advice to give; just curious about the history of this portion of your bike :2vrolijk_21:
Hey Mikey....Hey Man, have you had any leaks from heads or rocker box in the past?
I'm sure the leaks are from the rocker boxes, if you look closely at the pictures you can see that the pooled oil is on the fins ABOVE where the heads set on the cylinders.
but heck, I'm no mechanic, yet, but I might be one day :D :D :D
No biggie. Classic Evo RB gasket leak! Look here:
http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=1049.msg8917#msg8917
If you're doing engine work anyway, you'll be fixing it then. Otherwise just change the RB gaskets per that thread! ;)
Hoist! 8)
That reminds about the first time I knew I was at a "new" dealership with all the fancy boutique part of the store and new building and (unfortunately) the new staff. Rolled in with an Evo drooling oil from a rocker box gasket. Service writer in his nice white shirt leaning over the nice faux marble counter leans over, looks down at me, pauses for effect and says "that's too bad sir, hope we have parts, we've never seen one of those leak before." I'm sure he thought the sudden onset of laughter was a seizure of some kind.
FXR4MIKEY,
I put SE heads on my '97 road king, which I bought new from a dealer, and within 10,000 miles had a vavle seal leak. I don't know if it was from the heads sitting around for years or just poor seals in the beginning. I do know that I would put new valve seals on those heads before installing them.
I would search for the best seals made, I think there were some made by viton or something like that.
As promised....1984 FXRS w/original paint before the accident!
91 FXR Lowrider. I have owned it for about 10 years. It needed help when I got it - some bolt on parts, cam (EV27), pipes (cycle shack) and some cosmetic stuff along with some good old elbow grease. It has been a solid bike and has never let me down. I am chasing down a primary knock that I haven't quite figured out yet. Tried the comp nut, chain adjustment and clutch basket. I will now have to investigate further by pulling the comp sprocket assembly and taking a harder look - kinda of waiting for winter though - still great ridin out here in CA.
Here it is. I just bought this FXR4 with 5600 miles. It will sit next to my blue SERK3. Can't wait to get it back here from Chicago, just in time for winter storage. A Christmas present to me and a way to help stimulate the economy. As I posted on the other thread, I'll be doing forward controls and taller sissy bar /luggage rack. I'm used to having stuff on the Road King.
Howie, maybe I'll trailer this down to the May GTG's. I'll swing by NYC and pick y'all up and Joy can ride with "lil banana"
91 FXR Lowrider. I have owned it for about 10 years. It needed help when I got it - some bolt on parts, cam (EV27), pipes (cycle shack) and some cosmetic stuff along with some good old elbow grease. It has been a solid bike and has never let me down. I am chasing down a primary knock that I haven't quite figured out yet. Tried the comp nut, chain adjustment and clutch basket. I will now have to investigate further by pulling the comp sprocket assembly and taking a harder look - kinda of waiting for winter though - still great ridin out here in CA.
WooHoo!!! Great post!!! Congrats on your new beauty Phil!!! Best of luck with it!!! You're gonna love the way it rides. Try the bike with the mid controls first before you jump into the FC's. I have a beautiful set of Hurst FC's I just took off Joy if you're interested. Sissy bar and luggage rack are right out of the HD catalog. And it would be great to share the trip in May with ya!!! :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21:
Hoist! 8)
Same as the Dyna's?
Same as the Dyna's?
in this case, yes
you can also get the 'quick detachable' sissy bar and luggage rack ..... it fits the dyna and fxr also ............. I'd have the detachable set already if I wasn't so dang cheep
Nice looking ride you just got !! I'm sure you'll enjoy it :d
Is that quick detachable also right out of the catalog? I did not see one that said fits FXR. Thanks
skreminegul07,
Congratulations!!!! Great looking FXR4!!!!!
Regards,
Tim
Hmmmmmm
Well of course that would be "news" to me, that HD produces "side plates" that fit a Dyna also fitting an FXR in order to allow for a installation of a "quick release detachable" sissy bar and rack combo, just remember guys any HD Part # that fits a 2003 or later Dyna "might" have a more difficult time fitting an FXR since the 2003 + model years have a 150mm tire on the back with a wider fender for fitment....which "might" alter the fitment requirements for an FXR.
I am sure there are plenty of other FXR Owners that would appreciate knowing for sure if such is available to them, they were sure nice to have on my previous Dyna Low Rider, and of course are quite nice to have for my RKC.
(Anyway, I am unable to make use of the "quick release detachable" side plates along with a sissy bar and rack combo even if they proved to work since I have "altered" my FXR2 to accommodate the FXRS-CONV Leather Saddlebags which required the relocation of my turn signals and now 1 of the 3 attachment points for the leather saddlebags recepticles uses the turn signal location which wouldn't allow for a "post" for the quick release to attach itself to.) Since the saddlebags of course offer a "quick release" attachment to the FXR, I will "suffer" lol through with not having the "quick release" for the rack and and sissy bar, not affording me such "luxury"....sure would have been nice to have both however.....
Regards,
Tim
Same as Dyna's. ;)
OK, pics are here:
http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=25958.msg468655#msg468655
SB Low Upright P/N 52655-84
Low BR Pad P/N 52614-95
Sport 4-Bar Luggage Rack P/N 53711-96A
Simple swaps! :2vrolijk_21:
Hoist! 8)
here's an interesting 'detachable' bracket for sissy bar and luggage rack ..... it anint' what I'd call cheep, and it's not 'quick' detach, but less than 5 min and it's off or on
http://www.jpcycles.com/productgroup.aspx?GID=08df031f-2ce4-4512-8e86-90274eab1374&search=sissy+bracket+FXR&store=All&page=1
(http://www.jpcycles.com/productgroup.aspx?GID=08df031f-2ce4-4512-8e86-90274eab1374&search=sissy+bracket+FXR&store=All&page=1)
No drilling holes in painted parts:D :D :D
:'(
Mikey,[/color]
looking forward to following along on your journey doing the performance mods on your EVO.
Thanks, it's gonna be FUN :D
Can anyone point out which laydown license plate bracket you are using? HD?
The one on my bike (and I can get better pics of it if you want) is a Kuryakyn one I like it A LOT !!
http://www.kuryakyn.com/index.cfm/go/Home.ProductDetail/catID/0/scID/0/IMID/482 (http://www.kuryakyn.com/index.cfm/go/Home.ProductDetail/catID/0/scID/0/IMID/482)
Fits: H-D: Any H-D Model with the standard 3-bolt mounted license plate bracket (Dyna, Sportster, Heritage, Fat Boy, etc.)
FITS FXR4 TOO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :pepper: :pepper: :pepper:
Also, when you change to drag bars with risers, what do you do about the indicator lights on the bar beacket?
I went the OTHER WAY ..... took off the drag bars and went to mini apes .... puts the bars higher and closer to me, for me, a much better riding position. Couple that with my Corbin saddle and it's not so hard to do 600+ miles in a day
ClassicRider
That's all I got ta say LOL
I found you over there Tiim :D
I thought is was the number of threads per inch on the push rods, not the lifters, that determines how many flats you have to turn the push rods for adjustment. Not all manufactures of push rods use the same number of threads per inch, so you need to know how many threads per inch your push rods have. I'm putting in RIVERA ENGINEERING
TAPER-LITE ADJUSTABLE PUSHRODS - which have 40 threads per inch. ---- 40 threads per inch equals .00425 inches per flat .... 24 flats = .100 inches. This puts the adjustment right in the center of the travel of the lifter which could move as much as .200 inches
Please correct me here, aren't all of the lifters made to the same specifications regarding: Diameter, barrel height, and within a spec how much play there is in the lifer when heated up, as much as .200 inches
Not to butt into your conversation, but....
Actually, it is both the instructions with the pushrods and the instructions with the lifters you need to pay attention to.
The pushrod instructions will tell you just what you stated - how many threads per inch they have and how much distance each revolution moves the adjuster.
The lifter instructions will tell you how much pushrod movement is needed to properly adjust to the lifter. No - all lifters do not require the same amount of adjustment. For example the S&S limited travel lifters required a different amount of adjustment vs. the standard S&S lifter....
:bananarock:
I came across this site and am glad I did, I'm happy to respond!
I have a 1987 FXLRC 10th Anniversary Model.
It still has the original paint with 45000 miles.
I called the factory and got some interesting news. According to the vin #, my bike is listed as a vivid black color.
Bill.....
Just another quick question, did they say as a result of you providing the "VIN" number state that your bike is a 1987? Just curious....
Gosh that's a great looking color.....do you know what part number exactly you are looking for on that "windshield" if you do I can do some searching for you around here to see if I can find anything.....
If you visit the "FXR HISTORY" Thread located here within the "FXR SECTION" you will see there is a specific reference made by Howie (Hoist) regarding the 1971 bobtail Super Glide.....you might enjoy some of the reference input he made about it.....it's interesting. Ahhhh so you owned one of the first bikes leading to the eventual discovery of the FXR (ie: 1971 SuperGlide), which is awesome.
Anyway glad you found this site, it's great to have another FXR Owner sharing your knowledge and wisdom with all of us here!
Regards,
Tim
:bananarock:
I came across this site and am glad I did, I'm happy to respond!
I have a 1987 FXLRC 10th Anniversary Model.
It still has the original paint with 45000 miles.
I've owned it for over 10 years.
It has a Ev3 cam, Vance and Hines exhaust, SE 8k rpm ignition and a Mikuni Carb. Dynos out at 75 hp and 85 torque.
I think it's one of the prettiest bikes I've owned and plan to keep it until I quit riding, (I'm 62, been riding for 45 years.)
I live in Stuart, Fla and luckily can ride year round.
Bill
Hoist
I think it's the 10th Anniversary of the Lowrider Series, started in 1977? . (At least that is what's stamped on it)
How do I get to the thread about the 71 Boat Tail fendered Super Glide?
Bill
Mikey
I've had the Corbin saddle for years. I have a total of 4 seats for her. 2 more Corbin solos and the original seat with a sewn in gel pad.
WOW !! and I only have two for mine, but maybe when she's 20 I'll have 4 HAHAHAHAHAAAAAA
That looks like the Gunfighter and Lady saddle, if so, that's the same one that I have on my bike, regardless, Corbin makes a GREAT SADDLE !! I love mine !!
I have another shot of her, next to my recently sold Boss Hoss and my Valkyrie (great bike.)
SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEETTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT
Bill
I was thinkin I saw Howie with his new handle bars on "Joy" but then, I realized, wait....."Joy" is blue....hmmmmmmm.........must have been Howie doing R&D.
:pepper:
Regards,
Tim
I went through several Yamaha's and Honda's and wound up trading my last Yamaha (1973 350cc Street bike) to a guy for 2 cows....(Sorry for the long story, but I get a kick out of telling hard-core Harley riders my 'traded for 2 cows' story).
I don't do the leather, do-rag, or wallet with a chain on it, I just like to ride and I like my FXR2!
You know, The FXR2 is by far the best looking FXR made. Especially in red! Except for the front (21") wheel.
I would very much like to find an FXR3 seat. I've read many of your responses that the '3 seat is comfortable enough to use as a daily riding and touring seat. However, the Corbin seat (Gunfighter and the lady) is quite comfortable but the passenger area is thick enough to interfere with the stock short backrest.
Want to mention again the potential of featuring the FXR bikes at the CVO 10th birthday party in Eureka Springs in May. Link in the signature line below my posts to the event.
If we can get a few FXR bikes there we have the potential for a room in the convention center for an FXR bike show. It's a nice facility. As the bikes that started it all the 10 year anniversary would be a nice showcase.
If overall attendance is satisfactory with the hotel we'll be able to score a room in the convention center. FXRs will need to be there to make it happen though.
I'm hoping we can pull off a great FXR turnout. Might be a once in a lifetime thing for us! :nixweiss:
Mike (Red), you going?
I'm hoping we can pull off a great FXR turnout. Might be a once in a lifetime thing for us! :nixweiss:
Who do we have so far?
Phil's taking his new Yellow4 and picking up me, Binx, and Joy!
Elvislee and Abbynormal said they were going.
Scott just signed up.
Mike (Red), you going?
I thought Mikey said he'd be there.
Brian, see ya in ES! ;)
How bout you Dave? AL isn't that far.
George and Bill haven't chimed in.
How about it Jerry? And mikefxr3?
And this'll take some real coaxing, but I'd love to see Tim and his buddy zn there!!! :2vrolijk_21:
It'd be great to get 20 or more of these babies together. This list comprises 15 already! Let's show these FD guys what REAL CVO bikes look like!!! ::) :P :huepfenjump3: :huepfenjump3: :huepfenjump3:
Hoist! 8)
Are there any differences in the '3 and '4 seats?
As comfortable as the rider's section is on the stock FXR3 seat, don't expect the same response from the passenger section. My wife won't tour on my BLUE3 because of it. But I have a SERK for travelling and really like the stock FXR3 seat on my BLUE3. If I were travelling with my BLUE3 with a passenger however, I'd be using a Corbin Dual-tour or something similar.
Perfectly stated Howie or errrrr Mr. Santeeeee Claussss :santa2: !!!! lol....
I totally agree with what you said........
Regards,
Tim
HeHe!!! Everyday is XMas when it comes to my bikes Tim! :) ;)
Happy Turkey Day to ya! :2vrolijk_21:
Back at yah Howie.....and thank you! :2vrolijk_21:
Howie perhaps we need to think about Santeee Clausss :santa2: bringin you some tools so you can start doin your own work.....then there can be more Christmas gifts from you to all of us, :bananarock: Give you a six months with some good tools and we will have this FXR SECTION filled with precise HOW TO DIRECTIONS.....oh yeah, that's what I'mmmmmm toking about...lol
Regards,
Tim
HeHe!!! Not with Vern by my side! He told me to throw my tools away years ago! He got tired of fixing all the chit I used break trying to "FIX" things! :nixweiss: ;D ;)
Hoist! 8)
Does Vern travel? Make house calls? ;D
Does Vern travel? Make house calls?
Mike (REDFXR2)
pfffffffffffff HOW IN THE HECK WOULD HOWIE KNOW.....HE'S GOTTTTSSSSS NO TOOLSSSSSS SO WHY WOULD HE KNOW?????
:2vrolijk_21:
:pepper:
Regards,
"Classic"
Does Vern travel? Make house calls? ;D
To FL, you could prolly get him there Mid-winter!!! ;)
HeHe!!! I'm also his "Agent"! ::) :P ;D ;D ;D
So if I want Vern to come down here in mid January, I have to go through you? Sounds expensive.
Could it be the makings of an FXR GTG? :nixweiss: ;D
Not too bad Mike! Travel for 2 and per diem expenses, well worth the cost!!! ;D ;D ;D
Hoist! 8)
I'm hoping we can pull off a great FXR turnout. Might be a once in a lifetime thing for us! :nixweiss:
Who do we have so far?
Phil's taking his new Yellow4 and picking up me, Binx, and Joy!
Elvislee and Abbynormal said they were going.
Scott just signed up.
Mike (Red), you going?
I thought Mikey said he'd be there.
Brian, see ya in ES! ;)
How bout you Dave? AL isn't that far.
George and Bill haven't chimed in.
How about it Jerry? And mikefxr3?
And this'll take some real coaxing, but I'd love to see Tim and his buddy zn there!!! :2vrolijk_21:
It'd be great to get 20 or more of these babies together. This list comprises 15 already! Let's show these FD guys what REAL CVO bikes look like!!! ::) :P :huepfenjump3: :huepfenjump3: :huepfenjump3:
Hoist! 8)
I'm hoping we can pull off a great FXR turnout. Might be a once in a lifetime thing for us! :nixweiss:
Who do we have so far?
Phil's taking his new Yellow4 and picking up me, Binx, and Joy!
Elvislee and Abbynormal said they were going.
Scott just signed up.
Mike (Red), you going?
I thought Mikey said he'd be there.
Brian, see ya in ES! ;)
How bout you Dave? AL isn't that far.
George and Bill haven't chimed in.
How about it Jerry? And mikefxr3?
And this'll take some real coaxing, but I'd love to see Tim and his buddy zn there!!! :2vrolijk_21:
It'd be great to get 20 or more of these babies together. This list comprises 15 already! Let's show these FD guys what REAL CVO bikes look like!!! ::) :P :huepfenjump3: :huepfenjump3: :huepfenjump3:
Hoist! 8)
Hey man, youze changed the topic on me without skipping a beat! :nixweiss: :nixweiss: :nixweiss:
Let's get some responses to this too. Mike responded already. How bout the rest of youze? ;)
Hoist! 8)
No plans to attend.
And this is her back from Baghdad after her tour of duty still recovering from her wound. She on her (my old) 03 Fat Boy. Looks like the Harley therapy is working! ;D That's why I'm thankful this holiday season!
JW
Black Diamond.....
Awesome, that was great to see the "transition" of life.....from smiling in a photo to being the Operator of one.....you must be a very proud father!!!!
Wow and to hear she was "wounded".....sigh.....thankfully, she appears to be doing well.....
Regards,
Tim
"......BTW You notice those buckhorn handlebars on the FXR. They'll be history! I like your Flanders....."
JW~
Yes I did notice those "buckhorn handlebars.......definitely a part of HISTORY!, I am betting with Mr. Howie's R&D budget he might pay you handsomely for some of that there "HISTORY".
You have a great "eye" or a great "memory".........ie: "Flanders"...... :2vrolijk_21:
Regards,
Tim
I'm hoping we can pull off a great FXR turnout. Might be a once in a lifetime thing for us! :nixweiss:
Who do we have so far?
Phil's taking his new Yellow4 and picking up me, Binx, and Joy!
Elvislee and Abbynormal said they were going.
Scott just signed up.
Mike (Red), you going?
I thought Mikey said he'd be there.
Brian, see ya in ES! ;)
How bout you Dave? AL isn't that far.
George and Bill haven't chimed in.
How about it Jerry? And mikefxr3?
And this'll take some real coaxing, but I'd love to see Tim and his buddy zn there!!! :2vrolijk_21:
It'd be great to get 20 or more of these babies together. This list comprises 15 already! Let's show these FD guys what REAL CVO bikes look like!!! ::) :P :huepfenjump3: :huepfenjump3: :huepfenjump3:
Hoist! 8)
HeHe!!! See ya in ES and CHL then!!! ;D ;D ;D :2vrolijk_21:
Hoist! 8)
Hi All
I came upon this picture , where I changed the two up seat and put on my big boy Corbin Solo.
I was out at Lake Okeechobee with some friends .
The license plate stands for my 87 Low Rider.
Happy Thanksgiving all!
Bill
Hi All
I came upon this picture , where I changed the two up seat and put on my big boy Corbin Solo.
I was out at Lake Okeechobee with some friends .
The license plate stands for my 87 Low Rider.
Happy Thanksgiving all!
Bill
Hmmmmmmm
SOOOOOOOOOOOOO WHOOOOOOOOOO is this bad boy on his Tangerine FXR4.......?
Hmmmmmmm the things we find when we are mulling around.....
:pepper: :2vrolijk_21:
Regards,
Tim
[NOTE: Please remember that putting your curser next to the paper clip icon below the photo will allow you to enlarge the photo plus save it to your computer if you desire OR if you merely wish to see it enlarged simply put your curser on the photo and "LEFT" click and it will enlarge]
I was thinkin I saw Howie with his new handle bars on "Joy" but then, I realized, wait....."Joy" is blue....hmmmmmmm.........must have been Howie doing R&D.
:pepper:
Regards,
Tim
I would very much like to find an FXR3 seat. I've read many of your responses that the '3 seat is comfortable enough to use as a daily riding and touring seat. However, the Corbin seat (Gunfighter and the lady) is quite comfortable but the passenger area is thick enough to interfere with the stock short backrest.
it does, but you can save the stock sissy bar, get a matching Corbin sissy bar pad, and the next size up sissy bar and it works pretty good. Here's mine:
(http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=29604.0;attach=92609;image)
It's still tight enough that I have to remove the sissy bar to get the saddle off and on...... sorta a pita, but I like the look. I am considering going up one more size in the sissy bar so I can check the oil without having to remove the sissybar :D
I plan to attend the gathering in May in Eureka Springs. It's interesting that, in most cases, I go to Harley gatherings to see the variety of bikes, but I'm actually looking forward to visiting a small group of machines that all look alike!
Hope to see you there!
LIKEWISE!!!!!
Scott
And this is her back from Baghdad after her tour of duty still recovering from her wound. She on her (my old) 03 Fat Boy. Looks like the Harley therapy is working! ;D That's why I'm thankful this holiday season!
JW
I'm not sure ......... but he's looking pretty DAPPER wouldn't ya say
My wife is so sorry you said that word. Because now and for the next hour I will recite lines from one of my favorite films:
Pomade Vendor: I can get the part from Bristol. It'll take two weeks, here's your pomade.
Ulysses Everett McGill: Two weeks? That don't do me no good.
Pomade Vendor: Nearest Ford auto man's Bristol.
Ulysses Everett McGill: Hold on, I don't want this pomade. I want Dapper Dan.
Pomade Vendor: I don't carry Dapper Dan, I carry Fop.
Ulysses Everett McGill: Well, I don't want Fop, goddamn it! I'm a Dapper Dan man!
Pomade Vendor: Watch your language, young feller, this is a public market. Now if you want Dapper Dan, I can order it for you, have it in a couple of weeks.
Ulysses Everett McGill: Well, ain't this place a geographical oddity. Two weeks from everywhere!
(http://l.yimg.com/img.movies.yahoo.com/ymv/us/img/hv/photo/movie_pix/touchstone_pictures/o_brother__where_art_thou_/_group_photos/george_clooney4.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v120/feraud/Fedora%20Lounge/Picture5397.jpg)
:ROFLOL: Damn Ya'll!...Now your making me want to go rent the damn movie and watch it again ;D...Semper Fi Sean! (Florida Marine)
That's what I'm thinkin', too! ;D Been awhile since I've seen it, but that is a pretty damn good one. Wife did not think it was funny at all, though, which made me laugh even more! :o :huepfenlol2:
Hehe!!! No need to rent it . . . it's gonna be on STARZ5 on December 15! :huepfenjump3: :huepfenjump3: :huepfenjump3:
1) Screen Name MrFeexit
2) Given Name ie: First Name Ed
3) Age 46
4) Location in the world: ie: State WI
5) FXR Model Owned 1987 FXRC
6) Bought the bike in September at the urging of one of my employees. Ive know him for a long time and he pointed out that all I do is work and take care of other people...I said you know what you're right. He spotted the bike for sale and I went and looked. Drove it and bought it the next day. It was basically a one owner bike that went from father to son then I bought it. I wanted something with a past not just a brand new pretty bike. I always need to tweak stuff so this was a perfect project for me. I'm a custom carpenter. We only do remodels on high end homes. I design and build all of our cabinetry and custom woodwork as well as design baths and kitchens. A bit burnt out after this year and looking forward to working on this bike over the winter...which in WI can last for 8 months...
7) What "major" modifications have been done to your bike. No major mods yet but this winter there will be. New carb, forward air cleaner. Forward controls, Fat forks, Flat Black 40 Spoke rims, Trying to give it a bit of a bobber look with a mean front end. New lights...and whatever else I can afford...or have time for.
nightship9138 mike 51 roanoke va red fxr2 april of 1999 corbin seat,hooker headers,all the screaming eagle stuff,braided oil lines,chrome oil tank,landmark diamond spokes in front wheel,lots of other chrome.
Torrington B138.
Thanks
Are you talking about the S&S direct replacement in steel for the HD plastic breather gear or the reed valve that goes in the same place?
well, I thought that HD or someone made one out of metal that is like the gear driven plastic one
or did I just get it all wrong ..... S&S makes a direct replacement in steel ? and they also offer the reed valve ....... DUH, OK, I think I got that now.....
so, do you have a recommendation for which one to install --- plastic, direct replacement in steel, or reed ?
The steel breather gear comes in standard size and .030" over. Might need to wait till you get in there or consult a Tech.
Since the engine has never been opened, why wouldn't I just need the 'standard bore' one, not .030"over ?
http://www.sscycle.com/iframes/catalog50.php
THANKS
besides the S&S breather ... seems I read here somewhere about a metal one the HD makes to replace the stock plastic one .... anyone have a part number ?
Mikey~~~~
Am I lost or is this what you are talking about?
Jims Breather Valve Gear W/ Elongated Oil Hole # 2337ST 07-14-2005 $71.00 of course this one was the "steel" version.
Are you talking about what I posted above in REPLY# 112 on page #8 here at FXR CHATTER?
Regards,
Tim
besides the S&S breather ... seems I read here somewhere about a metal one the HD makes to replace the stock plastic one .... anyone have a part number ?
Mikey~~~~
Am I lost or is this what you are talking about?
Jims Breather Valve Gear W/ Elongated Oil Hole # 2337ST 07-14-2005 $71.00 of course this one was the "steel" version.
Are you talking about what I posted above in REPLY# 112 on page #8 here at FXR CHATTER?
YES, That's the one !!!!! Thank you !!!!!!!!!!
Man, I need more help than I thought :'(
Regards,
Tim
Yes, you show the Jims version and I linked to the S&S model. They're both essentially the same as the HD part, but made of steel instead of plastic.
Mikey, the other part I mentioned that would replace the toothed breather gear is the S&S reed valve. Me, I'd just go with the steel geared version--I've read posts from Techs that claimed that the reed valve was too stiff and didn't allow anything to pass through--a problem of it's own. On the other hand, some folks say they work fine. Back to my original point, I've never heard anyone complain about the toothed steel units.
About the .030" over stuff. From what I understand, the oversize is for high-mileage motors with wear/slop in that opening. Or for motors that have been damaged by a failed plastic gear or lack of frequent oil changes. I would doubt that your motor would need the oversize, but I'm not really in a position to definitely say.
Here are some Modifications that I have discussed here on the board for anyone interested:
Topic: FXR2 Replacement Of 21" Front Wheel to 19" Front Wheel & Attachment Of Saddlebag
http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=29535.0
Topic: 1999 FXR2 Arresting Red~~> Handle Bar & Front PM Brake Caliper Modification
http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=22360.0;all
Topic: Rocker box gaskets-FXR (Great Topic On Replacement Of Rocker Cover Gaskets)
http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=1049.0;all
Regards,
Tim
Not to butt into your conversation, but....
Actually, it is both the instructions with the pushrods and the instructions with the lifters you need to pay attention to.
The pushrod instructions will tell you just what you stated - how many threads per inch they have and how much distance each revolution moves the adjuster.
The lifter instructions will tell you how much pushrod movement is needed to properly adjust to the lifter. No - all lifters do not require the same amount of adjustment. For example the S&S limited travel lifters required a different amount of adjustment vs. the standard S&S lifter....
Sadunbar~~~
Perfectly stated.....glad you jumped in..... :2vrolijk_21:
You stated what I failed to articulate clearly!!!!
Regards,
Tim
Tim - you seem to know how to 'FIND' stuff .......the lifters are Sifton Max-Axle.......got any ideas ?
Well........I have some ideas but you aren't going to like them......lol
Well .......... ya, not so much LOL
So now what should one use......the answer quite simply is that there are others here more skilled in such an assessment than me, even though I realize this wasn't really your question.....but we are here to offer one another input and the grace to enjoy one another's decisions....
Yes, that's right !! I know, like you, that I'm very happy to be here and to know this group of riders ..... and to have the opportunities to share and exchange information.
I know you were asking how you might find an instruction sheet.....but I am way back at the beginning of this decision that says....the brand you have chosen wouldn't be my choice.
We all make our choices of course. And we all know that we won't all make the same choices. I got these lifters last June along with most of the other parts. At that time I didn't know of this site .... which surely would have had an impact on my decision for these lifters.
Others that I was in discussion with at the time said that they would be fine. Be sure to replace the OEM lifters. I'm OK with them and feel that they are a quality part (based on what I could find out later about the company). Being that I already have them, and have 170 bucks in them, I'm not very inclined to spend another 280 bucks for a different set. Of course should they fail and fall into the cam chest .... well then that will have been a bad decision.
Thanks Tim for your input, as ALWAYS very well put and thought out!
Mikey~~~
Ok I am not talking you out of your lifters....but I did mention the S&S lifters because they are reasonably priced.....just so you know......if that would have any "bearing" on your position and yes the "pun" was intended.....lol
it might, at this time I'm still stuck on my choice ...... but you do have me thinking about it..... now that bug will be on my brain forever THANKS LOL
Hey I hope to ride with you some day and I don't want you breaking down....LOL....LOL
LOL too, we WILL ride together one day......in 09 I bet !!
, now watch it will be ME that breaks DOWN!!! LOL
we're not gonna break down !
:bananarock:
Regards,
Tim
Here is a photo of a JIMS BIG AXLE POWER GLIDE HYDRAULIC TAPPET.
Mikey,
Is this the sort of stuff you would like discussed over in your cam and motor modification "THREAD" I wasn't quite sure.....we should move some of this stuff over there perhaps.....or perhaps it should stay here as well.....
I don't know where this stuff is best suited to be placed :nixweiss:
I wasn't quite sure if you had enough "blank" replies set out yet
I do have, Thanks
before we all jumped into that THREAD with you.
Feel FREE to jump in there ANYTIME !!!!!!!! To more, the Merrier !!!!!!!!
Regards,
Tim
Hey Tim .............LOL......you and I didn't know it ... but we were connected last April in 08 you responded to a post that I put up in Vtwin .... and then I didn't make it back there ........
Mikey not only were you connected with me lol, but you were also talking with MIke (RedFXR2) who is FXR2 at V~Twin Forum he responded to you initially ie: Replies 2, 4, and 5.
HOLLY COW !!!!!!!!!!
3) I'd still like to get rid of that chrome strip on the dash
Mikey~~~do you still have a desire to do this....
Yes I do !
I have done it to my FXR2 (just haven't taken any quality photos of the modification yet so I will include photos of a 1992 FXRSC showing the "black wrinkle" Instrument Housing & Trim Pannel) here are the part numbers:
1988 – 1992 FXRS Low Rider
1988 – 1994 FXDL Dyna Low Rider
Instrument Housing & Trim Panel Black Wrinkle
67189-88 Instrument Housing Chrome FXR2 $55.96 FXR4 67189-95
67185-88 Instrument Housing “Wrinkle Black” FXRS $57.50
67119-85 Instrument Housing Black Rubber Bottom Trim Edging Piece $4.80 FXR4 67119-95
2519 Instrument Housing Black Screws (2) same as FXR4
92061-83 Speedometer/Tachometer Rubber Cushion $12.00 FXR4 92061-95
61643-88 Trim Panel “Wrinkle Black” FXRS $33.44
61635-88 Trim Panel Chrome FXR2 same as FXR4
61648-85 Trim Panel Edging FXR2 same as FXR4
After I put this list together for you I am reminded that the FXR4's have the electronic speedo's
If by this you mean that the pick-up is a magnetic sensor that comes off the top of the tranny and sent to the speed, that's correct.
thus I am not sure since I don't have the Part's Book for a FXR4 whether the chrome housing and the tank trim pannel share the same part numbers with the FXR2 and 3.
I put the FXR4 part numbers above ... it's clear that they do not share the same housings
~~ ..there is a parts department in WI that purchases NOS parts from HD's across the country (NOS = New Old Stock) and then they become a source to the HD Dealerships for parts that are basically out of inventory or discontinued....if the HD Parts person will show enough inititive to search.
This good to know .... anyway for Joe Public to contact them ?
But anyway.....let's say they are different part numbers for your FXR4 of which actually I know the instrument housing would be since your housing fits the "electronic" gauges and would need no hole on the side to reset the odometer like the FXR2's and 3's would
Nope, there's a resent button on the FXR4 for the trip meter - straight from the parts manual: BOOT, reset switch PN 67880-94
~~as for the longer "Trim" panel I would assume the part numbers above would fit since there is nothing uniquely different about the FXR4's tank compared to those of the FXR2's or FXR3's when it comes to properly fitting the trim panel piece
I agree, and posted the part numbers above that shows the match
......butttttttt I don't believe the trim pannel would fit from a Dyna Low Rider back in 1999 or 2000 because the tanks of an FXR4 and a Dyna Low Rider attach differently to the frames at the bottom (or closest to the seat)
Sounds right
I for one became tired of the "chrome" glare off of the trim panel
ME TOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO !!! sometimes it is dangerous :-(
~~.....I also tried the "mix" and match of using the "Chrome" Instrument housing against the wrinkle black trim pannel and in the end.....I felt the "look" was best either as "chromed"or "wrinkle black" as a unit (instrument housing & trim pannel).
sometimes we think exactly alike, I would have tried the different combinations too :)
I will post a couple of photos from a 1992 FXRSC to reference what it is we are talking about.
1992 FXRSC
FXR CHATTER!!!!!
lol....."CHATTER" is right....lol it's a balmy 0 degrees here in Nothern Colorado....and we have 3" of snow on the ground......with sunny skies as the sun is just setting behind the mountains.....
Regards,
Tim
hummmmmmmmm Northern Colorado ......... hummmmmmmmmmmmmmm
I'd sure love to ride my Candy Tangerine in them parts ..............
Me too. My own bike that is. I bet other FXR folks would like it too.
Hhmmmmmmmm........ ;)
Tim - WHEW
LOL
Ok, I'm just making a 'short' reply.
I too am tired of the glare from that trim on the dash.
From the pics it looks like the gague setup is the same on the FXR4. On the 4 there is also a reset button on the left of the speedo to reset the trip meter. The 'electronic digital' stuff is in the clamp on top of the handlebars. So the tank panel looks the same to me.
I will ck the parts numbers in a few minutes.
Also ..... or rather than ... going with the wrinkle black, I was thinking more like a custom leather tank bib to replace the chrome piece that runs down the tank.
Someone, I forgot who, but THANK YOU, and in what thread, but it was on this board, posted up this link:
http://www.chilhowee.net/harley-motorcycle-tank-bibs.html (http://www.chilhowee.net/harley-motorcycle-tank-bibs.html)
(http://www.chilhowee.net/images/cats/harley-tank-bra-2.jpg)
so I was thinking of getting a custom bib for the tank. You know, something that would also compliment my Corbin saddle. I'd have to get a sample of their leather to make sure their 'orange' would be close enough in color to match up with the bike and the seat...
we could make a run at it Mike..... I could meet you on the road somewhere ..........
A friend of mine is riding from here to CA, then north, and back east..... I don't know the route, YET ..... looks like it might be some time in May.
He's estimating that he'll be on the road two weeks ............ I'm giving VERY SERIOUS consideration of going with him.
2 Weeks is a very aggressive schedule for that Mike! Wish ya luck on that one. I did it in 2 weeks once from NYC down to LA, up the coast to WA, and back thru CO to NYC. 2 week hellride! No room for error! Do yourself a favor and make it three and enjoy the scenery! :2vrolijk_21:
Hoist! 8)
Mikey~~hummmmmmmmm Northern Colorado ......... hummmmmmmmmmmmmmmI'd sure love to ride my Candy Tangerine in them parts ..............
Mike~~~Me too. My own bike that is. I bet other FXR folks would like it too. Hhmmmmmmmm........
Mikey~~~We could make a run at it Mike..... I could meet you on the road somewhere ..........A friend of mine is riding from here to CA, then north, and back east..... I don't know the route, YET ..... looks like it might be some time in May.
He's estimating that he'll be on the road two weeks ............ I'm giving VERY SERIOUS consideration of going with him.
==============================================
Hey you guys are really "CHATTERIN" lol......while my teeth are "CHATTERIN" lol.......Ok so it's a balmy 29 degrees today......oh yeah baby we are talkin a warmin trend........
Would absolutely love to take you guys around these parts.....have plenty of local one day rides or even plenty of 3 day/over nite types of rides.....everywhere in America is beautiful but when I ride over Independence Pass (outside of Aspen) I have to just pull over and slap some John Denver.......Rocky Mountain High!!!!! :bananarock:
Regards,
Tim
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Where FXR's are meant to be ridden............in the twisties, in the canyons.........in the mountains.....
hummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm :2vrolijk_21: ;)
Blaine~~~
you like John Denver TOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO? lol
4,900 - 12,000 feet of pure grade AAAAAAAA FUN!!!!!
Where FXR's are meant to be ridden............in the twisties, in the canyons.........in the mountains.....
Regards,
Tim
We have canyons in Florida, too. Kinda have to watch your step as your going down the sides, though. But not for loose rocks.
(http://enterfiringroom.ksc.nasa.gov/Images/gators.jpg)
:bananarock:
Mike now that was FUNNY!!!! :2vrolijk_21:
Blaine.....
Breathe....but if you die.....some say you are already in Heaven!!!!! After all this is God's Country....
Regards,
Tim
No need to worry about changing the subject--that's the beauty of this thread, it's just "chatter", no specific topic.
I've been following the progress of the WG as an aboserver. Looks terriffic. I'd like to see a close up of the tank paint. Usually, I'm not much on flames but yours are unique, subtle and classic looking. Nice job. Did I miss it or did you talk about the paint job in the WG thread?
(http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=21806.0;attach=95849;image)
I dig that paint man!...didja loose the kicker on the 110"??? :D :D :P
You can' stop him folks you can only hope to contain him!
Everyone should have one kicker to be thankful for push buttons!
A FD will be needed to fill out that collection Howie! :P
Feel it...feel the original screamin chicken serg...feel it....black orange and white in all its frame mounted glory...you know you want it, you need it.... ::) :D
Where to put that Indian?? ::)
Your getting one also?
Cool!
:2vrolijk_21:
Everyone should have one kicker to be thankful for push buttons!
(http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=29604.0;attach=96028;image)
Thanks for the pic. Now that's a nice custom paint/flame job. Just enough detail and complexity to be definitely "custom" without going overboard with too much stuff going on. Some custom paint jobs look like a demo panel for a painter--all kinds of techniques and colors and stuff on display but the end result is lacking coordination.
We worked the theme around the original tank badges. The gold checkered flag was a surprise because we discussed a standard B&W checkered flag. He thought it would look better in gold. He did it without asking what I thought, and would have redone it if I didn't like it. But he was spot on. The whole thing came out nice this way! ;)
Hoist! 8)
Not to beat this to death but it's obvious that some thought went into this. First, notice how the leading angle of the flame outline incorporates the spreading angles of the bar and shield logo, top and bottom. And the gold ghost checkerboard uses the gold from the B&S lettering. I suppose black and white checkerboard would have looked okay, but using gold ties the paint with the badge perfectly. These are elements that make a painter an artist as well as a technician, and what I admire in custom paint jobs. Where the whole package works together and nothing looks "tacked on" as an afterthought or a mis-match.
(http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=29604.0;attach=96028;image)
I can't even draw a stick man, myself, but I can appreciate artistic skill in others. ;D
Hey those are the shocks you have been talking about would love to see them closer up....
ummmm ".....LB Hoist Bobber project, which starts when Cybil and the 4-speed (I still call it that) are done*!......"
*LOL "done" now that is FUNNY.....VERY FUNNY.......if you are ever "done" then AMERICA STOPS and THIS WEBSITE SHUTS DOWN, PERIOD....LOL.....
Regards,
Tim
Better pic of the gauge set up.
Jeff, I don't think you want to use pulback risers with the gauges. The gauge bracket it already bent at the angle to see them from the rider seat. Pullbacks will bring the gauges back too much. Try looking at the stock, or straight or 2"-4" risers, with the HD Chrome FXDWG bars. You might be surprised! ;)
Hoist! 8)
Jeff....
I still think the 4" straight risers with a harley davidison #56085-83T handlebar, which sells for $49.95 and is 31.5" wide or the the F5 Flander's Handlebar ie: Bad Boy Bar which has a Drag Specialties Part # of DS-300133 and sells for $81.56 and is 32.25" wide are you two best choices IF you stay away from the "TAXI CAB APES"...lol....for "Howie's Benefit".
When going with the 4" "straight risers", because of the angle of the front fork tubes the "geometry" of the angle dictates that the risers will naturally come back to you and will provide some additional pull back.
You could always choose the 4" pull back risers as well....and rotate the instruments back up to offset the additional "geometric" angle created by the bend in the angled risers as well, I am assuming you probably have already thought about that....
Here is the "LINK" to a great THREAD that will show you the choices of handlebars mentioned above along with cables and so forth.....perhaps you might benefit from taking a "peek" at it.....anyway, SIMPLY CLICK, VIEW, & READ:
1999 FXR2 ARRESTING RED~~~>HANDLE BAR & FRONT PM BRAKE CALIPER MODIFICATION (http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=22360.0;all)
Regards,
Tim
MERRY CHRISTMAS
EVERYONE
:santa2:
We will!
Thanks!
:2vrolijk_21:
MERRY CHRISTMAS
EVERYONE
:santa2:
Well, I dunno about never leaving the FXR board (got two of them FDs, ya know! ;D ;) :P), but I don't frequent the "Off Topic" board much, so thanks for the post here and the link! :2vrolijk_21:
HeHe!!! You and I do, but some rarely stray from this or the Evo Board! And I wanted them all to help celebrate Dave's BDay! He's such a big help here and it would be nice if we all acknowledge his BDay! :2vrolijk_21:
Hoist! 8)
What, have an FD? :nixweiss: :huepfenlol2: :drink:
Thanks for the heads up--yep, I venture "up there" less and less these days.
Wonder if Dave ever does? Will he see it (birthday thread) up there? Hope so.
Hey Blaine, I bet you'll get a real kick out of this guy's bike! :o ;) :2vrolijk_21:
http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=32309.msg522601#msg522601
Hoist! 8)
there's ALWAYS just ONE MORE THING to do to it .... then I'm finished LOL LOL LOL :pepper:
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there's ALWAYS just ONE MORE THING to do to it .... then I'm finished LOL LOL LOL :pepper:
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Get the picture? ;)
If you're like me, you're thinking that it will be "done" after this motor makeover. Nope. :'( ;D :huepfenlol2: :nixweiss:
Exactly!!! Please refer to my Avatar which kinda says it all! ;) ;D ;D ;D
Hoist! 8)
As promised....1984 FXRS w/original paint before the accident!
I was looking for more ideas for fixing up my Ol 84 and noticed I'm really getting old. The below photo I attached to the above information is not the original paint. That was the paint job after the paint was blistered at SWAT training.Any pictures of it "blistered" and there has to be a story behind that. :nixweiss:
Any pictures of it "blistered" and there has to be a story behind that. :nixweiss:
:pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
:fireman:
The story has to do with too much CS and too little brains. LOL. Oh to be young and dumb again.Ahhh, better to have lived through it and have the memories though. :)
I found this old brochure of the 1984 HD's
First year for the Evolution motor
Third year for the FXR's
My first year to own a Harley
Gary:oops: :shocked2: :bigcry:
Did you know you can be exposed to such a high concentration of CN / CS tear gas that if you set your shirt on your rear fender, it will eat a pattern of the cloth into your paint?
Next two pages intro the Evo motor
Hey Jeff, we can have ALL sorts of fun fixin that baby up with ya!!! :2vrolijk_21: :huepfenjump3:
Hoist! 8)
where is everyone :nixweiss:
I've been here for 3 days postin up 'STUFF' and there's NOBODY here .......... well, ok, more than NOBODY, there has been a couple of replies :D
but we need MORE ACTION !!!!!!!!!!!!
Hey Mikey...Not that any one gives a chit but I been dealin with lawyers, jail, leagl matters, inlaws, for the past few days...Don't you envy me ? Just think, you could be doing stuff like this instead of working on your bike ;D
Hey Mikey...Not that any one gives a chit but I been dealin with lawyers, jail, leagl matters, inlaws, for the past few days...Don't you envy me ? Just think, you could be doing stuff like this instead of working on your bike ;D
Well, we're glad that you're alright !
I hope that everything will settle down for you, SOON, and you can get back to messing with the bike, and BS'ing with us :pepper: :apple: :drink:
Thank you Mikey...I'm doing great; it's the other outlaws in the family that seem to have a problem with dealing with issues and I am the one who has to come in and try and clean up the mess...Like I said though...Life be good :2vrolijk_21:
Really been picking up a lot of good tech info the past week or so; some great folks on this site and especially in the Fxr board ain't it :2vrolijk_21:
Don'tcha just love picking up the pieces that a family member broke all over the place?!!! ::) ::) ::)
Best of luck with fixing their mess Blaine. Glad to see ya step up. I'd be doing the same, although it sucks that they can't get their act together on their own. They're lucky to have you in their corner Blaine! :2vrolijk_21:
Hoist! 8)
Mikey~~~
I have been researching "corrected compression" and "static compression" and cams and etc.....for my 2002 RKC, got up to 179 pages of notes and reduced it to 24 pages and finally have 32 pages of understanding.....have a much better feel for my TWIN CAM engine now than before.....and as it turns out much of that reserach will stream itself over to the EVO in my FXR2.
Feel I have a pretty good foundation from which to draw upon now....so bottom line is assimulating the information has taken a few weeks.....
Last weekend I removed my heads from my 2002 RKC which is a lot of fun....and I sent them out on Monday to someone in MD to "offically" let me know where they are at CC wise, today they arrived at their destination so within the next few days I should be making some decisions about where to "mill" them to.
Did you guys know that HD's tolearances for the TWIN CAM engine seems to be from 83-89 cc's? HD communicates that they are suppose to be OEM at 85cc's, so much for quality control.....so how in the heck is one suppose to have any "confidence" in selection of the type of build you wish to work with, without some given parameters that are merely estimates....so anyway at least I will know that part of the puzzle soon.
So how does that relate to anything over here....well....FUNNY YOU SHOULD ASK....lol....you did ask didn't you? ? ?
With your build of course going on, and my thinking about getting my RKC running well, it has me reevaluating the elements of my FXR2 as to which cam I wish to run both for my style of riding, ie: country roads, city streets, interstate highways, as well as mountain canyons all within elevations from 5,000-12,000 feet given my weight. With all of this new found research, I may wish to enter my bike eventually in a HILL CLIMB at Sturgis....LOL....bring on the TORQUE!!!! <~~~just kiddin...
Ok so you did ask didn't you......
Regards,
Tim
Mikey~~~
I have been researching "corrected compression" and "static compression" and cams and etc.....
you been gone awhile, slow learner ?? :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2: JK'ing of course :D
for my 2002 RKC, got up to 179 pages of notes and reduced it to 24 pages and finally have 32 pages of understanding...
WOW, but somehow I'm not surprised, knowing you from here, and some other forums as well, I am not surprised, but mildly IMPRESSED just the same !!
..have a much better feel for my TWIN CAM engine now than before.....and as it turns out much of that reserach will stream itself over to the EVO in my FXR2.
now that right there will have made your efforts worth it !!!!!!!!! Nice Going !!
Feel I have a pretty good foundation from which to draw upon now....so bottom line is assimulating the information has taken a few weeks.....
some people are just faster than others :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:
and at the same time, some people (like me) wouldn't put that much effort into it :-[
Last weekend I removed my heads from my 2002 RKC which is a lot of fun....and I sent them out on Monday to someone in MD to "offically" let me know where they are at CC wise, today they arrived at their destination so within the next few days I should be making some decisions about where to "mill" them to.
Did you guys know that HD's tolearances for the TWIN CAM engine seems to be from 83-89 cc's? HD communicates that they are suppose to be OEM at 85cc's, so much for quality control.....so how in the heck is one suppose to have any "confidence" in selection of the type of build you wish to work with, without some given parameters that are merely estimates....so anyway at least I will know that part of the puzzle soon.
I knew that, sorta, and am planning to CC my SE heads ..... if you want a certain CR, you HAVE TO KNOW the size of the combustion chamber, there's no getting around that
You can 'guess' at it, and be way off, depending on which side the error was made when the cut the heads in the plant....... Over size, weaker CR, Under size, higher CR
either one of them could cause problems with a build
So how does that relate to anything over here....well....FUNNY YOU SHOULD ASK....lol....you did ask didn't you? ? ?
well, not out loud so much ........... but I was wondering for sure, and you must have been reading my thougts when you were typing your post and knew that I was gonna !!! :huepfenlol2:
With your build of course going on, and my thinking about getting my RKC running well, it has me reevaluating the elements of my FXR2 as to which cam I wish to run both for my style of riding, ie: country roads, city streets, interstate highways, as well as mountain canyons all within elevations from 5,000-12,000 feet given my weight. With all of this new found research, I may wish to enter my bike eventually in a HILL CLIMB at Sturgis....LOL....bring on the TORQUE!!!! <~~~just kiddin...
Ok so you did ask didn't you...... yes :DD
Regards,
Tim
:bananarock:
juesss guys.....are nuts....LOL!!!!!!!!
yeah, I'm a NUT :huepfenlol2:
Do any of you guys know if the screamin eagle heads for a Twin Cam are actually 76cc's I seemed to read that but that was way off.....anyone know the answer to this question?
I do not know this :nixweiss:
and what are the "reported" cc's of the EVO Screamin Eagle heads? Will be interested to read what Mikey finds out his Screamin Eagle heads are cc'd at out of the box....
me too !!!!!!
"reported" cc's of the EVO Screamin Eagle heads is 72 CC's ....... that with the std bore and stroke brings you to the 'reported' 9.5:1 CR as 'advertised' by HD with the SE Heads on EVOs
Regards,
Tim
How much can a guy expect to pay for screaming eagle EVO heads these days (new)?
Regards,
Tim
First of all let me say what an awesome board this is !! I can't believe it took me this long to find ya though ... lol.
Thanx for putting this site together and I look forward to making this part of my daily on line activities. ;)
1) Screen Name revinkevin
2) Given Name kevin
3) Age 48
4) Location in the world: CANADA
5) FXR Model Owned - 1986 FXRD
Have been through about 15 bikes over the last 30 years. First one was a 72 Triumph Bonnie and then several "shovelheads" after that. Played in the market when HD's where considered a commodity and went through a 90 Fatboy, 86 Softail Custom , 90 Police Special , 90 FLHTC ... My current and FINAL ride is my 1986 FXRD. Bought it off of the original owner who although a resident of Canada bought it in Germany while stationed over there. He (or the government) flew it back to Canada when he retired. I live on what is considered to be the #1 motorcycle touring road in Ontario and thats how I met him. I knew exactly what he had for a bike and the rarity of it and told him several years back that if he ever wanted to sell it to let me know. As it turned out he did eventually sell it ( he was building a new house and had also bought a brand new decker ). We agreed on a helluva deal and I've had it since.
After riding for 30 years and on a multitude of bikes (some Europeon and Asian bikes too) you begin to know exactly what you want in a bike ... lol
I need a bike that will allow me to commute comfortably (100kms round trip daily except for winters) , it also has to pull double duty as a recreational tourer for my wife and I.
Handling is very important and of equal importance is having a bike that isn't of the cookie cutter crowd. My FXRD does all of that and more !!! I have no intention of ever selling this bike as it does everything that I want it too. Have to admit that I have seen some pics and write ups in this thread of other bikes I would like to own as well and hope to add to the stable one day. Look forward to becoming better educated on these fine machines with ya'll here. Also hope that I can bring something to the table contribution wise too.
As for modifications ... hmmm ... I am forever looking for stock FXRD parts but I am contemplating a 2 into 1 performance exhaust. Also considering dropping the floor boards and going with forward controls. While there is nothing more satisfying than kicking that shifter down with my heel my legs are damn long and I miss being able to stretch them out ... lol
lol thanx Mikey and Jacques !
I stumbled across this site on the 4th or 5th page of a google "blogs" search.
revinkevin...WELCOME ABOARD MAN!!...A great intro of yourself and your fine looking FXRD. That is a great looking machine; the more I see those old touring model FXR's, the more I want one...Enjoy your stay here man; there's a bunch of folks here you can receive from and contribute too. :2vrolijk_21: It all works out in the was and everybody is happy ;D
Eggzactly whut I've been thinking lately Blaine !
I like those FXRD's and 'T's
I like them so much, that I've been searching on the net for a FXRT
Anybody comes across one for sale, about 1987 (I don't want the enclosed chain) let me know
NO, DON't BE SILLY, I AM NOT selling the Candy Tangerine Baby !!!!!!!!!!!! she stays with me til I die, even when I get so old that I can't ride any longer, I'll still have her.
I've already told Jan, it's gonna be hers to do whut every with after I die .........
It has been my experience that most of the best things in life are "cheesy"!
JW
That little girl is a sweetheart; bet she rules the roost too ;D
Not only can she rule, she's all grown up and took my Fat Boy! :o :o :o ;D
The earlier picture was of my daughter in 1984 trying to figure out how she was going to get the FXRS!
JW
I started the tear down for my build
after I got the exhaust off I was looking at the cam chest, and I noticed where the brake pedal was sitting
on the FXR4, do you have to remove the brake pedal in order to
1) remove the cam cover
2) get the cam out
If so ....... let me share with you what I've found so far while looking this over
1) the SM is for the 2&3 ... and describes how to remove the rear master cylinder, it even has pictures
2) the '4' is not like the pictures in the SM for the 2&3
3) I know they published a 'SM Supplement' for the '4'
4) I never bought it because I was told that it's not worth the money
5) I've been told that the supplement only covers the changes from the 2&3 to the 4
6) I know the brakes are different, so would this be in the supplement ?
Thanks,
Mikey
Yea...Now I remember that pic...Man I didn't even know that was her. Wow; she did grow up and riding hard I see. How is she doing now? All is well I hope...I remember her story now...ONE of America's finest HERO's...A big SALUTE to your baby girl :2vrolijk_21:
She's still struggling but she's going to get it done. She's at the point where she's believing she's going to be OK! That half the battle!
JW
Hey Dieter...Welcome over here on the other side of the tracks :2vrolijk_21: Glad you accepted my invite and don't be a stranger over here in the FXR section. These folks here are very knowledgeable about FXR's and more so they will help you any way they can...A great bunch of FXR people here.
That's a beauty of a custom FXR there man; you did all the work yourself? I ask cause you said you did the rear fender and wondering how much more talented you are in the other area's of the bike? The rear fender looks great...Hell...The entire bike looks SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET! :2vrolijk_21:
Welcome aboard Maga!!! Always great having another fellow FXR afficionado with us! Interesting mods! What rear end conversion did you do for the 190? I see you're still running a belt too. Any engine/trans offset required? Special belt/pulley? Is that a steering damper behind the headlight? Are those shocks Fournales? I like the dual PM's up front too! Nice job man! Enjoy this great site!
And Mike, Mickey's not only ugly, he's using solid struts on it so it acts as a rigid! Who'd wanna take such a good handling rubber mount FXR and ruin it with solid struts? (besides for drag racing!) :nixweiss: :nixweiss: :nixweiss:
Hoist! 8)
sorry for the double post but I meant to add this too.
maga should like it for sure and I suspect a few more of you will too
FXR'S FOREVER !
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=yuOpVU3-KS4
Hey JW...I just had a thought... Maybe her riding the FXR instead of the Fatboy would be some much needed medicine :2vrolijk_21: :) ooops! I forgot that Jr. got the Fxr; now I bet that would be one hell of a battle ;D ...but I KNOW they wouldn't fight about it would they ;); not even when they was little huh? ;);D
Blaine,
Thanks for ck'ing the '4' suplement ....
I just got home from Charlotte, where I went to the Easy Riders Motorcyle Show at the convention center .... it waz pretty nice :D
On the way home (2.5 hours) I was thinking about the rear brake pedal, and the SM.
I am on my way out to the garage and have another look at it, and read the SM again about removing the cam.
I think it is done WITHOUT removing that brake pedal.
I'll let yall know, as soon as I know :huepfenlol2:
I started the tear down for my build
after I got the exhaust off I was looking at the cam chest, and I noticed where the brake pedal was sitting
on the FXR4, do you have to remove the brake pedal in order to
1) remove the cam cover
2) get the cam out
If so ....... let me share with you what I've found so far while looking this over
1) the SM is for the 2&3 ... and describes how to remove the rear master cylinder, it even has pictures
2) the '4' is not like the pictures in the SM for the 2&3
3) I know they published a 'SM Supplement' for the '4'
4) I never bought it because I was told that it's not worth the money
5) I've been told that the supplement only covers the changes from the 2&3 to the 4
6) I know the brakes are different, so would this be in the supplement ?
Thanks,
Mikey
good thing that conversations here aren't like having to have water ......... I'm just sayin, a guy could get pretty thirsty sometimes :o
where's everyone at ?
I got lots to say, but I ain't talkin to da walls ..........
Blaine
I have a few things to do tomorrow am then I'll call you..........get that carb off..............it won't take long to rejet and change the needle
that would be 11 my time...........I'll be home by then..........talk to you then
I am on my way out to the garage and have another look at it, and read the SM again about removing the cam.
I think it is done WITHOUT removing that brake pedal.
I'll let yall know, as soon as I know :huepfenlol2:
Hey....I talk to em all the time :D So what be happening Mikey? Hows the build coming or are ya still waiting on gaskets didn't ya say? My carb needle came in today so going to get it tomorrow and me and tha "Z Man" are gonna get busy :2vrolijk_21:
OK NOW...We be listening :2vrolijk_21:
.... gonna pull the cylinders and pistons as a unit. Gonna look and see what the cylinders look like .... I'm torn between buying new pistons and have the jugs bored, or just leave the assembly together and put it back on that way too.
My guess is, once I get the jugs off, I'll come to the conclusion that it's not worth the chance for not going, say, .010 over, put in new rings and then be done with it.
... I'll pull out the cam and take it down to my INDY .... he'll take the gear off my old cam, take the gear off my new cam, put the old gear on the new cam ......
...after that, I'm ready to start putting her back together ..... well, I'm sure by that time I'll be down buying new pistions, waiting for them to come in, then send out the pistons and jugs for boring .......... THEN I'll be ready to put here together again .......
Just asking--why do you think youi'll need to bore the cylinders .010? My bet is that a simple clean-up with a ball hone a new set of stock rings on the cleaned-up stock pistons will work just fine.
well, not too sure Mike ..... I was gonna send them up to Hillside ..... If I do, I don't want to take the chance that they might find they are worse off than my eye could see, or that I could feel with my thumb nail. It would be safer to send 10 over pistons and be sure. That would still leave me 20 over to go for the rest of my life .... should make it LOL ............ I don't know of a shop around here to take them too :( I need to get out more often LOL
Smart move. Should be considered a "must do".
Thanks, I think it is too !
Take the pistons out of the cylinders, clean them up (and the cylinders, too) and examine them. Unless you have a pronounced scoring on a cylinder or maybe a piston, there's no need to do anything more than a ball hone job and new Hastings rings.
I just might do that ..... I'll know by this weekend :huepfenlol2:
My motor required a tiny cut (bore) on only the lower part of one cylinder to correct a slight egg-shaped wear pattern, but that was all.
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OK!...So Mikey...Does this mean you'll be done by tomorrow ??? ::) ;D
Teresa I'm happy to be one of the first to WELCOME you to the FXR forum !!!!!!!!!!!!
WELCOME
We're glad that you found us, how ?
You have a fantastic ride, I have to admit though, I'm partial to the Candy Tangerine ...... but that doesn't mean that I don't have an appreciative eye for that Blue one !!
Hope you enjoy the site !!!!
"FXR2evo99" aka Tim sent me a message asking me to give new member info on this thread. As far as the CVO site my boyfriend found it awhile ago and then I stumbled across it when I was searching for how many Blue 3's were made. I'm glad to be a member though.
Teresa
1) Screen Name Ga_Puddles
2) Given Name ie: First Name Teresa
3) Age ugh 48
4) Location in the world: Northeast Ga
5) FXR Model Owned 99 FXR3 Blue
6) Ga_Pokey, my boyfriend owned this bike when we met. I rode on the back for a few thousand miles and trust me guys that tiny back seat will numb anyones butt in 50 miles. Anyway he bought his "dream bike" 02 FXRDWG3 "Switchblade" and I rode on the back of that bike over 10,000 miles. I honestly got tired of my butt being on a tiny seat and wanted to ride up front so I took a huge step and decided I wanted to learn to ride myself. I bought a little Honda Rebel to learn on. He told me when I got my MC license he would give me the FXR3. I got my license in 2007 and have been the owner of my Blue 3 ever since. We affectionately call it my chrome rock.
7) What "major" modifications have been done to your bike. Prior to either of us owning the bike the only modifications was the Vance and Hines pipes. I have the original pipes in the attic. The only thing I've done is added a luggage rack with a mid back rest.....a girl has to have a place for her bag. I did get a set of Metzler's that I love and that's it. She's a little cold natured but other than that she's good to me.
Thanks to everyone for the guidance on this site and the knowledge you have passed along to me. I knew I had a rare bike but just didn't know it was that rare. It's special to me because Brent gave it to me and I will still ride it like any other bike but it's nice to know she's a jewel in more ways than one.
Teresa
Teresa, are ya rideing on the Metz 880's or the Lasertechs? Howie swears by the Lasertechs and I'd like to hear your opinion if your rideing them also? I'm on ME 880's and love em; they ain't near ready to be replaced yet; but am considering the Lasertechs when the time comes...Blaine
Blaine, most people never even heard of em! Best kept performance tire secret out there for our street bikes! And if you're looking for great mileage out of em though, don't bother! Nuthin for nuthin! Decide what you want! A touring tire, or a performance tire. Then you'll know which ones to go with! ;)
Hoist! 8)
"FXR2evo99" aka Tim sent me a message asking me to give new member info on this thread. As far as the CVO site my boyfriend found it awhile ago and then I stumbled across it when I was searching for how many Blue 3's were made. I'm glad to be a member though.
Teresa
Want all the miles I can get safely out of mine; I ain't balls to the wall everytime I get on mine like someone I know (Ain't metioning no names Howie..Cough...Cough) ;D I'm more of a crusier on mine so I guess the ME 880's will do just fine for me :2vrolijk_21: If I get to going to fast I might lose my primary drain plug :zroflmao:
now that my bike is 'OPEN' ........ it would be a PERFECT time to install some chrome braided oil lines .......
anybody got a lead on a source for those for the FXR4 ??????????
Thanks,
Mikey
...... it would be a PERFECT time to install some chrome braided oil lines .......
anybody got a lead on a source for those for the FXR4
OK, I went and found this site .... look in the lower left corner .... see the stuff for the 1994 FXR ?
http://www.newdawninc.com/Midwest_CD/08-068.pdf (http://www.newdawninc.com/Midwest_CD/08-068.pdf)
I don't see any changes between 1994 and 2000 FXR why these oil lines won't work .......
I would think those would fit just fine. I've been looking for quite a while for some chrome tubing (rigid, formed to fit) oil lines. The braided ones are nice, too, though. If you get them, let us know how they fit and how you like them.
I was thinking that having the 'formed' ones would be real nice. You know the black rubber ones are formed in there ...... but the braided ones 'SHOULD' take the line alright, don't you think ?? I do want them to lay in there 'NEAT' and not look like they were just thrown in there.
Hello to all the FXR-ers out there...I am another. This is my 1992 FXRP. Not much left of the police or pursuit part. Just the Pursuit light on my dash. I am looking for suggestions on a new seat. I need to get about 1 inch closer to my forward controls.
Hello to all the FXR-ers out there...I am another. This is my 1992 FXRP. Not much left of the police or pursuit part. Just the Pursuit light on my dash. I am looking for suggestions on a new seat. I need to get about 1 inch closer to my forward controls.
hdfxrp92~~
Welcome to the Forum here and specifically us FXR owners here at the page for FXRs....
Hope you stick around and "chatter" and keep in touch here....
Now as for your seat.....well there just aren't that many options available...and does yours require a "hinge" set up or not? Basically you have seats from Mustang and Corbin for after market and OEM HD seats as well to choose from....ummmmm I really like my FXR3 seat on my FXR2 but I am not sure if that will work on your bike or not because of our "different" model years....
Anyone else have some input on this?
Regards,
Tim
Hey to all my FXR brothers and sisters. Started a thread on fixin up my 84 FXR. If you want to look its http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=33312.0
JW
I haven't been here long ....
But I SURE have BENEFITED from being here ..........
So many folks have posted up stuff about the FXR that I have needed to know .... THANK ALL OF YOU ...
seems to me .... that lately, for whatever reason, the vists and post by some who used to be here ALL THE TIME, are diminishing .....
Perhaps they are just 'occupied' with 'other' things in their lives at this time ............. I sure hope that the decrease in participation is no sign of worse things to come for our FXR section of this board ........
I intend to continue posting up as long as there seems to be some that are interested in responding ..................
Long Live the FXR Fourm of this board !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hey mikey...As long as all you FXR guys are here; I'll be around until....Well until I'm 6 feet under I guess ;D Hey man, there's some great folks on this board and I dare not begin to try and name names as I'm sure I would leave someone out and that wouldn't be a good thing. Your build section is an awesome thread of tech info and plain ole fun and humor all in one; hell the entire Fxr section is......With that said.......ROCK ON and FXR's RULE!!!!!!
for the FXR hard core guys
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLkmbLoaORU&feature=related
for the FXR hard core guys
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLkmbLoaORU&feature=related
for the FXR hard core guys
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLkmbLoaORU&feature=related
LOOKING GOOD!! I'm really jealous of the fact that you don't have snow covering everything outside...2 to 3 more months of yuck here for sure.
Looking dang good Blaine! Making me really wanting mine done and back! Besides are we ever really done??
JW
Blaine......
everything looks very nice.....all of this "crap" I give to Howie about his APES on "Joy" and of course Mikey's running some similar higher bars....and now seeing yours....heck....they are becoming the "norm" lol and they are growing on me....lol....really looks pretty good.....but then I consider all you guys are OLDER THAN ME.......so then I am reminded....relax grasshopper take "slow" steps towards the APES.....lol.....
Your bike is looking awesome!!!! now we have to talk to you about changing your fork oil, unless you have done it since you have owned it.....but don't worry "grasshopper" all in DUE TIME!!!
Blaine your a blast to talk with and it was fun to be able to have an answer to your question...... :2vrolijk_21:
:bananarock:
Regards,
Tim
your ride is looking MIGHTY FINE Blaine !!!!!!
Hey Mikey...Thanks man....You know what?....I liked all the changes I made of course. But the thing that tickeled me the most was how well the Simple Green and tooth brush worked on that silver motor :orange: :huepfenjump3: :mango: :bananarock: :apple: :carrot: :jalapeno: :cucumber: :cherry: :pineapple: :pepper: :2vrolijk_21: :drink: That motor ain't been that clean since I had it and wasn't that clean before I bought it....Tha stuff worked gooooooooooooooooood :2vrolijk_21:
You're Welcome, and the Compliments on your bike are DESERVED ! she's a dayum good looking ride !!! can I borrow her ..... :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:
Glad the Simple Green worked for you ... it works on mine. It's a bit time consuming, but it cleans it up REAL GOOD !!!!
Here's another tip for you .... and if you want I can find you a weblink and partnumber
I ride bicycle a lot, well, not so much in the last year, but in 2007 I rode just short of 2,000 miles on my bicycle. I LOVE anything on two wheels !!!!!!
SO, here's the tip. On the bicycles, the chain cassette in the rear is VERY VERY TIGHT, the gears are so close together that in order to CLEAN it you have to have a 'SPECIAL' brush. It's curved to fit the gears, but for the motorcycle engine, here's the good part. The bristles are LONG and STIFF, much more so than a toothbrush. Since the bristles are long, they get into and in between the fins on the motorcycle engine .... makes cleaning it EASIER, BETTER, and just a bit FASTER than the toothbrush .....
Let me know if you want me to get info on it for you..........
Please send Mikey...I was wondering what I could do about that :2vrolijk_21:
Try this ... this is the one that I have ... I bought it a a local bike store, it's a COMMON item
http://www.parktool.com/products/detail.asp?cat=4&item=GSC%2D1 (http://www.parktool.com/products/detail.asp?cat=4&item=GSC%2D1)
DUDE :vrolijk27: :zwtf: Ya got a perfectly good riding machine ya don't have ta peddle and your riding one you do :nixweiss: :confused5:... ;D
Yup ;D anything on two wheels ..... I'll post up a pic of mine .... you might expect that it's not your AVERAGE bicycle
Now everytime I'm driving in my cage and I see the friggin bike peddeler in front of me who won't get out of the way; I'm gonna hollar...HEY MIKEY..GET YOUR SORRY ASS OUT OF THE ROAD YA IDIOT!!!!...Ya know; sorta like Howie and all them NYC folks do everyday ;D
you see the signs everywhere ...... 'SHARE THE ROAD' .............. ;D now when you see one, you might think of me, and think to yourself, hey man, give the dude a break, he's out there and working it .............. yeah yeah ,,,,,, I know, some cyclist just don't get it either, and like to get out in the lane and hold up traffic ... but it's a live and let live situation ..... well, there's tons of threads on that stuff too..... so I don't need to bring all that in here :huepfenlol2:
Oh...you can borrow my "Sarah" anytime :2vrolijk_21: SWEET !! They will look VERY NICE sitting next to each other ..... don't ya think ? :pepper: :pepper:
Hey thans for the link..
Seriously man I don't hollar at them folks riding their bikes....Usually just do NASCAR like Bump and run on em ;D
Blaine, don't tell Howie and Tim that we were up here til almost midnight postin up stuff ......
they won't know how to act :nixweiss:
:huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:
Oh...BTW... Did ya know when you replace the O-ring gasket PN: 25416-99 for the primary/clutch cover, HD is now selling you PN: 25416-99C in it's place. As 99 is really just one big rubber O-ring; 99-C is a one piece paper type gasket the entire size of the primary/clutch cover with 5 holes in the gasket which line up with the bolt holes. the inner side of the gasket has a protruded ring of some type of gasket material which fits and lines up inside the original O-ring groove...
12:11AM EST LOL....still 10:11PM MST lol......and here I BEEEEEEEEEEE
Yeah Blaine I should have mentioned that.....the outer priimary cover on our FXR2s, 3s, and 4s is the same one on my 2002 RKC....funny how some parts go back and forth.....anyway.....the "paper" like disc began back in 2005 or something like that.....and yes, that rubber like stuff is a raised material that keeps the oil from crossing over it....
Hey Mikey I would like a PHOTO demonstration of you cleaning your FINS.....this coming from a guy who won't CLEAN HIS BOLTS....LOL.....what, what, what.....LOL.....OK, OK, OK......now give me the scientific reasoning for cleanin them fins.....LOL....nah.....actually I am only teasin.....but your "TIP" above seems like a GREATTTTTTT IDEA...but a youtube demonstration MIGHT BE APPROPRIATE.....your not "CAMERA" shy are yah????? MR. MODEL!!!!!!!!
Regards,
Tim
Hey ladies and Gents...When I posted the pics of my 4 a few days a go; I forgot one; so here it is. Hey; what can I say, you know we all (almost) like to show off our babies
Checked my 84 SM which states "Rotor bolt 43-48 in-lbs"
JW
Had to print that in caps huh >:( ... ;D
Yep, you got it; Fork oil is next for the fluid changes.......................I'll be calling ya....Oh yea....you can count on that...See BOLD highlight in your above quote :2vrolijk_21: ;D
Thanks again man for all your help...Send The "Z" Man my Regards
Oh...BTW... Did ya know when you replace the O-ring gasket PN: 25416-99 for the primary/clutch cover, HD is now selling you PN: 25416-99C in it's place. As 99 is really just one big rubber O-ring; 99-C is a one piece paper type gasket the entire size of the primary/clutch cover with 5 holes in the gasket which line up with the bolt holes. the inner side of the gasket has a protruded ring of some type of gasket material which fits and lines up inside the original O-ring groove...The only reason I know is I originally put the original O-ring back in after changing the fluid but noticed it leaking at 6:00 the next day. So I pull the cover back off and sure enough I had jammed the O-ring up at the bottom when putting it back in and it was leaking slightly (like a slow oooze). So anyway I put this new gasket on and WAAALAH...Good ta go.
That big paper O ring replacement is the same for all the big twins. My 2007 RK had the same. Its fairly easy to use, just clean the cover and case so you don't see old seepage from left over oil.
now that my bike is 'OPEN' ........ it would be a PERFECT time to install some chrome braided oil lines .......
anybody got a lead on a source for those for the FXR4 ??????????
Thanks,
Mikey
That big paper O ring replacement is the same for all the big twins. My 2007 RK had the same. Its fairly easy to use, just clean the cover and case so you don't see old seepage from left over oil.
here's the source from Dennis Kirk, with pics [chrome braided oil lines)... maybe next time it comes apart .... I just don't feel like going anther 150 bucks right now, and I'm not sure it's the look I want, would like to see them on a bike
http://www.denniskirk.com/1/1/157787-russell-oil-line-kit-r50007.html (http://www.denniskirk.com/1/1/157787-russell-oil-line-kit-r50007.html)
I'd probably go with these, myself, but I'd like to know if you can shaped them to look like they belong there instead of just running kinda willy-nilly between two points.
https://www.phatperformanceparts.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=G-OIL-KITS
It appears that there are threaded couplings at the oil pump and tank onto which rubber hoses are simply clamped--no threaded couplings on the hoses from stock, anyway. My understanding of the couplings shown from Goodridge is that they are sort of like a compression fitting--not threaded to accept the existing pipe fittings on the bike, but using threads internal to the coupling to compress the rubber tubing around the threaded end of the existing coupling.
Did I use the word "coupling" enough? ;D
Clear as mud? ;D
And yes, I think HD just decided to use plain hoses and clamps instead of anything threaded.
I would guess that there's not enough oil pressure there (Evo) to much worry about oil lines blowing loose or leaking, so the plain rubbertubing and clamps work fine.
...See, you guys start talking all this crap I never thought of and now ya got me looking at these damn things...
But then if I listened to Howie; I'd have to sell tha kids ;D
Hey Mikey..My eyes are rough man; even with my glasses I'm having a hard time determining if that jack you have your bike on is a Craftsman or not? If it is what is the model number and price if I can ask? :2vrolijk_21:.................Way ta clean them bolts man; were PROUD of ya Mikey :D ;D :zroflmao:
it's a Craftsman ... this model, which I bought on sale for 90 bucks last fall
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00950190000P?vName=Automotive&cName=Tools+%26+Equipment&sName=Lift+Equipment (http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00950190000P?vName=Automotive&cName=Tools+%26+Equipment&sName=Lift+Equipment)
in my pictures it is only half way up .... so I could pump it up higher, but with this stool, it works well at this setting
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00951164000P (http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00951164000P)
Sears also has this jack .... which is 'better' than the red one .... however for the FXR, the red one works better, more on this later
now this is a really nice jack, for under 200 clams .... if you wanna spend about 500 or so, well you get the picture
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00950191000P?mv=rr (http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00950191000P?mv=rr)
the problem with that yellow one, when used for the FXR4 (maybe other FXRs too, I don't know) ... is this ... look real close at the pictures of the red one and yellow one. On the yellow one you will see a cross member going across the front, on the red one, there is no cross member - it's open across the front.
On the FXR4, you look under the bike and see how/where the jiffy stand (kick stand) is mounted onto the bottom of the frame ..... well, with that cross member going across the font it hits on the bracket and the jiffy stand. With the red one, you slide the left arm of the jack just to the left side of the jiffy stand and slide it under the bike, no problem. With either one of them, you have to stand the bike up straight in order to slide the jack under it.... when the bike is on the jiffy stand, the frame is to low on the left side to have clearance for the jack to slide under.
Mikey; Damn nice job with all the info and pics; I'm impressed man :2vrolijk_21: but more so that ya cleaned your bolts ;D :2vrolijk_21:
would a Mod Please move post 467 and 468 over to the thread, "mikey's build of his FXR4"Done. :2vrolijk_21:
here
http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=31138.0 (http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=31138.0)
Thanks
Mikey
want me to call? I can't help with bike stuff but I can solve your house probs....
Done. :2vrolijk_21:
:pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
:fireman:
Opps huge topic shift....LOL.....will come back to Mikey's post above in a moment...
Now that half of us aren't "chattin" here anymore....LOL....BUT I KNOW YOU ALL ARE LURKING!!!!!! geez if the ZMMMMMAUUUUN only knew....what he STARTED......lol
SO.....
Ummm if you "lurkers" want to let me know privately that's fine....lol but what's everyone think about creating a new "THREAD" which might be called FXR2, FXR3, FXR4 for sale.....
Sound like a good idea? well, I couldn't wait....lol I started the "THREAD" anyway....here take a peek:
CLICK HERE (http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=34069.0)
That way they don't get put into other THREADS and we will have another THREAD that can can be brought up specifically about those for sale.....? ? ? ?
How about if someone finds it....they take the responsibility to also copy and paste a photo and the description and place it in the posting as well....the logic behind this is we all know Ebay dumps the photos after a certain amount of time....and we don't take this step all we will have is a old description but no visual reference.....and then once it sells if it does sell someone can post what it sold for by going back into the Original Thread as well......
This simply serves us all as we are interested in bringing us together with such information.......sound like a good idea or not?
I am going to go ahead and start the THREAD if you guys think it's a "crappy" idea.....I can always delete the THREAD.....and we can move on.....
Kevin over in the FXR2, FXR3, and FXR4 photos just posted a add so I will let this be our first example......
Let me know some feed back from this idea.
Regards,
Tim
Newbie to the site looking forward to the banter and BS. I just inherited a fully restored '82 FXRS and its original '82 Shovel (with the special string attached with a big magnet on the other end that drags behind the bike to catch all the parts that rattle off). :huepfenjump3: Candy Tangerine with grey flames. Scoot is a lot of fun to ride (a trailer Queen she'll never be) and when stopped the FXR frame and Shovel gets a conversation going. Hope to see a few of you at DBW next week. My brother restored it before being shipped to the Sandbox and Rockpile in the Middle East.
I looking to learn as much as I can to keep this little HOG in high heaven and in fighting shape. Talk to you all soon.
~~
Unfortunately the dealer neglected to tell me it had just been rebuilt and so the rings did not get properly set.
How do you know this ?
What procedure would you follow to insure that the rings get properly set, given that they are 'new rings' ?
It started going through a quart of oil every 700 miles which I was actually told by a Harley service person "was exceptable". Wasn'r exceptable to me,
Nor to any 'SANE' person with any brain at all !! Clearly that service person has NONE !!!
so I had a local shop pull the cylinders, hone them out and re-ring. Rings got properly set ~~
and what procedure was followed to insure that this was accomplished ?
who did it ?
how was it decided that this would be the correct procedure to 'seat the rings' ?
who performed the procedure ?
how do you know they are seated correctly ? .... what is your measurement guidelines ? how do you measure/check this ?
My '82 FXR Shovelhead. Re-whored, ah.... restored and properly boar hogged. Off to Daytona Bike Week tomorrow AM bright and early. I heard its a good place to view the "Areola Borealis" this time of year. Hope you all have a fun ride this weekend.
it's gonna suck around here if I'm just talkin to myself ........
no longer a need for more pics .... heck if I'm the only one looking, I already seen em :confused5:
I'm still here Mike! I'm not going anywhere.
JW
Hi Tim
My 84 FXR stuff is in the Evo section. Here's a shortcut. http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=33312.0
I don't mind posting on two sites. I've had a number of pm in both sites asking me to continue so when I have time, I do. Don't let things get you down. Once winter is by us, we'll be in the wind and everyone starts getting happier!
Relax fella, it's not raining and nobody's shoot at us = a good day!
For You, a pic I haven't posted before. at least I don't think I did
JW
1) FXR4GUY
2) Ric
3) 58
4)East Peoria,IL
5) FXR4 Candy Tangerine Same bike I have :D
6) Just happened to walk into Harley Dealership in Streator,IL they just got it in no one new they were making them so there was no one the list for it they said I could buy it on the spot so I did. What a great day that was.
7) wow where to start: I bought it to ride so the first year I put 11,200 miles on it. Year 2 I decided to make it perform.
took it to a great Harley engine builder here and did the following: Had the cylinders bored .020 over, Wiseco 10:1 compression pistons, heads were ported and polished, Put Manley Streetmaster valves in with S&S valve springs, seals & guides S&S adjustable pushrods, V Thunder Comp Cam .510 lift, S.E. Lifters, S&S Lifter blocks, S.E. 44MM Carb & intake, Wood Performance 340cfm K&N Beather, Thunderheader exhaust, changed handle bar risers to 41/2 pullbacks with 6" pullback
I'd really like to see pictures of that !!!
I can help you with the picture stuff ... send me a PM with your email and we can work something out ..
dragbar, Pingel handle bar mounted kill switch w/ tether cord, Autometer Fat Tach mounted on riser, 140 rear tire, Corbin Gunfighter seat Same seat that I have (Gunfighter and Lady) I really like that saddle !!.
Other than having the motor bored and the heads done I did most of this myself having an airlift makes it much easier. She hit the Dyno @ 93 H.P 88 ft/lbs Torgue
Really good numbers !!!!!!!! Nice work !!
I love this bike
Eggzactly how I feel about mine
it is fast
so's mine, but I don't know what numbers she's pulling as I just finished the build last week. I have about 450 miles on the new build .... she's STRONG NOW !!
I tried to add a pic but the file was to big if anyone knows how to help me downsize the pic let me know. I know I'm forgetting stuff but gives you an idea. I dismantled the bike 2 years ago motor out, tanny out ,sing arm off and cleaned and polished everything. She looks good
1) Screen Name: FXRLARRY
2) Given Name ie: Larry
3) Age: 57
4) Location in the world: Tennessee
5) FXR Model Owned: 1992 FXR2 Arresting Red
6) Paragraph about how long you have owned your FXR and how you decided to purchase one: Purchased my FXR two days after they were released on the HD Website. I was in Arkansas on a rainey evening at 5pm and they were just putting it on the pedestal to show the public the next day. The bike was so beautiful I almost had a heart attack. I had always had an affection for FXR's as and old Harley buddy of mine had one. I bought the bike on the spot. NO REGRETS
7) What "major" modifications have been done to your bike. Chromed Harely 19 inch wheel, PM Chrome Caliper, Corbin Leather Seat, Windvest Winshield, Screaming Eagle Air Cleaner and Exhaust. No major engine work yet.
Welcome George, ...nothing quite like a FXR ....Greg
Hey everyone.....
Let's see Paul is in Sturgis....I am at my computer....Mikey has helped Blaine put in a cam, at which point Mikey popped a wheelie on Blaine's bike while going full throttle from 1st to 2nd....Mikey had a big grin and a wet spot, Blaine took 38 hours to go 500 miles after getting his new cam....something about not likin rain....Mike has put new PM brakes on his bike both front and rear, and I am sitting here at my computer threateing to go up to Sturgis to the CVO even in Rapid City if I can find out if any of the engineers there will have been with the CVO branch during the FXR production 10 years ago....would find chatting with those engineers fun....Howie is working on his 6th bike or something like that....another buddy of mine two days before he left had his 2002 RKC basically fall apart....lol let's see:
1) fuel filter replacement which means getting into the tank....had to travel 280 miles round trip to find the part at the closest HD dealership having the part.
2) Put his bike in the hands of an HD dealership modifying a power commander set up over to the newer software "TSS" set up for his delphi EFI and basically he blew a rear head gasket, and some how via his "bad lander" rear tail light modulator that allows the turn signals to turn into brake lights melted down and causing wires to melt his ECM, lost his speedo, and all of his lights....that only took a used speedo and a used ECM and 8 hours to fix at the dealer then rode home to spend another 6 hours getting the rear cylinder head off and replacing with a new cometic 0.030" HG....see one should never even though cometic says it's ok to torque once and replace....because in January he torqued his head down on to the new 0.030" Cometic Head Gasket only to have one of the exhaust studs brake off...requiring the removal of the head to repair the broken stud....so let's see I guess going full throttle on a dyno machine isn't a good thing for a cometic head gasket that has already been torqued once....lesson learned....only torque those head gaskets once....so let's see....oh yeah then one of his bolts that attaches his "LSR" 2-1 exhaust pipe to a location some where around the transmission area simply broke and seered off which meant he had to remove his exhaust completely to drill out the broken off bolt, so far we are up to what nearly 24 hours of travel and repair time....all of this starting 2 days before a major trip......not to mention that the bolt broke off again once he got started and his exhaust pipe basically came apart nearly 1500 miles into a ride.....but not to worry a complete stranger took him in who was a parts manager of a HD store in Ohio at 5:30pm on a Saturday nite since he was closing the HD doors for the day and had him limp over to his home and proceeded to weld his pipe in 3 seperate locations and removed the old broken bolt replaced it with a grade 8 bolt and in 3 hours he was on the road again....only to have his pipe crack completely away at a 4th location near the collector 4 days later and 1200 miles later...but not to worry a friend's uncle's cozin's wife's husband (you get the idea) had another welder and last I heard he is on the road again.....
So there you have it.....oh yeah....Paul changed the cam in his 06 RK Custom.....and is in 92 degree heat in Sturgis....and his bike is having a tough time going over 95 mph....sounds like we have some more work to do on it....sounds like we need Mikey over here....to show us how it's done.....can't count on Blaine given how far Paul and I live he probably wouldn't show up to help for nearly 6 months.....but I suppose he could always check in on his phone....since we all are on verizon that wouldn't add to his motel expense...LOL....and as you can see a lot can happen in 6 months....
And I see Howie is at it again.....wantin to get the "FXR" guys and gals together.....for a sort of FXR GTG but not exclusive or something like that...LOL.....ahhhhhhh heck I am confused.....
and so there you have it.....let the FXR CHATTER CONTINUE ON.......
Hey seeing the FXR HISTORY being up to nearly 14,000 hits is pretty cool....I suppose it's serving it's purpose....seems like values for these bikes are all over the range.....everybody wanting nearly $14,000+++ for them and ones selling for under $10,000 all of the time....it's a good thing these bikes are fun to ride....
Regards,
Tim
Hey everyone.....
Let's see Paul is in Sturgis....I am at my computer....Mikey has helped Blaine put in a cam, at which point Mikey popped a wheelie on Blaine's bike while going full throttle from 1st to 2nd....Mikey had a big grin and a wet spot, Blaine took 38 hours to go 500 miles after getting his new cam....something about not likin rain....Mike has put new PM brakes on his bike both front and rear, and I am sitting here at my computer threateing to go up to Sturgis to the CVO even in Rapid City if I can find out if any of the engineers there will have been with the CVO branch during the FXR production 10 years ago....would find chatting with those engineers fun....Howie is working on his 6th bike or something like that....another buddy of mine two days before he left had his 2002 RKC basically fall apart....lol let's see:
1) fuel filter replacement which means getting into the tank....had to travel 280 miles round trip to find the part at the closest HD dealership having the part.
2) Put his bike in the hands of an HD dealership modifying a power commander set up over to the newer software "TSS" set up for his delphi EFI and basically he blew a rear head gasket, and some how via his "bad lander" rear tail light modulator that allows the turn signals to turn into brake lights melted down and causing wires to melt his ECM, lost his speedo, and all of his lights....that only took a used speedo and a used ECM and 8 hours to fix at the dealer then rode home to spend another 6 hours getting the rear cylinder head off and replacing with a new cometic 0.030" HG....see one should never even though cometic says it's ok to torque once and replace....because in January he torqued his head down on to the new 0.030" Cometic Head Gasket only to have one of the exhaust studs brake off...requiring the removal of the head to repair the broken stud....so let's see I guess going full throttle on a dyno machine isn't a good thing for a cometic head gasket that has already been torqued once....lesson learned....only torque those head gaskets once....so let's see....oh yeah then one of his bolts that attaches his "LSR" 2-1 exhaust pipe to a location some where around the transmission area simply broke and seered off which meant he had to remove his exhaust completely to drill out the broken off bolt, so far we are up to what nearly 24 hours of travel and repair time....all of this starting 2 days before a major trip......not to mention that the bolt broke off again once he got started and his exhaust pipe basically came apart nearly 1500 miles into a ride.....but not to worry a complete stranger took him in who was a parts manager of a HD store in Ohio at 5:30pm on a Saturday nite since he was closing the HD doors for the day and had him limp over to his home and proceeded to weld his pipe in 3 seperate locations and removed the old broken bolt replaced it with a grade 8 bolt and in 3 hours he was on the road again....only to have his pipe crack completely away at a 4th location near the collector 4 days later and 1200 miles later...but not to worry a friend's uncle's cozin's wife's husband (you get the idea) had another welder and last I heard he is on the road again.....
So there you have it.....oh yeah....Paul changed the cam in his 06 RK Custom.....and is in 92 degree heat in Sturgis....and his bike is having a tough time going over 95 mph....sounds like we have some more work to do on it....sounds like we need Mikey over here....to show us how it's done.....can't count on Blaine given how far Paul and I live he probably wouldn't show up to help for nearly 6 months.....but I suppose he could always check in on his phone....since we all are on verizon that wouldn't add to his motel expense...LOL....and as you can see a lot can happen in 6 months....
And I see Howie is at it again.....wantin to get the "FXR" guys and gals together.....for a sort of FXR GTG but not exclusive or something like that...LOL.....ahhhhhhh heck I am confused.....
and so there you have it.....let the FXR CHATTER CONTINUE ON.......
Hey seeing the FXR HISTORY being up to nearly 14,000 hits is pretty cool....I suppose it's serving it's purpose....seems like values for these bikes are all over the range.....everybody wanting nearly $14,000+++ for them and ones selling for under $10,000 all of the time....it's a good thing these bikes are fun to ride....
Regards,
Tim
Hi Chris, and WELCOME !!
Got any other pictures of your bike that you can share with us ?
Thanks !!!!
All these cool FXR's in this thread, I just want to make sure youze ALL know about this. I hope ya'll can make it to MV in June '10 for the FXR GTG!!! :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21:
Official 2010 FXR GTG Discussion!!! Maggie Valley, NC! 6/24-6/27/10!!! (http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=39384.msg611192#msg611192)
Hoist! :coolblue:
I'm planning to be there !!!!!!!!
Hey Mikey, Happy Holidays man! Haven't seen ya in awhile! Thanks for the email!
Yep ! I'm glad that some of you guys have been keeping us connected !!!
I'll be kicking the FXR GTG thread up a notch next year, and starting a formal evens thread on both Forums! Keep an eye out! I'm hoping to get a great FXR turnout in June!!!
I'll be watching !!!!!!!
All the best to ya man! :2vrolijk_21: :drink:
Back at ya man !! :2vrolijk_21: :drink:
Hoist! :coolblue:
WHAT THE HECK IS EVERYONE UP TO? ? ? ?
Regards,
Tim
I hear you are bilingual now Mikey~~~
see mi amigo
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Mikey at your age your hearing is gone anyway...... :bananarock:
you don't need no stinkin baffles...
I should have known this :'(
Regards,
Tim
Took the RKC out today for a spin......Mikey.....you don't want any part of this....it wouldn't be pretty.....chicken or no chicken.....with chicken the poor thing would be barbequed!!!!
THE MOUSE CAM LIVES.......LET IT BREATHEEEEEEEEE!!!! BABY LET IT BREEEEEEAAAAAATTTTHHHHHHEEEEEE!!!!!!!
Regards,
Tim
Mikey~
Heck I even think Paul has his road king tuned well enough to make the CHICKEN SWEAT!!!!!!
M A Y B E ............. but the Chicken don't sweat EASILY !!!! Just Sayin'
:D
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Regards,
Tim
where is everyone..... :nixweiss:
Regards,
Tim
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Ok boys.....
WATCH ME GET PLASTERED.....THERE COMMIN....LOL
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Regards,
Tim
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