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CVO Social => Other Topics => Topic started by: Ridgerunr on August 17, 2016, 08:08:54 AM
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Picked this up a couple weeks ago, 18000 miles. Needs some TLC, so I've been working on it. Aluminum was in bad shape. so painted motor, trans, inner primary, engine/trans/primary covers, lower legs etc., going out for powder coating.
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Disassembled for paint PC etc. Used VHT flameproof coating on the drivetrain.
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I'm sure it will look great when done!
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Awesome! :2vrolijk_21: Looking forward to seeing your progress.
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I'll keep my eye on this one, too. The FXRP was one heck of a bike. There was a great local Harley mechanic in K'ville that rode one of these with a sidecar. Larry was a hoot on that bike and one heck of a mechanic (he had a couple US patents with the MoCo...smart feller). He's gone but not forgotten.
Good luck on the build. I look forward to the progress and completion as I know you do..... :2vrolijk_21:
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Nice, I can't wait to see it when you have her done.
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Progress will slow some as $$$$ are short at the moment, and this has become like a peeling an onion, LOL. Needs a lot of TLC.
I will update, thanks for the interest.
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SWEET!! :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21:
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Removed the front end last week, this is what greeted me when I removed the fork cap. Doubt the forks were serviced in the last 24 years.
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Paint coming along, powder coat also. Been busy rebuilding forks, replacing motor mount, rear swingarm isolators, etc. etc.
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Gas Tank
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That's going to be really nice Ridgerunr! Well done... I went through the same thing with my '86 FXR, but it was a few ago now. Frame out powder-coat, engine rebuild, new paint, etc. Looking forward to seeing the final version.
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Wow! That is going to be really sweet John. Can't wait to see it when your done.
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Love the tank :2vrolijk_21:
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Clamshell bags.
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Side covers.
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Powdercoat.
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Got the Race Tech goods installed in the forks and hung. Have a lot to do, but threw out my back 2 weeks ago and it's not healing, so moving around the bike slowly. Physical therapy today, hope it helps, I'm wanting to get this finished.
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Sorry to hear about your back John. Hope it gets better soon. Really loving the paint work and powder coating.
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Thanks Dave.
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Fairing put back together, Clearview windshield and headlight cover coming wednesday.
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Awesome!
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Got the cam installed and the rocker covers buttoned up. Those rear rocker cover bolts on the left side are a b%#ch to get at, making progress, albeit slowly.
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Home stretch!
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What a tease!
Looking really good my friend, can't wait to see the whole rig when finished!!!
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YB
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Sorry, I'm slow on this project. Buying parts on line means some don't fit as advertised adding to build time. Hoping I can finish it early next week.
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Looking great. With all this rain, if you have the parts should be no issue, sure can't ride.
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Here it is, got a minor electrical problem, but like how it turned out.
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Left side.
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WOW! John, that is beautiful. You really did nice work on that. The paint layout is great. :coolblue:
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Many thanks, Dave.
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:2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21:
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Here it is, got a minor electrical problem, but like how it turned out.
I don't blame you....I like it, too. What a beautiful scooter and well done on the build. I've enjoyed watching it unfold.
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Man that looks simply awesome!
I'm jealous as that is the next bike I'd like to own and do the same type set up with fairing, Clam shelf bags and tourpak.
Congrats again!!!
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YB
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Dude that bike looks GREAT! I wish I had the skill and vision to put something like that together.
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Looks fantastic, great job!! :beerchug:
How was it working with the VHT Flameproof? I have been pondering using it for one of my projects.
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Thoroughly de-grease, I used Gunk spray foam. do it twice. Then clean with Simple Green, rinse really good, let dry overnight then apply paint. Be mindful of overspray, so move the car, other bikes out of the garage. The only downside is it's not impervious to spilled gasoline, but if one is careful should last very well.
Edit: Blow off the water with compressed air especially in between fins and tight spaces before air drying overnight.
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Never know when you might run across a beautiful FXRP. I just returned from a European vacation which began in Amsterdam a couple weeks ago. While walking back to the hotel from lunch I spotted this beauty parked on the sidewalk (yeah they can do that there). As I was admiring it and taking a photo the owner came up. You can see him in the photo with the helmet in his hand. We talked a bit and he told me about the bike. He brought it a few years ago in Belgium. It originally has been a Brussels police bike. You can see the sticker on the side cover attesting to that. Beautiful bike and fortunate owner to have one so nice.
(http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g392/harleyjerry3/IMG_2727_zpszdyuaiam.jpg) (http://s1099.photobucket.com/user/harleyjerry3/media/IMG_2727_zpszdyuaiam.jpg.html)
Have enjoyed your posts about your bike and its progress and wanted to share this with you.
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Oh man, that's one of the latest production police bikes. It's a beauty. Thanks for posting.