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[Twolanerider]

The clutch feels a little "notchy" on mine.  Anyone else?

Not this red one.  Just a normal manual clutch.  It actually doesn't even pull all that hard.  Wouldn't take very long at all to get used to it again.  But the EZ Pull thing was cheap.....

[110tHunDer]

Not this red one.  Just a normal manual clutch.  It actually doesn't even pull all that hard.  Wouldn't take very long at all to get used to it again.  But the EZ Pull thing was cheap.....

There was a recall on the clutch cables on the '00s.  (Don't recall now just what it was for, but might want to check to see if yours has been taken care of.)  Mine's had it replaced, but feels a little stiff.  Maybe it's not the cable.

[Twolanerider]

There was a recall on the clutch cables on the '00s.  (Don't recall now just what it was for, but might want to check to see if yours has been taken care of.)  Mine's had it replaced, but feels a little stiff.  Maybe it's not the cable.

I ran the VIN and no recalls showed up for this bike.  Will do a bit of homework to make sure though.  Lubed everything on yours?

[110tHunDer]

I ran the VIN and no recalls showed up for this bike.  Will do a bit of homework to make sure though.  Lubed everything on yours?

Yeah.  It's a leeeeeetle better after the lube, but still not near as smooth as the FXR3's.  Maybe one of those burnouts or wheelies Gary was talking about would beat it into submission?

[Twolanerider]

Yeah.  It's a leeeeeetle better after the lube, but still not near as smooth as the FXR3's.  Maybe one of those burnouts or wheelies Gary was talking about would beat it into submission?

Put a hydraulic kit on it.  Then you won't feel anything.

[110tHunDer]

Put a hydraulic kit on it.  Then you won't feel anything.

Yep, that's the plan.  Not if, just when.

[Twolanerider]

Yep, that's the plan.  Not if, just when.

Those EZ Pull widgets make a surprising amount of difference.  I imagine I'll never do anything else with mine once that's done unless something just breaks.  Then all bets are off.

[SBB]

Yeah.  It's a leeeeeetle better after the lube, but still not near as smooth as the FXR3's.  Maybe one of those burnouts or wheelies Gary was talking about would beat it into submission?

 

[SBB]

Not this red one.  Just a normal manual clutch.  It actually doesn't even pull all that hard.  Wouldn't take very long at all to get used to it again.   But the EZ Pull thing was cheap.....

That is correct!
With 4 manuals and 1 hydraulic, I have gotten use to the manuals.

 

[grandpadoc]

I'm done now.

...but do you have the bag for the cover ??    Doc

[Twolanerider]

...but do you have the bag for the cover ??    Doc

I got a bag for the cover.  Have no idea if it was the original bag, if there was an original bag, or if it's something prior ownership stuck it in later.  Since it is beautiful bright pink with "Hello Kitty" symbols all over it I'm guessing it's stock though... 



Wait, that's Parker's toy bag.  The bag for the cover was different.......

[grandpadoc]

I got a bag for the cover.  Have no idea if it was the original bag, if there was an original bag, or if it's something prior ownership stuck it in later.  Since it is beautiful bright pink with "Hello Kitty" symbols all over it I'm guessing it's stock though... 



Wait, that's Parker's toy bag.  The bag for the cover was different.......

Its black and made of the same material. I remember having it a few months ago but can't find it now, othewise I'd take a pic and put in your face. Hey I'm going to look tonight, standby...  Doc

[Twolanerider]

Its black and made of the same material. I remember having it a few months ago but can't find it now, othewise I'd take a pic and put in your face. Hey I'm going to look tonight, standby...  Doc

The bag that came with this cover is the same material; or at least close enough to the same that someone that doesn't know anything about different cloth materials can't tell the difference.  This one is kind of a dark grayish black color.  Might have started out black and gone through the laundry sometime .

Cover fits it pretty well.  That's good enough for me.

[grandpadoc]

The bag that came with this cover is the same material; or at least close enough to the same that someone that doesn't know anything about different cloth materials can't tell the difference.  This one is kind of a dark grayish black color.  Might have started out black and gone through the laundry sometime .

Cover fits it pretty well.  That's good enough for me.

... its cool we have the only complete bikes in recent threads and listings, keep it stock bro.  Doc

[Twolanerider]

... its cool we have the only complete bikes in recent threads and listings, keep it stock bro.  Doc

I have to fall on my sword and admit I'm varying a little.  But only a little.  Non stock chages will be:



Windshield was too short.  Had to do something taller.  And adding that chrome windshield trim that Harley offers.

The mix of black and chrome on the handlebar mounted parts always drove me nuts on these bikes.  This one is now all chrome.

Changed the ugly bolts on the engine and trans to stainless.  Caliper bolts too.

Installing the EZ Pull clutch thing (but you can't see that so it doens't count; right?).

Installing a garage door opener transmitter inside the fairing (same "you can't see it rule applies).

Will later very likely install the HD security system (hopefully also covered by the "you can't see it" rule)



That's it though.  And don't plan on anything else.  Love the look just the way it's going to set now.