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[rigid103]

I guess its time to introduce myself and start posting.  I've been lurking around here for a couple of months now and registered a couple of weeks ago.  My name is Chris and I live in Washington State about 35 miles north of Seattle.  I don't own a CVO bike but I bought a new 2005 Road King Custom from a dealer in April 2005 and had a 103" "CVO type" kit put in it before I even brought it home.  That meant it would stay under the MOCO's warrantee for the next two years.  Well almost two years have gone by and I have around 6500 miles on it and have been pretty satisified with the performance of the 103.  I know quite a few people with stock 88s and a couple with the 95" kits.  The 95s seemed to have more power and torque than my 103 so after doing some research, I decided to go with some parts from Zippers which included the Redshift TC575 gear cams, 50mm throttle body and manifold Fueling oil pump, Zippers pushrods and some D&D Fatcats with the BB baffle and of course the Thundermax ECM.  I spoke with Pete from Zippers and he was great.  He set me up with all the parts and special TC tools that I would need for the job.  I installed all of these parts about a week and half ago and put on about 600 miles and all seems good.  That combo puts it right where I want it to be.  Seat of the pants "WOW".   The gear driven cams seem to have a slight whine to them and a slight ticking, but its nothing that I can't live with.  Which brings me to my handle of rigid103.  I have been riding bikes for my whole life (but always wanted a Harley) and ten years ago my father passed away and left me his 1972 rigid frame 74" chopper which was built using all different year parts and pieces.  That is what I learned on.  Now it has an S&S 103" longblock 10.5:1 compression 3" Primo open belt drive kick start only, no comp releases.  And while learning I met a machine shop owner who had a modified dragbike in the AHDRA.  I went to the races and helped him out one time and was hooked.  Two years later we were racing a 195" injected nitro top fuel bike.  So a little gear whine and valvetrain ticking is really no big deal.  Just ride it and enjoy it.  Thats about it for now.  I will post more in the TwinCam section as I am interested in the closed loop system.  

Glad to be here and will post some pics when I can.
Chris

[hd-dude]

Chris;
Welcome aboard! Glad to have you out of the lurking status. Being that you've been around a while you already know how this site will spend your hard earned $'s for you. Enjoy the new Zippers stuff, It is really amazing how much power can be unleashed from these 103's with a few simple mods.

[BLM777]

Welcome Chris.  Sure are glad to have you here and am particulary impressed with your "do it yourself" attitude.  You'll be of great help to the many members who would really like to work on their own bikes, but haven't taken the plunge.  On again, welcome.

[JCZ]

i guess it's my turn,  i have been posting a little. found this site when i was looking for details on the new 07 seug..  have been having fun reading about other experiences both technical and humors.  just received my new bike, and like others i couldn't sleep the night before i picked it up. live in sunny southen california (native), like to ride long distances...
have bike will travel

Welcome to the sight.  There are a number of us from Calif. that like to ride long distances and do, often.  There are a number of members of this site from So Cal, too.  Hope we're able to put some miles down, in the future.

[Special_Ed]

Chris ,
Welcome aboard. This is a great site with lots of great people and ideas. [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

Seattle area is awesome spent some time there couple of years ago great place.

Ed

[rigid103]

Well guys, thanks for the warm welcome.  I've been doing things myself for quite awhile.  If you have the right tools and can read, there is nothing too difficult to accomplish.  And yes the Northwest is pretty awesome.  It's been really dry this year and it looks like we'll be having some more of this Indian summer with temps in the high 60s to low 70s for the next week or so.

[Fired00d]

I guess its time to introduce myself and start posting.  I've been lurking around here for a couple of months now and registered a couple of weeks ago.  My name is Chris and I live in Washington State about 35 miles north of Seattle. .......  

Glad to be here and will post some pics when I can.
Chris

Chris,
Welcome to the site we are glad to have you. Looks like you have two impressive scooters can't wait to see them.

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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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[Trimster]

Greetings CVO'ers.

My name is Al, learned of this site from JR ( he has a banana SEEG) I believe it was. We met at the local shop in Memphis a couple Saturdays ago and he gave me one of those spiffy CVO forum business cards. He mentioned the wealth of information here, as well as the comraderie. We (wife and I) have an 06 FLHXI Cobalt Blue, 95in with 203 cam, SERT, VH Big Shot Duals. Hopefully a CVO will be our next one   .

[Screamin]

Greetings CVO'ers.

My name is Al, learned of this site from JR ( he has a banana SEEG) I believe it was. We met at the local shop in Memphis a couple Saturdays ago and he gave me one of those spiffy CVO forum business cards. He mentioned the wealth of information here, as well as the comraderie. We (wife and I) have an 06 FLHXI Cobalt Blue, 95in with 203 cam, SERT, VH Big Shot Duals. Hopefully a CVO will be our next one   .

How ya doin Al (and better half)? Welcome. Browse, contribute and we'll show you infinite ways to spend your $$$$.  

[spydglide]

welcome Trimster.  I know you're enjoying that FLHXI .....good looking scooter.  Jump in and sound off whenever, you'll like this crowd.  That JR that steered you this way is tops!  [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif] har!  [smiley=drink.gif] spyder

[Fired00d]

Greetings CVO'ers.

My name is Al, learned of this site from JR ( he has a banana SEEG) I believe it was. We met at the local shop in Memphis a couple Saturdays ago and he gave me one of those spiffy CVO forum business cards. He mentioned the wealth of information here, as well as the comraderie. We (wife and I) have an 06 FLHXI Cobalt Blue, 95in with 203 cam, SERT, VH Big Shot Duals. Hopefully a CVO will be our next one   .

Al,
Welcome to the site, we are glad to have you. Sounds like you already started on creating your own "Custom Vehicle". A lot of us have CVO's from factory but that's only the beginning we have to finish up what they started to make it our own "Custom Vehicle". You will find a wealth of information here, members willing to help w/technical questions, and most of all members that will help you spend money on your scooter.

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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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[ride4jesus]

I will admit I am a lurker!  I dont own a CVO... but was curious about the website when I noticed reference to it on the Tail of the Dragon website in Deal Gap, NC.  

I  noticed out there that there will a gathering this coming weekend in Maggie Valley.  Even though I am not a CVO owner, can my wife and I stop by to say hello?  We ride a 2001 FLRHPI with a limited edition Harley paint job from that period. Since we are going to be in the area from the 13-17.... thought it would be nice to hang out with some other riders!

Grace and Peace
Brett  

[SE05]

I will admit I am a lurker!  I dont own a CVO... but was curious about the website when I noticed reference to it on the Tail of the Dragon website in Deal Gap, NC.  

I  noticed out there that there will a gathering this coming weekend in Maggie Valley.  Even though I am not a CVO owner, can my wife and I stop by to say hello?  We ride a 2001 FLRHPI with a limited edition Harley paint job from that period. Since we are going to be in the area from the 13-17.... thought it would be nice to hang out with some other riders!

Grace and Peace
Brett  

OF COURSE!!  There are a few of us that don't own CVOs but are members of this site.  If you love to ride and enjoy the company of good people then this is the place to be!

Most of the folks that are attending the gathering are on their way to MV so they may not see this post.  I'll let them know to be on the lool out for you guys!

See ya there!   [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

[ride4jesus]

OF COURSE!!  There are a few of us that don't own CVOs but are members of this site.  If you love to ride and enjoy the company of good people then this is the place to be!

Most of the folks that are attending the gathering are on their way to MV so they may not see this post.  I'll let them know to be on the lool out for you guys!

See ya there!   [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

I have wandered around the website to find information about the event, but can not seem to find the EVENTS section that describes were everyone is meeting when they get to MV.  I have never been there before so this is a first trip up to that area for my wife and I.  We are staying in Bryson City which is just a short distance from MV.

Any assistanceyou can provide would be appreciated.
brett

[SE05]

I have wandered around the website to find information about the event, but can not seem to find the EVENTS section that describes were everyone is meeting when they get to MV.  I have never been there before so this is a first trip up to that area for my wife and I.  We are staying in Bryson City which is just a short distance from MV.

Any assistanceyou can provide would be appreciated.
brett

Brett,

There are a couple of threads started on this event but this one:  http://flhrsei.org/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?num=1154244034 gives all the details.  The "meeting" place will be Jonathan Creek Inn.  It is on Hwy 19 about half way between Hwy 441 and 276.  You can visit their website if you need good directions:  http://www.jonathancreekinn.com/directions.html

Nancy