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[deldago]

I got to hand it to you Mike, you have a steady hand and brass balls for making that cut on a freshly painted tank! Watching the transformation of this bike over the last couple of years has been amazing.

[Boatman]

I got to hand it to you Mike, you have a steady hand and brass balls for making that cut on a freshly painted tank! Watching the transformation of this bike over the last couple of years has been amazing.

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[Puzzled]

Thank you guys. The cut had to be made, no choice.... if I messed it up I know the painter.....   

[lowflight]

Bad Ass!

Always really enjoy seeing your "projects". Great job really doesn't adequately describe your work and vision.

[vanzuidt]

This is my favorite build thread on here. Amazing job on the bike Mike. Who's stretched tank cover did you use?

[Puzzled]

I was having trans/clutch issues Sunday as the clutch lever would not pull in. I cracked the bleeder valve on the trans side cover and the lever moved. This told me it wasn't anything from the lever to the side cover. Next I pulled the clutch basket and the the push rod moved freely. So as much as I didn't want to I pulled the exhaust and trans side cover. The trans push rod extension moved freely. I noticed something wasn't correct with the thrust washer and bearing as I know there should be three pieces to the assembly and I only had two. Upon taking the assembly apart I discovered the bearing was disintegrated and the one thrust washer had apparently gotten hot. I picked up new parts and put everything back together, Still NO clutch lever WTF? I pulled the side cover again and this time took it to the bench to inspect it. I really don't need this right now only a few days before we leave for 10 days in Daytona. I got to looking at the side cover and noticed that the plunger/diaphragm looked awful far out, extended if you will. I grabbed a C-clamp and pressed the plunger back in just like you would a caliper. Back on the bike the parts go, bleed the clutch, fill the fluids, test. We have success!

So after thinking about the chain of events leading up to this I believe I figured out what and how it happened. All user error, me. The clutch felt a little soft to me as I was slipping it some to get it out of the garage on the wet muddy grass, I didn't want to fall on my butt. So I adjusted the clutch. Well I got to aggressive with my adjusting. There is about 3/8" to 1/2" of total movement inside of the trans side cover. Adjusting to far one way will place constant pressure on the bearing, to far the other way will allow the piston to travel to far. While all apart this became clear to me exactly how much adjustment there really is. Lesson learned.

[Puzzled]

The Fed Ex driver was here today with a package from Joe at Xtreme Dimensions, my painted windshield.

I wasn't after much, just some orange with a pinstripe similar to the line on the fairing.

I removed the windshield trim with turn signals and went back to the OEM turn signals. I used stock HD bolts and the CVO rubber weather stripping.

[deldago]

Just how many windshields does that make now? ::)Looks great with the handlebars!

[Puzzled]

Good question. I believe I have a new 12" and a 10" here. I have a used cut 10". A barely used 8". The stock windshield. That's all I can think of....

[deldago]

For once I am keeping up with you, I have 5 in stock too!

[68 XLCH]

Always interesting, enjoy Florida.

[Puzzled]

So while in Florida I have had to make a few clutch adjustments. I believe I have it where I want it now. It is time to put some miles on the bike.

[Puzzled]

Snap shot near the Seabreeze bridge. The sun was on the wrong side so I couldn't get the bridge in the background like I wanted to!!

[ultrarider123]

Snap shot near the Seabreeze bridge. The sun was on the wrong side so I couldn't get the bridge in the background like I wanted to!!

Mike, the new side panels, stretched tank and windscreen really make an already great looking bike that much better.  I was concerned when you posted some pictures with the lines on the side panels and bags but, as we have come to expect, your direction and Joe's painting expertise show....the lines match...

Enjoy Flo-ri-duh.....

[Puzzled]

Thank you. The lines on all three pieces are spot on. That took a little work from Joe and I. He didn't have all of the pieces or the bike. Simple tape transfer lines from me and his skill pulled it off.

I don't notice the painted windshield sitting on the bike, perfect. It adds a nice touch to the bike.

I had the seat touched up today while in Florida. It made sense to do it here since the upholster would have the bike to fit the seat to.

Next up is to log some miles. We're looking for somewhere to go. Momma wants to go to Tennessee, so we're looking into a trip to Tennessee... I'd like to go west.