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[Midnight Rider]

Terry;
In all honesty changing out the cams and such is a lot less tedious than the bar swap...... You can do it [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

Thanks for the vote of confidence, Jim...I will probably figure a way to do it myself...if I have a book, the right tools, and a little moral/technical support from people like you and others here, I'll get her done.  I've helped build a couple of 600HP small blocks back in the day...E-Gas class...Anglia...it would FLY!!

Thanks for the discount on the bars and the support when I called! [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

[Midnight Rider]

With the money you will save by doing it yourself. How's that for friends?

Oh I wish I lived in Birmingham. I would ask you to come ride my bike for me this winter when I couldn't just to keep oil on the top of the engine....

/me thinks that would expedite this upgrade. [smiley=huepfenlol2.gif]

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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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You and Brian are really bad influences...but you know that, don't you?  I can't wait for Brian to come down...he's going to get SEVROD fever BAD!!! [smiley=pepper.gif] [smiley=pepper.gif]

[SEULTRA]

Terry,
Looks good! I can relate to the difficulty of the install. I installed my own as well. I was just out riding today and these bars are extremely comfortable. You'll wonder how you ever rode without  them.  [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif] [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

[Midnight Rider]

Just a quick ride report from today with the new bars...I like 'em!!  The bike feels better with the extra width of the bars, and my position is much, much better.  The extra leverage seems to make the bike a lot more responsive...I took it out our local version of the Dragon and had a good time.  It was too cold for Diva...it's really the first time I've ridden any distance with just me on the scoot since getting the RH's and the PC tune...she feels good and strong!!

[Fired00d]

You and Brian are really bad influences...but you know that, don't you?

[harleydiva]

Guys, Terry never ceases to amaze me at his ability to take the bike apart and put it back together!   [smiley=nervous.gif]   I did get a chuckle when I caught him changing the Rineharts.      OCD at its finest.   [smiley=huepfenjump3.gif]

[Fired00d]

Guys, Terry never ceases to amaze me at his ability to take the bike apart and put it back together!

[harleydiva]

I can just imagine the look he gave you when he knew he was caught. The cat that ate the canary comes to mind. [smiley=huepfenlol2.gif]

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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 [smiley=fireman.gif]

Naah, he just chuckled.  

[Fired00d]

Naah, he just chuckled.

[ultrafxr]

Terry, my friend, you are fortunate that your dad gave you that car so you could learn and build your skills.  Like you I am self taught and never met a job I was afraid to tackle.  But I just do not have the patience any more to do big jobs like changing out the handlebars.  My hat is off to you.  Here, have a cold one on me!   [smiley=drink.gif]

[Special_Ed]

Terry,
Finally got a chance to read this thread start to finish. Really nice job. I like the extra detail you put in to getting everything to fit. The end result is really sweet, looks great.

The story with getting your first car at 15 and having to fix it yourself was the same with me. I had a 65' Chevelle Super Sport with a straight 6 and tons of rust. Little did I know at the time it was one of only about 1500 made with the SS packsge and a 6. Of course I had to have a V-8. First a 283, then a 350, the a 327 Vette motor and various transmissions. Lots of fun, kept me out of trouble in High School. I think the key chain and the Vette valve covers, 7 fin cast from a 57' fuelie 283, are all that's left of that project.

Hats off to you Bro nice work!
Ed [smiley=pepper.gif]

[Midnight Rider]

Terry,
Finally got a chance to read this thread start to finish. Really nice job. I like the extra detail you put in to getting everything to fit. The end result is really sweet, looks great.

The story with getting your first car at 15 and having to fix it yourself was the same with me. I had a 65' Chevelle Super Sport with a straight 6 and tons of rust. Little did I know at the time it was one of only about 1500 made with the SS packsge and a 6. Of course I had to have a V-8. First a 283, then a 350, the a 327 Vette motor and various transmissions. Lots of fun, kept me out of trouble in High School. I think the key chain and the Vette valve covers, 7 fin cast from a 57' fuelie 283, are all that's left of that project.

Hats off to you Bro nice work!
Ed [smiley=pepper.gif]

Thanks Ed!  Nice to hear your story as well...in fact, in 71 I had a 57 chevy two door HT, and had the FI from a vette of that era to put on, but that project never got done due to having too much fun for a couple of years...priorities shifted about 180 degrees for a while.  Had a '57 Ford Fairlane 500 2drHT for a few years in the latter teen years...had a 292 in it.

[mr_magoo]

Am just wrapping up installing a set on the 06 SEUC and forgot about lengthening the brake line.  Guess it out to the shop for a longer brake line.  Have them on the 04 and they are great really like the position.  

[cvTony]

Terry, you did a superb job - nice work. This is without a doubt my next project. I have been debating whether to farm it out or dig into it myself. I have gotten myself into big jobs before, with good results. (last month I put a radiator in a Plymouth minivan, what a PITA). The brake line was the only change needed? The throttle cables and clutch line are long enough? If I decide to tackle this one, your excellent photos will help. After about an hour on the bike I start getting that back/shoulder pain you describe. My '90 Electraglide had more pullback and the seat was slightly closer to the steering neck and I did not have this discomfort issue. I am going to plan this for March '07, whether I do it myself or not, its gotta be done.

[Midnight Rider]

Terry, you did a superb job - nice work. This is without a doubt my next project. I have been debating whether to farm it out or dig into it myself. I have gotten myself into big jobs before, with good results. (last month I put a radiator in a Plymouth minivan, what a PITA). The brake line was the only change needed? The throttle cables and clutch line are long enough? If I decide to tackle this one, your excellent photos will help. After about an hour on the bike I start getting that back/shoulder pain you describe. My '90 Electraglide had more pullback and the seat was slightly closer to the steering neck and I did not have this discomfort issue. I am going to plan this for March '07, whether I do it myself or not, its gotta be done.

Tony...On my bikel, no other cables were needed...the throttle cables are JUST long enough, and the clutch was not an issue at all.  It's more of a tedious job than a hard one, so if you just allow yourself plenty of time it will save you at least 6 hours of labor, plus you will be sure it is done correctly with all the wires, etc.  The bars really look good on the bike...the fatter bars really add to that area of the scooter, and you will not be disappointed in the improved riding position, and also the added leverage it gives you on the big bike in turns.  Get the bars from hd-dude to get the discount, and the brake lines are available through one of the 20% dealers.  Let me know if I can be of any assistance.