Update on my 1980 Shovel FXE/FXWG
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Update on my 1980 Shovel FXE/FXWG
I had a clunk in the front end so I checked out the pre-load on the forks, could not find anything wrong so I put 'er back together. When I tightened the last pinch bolt on the triple tree it twisted off. A hardened bolt that broke at 30 ft/lb. (A good lesson on replacing any critical bolt or nut.)
So I tore it back down. I had a NOS FXWG upper triple tree and found a like new lower on the bay. I replaced the bearing cups and races. The cups were worn bad and that was something I should have done in the first place. Anyway it's back together. I am waiting for a few brackets and I will start re-wiring it tomorrow.
I also put Progressive 11.5" 444s on the back and put a Progressive springs in the front tubes. So I hope to be up with it soon. At least my Lowrider got some use since I have neglected it since I first finished the shovel. That is if you are ever finished.
So I tore it back down. I had a NOS FXWG upper triple tree and found a like new lower on the bay. I replaced the bearing cups and races. The cups were worn bad and that was something I should have done in the first place. Anyway it's back together. I am waiting for a few brackets and I will start re-wiring it tomorrow.
I also put Progressive 11.5" 444s on the back and put a Progressive springs in the front tubes. So I hope to be up with it soon. At least my Lowrider got some use since I have neglected it since I first finished the shovel. That is if you are ever finished.
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