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Old Dec 31, 2018 | 03:54 PM
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This Decal is now available. Contact https://discontinueddecals.com/. Great job by Discontinued Decals in Boca Raton, FL in recreating this decal from My belt Guard. It really looks just like the original, size colors and all.

 
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Old Jan 1, 2019 | 09:45 AM
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Thanks Randy. Happy New Year!
 
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Old Jan 13, 2019 | 12:01 PM
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ok folks, i just got the new belt guard decal from discontinued decals , i need to have the guard clear coated then its done

primary shows a pretty close color match, this is one of the last details to my FXWG conversion , thanks Randy-FXDG
 

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Old Feb 12, 2019 | 10:17 AM
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Paint is done.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2019 | 01:42 PM
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HI Folks heirs a few shots of my Twin Belt FXWG FXDG Replica rebuild , coming Monday i get the German State inspection , then its off to the DMV to get it registered , i still have to get the belt guard clear coated . . .ive taken her for a short test ride and every thing seems to be working ok , really looking forward to a really good " first ride " . . . i really have to thank this forum for all the help to get this project finished as well as it has ben , Mrlexus, Shovhd,& Randy-FXDG, and my good friend Armin !

 
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Old Jul 28, 2019 | 07:56 AM
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83 FXWG up date, After only 423 miles i had to pull the heads because the shop that built the motor did NOT use loctite on the rocker box nuts ! & they came lose & i was able to turn many of them loose with just my fingers !! now my rear exhaust has burnt oil stains on it ! **** ! ill have to have the exhaust redone this winter, also ill be putting on a heal-toe shifter pegs other than that i am pretty happy with the build, so far i like the mini apes, i was not sure if i was going to like them or not, but they're all right. . .now just break in the motor & first oil change
 
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Old Mar 22, 2020 | 12:19 PM
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Hello forum members
i would like to take a moment to Thank Mark Perry of " Marks-Carbs " in Phoenix AZ, for his help in sorting out some problems i was having with my Keihin carb on my newly finished rebuild of my 1983 FXWG, i had the carb rebuilt by a company here in Germany & after receiving it back i could not get my bike to run right, she had problems idling with out constantly using the accelerator pump & her mid range she kept " hesitating " i contacted Mark through his ebay store & he was more than willing to give me a few simple suggestions to get her running right !!! THANKS Mark ,because of your help i am able to keep the original carb & air cleaner & choke set up !!!




Thanks go out to Mark Perry of "Marks-Carbs" in Phoenix AZ,
 
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Old Apr 26, 2020 | 01:33 PM
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Well she's officially Finished !! thousands spent , countless hours & hole lota help from friends & forum Members, thanks to one & all, time to enjoy her & maybe move on to a new project as time & finances allow . if there's any one who's doing their own FXDG Rebuild / Restoration & needs help or advice, i'd be gad to help if I can ! your's truly, Troy ; )




Before & After 1998-2020 I ges its like they say " good things get better time "
 
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Old Apr 27, 2020 | 08:37 AM
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Looks great Troy! Congrats on your build.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2020 | 11:06 AM
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Thanks shovhd,

Hows your build coming along ? Got any photos of your Progress so far ? would be great to see !! have a great day , Troy ; )
 
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