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Nov 16, 2011 | 12:36 PM

#21

Blouder

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Was checking out this guys build, http://www.dub-performance.com/en/index2.html

Really diggin the idea of something like it.

Nov 16, 2011 | 07:30 PM

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voneville

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Originally Posted by Blouder

Vonville,
That bikes looks AWESOME! Does he still have it and ride it? I'm surprised he didn't go dual disk brake up front. Is that a Storz rear cowl?

That is a Storz seat and he still owns the bike but he hasn't been riding it the last few years, he's been busy riding other cool bikes he owns. Sort of a hero to me because he actually follows through with projects and completes them, unlike me, which is why I just finally broke down and bought a new bike to slowly modify over time...

As for the brakes, to be honest I have no idea. He's worked as a mechanic for almost as long as I've known him and he laced that front wheel himself so I know he could have ran a dual disc if he wanted to. I think it was a setup he was comfortable with at the time.

Nov 16, 2011 | 10:15 PM

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sharkey

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Sharkey, thanks for the reply and the insight. You got some pics of your feather weight? Or a build thread?

The build thread would be back a few years; basically a Headquarters 103 with 111hp/117ft lbs; best part of the engine build is 100ft lbs at 2200RPM; there's some pics in my profile...

Should be just under 600lbs come spring; still heavier than an FXR and without the FXR swingarm.

Imagine a 113 inch twin-cam FXR with all the diet stuff...expensive but WOW...

Everybody should live at least one dream.....

Nov 16, 2011 | 11:22 PM

#24

LA VIC

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Originally Posted by creekhed1

What do you need?

AN FXR!

Think you may be right about that. Harley took a step back with respect to frames with the Dyna. Frames that flex will never be great handlers no matter how much money you throw at the suspension.

Nov 17, 2011 | 06:36 AM

#25

ged533

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From: cape cod ma

A lighter bike will handle better.less unsprung weight is key.composite rotors alloy swing arm true trac composite front fender shorai lithium battery fork brace all help but is expensive

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Nov 17, 2011 | 12:34 PM

#26

Blouder

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From: Sacramento CA

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Originally Posted by sharkey

Should be just under 600lbs come spring; still heavier than an FXR and without the FXR swingarm.

Imagine a 113 inch twin-cam FXR with all the diet stuff...expensive but WOW...

Everybody should live at least one dream.....

You mean like this.......He wants $16k for it.

Chopper guys frame, stock twin cam 88 with 1000 miles.... 6 speed TP trans one of a kind billet wheels matching rotors and pulley.... Super trapp exh, Fxdx front end works shocks.... Holeshot T-Bars.... Autometer gauges, HD primaries and clutch, will change anything cosmetic including any color paint and will put 95" kit in with 211 cams and adj push rods!! Everything powder coated black!!

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Nov 17, 2011 | 03:23 PM

#27

Redcad

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Originally Posted by Lennyone

The only way is to take 300 pounds off the bike. Then it mitt stop and handle better.

You mean I have to get off of it?

My stock FXDC handles pretty good, it's just ground clearance issues that bug me.

I'll be watching this thread closely, may be just a drop more height (and better dampers and spings) will help without screwing up the looks.

Nov 17, 2011 | 03:40 PM

#28

JohnC FXDX

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From: West New york, NJ

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Originally Posted by Blouder

He would have been better off keeping the FXDX rear shocks and a using a different front end. Not that the works shocks aren't better, just that the FXDX forks are not as good as the shocks.