Project FXDL --> Bobber begins....
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Thanks, I hope so. Not sure how it is going to turn out yet, but I'm looking forward to the finished product.
There have definitely been some lessons learned along the way. On my previous 2 harleys, I modded them a little here, a little there, changed the direction I was going and modded them more and more (A.D.D. is expensive). For this one, I wanted to go ***** out and do it all at once, and build it to what I envisioned, and be done with it.
So, I was already ordering parts as soon as I sold my RK, which was a month and a half before I even picked up the dyna. Then, I just ripped it apart without having a manual yet (I have one now). The consequence of my haste was that I threw away a minor part or 2 that I needed, and ordered something that really doesn't fit right (seat). No big deal, I've already ordered the parts I needed, and I'm gonna make the damn seat work, one way or the other :-)
Was just gonna paint the risers and clamp and battery cover, but decided to take them for powder too, since the prices are cheap enough. Hopefully by this weekend I'll have most the stuff back on, minus wheels and handlebars/controls. I'll post some pics when I get that far.
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There have definitely been some lessons learned along the way. On my previous 2 harleys, I modded them a little here, a little there, changed the direction I was going and modded them more and more (A.D.D. is expensive). For this one, I wanted to go ***** out and do it all at once, and build it to what I envisioned, and be done with it.
So, I was already ordering parts as soon as I sold my RK, which was a month and a half before I even picked up the dyna. Then, I just ripped it apart without having a manual yet (I have one now). The consequence of my haste was that I threw away a minor part or 2 that I needed, and ordered something that really doesn't fit right (seat). No big deal, I've already ordered the parts I needed, and I'm gonna make the damn seat work, one way or the other :-)
Was just gonna paint the risers and clamp and battery cover, but decided to take them for powder too, since the prices are cheap enough. Hopefully by this weekend I'll have most the stuff back on, minus wheels and handlebars/controls. I'll post some pics when I get that far.
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Spent today on the rear fender and wiring for the lights, blinkers etc. Was a pita, cuz I have that module that turns the blinkers into running lights. Well, the new tail light I have, has blinkers in it, so they were wanting to stay on like running lights. Had to run a new pair of wires up to the plug under the seat, and tap in before the module. Now everything works. The blinkers on the struts work as running lights and blinkers, and the blinkers in the tail light work like they are supposed to.
Ran out of time, so I didn't get a chance to drill holes to install the seat mount. That's my next goal, then installing the trees and forks. Still gotta paint the fork sliders. They are gloss black, but I want them satin.
Also, initially, I wanted ZERO chrome on the bike. I've changed my mind. Gonna go ahead and use chrome nuts here and there, and some chrome caps to help break up the black a little bit, and also help to tie in the chrome springs on the seat and what not.
Between work, kids, and sleep, hope to have this thing ready to install wheels, handlebars and controls by next weekend. Still waiting for the powdered wheels, risers, top clamp, and battery cover.
Ran out of time, so I didn't get a chance to drill holes to install the seat mount. That's my next goal, then installing the trees and forks. Still gotta paint the fork sliders. They are gloss black, but I want them satin.
Also, initially, I wanted ZERO chrome on the bike. I've changed my mind. Gonna go ahead and use chrome nuts here and there, and some chrome caps to help break up the black a little bit, and also help to tie in the chrome springs on the seat and what not.
Between work, kids, and sleep, hope to have this thing ready to install wheels, handlebars and controls by next weekend. Still waiting for the powdered wheels, risers, top clamp, and battery cover.
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