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SonomaJoe 03-22-2016 12:51 PM

New FXRD Possible Paint?
 
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Hey guys I just picked up this FXRD off a buddy of mine, has 50k miles, runs fantastic, all original. is it possible to only repaint the blue on the bike? the grey has all of the emblems that say Grand Touring

Racepres 03-22-2016 01:34 PM

Of course it is...But, You will turn an Expensive OE paint job into a Customized item worth less than half as much...
Don't like the color? Get a set of Sheet metal and Paint away!!!!
That's the way I do it anyway...

0maha 03-22-2016 01:55 PM

Beautiful bike! Excellent!

A good painter can do pretty much anything.

(But I'm inclined to agree with Racepres that I'd be reluctant to make big changes to that bike. Those touring model FXRs are borderline collectible anymore.)

grbrown 03-22-2016 03:44 PM

Well done. That's a rare bike, I doubt if many were made. Harley had a brief love affair with touring versions of the Dyna, I had an FXDXT, but none of them lasted long, due to lack of demand. By all means do with it as you please, but for our sakes think long and hard before spoiling it!

103 sedona orange 03-22-2016 04:39 PM

I'm jealous. That's a great looking bike.

SonomaJoe 03-22-2016 05:26 PM

Thanks everyone, sorry I didnt make myself clear. The OG blue paint on the bike is faded so I wanted to have the blue repainted keeping it original.

texashillcountry 03-22-2016 06:02 PM


Originally Posted by SonomaJoe (Post 14966760)
Thanks everyone, sorry I didnt make myself clear. The OG blue paint on the bike is faded so I wanted to have the blue repainted keeping it original.

I think your best bet would be to find the right decals and have a good painter repaint it the whole bike with the stock colors.

Hasher 03-22-2016 06:16 PM

That's an awesome bike, I had one once. Production figures were in the low 900s, it was priced about $400 less than the Electra Glide Classic which has a major upgrade that year. (86)
I'd have to say that finding those decals would be close to impossible.
Congrats on the bike, you'll love it.

98hotrodfatboy 03-22-2016 07:14 PM

Definitely is very nice. Have you tried a little elbow grease to bring it back to life?

traildog 03-22-2016 07:25 PM

That has to be one of the UGLIEST EVOs I've ever seen......... ok, I'm jealous......


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