1982 FXR Restoration Thread
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@troy montoya Yes, those are the correct part numbers, thank you. I got the numbers wrong in my search, so let me try looking again. edit: There are a bunch on eBay, and I may be able to get them from the dealer.
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As it turns out, the pin connector that I have from the FLT does fit, I just had it backwards. I got a socket connector on ebay for just a few bucks, so I'm all set. Thanks, @troy montoya
While waiting on that and other parts, I got my helper over and we finished the front fender. I was very lucky that a local dealer had the last package of ten fender rivets in the country (well maybe not, but they are impossible to find). I ordered pressing dies from Hanson Rivets and built a tool to work with my press. It has to go around the tab on the opposite side, but still press straight on the die.
The rivets are stronger than I thought and bent the tool, so I made another that worked great:
Now all the sheet metal is done!
I found an original aluminum dash in decent shape, so I'll polish and paint that next.
While waiting on that and other parts, I got my helper over and we finished the front fender. I was very lucky that a local dealer had the last package of ten fender rivets in the country (well maybe not, but they are impossible to find). I ordered pressing dies from Hanson Rivets and built a tool to work with my press. It has to go around the tab on the opposite side, but still press straight on the die.
The rivets are stronger than I thought and bent the tool, so I made another that worked great:
Now all the sheet metal is done!
I found an original aluminum dash in decent shape, so I'll polish and paint that next.
Last edited by Joe12RK; Dec 16, 2021 at 12:02 PM.
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Wow Joe !
she's looking great ! always enjoy your posts of your progress so far, your paint work came out awesome , btw if i don't get a chance i want to wish you & your family a Merry Christmass ! . . . HO HO HO ! lol . . .
she's looking great ! always enjoy your posts of your progress so far, your paint work came out awesome , btw if i don't get a chance i want to wish you & your family a Merry Christmass ! . . . HO HO HO ! lol . . .
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It was over 60 degrees today, had to go for a ride. When I came back I had only a couple hours so I did a few little things. I got an original starter relay from someone on another forum.
Took it apart and cleaned the contacts with some magic juice:
Polished up the case, looks like new
Installed the relay and the tail light / turn signal connector.
