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Old May 18, 2022 | 06:46 AM
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It would kill me to use the brakes and scuff up those new rotors!?!?!?!?
 
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Curious about your front axle being so far in lower leg. Shouldn't it stick out about 3/4" and have an exposed through hole in it?
 
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My 83. There's a shoulder on the axle that limits how far it can pass though the hub.


 
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Old May 19, 2022 | 11:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Architect
It would kill me to use the brakes and scuff up those new rotors!?!?!?!?
I probably won't use them, they only slow me down. LOL

Originally Posted by hellonewman
Curious about your front axle being so far in lower leg. Shouldn't it stick out about 3/4" and have an exposed through hole in it?
That's odd, I think mine is stock, and is the same as my 79. The parts book doesn't show a hole in the axle either. Possible you changed yours a long time ago?

Originally Posted by Riceburnerfb1
what you putting on the rear? 16", 18"?
The back wheel is a 16", don't think any FX came with an 18" wheel. Old Ironheads did though.

I had a hard time finding the right bolts for the sprocket, but finally got it done! The rotor bolts were like new so I re-used them after cleaning and zinc plating.



The original was hub powder coated, looks good against all the chrome and shiny zinc.



Some beauty shots:





I am going on some rides the next couple days, so it'll be Sunday before I take it off the lift and really show it off!




 
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Old May 19, 2022 | 11:28 PM
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Wow really good progress Joe,
all good things take time . . . she's going to turn out supper ! cant wait to see how she dose at an AMA meet ! enjoy your ridding weekend !!
 
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Old May 20, 2022 | 06:10 AM
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Looks like a new bike!!! Just without an engine, carry on.
 
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Old May 20, 2022 | 06:18 AM
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Architect your too funny, hahaha !!
 
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Old May 20, 2022 | 06:50 AM
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Looks like a new bike!!! Just without an engine, carry on.
His Screamin Eagle 131" M8 crate engine is on the way.
 
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Very nice. Truly a labor of love.
 
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As promised, I got the bike outside today. The guy doing the motor said he's going to finish it up this week or next. I hope he's right. Otherwise it'll be all electric, haha.














 
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