1982 FXR Restoration Thread
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Thanks, guys! I took some time off to work on other projects, etc. The shop says my motor will be done today! I have a question on painting the cylinders and tappet blocks. I think the blocks are natural, is that right? The cylinders are black, but what black? Gloss, satin, texture? Thanks, Joe
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Thanks, guys! I took some time off to work on other projects, etc. The shop says my motor will be done today! I have a question on painting the cylinders and tappet blocks. I think the blocks are natural, is that right? The cylinders are black, but what black? Gloss, satin, texture? Thanks, Joe
If I were to do Cylinders. I would use VHT with No Heat.. seems to give a Smoother texture... akin to the Texture Black.
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My 83 had textured black cylinders. I buy the Harley black texture from the dealer and at first I thought it was complete crap when I did my 82 WG but once its cured its great, just takes a while and I ended up putting the cases in the BBQ to bake them as per the instructions. Its a very fine texture and very durable. I would buy it again.
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The '82 and '83 FXRS as well as the '83 FLHT, Lifter blocks, are what looks like H-D Texture Black. Cylinders were probably that also... but, did Not hold Color well...All I see are nearly Burnt off..
If I were to do Cylinders. I would use VHT with No Heat.. seems to give a Smoother texture... akin to the Texture Black.
If I were to do Cylinders. I would use VHT with No Heat.. seems to give a Smoother texture... akin to the Texture Black.
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But... You are Not trying to put together a Graded Restoration (AMCA... etc)
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An AMCA judge posted on their forum that the tappet blocks were high temp silver. The machinist at the shop said the same. Maybe FXR is different than FXRS? I'm thinking I should listen to the judge?