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My handlebars will be as so on my original roller. Certainly subject to change as I am finicky slightly on how I ride the bike. And my position on the bike as seated.
I like to lean into the wind slightly vs the wind pushing me back. Especially with no windshield.
This bike has much less original patina than I thought it would have. It will be prettier than I originally thought. I was going old gennie survivor rider at first.
First the frame was in primer so we had to finish it black. The battery tray area had too much corrosion/patina so it got blasted & refinished... The rear wheel was pretty rusted out underneath the rime tape. The front wheel diameter changed so a wheel change there. Then add fork components & fork tins.
So it goes, but it will be a nicer bike for the years ahead.
More gains on this bike in the last couple of weeks. Exhaust fitted as most controls. Some welding to be done on the outer primary and coating of the exhaust. The bike is coming together in decent time. Seeing light at the end of the tunnel. And spring.
Looks great, I like the stance. The 19" wheel looks modern without being silly.
ps No worries about the chain rubbing the starter housing?
Thanks Joe, the bike is gaining an identity.
Won't say it worries me but I'll pay attention to it. Running a belt primary so its not an oil case. TBH its my firsts lowered H-D (in the rear only). I have always run stock height on my Sportsters or Touring bikes. I am running 23/51 also so it will be tight.
There are a fair amount of lowered Shovelheads... Gotta wonder if each & every one has a chain digging into their primary. Probably many do.
Thanks Joe, the bike is gaining an identity.
Won't say it worries me but I'll pay attention to it. Running a belt primary so its not an oil case. TBH its my firsts lowered H-D (in the rear only). I have always run stock height on my Sportsters or Touring bikes. I am running 23/51 also so it will be tight. There are a fair amount of lowered Shovelheads... Gotta wonder if each & every one has a chain digging into their primary. Probably many do.
Ha! its a shovelhead duo-glide with a 19 inch front wheel.Good looking project.Race always points out the gnawing of the inner primary but he is spot on.This would have made an outa sight duo tribute with a shovel and of coarse the 16 inch front wheel.
I knew you would say that! ...Short shocks suck! See below.
Originally Posted by side oiler
Ha! its a shovelhead duo-glide with a 19 inch front wheel.Good looking project.Race always points out the gnawing of the inner primary but he is spot on.This would have made an outa sight duo tribute with a shovel and of coarse the 16 inch front wheel.
Thanks side oiler. Yes a tribute to something. A mix of old and new. Let me introduce Frankenstein. ;-)
The issue I live with is the bike is low in back, which I wanted. Ok in itself for a good looking ride. There are 13 1/2" stock length shocks, and the next shorter length is 12" (which I have). 1 1/2" difference. I don't see a tweener length shock like maybe 12 3/4" in a covered style Harley shock. Another thing is the exhaust is custom bent to kick up slightly so as not to point at the ground, just for this height. So not as easy as just putting stock length shocks on at this time...
I will be picking up another 2 into 1 header pipe to quite possibly do exactly that in '25... Funds are light for any changes right now. Trying to complete the bike.
Once again... not a purist bike.
Yes I have been through this same shock length dilemma as well..but it sure does look cool. A 22 tooth front sprocket will help a bit of coarse but I think you will be stuck with the 51 on the rear so stock final drive ratio which is AOK by me but I dont try and go warp speed everywhere or anywhere for that matter. I dont see a starter in there so perhaps a ahem "sacrificeable" inner if there is such a word and a primary belt drive.Just throwin stuff out there.Cool scoot make it your own and have fun.Oh yeah I love the purchase price.Why cant I be so lucky???? i didnt think I would like the 19 inch front hoop but I like it on this bike.
On a side note I know that the later inner primary with the later reduction drive box(belt drive?) provides a bit more clearance in this area.I have often wondered if this was part of the reason for the design change here by the motor company.
Having owned my FXRS since Showroom New...I am accustomed to a Tall Motorbike. I do own one that I set up sort of for Rodeo Games... Turns out, lowering the Front, not only improves low speed handling (reduced Trail) but... is much more comfortable than a Lowered Rear..and, Lowering the Rear is Not for Handling...Only Looks
Originally Posted by side oiler
On a side note I know that the later inner primary with the later reduction drive box(belt drive?) provides a bit more clearance in this area.I have often wondered if this was part of the reason for the design change here by the motor company.
Think that the Belt may Not be likely to Gnaw into the Inner....
Originally Posted by side oiler
Yes I have been through this same shock length dilemma as well..but it sure does look cool. A 22 tooth front sprocket will help a bit of coarse but I think you will be stuck with the 51 on the rear so stock final drive ratio which is AOK by me but I dont try and go warp speed everywhere or anywhere for that matter. I dont see a starter in there so perhaps a ahem "sacrificeable" inner if there is such a word and a primary belt drive.Just throwin stuff out there.Cool scoot make it your own and have fun.Oh yeah I love the purchase price.Why cant I be so lucky???? i didnt think I would like the 19 inch front hoop but I like it on this bike.
No reason to limit rear sprocket size Except of course with a Drum Brake.. which, IMHO, should be at least Historically Correct...
There are Inner Primaries out there without Starter Housings... perfect for Choppers/Bobbers etc... Stockers are getting extremely Rare... wonder Why??
19" fronts?? I kinda Like 'em!!! But...Grew Up with SuperGlides...Oh... and IronHeads!
Last edited by Racepres; Jan 19, 2024 at 08:42 AM.
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