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Aug 5, 2025 | 06:58 PM

Ftwkm

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1976 fxe update

Well it took a bit but thanks for everyone’s help. I not have added the electric start back to this bike. I used the forum to wire it and prevent run on.

The bike fired right up after being shoved in a corner for 16 years. Now tires, grease bearings, master cylinders, fork seals, and miscellaneous.

Question I’m sure the fork springs are original. Should I replace them when I do the fork seals?

Aug 5, 2025 | 07:08 PM

Racepres

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LOL
I think you should Go with Internet wisdom, and rebuild the entire damn Thing...Everything..
Start with ???

Aug 6, 2025 | 04:01 AM

eighteight

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Yes, you will find that 50 yr old springs are shorter than new replacements

Aug 6, 2025 | 07:16 AM

Racepres

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That ain't the only **** that is 50 years old.. Internet wisdom says..Completely rebuild absolutely Everything..
If you want a Classic...Ride a Nice Survivor..If you want an Updated SuperGlide... Get a Twinky Dyna!!

Last edited by Racepres; Aug 6, 2025 at 07:18 AM.

Aug 6, 2025 | 07:49 AM

Joe12RK

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All kidding aside, just ride it for the rest of the season. You'll know what it needs by then.

Aug 6, 2025 | 01:59 PM

FXWG'80

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Originally Posted by Joe12RK

All kidding aside, just ride it for the rest of the season. You'll know what it needs by then.

Great advice

I discovered that mine, built in 1980, when AMF was on a budget, still has many better parts than those offered in the various catalogs.

Aug 6, 2025 | 03:04 PM

Racepres

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Originally Posted by FXWG'80

Great advice

I discovered that mine, built in 1980, when AMF was on a budget, still has many better parts than those offered in the various catalogs.

Sure as **** better than the Chiwanese Crap available today!! Working Used; Beats New Chiwanese; Every time for me!!