1983 FXDG Disc Glide Refurbish Thread
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1983 FXDG Disc Glide Refurbish Thread
Hi folks,
I have been on the board for a few weeks and have gotten some great help on this bike from many people here. Thanks crip, johnb, 05fatty, sqdeal, mega, fret, mrbar, et al.
I just started the thread linked below in the Classic forum to show the progress on the DG as we go along. If anyone's interested the link is:
https://www.hdforums.com/forumid_12/tt.htm
I have been on the board for a few weeks and have gotten some great help on this bike from many people here. Thanks crip, johnb, 05fatty, sqdeal, mega, fret, mrbar, et al.
I just started the thread linked below in the Classic forum to show the progress on the DG as we go along. If anyone's interested the link is:
https://www.hdforums.com/forumid_12/tt.htm
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RE: 1983 FXDG Disc Glide Refurbish Thread
Looks really good. How far are you going to go to restore it? Gonna lose the braided lines and the incorrect handlebar risers for instance? And the throw-over saddlebag mounts?
Did the DG come with the sissy bar? I don't recall.
Did the DG come with the sissy bar? I don't recall.
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Thank you, Crip. Coming from a guy who rides such a well turned Sturgis, that is a real compliment. I'm not goin for the 100% correct restoration, yet. This bike and I have some more miles to make and my pocketbook ain't ready for that. Then, in 2012, it gets passed on to my son for his high school/ college transportation. So, by probaly 2017 I'll be ready for the full-on "let's get **** about every detail" restoration. (Weplan on keepin it in the family).
Until then, I wanna get it lookin mostly correct with a few changes to suit taste and functionality. In the meantime, I'm tracking down parts special to the bike and either using them or stashing them depending on rarity and exposure to damage.
Those tank decals are 100% correct, Thank you Crip and JohnB.
Actually, the braided lines and handlebar risers are correct for this bike. Those are new lines with a finer braid than the originals, but those are the original risers. The throw-over saddlebag mounts stay for now, b/c I need to carry sh#t and b/c I dig the "steelhorse" look it gives the bike. That sissy bar was a gimme from a bud who had it on his Sporty. If you look close you'll see it sits about four inches further back than an original sissy bar which I like. Makes the bike look longer and lower than a factory bar would. The DG did come with a bar and a special leather pouch on the bar. I don't have the bar but I do have the original pouch.
The paint is in the original scheme but slightly different shades. Couldn't get a code or chip so got as close as I could by matching the sticker on the belt guard.
Anyway, there are a few other things not dead original, but the overall theme is to make look as close as possible. I'll fill in more detail as I post updates.
Until then, I wanna get it lookin mostly correct with a few changes to suit taste and functionality. In the meantime, I'm tracking down parts special to the bike and either using them or stashing them depending on rarity and exposure to damage.
Those tank decals are 100% correct, Thank you Crip and JohnB.
Actually, the braided lines and handlebar risers are correct for this bike. Those are new lines with a finer braid than the originals, but those are the original risers. The throw-over saddlebag mounts stay for now, b/c I need to carry sh#t and b/c I dig the "steelhorse" look it gives the bike. That sissy bar was a gimme from a bud who had it on his Sporty. If you look close you'll see it sits about four inches further back than an original sissy bar which I like. Makes the bike look longer and lower than a factory bar would. The DG did come with a bar and a special leather pouch on the bar. I don't have the bar but I do have the original pouch.
The paint is in the original scheme but slightly different shades. Couldn't get a code or chip so got as close as I could by matching the sticker on the belt guard.
Anyway, there are a few other things not dead original, but the overall theme is to make look as close as possible. I'll fill in more detail as I post updates.
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RE: 1983 FXDG Disc Glide Refurbish Thread
I was pretty sure on the risers and braided lines, but wanted to see what I could find. Man, I thought it was hard to find Sturgis stuff online - the DG is that much more rare, it's almost impossible to find any pics! I did find this post, which looks like it has scans from an old magazine. You're right about the braided lines, I honestly had no idea HD ever put braided lines on stock - very cool! I'm still confident those risers aren't right though, they look awfully aftermarket. The pics here show a straight riser:
http://www.harley-davidson-hangout.c...04-post17.html
Easy to find if you ever want 'em. Same for the sissy bar, they crop up at swap meets fairly regularly - the pouch would be way harder to find. It's nice when you're not in a hurry - you can just keep your eyes open and grab bits and pieces as they appear. You shouldn't have a problem accumulating everything by 2017
and I STILL want to know what an Anerican is...
http://www.harley-davidson-hangout.c...04-post17.html
Easy to find if you ever want 'em. Same for the sissy bar, they crop up at swap meets fairly regularly - the pouch would be way harder to find. It's nice when you're not in a hurry - you can just keep your eyes open and grab bits and pieces as they appear. You shouldn't have a problem accumulating everything by 2017
and I STILL want to know what an Anerican is...
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Crip
Thanks for link, cool pics. That article is from the Winter 83 issue of The Enthusiatst. I have a copy.
I see what you mean about the risers, you may be right. But, I've noticed that some things are not consistent from bike to bike. Look at the holes cross-drilled in the rotors on the two bikes in the link you sent me. Both are cross-drilled, but in a different pattern. Don't know if it means anything.
But, like you said, straight risers aren't hard to find. I'm very fortunate that my bike came with what appear to be the original leather pouches.
Awright, I guess I fall into that same narrow veiw as all US natives, American=US citizen.
I know it has a broader meaning though. So, what is an AMERICAN to you, Crip?
Dude, did you see Charliea's post....OMFG[sm=happy046.gif]
Charliea
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Thanks for link, cool pics. That article is from the Winter 83 issue of The Enthusiatst. I have a copy.
I see what you mean about the risers, you may be right. But, I've noticed that some things are not consistent from bike to bike. Look at the holes cross-drilled in the rotors on the two bikes in the link you sent me. Both are cross-drilled, but in a different pattern. Don't know if it means anything.
But, like you said, straight risers aren't hard to find. I'm very fortunate that my bike came with what appear to be the original leather pouches.Awright, I guess I fall into that same narrow veiw as all US natives, American=US citizen.
I know it has a broader meaning though. So, what is an AMERICAN to you, Crip?Dude, did you see Charliea's post....OMFG[sm=happy046.gif]
Charliea
PMed you and e-mailed you. Contact me bro, we need to talk.
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RE: 1983 FXDG Disc Glide Refurbish Thread
ORIGINAL: shovel4me4ever
Awright, I guess I fall into that same narrow veiw as all US natives, American = US citizen. I know it has a broader meaning though. So, what is an AMERICAN to you, Crip?
Awright, I guess I fall into that same narrow veiw as all US natives, American = US citizen.
I know it has a broader meaning though. So, what is an AMERICAN to you, Crip?
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DOH
Dude, I totally missed that. [sm=roll.gif]
And here I thought you were tryin to start a big ol philisophical discourse & all.
Dude, I totally missed that. [sm=roll.gif]
And here I thought you were tryin to start a big ol philisophical discourse & all.
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RE: 1983 FXDG Disc Glide Refurbish Thread
ORIGINAL: shovel4me4ever
DOH
Dude, I totally missed that. [sm=roll.gif]
And here I thought you were tryin to start a big ol philisophical discourse & all.
DOH
Dude, I totally missed that. [sm=roll.gif]
And here I thought you were tryin to start a big ol philisophical discourse & all.
Get those emblems! And if you don't mind, toss up a better pic of your handlebar risers.