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1. My cam tensioners were replaced with 8334 miles on them. I didn't pay close attention, but I did check them out. They showed signs of wear, but nothing serious. I believe the previous owner was an older rider and didn't ride it very hard either, FWIW.
Part of the reason I decided to change them on this bike was that I already had the bearing puller/pusher to seat the new bearings. Really, I only paid the cost of parts, and I sourced the cams from Phatperformanceparts.com, and at the time they had an online promo code for a small percentage off. I think I had about $600 in the cam replacement total, with the upgrade parts and the cams.
2. The Cat's Eye dash is from a Crossbones, as I wanted black. A Heritage Classic uses the same dash in chrome. You can also use either the tank trim from a Crossbones, Heritage Classic, or Softail Slim. Since I was painting, I had the painter remove the weld/seam on the tank and smooth it down.
You'll need to purchase the information lights as well, as they're specific to those consoles, along with the speedometer backclamp, ignition mounting screws, and console trim. Optional is the ignition name plate. You'll need to reuse your speedometer gasket from your current console.
Here are the parts numbers: Softail Crossbones Fuel Tank Console Cat's Eye 71953-08 $145.00 Console Trim 71978-08 $3.65 Speedometer Backclamp 67341-04B $8.33 Indicator Lights Cat's Eye Dash 68545-08 $63.00 Ignition Name Plate Cat's Eye Dash 71990-09 $15.00 Console Screws 2501A $8.40 (8 pack from Kutter)
All prices were from Kutter HD.
To install the console, read back through my thread. Somewhere I showed pictures of the little plate I made to adapt the tank EFI plate to accommodate the Cat's Eye dash. The mounting holes are different - the Cat's Eye is about 1" backwards of the stock/normal dash.
Your bike looks great, I like the finned cam cover.
You didn't ask for my lousy opinion but I'll offer it anyway...lol if I was you I'd get a black Crossbones cat eye dash like Redbeard719...
Im always up for opinions, and yes, the black cateye is also in the plans. Probably, getting the chrome visor for the speedo too. While im PC the wheels, ill end up doing the headlight bucket too.
I love Redbeards bike, he inspired me to finish working on mine. I lost interest awhile back. I was actually in contact with him as I was doing the bars and cables.
Just got my new apes installed. 12" Khrome werks Bobber Apes in black.
Also got my '47 tank emblems tossed on as well. 61769-47T
Got a new rear fender, a beehive taillight and black struts waiting for the winter. possibly powdercoating the wheels black too. Still on the fence.
Nice bike! I like your plans. The black headlight bucket will look great, just keep the chrome trim ring. If you do powder coat the rims black, a chrome hubcap for the front wheel will really stand out nicely as well.
I'm looking forward to reading about the beehive tail light install you have planned. I have often thought of doing that swap myself, but do not want to do the bodywork/paint that I believe is necessary for the swap. Once you do the install, it will look great!
I posted here back in 2012 about my bike being almost done and posting pics. After 2 years of building it I was hit on the 5 freeway just outside of LA. No need to get into details, I'm still alive and after a couple of months of physical therapy I was able to work again.
It took me another year, but I re-re-built the bike. Dr. John's in Anaheim is a magician, man. They do great work. Here is the finished product, I've been back on 2 wheels for about a month now, I really missed it Haha. I rebuilt it to look identical to the pre-accident "done" bike...
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