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Thanks gents for the compliments! I haven't wandered into this thread for a few weeks, but it's nice to see my project is still inspiring others.
I must say though, there are some great looking springers in this thread - it's one of my favorites to read through.
Originally Posted by ClassicallySprung05
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.
Originally Posted by Joe_G
^^^ I vote yes on getting black wheels.
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...
Looks awesome man! You're right, need better pics.
Originally Posted by Bighec
Terrible pictures and I need to figure out how to clean up that situation with my lines, but here she is. Worked out using everything OEM with the exception of the bars and grips.
Well it's pretty obvious I need a new brake line and my idle and throttle cables have seen better days, so I might as well swap those too. Anyone have any pointers on cleaning up my wiring so it doesn't look so damn lazy? I know I can always go internal, but I'd have to extend them for sure that way. How about external? Any pointers?
Well it's pretty obvious I need a new brake line and my idle and throttle cables have seen better days, so I might as well swap those too. Anyone have any pointers on cleaning up my wiring so it doesn't look so damn lazy? I know I can always go internal, but I'd have to extend them for sure that way. How about external? Any pointers?
If you're going so far as to replace cables, you might as well run them internally. Nothing will look cleaner than that. Running them external will be Zip-Tie Central....
Plus, it's only 12 wires or so that need to be extended. Just make sure you write down the wire locations for each socket. And stagger your solder joints so you don't have one fat lump of connections.
Chances are you're missing the proper throttle cable guide on the right side, the instructions when you install the windshield bracket are a little confusing and I've seen folks install the wrong one or none at all. With no guide, the cables can get pinched between the fork stops and frame.
Here's the instructions, if you need a pic let me know.
As far as internal cables, I think it can be done but it's not easy. Not much room for wires and cables in the bars. Someone on here did it with a springer but with T-bars if I recall. I'll try to find the thread and post up for you and you can ask him about the process.
Well it's pretty obvious I need a new brake line and my idle and throttle cables have seen better days, so I might as well swap those too. Anyone have any pointers on cleaning up my wiring so it doesn't look so damn lazy? I know I can always go internal, but I'd have to extend them for sure that way. How about external? Any pointers?
For starters, nice bike man! Bars look at home on the springer
What Redbeard said, internal lines for everything cleans it up nicely. Grip ace to go that one step further if you want to lose the controls too
I run my brake line and throttle internal, tight tight squeeze in the RSD bars with how the run one bar half inside the other, but it worked out.
Got to get the right grip on, but apart from that's the bars finished
RandallJ this ones for you too.
I cut the grip ace switches in under my left grip. Only two wires (in one insulation) you have to worry about then
For starters, nice bike man! Bars look at home on the springer
What Redbeard said, internal lines for everything cleans it up nicely. Grip ace to go that one step further if you want to lose the controls too
I run my brake line and throttle internal, tight tight squeeze in the RSD bars with how the run one bar half inside the other, but it worked out.
Got to get the right grip on, but apart from that's the bars finished
RandallJ this ones for you too.
I cut the grip ace switches in under my left grip. Only two wires (in one insulation) you have to worry about then
Looks like you are having trouble finishing that sled. Tell you what I will do. I have $4000 in my pocket. Ill take that headache off your hands. You will thank me later......
in limbo for a while. i only in the last month or so can really "see" what i want to end up with and been doing a (very slow) parts collection. probaly going to take the front fender off when i change front tire (and need to get another bike off the jack to do that) 'til i can get a rear fender back on, 'cause it looks kind of lopsided right now.
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You're right, need better pics.
