My Softail Rebuild
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Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 165
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From: Rolla, MO
Got a few more parts installed:
Induction module assembly
Air Filter assembly
Oil tank
Hand and foot controls
New rear brake line
Front and rear calipers with new break pads
Brakes bled
The rear brake line is a little long. As you can see, I went up and over the swing arm to take up the slack. It was a special order item which means I can't return it.
Also, I'm not sure I like the air filter cover. I might get one that leaves the filter open.
Induction module assembly
Air Filter assembly
Oil tank
Hand and foot controls
New rear brake line
Front and rear calipers with new break pads
Brakes bled
The rear brake line is a little long. As you can see, I went up and over the swing arm to take up the slack. It was a special order item which means I can't return it.
Also, I'm not sure I like the air filter cover. I might get one that leaves the filter open.
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Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 165
Likes: 3
From: Rolla, MO
HD wanted $13.00 each for these 3 screws/spacers. I cranked up the lathe and made my own with some bolts and aluminum rod that I had laying around.
$13.00 HD screw:
Home made screws:
$13.00 HD screw:
Home made screws:
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Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Long Island, New York
Well in NYS a "Custom" title is a PITA. Your resale is going to suck becasue everyone will know you built it and not MoCo. Your insurance is crazy high because they can. People I know are paying more for insurance on one Custom with basic liability than I am paying for three bikes with theft and collision.
Again your state probably varies, but in NYS you do whatever you can to have that title say HD.
PS years ago a buddy had a Custom registered as a Lowrider. No HD anywhere to be found, but the insurance company assumed, and he was covered like the rest of us. Simple word game but it worked for him.
Again your state probably varies, but in NYS you do whatever you can to have that title say HD.
PS years ago a buddy had a Custom registered as a Lowrider. No HD anywhere to be found, but the insurance company assumed, and he was covered like the rest of us. Simple word game but it worked for him.
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Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 165
Likes: 3
From: Rolla, MO
I gave up on trying to build an EFI bike from take off parts. I'm going to go carb.
I understand that I will need the following items.
Am I missing anything? Does anyone have any suggestions on what parts to buy for each item below? Thanks for the help!!
Darren
1) Wiring Harness for Carb bike:
2) Fuel tank parts to convert EFI tank to Carb tank:
3) Ignition Module:
4) Intake Manifold:
5) Carbertor: Mukini 42mm
6) Ignition Coil:
7) Turn Signal Module
8) Ignition system
9) Ignition switch w/key
I understand that I will need the following items.
Am I missing anything? Does anyone have any suggestions on what parts to buy for each item below? Thanks for the help!!
Darren
1) Wiring Harness for Carb bike:
2) Fuel tank parts to convert EFI tank to Carb tank:
3) Ignition Module:
4) Intake Manifold:
5) Carbertor: Mukini 42mm
6) Ignition Coil:
7) Turn Signal Module
8) Ignition system
9) Ignition switch w/key
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Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 2,395
Likes: 153
From: Utah
I gave up on trying to build an EFI bike from take off parts. I'm going to go carb.
I understand that I will need the following items.
Am I missing anything? Does anyone have any suggestions on what parts to buy for each item below? Thanks for the help!!
Darren
1) Wiring Harness for Carb bike:
2) Fuel tank parts to convert EFI tank to Carb tank:
3) Ignition Module:
4) Intake Manifold:
5) Carbertor: Mukini 42mm
6) Ignition Coil:
7) Turn Signal Module
8) Ignition system
9) Ignition switch w/key
I understand that I will need the following items.
Am I missing anything? Does anyone have any suggestions on what parts to buy for each item below? Thanks for the help!!
Darren
1) Wiring Harness for Carb bike:
2) Fuel tank parts to convert EFI tank to Carb tank:
3) Ignition Module:
4) Intake Manifold:
5) Carbertor: Mukini 42mm
6) Ignition Coil:
7) Turn Signal Module
8) Ignition system
9) Ignition switch w/key
Have fun.
C#
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Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 165
Likes: 3
From: Rolla, MO
Got it all figured out...just got to buy the parts. I'm buying a Thunder Heart Stand Alone Ignition system that uses the stock crank sensor. Also using a Thunder Heart Micro Harness. Lastly I'm going with the Mikuni HSR42 Total Kit for the carb. I also recently did the tank conversion and got my petcock installed.
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 666
Likes: 25
From: Ct
The bike is lookin very cool. You do nice work.
Not a knock here, but I would NEVER buy a frame without a title. It goes state by state as far as DMV rules, but why deal with the headache?? Get a titled frame and go nuts, no worries. As long as the title matches the VIN on the frame you can throw in any motor, suspension, tranny....any parts you want. The frame and the frame VIN are the bike.
I dont know the rules in your state, but after you build this bike they may require an inspection to register and title it. That could be another load of headaches (this is illegal, this is not safe, you need this, you need that...........F*CK YOU!!!!!)
Any time I build or mod a bike, I start with a bike with a valid title. Then I bring it to DMV and get it registered in my name. THEN I rip into it and do whatever I want, No DMV or inspectors to deal with at that point.
Anyways, you already chose your path with the frame you bought. Hope you get it tilted and registered with as little grief as possible.
Keep the pics comin!!!
Not a knock here, but I would NEVER buy a frame without a title. It goes state by state as far as DMV rules, but why deal with the headache?? Get a titled frame and go nuts, no worries. As long as the title matches the VIN on the frame you can throw in any motor, suspension, tranny....any parts you want. The frame and the frame VIN are the bike.
I dont know the rules in your state, but after you build this bike they may require an inspection to register and title it. That could be another load of headaches (this is illegal, this is not safe, you need this, you need that...........F*CK YOU!!!!!)
Any time I build or mod a bike, I start with a bike with a valid title. Then I bring it to DMV and get it registered in my name. THEN I rip into it and do whatever I want, No DMV or inspectors to deal with at that point.
Anyways, you already chose your path with the frame you bought. Hope you get it tilted and registered with as little grief as possible.
Keep the pics comin!!!
Last edited by ctluba; Apr 9, 2014 at 04:08 PM.
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