Harley Dual Sportster project underway
Thread Starter
|
Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,625
Likes: 349
From: The Biggest Little City, Reno, NV
Im not to concerned with the rear fender because this one is a temp fender, I can always make a longer one. Its a ongoing construction that will change and evolve as I see what works and as funds allow. The bike is a 2018 Iron 1200.
so far I have recouped alot of the money spent by selling the oem parts.
Here in northern NV we have endless fireroads running everywhere, so why not ride them. Plus I dont want a bike like every other bike out there.
so far I have recouped alot of the money spent by selling the oem parts.
Here in northern NV we have endless fireroads running everywhere, so why not ride them. Plus I dont want a bike like every other bike out there.
Thread Starter
|
Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,625
Likes: 349
From: The Biggest Little City, Reno, NV
My plan is to have it ready to ride over the Thanksgiving weekend. I pretty much have everything to finish it up in the garage. Then after the holidays I will send the forks to race tech for springs and gold valves.
Club Member
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 11,175
Likes: 2,483
From: Nor Cal
Are you and Race Tech aware that you have a Cartridge in One fork leg?
Thread Starter
|
Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,625
Likes: 349
From: The Biggest Little City, Reno, NV
yes race tech is aware of the forks. I have a rear frame hoop that I want to install so I can mount up a different fender eventually. Just have not found one I like yet. So for now im just running what I have, since it didnt cost anything except time.
Club Member
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 11,175
Likes: 2,483
From: Nor Cal
That's good... I ask because they don't have listing on the website for your bike ... well kind of, but that listing is incorrect in that Race Tech is listing it as using the traditional Damper Tube on each side.
So they are going to keep your one cartridge? I know RT can because they do it on other harleys, but I've never heard from any Harley owner who has done it (or had it done). The Harley owner usually replace the cartridge/fork tube with another Damper tube style.
If you're keeping the OE Cartridge, I'm interested in hearing how they perform
So they are going to keep your one cartridge? I know RT can because they do it on other harleys, but I've never heard from any Harley owner who has done it (or had it done). The Harley owner usually replace the cartridge/fork tube with another Damper tube style.
If you're keeping the OE Cartridge, I'm interested in hearing how they perform
Thread Starter
|
Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,625
Likes: 349
From: The Biggest Little City, Reno, NV
That's good... I ask because they don't have listing on the website for your bike ... well kind of, but that listing is incorrect in that Race Tech is listing it as using the traditional Damper Tube on each side.
So they are going to keep your one cartridge? I know RT can because they do it on other harleys, but I've never heard from any Harley owner who has done it (or had it done). The Harley owner usually replace the cartridge/fork tube with another Damper tube style.
If you're keeping the OE Cartridge, I'm interested in hearing how they perform
So they are going to keep your one cartridge? I know RT can because they do it on other harleys, but I've never heard from any Harley owner who has done it (or had it done). The Harley owner usually replace the cartridge/fork tube with another Damper tube style.
If you're keeping the OE Cartridge, I'm interested in hearing how they perform
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider
Verdad Gallardo
Thread Starter
|
Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,625
Likes: 349
From: The Biggest Little City, Reno, NV
. Front is original so far, but is supposed to pick up 1 more inch with a kit, back is at 6 1/2 inch's. I converted my Flat Track 883 to a chain, while I love the look I hate the mess. Thats why I left the belt covers on, to help keep junk away from the belt.
Thread Starter
|
Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,625
Likes: 349
From: The Biggest Little City, Reno, NV
Belt tensioner finished, exhaust put on. In the morning I will unpack the FP3 and install a tune. If it stops raining I will take it for its maiden voyage and see how everything is working.