Nightster Winter Makeover
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Joined: Jul 2012
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From: Seattle (Alki)
Ill bush,
You definitely need the rotor and caliper in. Take the fender off for now it's just in the way. The spacer pushes on the bearing and spaces the wheel over. Get the caliper set up first, then you'll know if you need different spacers.
You definitely need the rotor and caliper in. Take the fender off for now it's just in the way. The spacer pushes on the bearing and spaces the wheel over. Get the caliper set up first, then you'll know if you need different spacers.
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Road Master
Joined: Jul 2011
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From: NY
Hey dude, Great Looking Bike! I came across page 1 after a google search for downtube diameter (which i eventually no longer cared about) and was instantly hooked... So much so I joined up on the forum... It was really cool to watch the bike take such a trip and then to see that you finally got it on the road... Took me about 2 days to read all the pages (and the suspense killed me) but i'm glad when i got to the end there was a finished bike. It mush have been hell going 9 months...
Anyway just wanted to say congratulations on a truly epic build and say i throughly enjoyed watching you go through the build process... I learned a ton, was pretty inspired to start some small projects of my own, But maybe after i get my 2nd bike.
so i dont have to go without a ride...
I live in the central jersey area so hopefully someday i'll run across ya (especially if you still plan on making that philly trip) so i can see the Apocalypse in person! Thanks for a great read!
Anyway just wanted to say congratulations on a truly epic build and say i throughly enjoyed watching you go through the build process... I learned a ton, was pretty inspired to start some small projects of my own, But maybe after i get my 2nd bike.
so i dont have to go without a ride...I live in the central jersey area so hopefully someday i'll run across ya (especially if you still plan on making that philly trip) so i can see the Apocalypse in person! Thanks for a great read!
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Joined: Jul 2012
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From: fremont , ohio
hey Ergonight , i must say the bike came out really badass.. u did tear it all down lol . i have a 08 Nightster that i just re did and oh most done. what size gallon is gas tank ? and how long are the handle bars ? i looking to put 4.5 tank on it if look right and not cost tons due to new seat / maybe install kit. plus drag bars think it makes it look more smooth look , thanks alot !!!
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Road Master
Joined: Jul 2011
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From: NY
hey Ergonight , i must say the bike came out really badass.. u did tear it all down lol . i have a 08 Nightster that i just re did and oh most done. what size gallon is gas tank ? and how long are the handle bars ? i looking to put 4.5 tank on it if look right and not cost tons due to new seat / maybe install kit. plus drag bars think it makes it look more smooth look , thanks alot !!!
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Joined: May 2013
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From: Chicago
Just got done reading this entire thread over the course of this week. Awesome job! This makes me want to tear mine down and rebuild it but, I know I won't go farther that I already have on my Sporty.
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Road Master
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From: NY
Thanks man. Glad you enjoyed the thread.
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Joined: May 2013
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From: Miami
Hey brother awesome rebuild... Awesome thread too. I was really trying to just figure out how you filled that ecm hole. I couldn't really see the detailed thread. Maybe I missed a page or something. I am definitely going to take off a couple inches on the fender. I am in the same boat as u. Got a springer seat but my girl would be pissed if I chopped it and she couldn't ride. Not tha she rides a lot but I have to keep the option for her...
Anyway, can u tell me what u did to cover the hole please? I am not capable of doing it myself due to the fact that I don't have the tools to even attempt it. But once I know what rout you went, I can shop around to see what it will run me.
Thanks brotha!!!
Anyway, can u tell me what u did to cover the hole please? I am not capable of doing it myself due to the fact that I don't have the tools to even attempt it. But once I know what rout you went, I can shop around to see what it will run me.
Thanks brotha!!!
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From: Miami
This wasn't your job reed???
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Road Master
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From: NY
Those pics are from mreed, who comes up with really innovative solutions to problems like this. If you haven't read any of his threads, start.
For mine I had one of the guys at the shop who's pretty good with body work cut and fit a piece of steel and weld it into the hole. I had to smooth it with bondo/mud before I painted it.
Good luck man.
For mine I had one of the guys at the shop who's pretty good with body work cut and fit a piece of steel and weld it into the hole. I had to smooth it with bondo/mud before I painted it.
Good luck man.
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From: Miami
Those pics are from mreed, who comes up with really innovative solutions to problems like this. If you haven't read any of his threads, start.
For mine I had one of the guys at the shop who's pretty good with body work cut and fit a piece of steel and weld it into the hole. I had to smooth it with bondo/mud before I painted it.
Good luck man.
For mine I had one of the guys at the shop who's pretty good with body work cut and fit a piece of steel and weld it into the hole. I had to smooth it with bondo/mud before I painted it.
Good luck man.