FLHCRC Resurrection
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 248
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From: Rocky Mtns
Good work and ride safe on the new version of the bike. I'd be tempted to keep one scratched up piece from the old bike, maybe a side cover, as a badge of honor to remember the old styling. I wonder if it will feel like the same bike, a new one, or something in between?
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 574
Likes: 156
From: Big Sky Country
Hey, that's looking really good, well done! I'm in the same boat and went through almost exactly the same process as you did so mine's going from Sedona Orange to Vivid Black, for the time being anyway. Since front end was toast I'm also taking the opportunity to upgrade to rushmore triple tree/forks and cartridge internals.
I managed to avoid having mine totaled, barely, and it sounded like the insurance buyback charge was going to be unrealistically high. Out of curiosity, if you don't mind my asking, what were they going to charge you to buy it back and what did you end up having to give at auction?
I managed to avoid having mine totaled, barely, and it sounded like the insurance buyback charge was going to be unrealistically high. Out of curiosity, if you don't mind my asking, what were they going to charge you to buy it back and what did you end up having to give at auction?
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Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 147
Likes: 36
From: Nebraska
Hey, that's looking really good, well done! I'm in the same boat and went through almost exactly the same process as you did so mine's going from Sedona Orange to Vivid Black, for the time being anyway. Since front end was toast I'm also taking the opportunity to upgrade to rushmore triple tree/forks and cartridge internals.
I managed to avoid having mine totaled, barely, and it sounded like the insurance buyback charge was going to be unrealistically high. Out of curiosity, if you don't mind my asking, what were they going to charge you to buy it back and what did you end up having to give at auction?
I managed to avoid having mine totaled, barely, and it sounded like the insurance buyback charge was going to be unrealistically high. Out of curiosity, if you don't mind my asking, what were they going to charge you to buy it back and what did you end up having to give at auction?
The difference between what Progressive wanted to charge me to keep it vs. what I paid at auction was a little over $2k.
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Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 147
Likes: 36
From: Nebraska
I've kept my eye out for one, but I haven't found one yet. I'll also need a pigeon one (took it right in my face the summer before) and a squirrel one as well.
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Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 147
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From: Nebraska
Road testing
Any pointers on safely road testing my Frankenstein? I got it out on the back country road and up to 55 mph without any issues but that road was perfectly straight. Noticed no vibrations, wobbles, or noises that caused any concern. I took it up to 25, held it for 30 seconds or so, then up to 30, held for 30 sec, up to 35, etc, etc.
On the way back in I just let it rip, accelerating hard and straight right to to 55 again (damn forgot how hard this thing pulls). Again no issues or causes for concern. My next steps might be the highway test where there are some 70 mph sweepers. Anything else I should be on the lookout for it pay extra attention to?
On the way back in I just let it rip, accelerating hard and straight right to to 55 again (damn forgot how hard this thing pulls). Again no issues or causes for concern. My next steps might be the highway test where there are some 70 mph sweepers. Anything else I should be on the lookout for it pay extra attention to?
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 1,554
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From: San Angelo, Tx
You know your bike better than we do. Just be smart and make sure the bags are loaded somewhat evenly. After you ride a few times nut and bolt it and check for anything that is loose.
Bike looks great BTW, I like the leather classic bags
Bike looks great BTW, I like the leather classic bags