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Old 09-28-2009, 06:46 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Winter projects

Whats everybody doing this winter. I am going to re-jet carb, rebuild front master cylinder, strip front lower forks(pitted). Mark
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Old 09-28-2009, 06:47 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Another cam swap (bigger), chrome rockerboxes, and maybe either a springer front fork, or a true wideglide, not a conversion.

My issue is that unless it's below 30* outside, I'll ride, so I hate having the bike down more then 1-2 days. Those are all 1 day jobs.....

I was thinking of paint.....that's more then 1-2 days.
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Old 09-28-2009, 07:20 AM   #3 (permalink)
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too many to list......but money will tell the story as it unfolds
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Old 09-28-2009, 07:25 AM   #4 (permalink)
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I wouldn't mind bobbin' off the back fender, relocating the tail light and putting in the narrowing kit on the rear turn signals. Then I can start looking for the springer front end.

But at this time, the medical bills are piling up so high, I'll be lucky not to lose the whole bike.....
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Old 09-28-2009, 07:27 AM   #5 (permalink)
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I have plans to do some work on the front brakes. It's never
felt very good, way to much lever pull. The dealer has worked
on it a couple of times with not much change, so probably a
rebuild. Also plan on doing a handlebar swap to Drag bars,
and not really sure what else will fall into the plans. I'm like
Dave, if it's at least 35-40 I'll be riding, as long as there is no
snow on the streets.
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Old 09-28-2009, 07:28 AM   #6 (permalink)
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My 81 shovel is getting a trans shift fork repair and new mainshaft seal plus a whole new wire harness and maybe neck bearings .
My buds 83 flhs ( enclosed chain ) is getting a rebuild on the trans , real fun .
Got a guy with a 72 fx that wants some major $ stuff done .
I kinda push the shovel stuff off till the winter months because they always seem to take up so much time .
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Old 09-28-2009, 09:26 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Finish putting together Mine 1957 one twenty five CC Harley B model.
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Old 09-28-2009, 09:30 AM   #8 (permalink)
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I have a huge laundry list of todo stuff.. most is minor and cosmetic. I'll get down the list as money permits of course.

09' 1200L

-new intake.. NRHS builds a round styled one now

- Narrow 12" apes

-replace headlight with custom mount to lower fork stabilizer, remove brow

-relocate ignition and coil and add custom length red plug wires
-2" tank lift and clean up the wires under the tank

-turn signal relocation

-lowering kit -probably lower an inch or two

-some grips, pegs and maybe a new gas cap

-might powdercoat a few parts..


--and I would love to do cams, but I think I may hold off on those


that should keep me busy..
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Old 09-28-2009, 10:06 AM   #10 (permalink)
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gonna cut my rear fender for sure, lose that big as the sun tail light, and re-locate the plate.....motor will stay, as will the front end, other than a fluid change in the forks....not to much...santa is comin ya know....(3 kids)
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