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01-21-2006, 10:18 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Phoenix,
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Bike Year, Make, Engine: Softail Chopper, 07 FXSTC
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I need an exhaust bracket made, a seat pan back welded to the frame, a little more re-inforcement on the rear fender (from the inside) and maybe do somethiing with that notch in the side of the oil tank. The last thing to do is drill the frame for wiring and do a bit of shaping with the grinder.
It looks like a bike now that the handle bars are done. I'll put on the forward controls on tomorrow and take some new pictures. |
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01-21-2006, 10:32 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2004
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Bike Year, Make, Engine: rigid shovelhead
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Come on shawn - post those pics bro!!!
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01-25-2006, 06:04 PM
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I took these while installing my internal throttle. It shows how much bar I took off before the dimple. (Carlini Bars 1 1/4" Clean Sweeps)
These are the spacers I used to sleeve the bar and to space the throttle out.
It fits really tight and I used the set screws to attach it. It is very solid. |
01-25-2006, 06:11 PM
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Here are the latest pictures...
The cardboard on the oil tank is just a template of the finished shape. I'm still working on that and the exhaust bracket. There will also be a plate behind the seat to clean up that space.
Ignore the cable hanging from the bars. When it's done you will only see the brake line near the master cylinder and the clutch cable.
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01-25-2006, 06:15 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: No Love,
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Bike Year, Make, Engine: 96 Yamaha Virago 750
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Damn, that looks good Shawn! So do you feel all gitty inside like a little school girl? What brand internal throttle is that?
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01-26-2006, 08:53 PM
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I got it on ebay from this guy - http://stores.ebay.com/KIKSTART-2-PARTS-4-U
It did come with the outer sleeve which allowed me to compensate for the spacers and make the grip work right.
Great instructions with photos were provided too! |
01-30-2006, 07:54 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Big D,
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Bike Year, Make, Engine: '96 XL 74ci Custom Chop
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It is coming together very sweetly indeed Dude. Quite a jump from your stock FXSTC setup I must say.
Yep, he'll be gitty as a little school girl on his fist trip around the block for sure... 
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02-02-2006, 04:34 PM
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Paintwork is really going to bring this baby alive........shawn my phone hasnt rang yet??? whats up???
Im foolin .....no hurry 
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02-04-2006, 10:59 AM
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I finally called Latisha last night and we spoke for an hour about my paint. I think she has a really good idea of what I am looking for now. She is working on the design drawings already! This is going to be so cool!
I will be sending her the parts later this month, so she can get started on the actual paint. I will start dis-assembly this weekend. Got my crate all lined up and I just need to call BigMikeSimpson about the shipping.
Woo Hoo it's all coming together, FINALLY!
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02-04-2006, 11:43 AM
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Cool!
Latisha, be sure to post pics of the paint progress here so we can follow along! I'm sure it's going to be stellar!
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02-04-2006, 08:02 PM
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Quote:
Originally posted by Ace of Spades
...Latisha, be sure to post pics of the paint progress...
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Don't listen to Ace, Latisha! You should tease us first with a couple of rough sketches and idea layouts. Then post the progress pics a little at a time later on down the road...
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02-05-2006, 05:01 AM
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Bike Year, Make, Engine: A rideable A - Zedder
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Shawn
Just a tiny inclin as to the paintscheme would be nice, or are you gonna keep us in suspenders!?, ooh! aoorgh!. |
02-05-2006, 06:42 PM
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The bike will be Black and Blue, that's all I'll say for now.
I got it all torn down this weekend in 7 hours. It's off to Casey's this week for the final welding details. I got an idea I'm playing with that I want to try. |
02-18-2006, 11:29 AM
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I said I wasn't going to show this, but I'm so proud of the job we did on it! (Sissy bar almost finished)
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02-18-2006, 11:35 AM
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Hey!, thats cool, IL would be proud of that!  |
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