I spoke with Jeff from Skip Fordyce regarding progress on the paint. He stated that he had already begun the initial process of prepping the tank, but the weather we were having, with the rain and such, delayed things a bit. He stated that with all of the humidity in the air, it takes longer for the paint to cure and allow him to move from one step to the next. This is understandable, but I cannot wait to get the parts back so I can put this thing back together.
I'll keep you posted.
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Flames?
Not having the bike very long, I felt it needed something. Some people are more than satisfied with a plain black bike. Not me. I need something to set it apart from the crowd.
I took the bike apart, removing the tank and front fender in preparation for some added color. The tank came off fairly easily, but the fender, which should have been simple, was more of a bear. The fender is only held on by 4 bolts, but there is a shim behind those bolts with the corners mashed up against the bolts that give you some difficulties. Without much room to unbend those tabs, it took some effort. I removed the brake calipers and lifted the bike in order to make room for the trusty screwdriver that would be hammered on in order to free the bolts.
Jeff from Skip Fordyce Harley Davidson in Riverside will be adding some airbrushed true flames to the pieces. I've seen some of his work and it's very nice. He's also giving me a pretty decent deal.
I'm looking forward to getting the parts back and restored onto the bike. I think it's going to look great and with additional ideas to make the bike stand out, it's going to be one cool ride.
Here's a picture of the bike in my brother's garage with the tank and fender removed. It's kind of sad, really.
I took the bike apart, removing the tank and front fender in preparation for some added color. The tank came off fairly easily, but the fender, which should have been simple, was more of a bear. The fender is only held on by 4 bolts, but there is a shim behind those bolts with the corners mashed up against the bolts that give you some difficulties. Without much room to unbend those tabs, it took some effort. I removed the brake calipers and lifted the bike in order to make room for the trusty screwdriver that would be hammered on in order to free the bolts.
Jeff from Skip Fordyce Harley Davidson in Riverside will be adding some airbrushed true flames to the pieces. I've seen some of his work and it's very nice. He's also giving me a pretty decent deal.
I'm looking forward to getting the parts back and restored onto the bike. I think it's going to look great and with additional ideas to make the bike stand out, it's going to be one cool ride.
Here's a picture of the bike in my brother's garage with the tank and fender removed. It's kind of sad, really.
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Law's Restaurant Tonight
Law's restaurant in Riverside, Ca is having a bit of a shindig tonight. Rumor has it there will be about 25 vendors on site.
I'm hoping to find a couple of things there tonight. First, I'd like to find a seat guy. Occasionally, a couple of guys show up to these events with custom upholstered seats for reasonable prices, and I'd like to get my hands on a reach seat for my newly acquired Road King. Second, I'd like to find a pinstriper to create some flame magic on my tank and front fender in order to break up the monotonous black - especially since I had taken the time to remove those bedazzled looking HD logos.
If I manage to get anything of this sort accomplished tonight, I'll have to post some pics of any changes to the current appearance of the bike.
I'm hoping to find a couple of things there tonight. First, I'd like to find a seat guy. Occasionally, a couple of guys show up to these events with custom upholstered seats for reasonable prices, and I'd like to get my hands on a reach seat for my newly acquired Road King. Second, I'd like to find a pinstriper to create some flame magic on my tank and front fender in order to break up the monotonous black - especially since I had taken the time to remove those bedazzled looking HD logos.
If I manage to get anything of this sort accomplished tonight, I'll have to post some pics of any changes to the current appearance of the bike.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
My Road King
Well, 7 weeks to the day I totaled my bike, I purchased another. I was looking for something bigger than my Softail that would be more suited for traveling.
The Road King is the smaller of the Touring line of bikes from Harley. It comes with saddle bags for storage and can be fitted with other amenities, such as a fairing, windshield, and Tour-Pak.
As you can see in the image below, this one is quite simple compared to the Heritage that I once owned not long ago. It has a simple black paint, and an ugly logo which will be removed soon enough.
I've been scouring the internet for ideas to transform this thing into something more pleasing to the eye. Well, at least my eye.
I've already put close to a hundred miles on it - even with my gimpy leg.
The first thing that I need to get is a reach seat. My feet sit flat on the ground with a bit of effort, but I'd like to be even a tad closer to the pavement.
Here it is in all its splendor.
The Road King is the smaller of the Touring line of bikes from Harley. It comes with saddle bags for storage and can be fitted with other amenities, such as a fairing, windshield, and Tour-Pak.
As you can see in the image below, this one is quite simple compared to the Heritage that I once owned not long ago. It has a simple black paint, and an ugly logo which will be removed soon enough.
I've been scouring the internet for ideas to transform this thing into something more pleasing to the eye. Well, at least my eye.
I've already put close to a hundred miles on it - even with my gimpy leg.
The first thing that I need to get is a reach seat. My feet sit flat on the ground with a bit of effort, but I'd like to be even a tad closer to the pavement.
Here it is in all its splendor.
Friday, November 5, 2010
New Bike
7 weeks after my accident and totaling my bike, I found a replacement. That's right, I'm going to ride again. This one's an upgrade in a sense. It's a touring bike with bags, a Road King.
The bike is nice, with a mere 4700 actual miles. It's an '05 model. The only problem is that it's kind of plain compared to my last bike. No flames. Nothing that really stands out. Just a clean black bike with a Harley Davidson logo that appears to be bedazzled.
The wife sat on the bike and instantly loved the seat compared to that of my Heritage. She said that it was much better. For a woman that suffered a broken tailbone over a couple of years ago, she still complains of discomfort.
I haven't ridden it, yet. I plan on picking it up from the dealer tomorrow after taking care of getting some insurance on it. I can't wait.
I'll post pictures of it when I can get some - possibly tomorrow.
The bike is nice, with a mere 4700 actual miles. It's an '05 model. The only problem is that it's kind of plain compared to my last bike. No flames. Nothing that really stands out. Just a clean black bike with a Harley Davidson logo that appears to be bedazzled.
The wife sat on the bike and instantly loved the seat compared to that of my Heritage. She said that it was much better. For a woman that suffered a broken tailbone over a couple of years ago, she still complains of discomfort.
I haven't ridden it, yet. I plan on picking it up from the dealer tomorrow after taking care of getting some insurance on it. I can't wait.
I'll post pictures of it when I can get some - possibly tomorrow.
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