2017 rebuild

[Matheny 514]

I've used that pallet jack for years before I got my table. They both have their good and bad points. I also have hooks in several places in the ceiling, where I can use a come-a-long to lift too.

Looking good time to get to business

 

[Mr. Wright]

Note: that last picture was from the last rebuild.
This was my toughest day. disconnecting all the wires, labeling them, and bundling them. Spent about 4 hours.

Also FYI, I don't believe I've ever heard this talked about on here. On the pivot axle for the swing arm,

The bushing on each side screw in, so you can remove and install, without damaging the paint. This will be good info if your changing the belt also.

 

[Mr. Wright]

Got a full day in today. Just a little bit left to do to the frame, and it will be ready for primer tomorrow.

Still have about a days work left on the tanks. When they build these tanks at the factory, they use a lot of bondo to shape them. The paint stripper I use, is so strong, I'll have to reshape it.

I think I'll just sand the fenders down and paint over what I have. I don't think the fiberglass fenders will hold up to the stripper.

 

[BWG56]

Wow

 

[bdm7250]

Wow

I'd say..

 

[Mr. Wright]

Since Photobucket was half way working, I thought I'd catch you up on the last few days.
Got everything striped down, but I forgot to take a picture of the tank before I started shaping it, but here it is ready to start sanding.

After a lot of sanding.

I just got done priming everything, and the tank looks good, just need to to do some spot pudding and smooth it out a little more.


Thinking about doing something different with the brake lights, what do you think.

Wow, an hour and 30 minutes to get this on here.

 

[Mr. Wright]

I'm leaning toward going back with a black frame, with the red tank and fenders. I think the black will set the chrome and polished aluminum off better than going all red.

 

[Th3InfamousI]

I'm leaning toward going back with a black frame, with the red tank and fenders. I think the black will set the chrome and polished aluminum off better than going all red.

What kind of a red?

I'm not a fan of two tone schemes but that's me maybe you'll surprise me




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[BWG56]

I think the brake light built into the fender would look great, does your fender wrap around low enough for the brake light to be seen straight on?

 

[Mr. Wright]

What kind of a red?

I'm not a fan of two tone schemes but that's me maybe you'll surprise me




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The red will be a surprise. My own mixture. The black frame isn't for sure yet, it's just that it is so bright, I think it will be to much.

 

[Mr. Wright]

I think the brake light built into the fender would look great, does your fender wrap around low enough for the brake light to be seen straight on?

Once the lens is cut to fit up in the slot, and with the defusers on the lens, it should be fine.

 

[Matheny 514]

I'm leaning toward going back with a black frame, with the red tank and fenders. I think the black will set the chrome and polished aluminum off better than going all red.

I think that's a good idea. Depending on what red you use, too much red can over do it.

 

[bdm7250]

I'm leaning toward going back with a black frame, with the red tank and fenders. I think the black will set the chrome and polished aluminum off better than going all red.

Just an opinion but I always thought black frame and coloured tins looked like half assed repaint, someone who didn't want to do a complete disassemble..but that's just an opinion, I'm sure whatever ya do it will look great.

 

[cdogg556]

I'm leaning toward going back with a black frame, with the red tank and fenders. I think the black will set the chrome and polished aluminum off better than going all red.

I am not a fan of black frame with colored tins, in my "Humble" opinion, haha, the frame should be the color of the tins, when it's not it looks half ass, remember that's just my opinion, now if you think it's gonna be too bright then maybe tone the frame down a little, just enough where it's just a few shades off, just a thought,

I am sure it's gonna look great no matter what cha do.

 

[Mr. Wright]

Just an opinion but I always thought black frame and coloured tins looked like half assed repaint, someone who didn't want to do a complete disassemble..but that's just an opinion, I'm sure whatever ya do it will look great.

That's my thoughts too. Maybe I'll shoot it in color first, then decide.

 

[Mr. Wright]

I am not a fan of black frame with colored tins, in my "Humble" opinion, haha, the frame should be the color of the tins, when it's not it looks half ass, remember that's just my opinion, now if you think it's gonna be too bright then maybe tone the frame down a little, just enough where it's just a few shades off, just a thought,

I am sure it's gonna look great no matter what cha do.

Thank everyone for the respectful honest opinion. I spent last evening looking at paint jobs. I may have to go with a darker ghost flame, to break it up.

 

[Th3InfamousI]

Sounds like frames color other than black is an owner preference. 'Most Harleys have black frames and from what I can tell they sell a lot of them. I have seen some big dog paint jobs that would have looked better with a black frame than say, the yellow ones. But this is just my opinion and preference. I'm sure what ever Mr. Wright comes up with will be pleasing to him or he will just repaint to suit.

That's true although you don't see much of a Harley frame. Usually just the down tubes and it's covered with a bunch of stuff

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[Th3InfamousI]

View attachment 38919 here Ya go Eric. My wife's 11 heritage . Brandy wine candy with ghost flames and a black frame.

I agree it looks good! but ya only see a little of the down tube. Swingarm blends in with the black rims and powder coat on engine. On the chopper you see more frame. JMO

I'm picturing your hot red paint job with black frame and I think your bike looks much better with the red frame you have.

I think if the chopper was blacked out engine and rims then a black frame and red paint would look cool.


Plus I'm not painting my bike so I rather let Shannon paint his bike the color I would want! Hahaha

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[Th3InfamousI]

"I'm picturing your hot red paint job" It's called Brite Kandy.

So sorry..haha

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[TapioK]

View attachment 38919 here Ya go Eric. My wife's 11 heritage . Brandy wine candy with ghost flames and a black frame.

That is one nice looking Heritage, or what ever, I never figure all the same looking different HD-models. I like the color!


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