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My new bike.... to me ... ; )
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yona
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My new bike.... to me ... ; )
Found this newly restored 89 FXR for $4,000.... think I will buy it , as I will probably never see my 79 FXS together again...
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I started a project build there " File and Fit." I paln to continue that when I go back home in Dec. 2011. I first joined the board when Gary W had it in the year 2005. That was the time I really gained an interest in building chops. I have a long way to go, compared to some here.
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I read about it on CW. Good move. Nice bike.
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curt
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Re: My new bike.... to me ... ; )
gotta love those fxr they handle like crotch rockets
ever notice when you hit somethin or someone with a hammer you feel instantly better
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railroad bob
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I just returned home from a 2 week trip in New Mexico, have a few good pix, can't wait to share my off-highway traveling. Got to put 1400 miles on the scoot.
Best, Bob Davidson - Location: Alaska
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It even has the mandatory drag pipes already...
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That's nice! 
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yona
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Picking it up tomorrow or Sat....got to make a 1 1/2 hr road trip....we need a smilie for a shit-eatting grin..... ; )
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yona
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Who ever built is bike , knows their shit....Damn , this thing is fast...... 
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congrats, Yona! looks nice for sure and sounds like it must be a whole lotta fun.
i definitely agree that we need more pics, though. LOL.
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i definitely agree that we need more pics, though. LOL.
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yona
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railroad bob
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I just returned home from a 2 week trip in New Mexico, have a few good pix, can't wait to share my off-highway traveling. Got to put 1400 miles on the scoot.
Best, Bob Davidson - Location: Alaska
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beauty!
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My name is Craig Irish. I live in Northern California. I've been a member for a long time but I am re registering because the board is new. I have a project build thread on this board call Irish's Old School Chopper Project. I'm glad the board is still going and I very much appreciate Dan keeping it going. Thanks Dan!
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Nice bike Yona! I just bought this '88 FX Softail for $5,200 and then dumped another $1k into it for tires (not installed yet), brakes, bars, risers, grips, primary chain, seat, pipes (not installed yet), CV Performance carb kit etc, etc...But when they don't need anything you can get 6-7k for them around here. My idea was to ride it for awhile and then use the drivetrain and VIN for my chopper project later on...but that may or may not happen.
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yona
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Looking good ... I have not even scrubbed the red georgia mud off my tires... I might just ride it off as the tires are a little dry rotted...small checks on the side wall... When it warms up (10 mins riding) I get a sound from the primary like I am trying to engage gears without using the clutch...In neutral , with engine running or moving , so I assume it is in the primary drive. Taking the jack to the shop and will check the oil level in primary case.... see if it has a wet clutch and chain... Big Jim sent me a manual link and I am going thru it...This bike was built and then sit for a few years ..... the guy I bought it from said he put o maybe 20 miles, on dirt roads...talked to the one that built it and he said he put maybe 60.....engine oil was a little above low mark and trans is good...all was suppose to have been redone so it is a egg hunt at best....this is the newest bike I have ever owned !
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yona
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2 indy wrenches said that it sounded like something was amiss in the starter....said the starter gear was trying to engage the flywheel... said the outer has to come off.... did I tell you I hate oil,,,,,,
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I just returned home from a 2 week trip in New Mexico, have a few good pix, can't wait to share my off-highway traveling. Got to put 1400 miles on the scoot.
Best, Bob Davidson - Location: Alaska
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I have a service manual for my 1991 FXR. Lemme know if you need some info from it.
Right now, it sounds like a minor issue. Might be a weak spring on the starter jackshaft, but I can't remember which way the spring works, if it holds the starter pawl away, or if it pushes to engage. I'm at work, but can look it up later if you need.
Be very rare to get a bike for this price and have zero issues with it.
It's still a very nice bike for a very nice price.
Right now, it sounds like a minor issue. Might be a weak spring on the starter jackshaft, but I can't remember which way the spring works, if it holds the starter pawl away, or if it pushes to engage. I'm at work, but can look it up later if you need.
Be very rare to get a bike for this price and have zero issues with it.
It's still a very nice bike for a very nice price.
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yona
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Thanks Bob.... Big Jim sent me a link to a on-line manual.... looking at it as we type... ; )
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