Son's friends Ultra

[Fearless]

Many months ago my son and a friend showed up with an 03' ultra Classic View attachment 98055View attachment 98056So It sat in the garage all winter long filthy beside old shiney.



Then the spring warm up



time for a bath

 

[Zammy]

Wow, quite the transformation Fred.

 

[Fearless]

Wow, quite the transformation Fred.

This was Jon's father's Ultra he hasn't ridden it since his father passed away close to 10 years ago (a little emotional about it.) . It sat on a porch that was partially enclosed. We pumped up the rotten tires and put in a new battery. A little fresh gas and it started up a little rough but it started. A pile of elbow grease is still needed and I gave him a newer windscreen he like the recurve 10" way to tall for me. New fork legs from Ohio and shop manuals as well, AKA (PosseRider) also donated a sensor thanks again for helping this young man get this old Ultra back on the road when it's completed I'll post more. Ride safe Fred

 

[Jack Klarich]

It cleaned up pretty darn good, I wasn't sure what color it was, but surprise it is a nice blue

Good job Fred

 

[Fearless]

It cleaned up pretty darn good, I wasn't sure what color it was, but surprise it is a nice blue

Good job Fred

No I didn't do it I supervised this is something Jon had to do for himself. Advice cleaning supplies etc. And a lot of listening while Jon talked about his father. Really nice to be a part of the resurrection of the old Harley. Travel safe Fred

 

[rhino 2]

No I didn't do it I supervised this is something Jon had to do for himself. Advice cleaning supplies etc. And a lot of listening while Jon talked about his father. Really nice to be a part of the resurrection of the old Harley. Travel safe Fred

And i'll bet at times he was also talking to his Father.......I do that every time i use one of my Farther's old tools...

I have a set of 6 fancy Gravers made in 1888...In the original velvet case and i keep it on the top of my gun safe......And every now and then i will open the case look at them and remembering his saying don't you use them because you are left handed and you'll rune them....And here they sit 25+ years after he's gone ...And i still will just look at them but never will use them......

 

[Fearless]

And i'll bet at times he was also talking to his Father.......I do that every time i use one of my Farther's old tools...

I have a set of 6 fancy Gravers made in 1888...In the original velvet case and i keep it on the top of my gun safe......And every now and then i will open the case look at them and remembering his saying don't you use them because you are left handed and you'll rune them....And here they sit 25+ years after he's gone ...And i still will just look at them but never will use them......

Your right I still have conversations with my best friend words are never spoken but I'm sure he hears me. In many cases he is still guiding me and always will. At one moment Jon slipped and looked at me and said Dad, an honor by the way....

 

[mighty mike]

Mighty MIKE

I have a little conversation with my Dad every time I go to the cometary to water the flowers on his grave.

Now my Mom is there to. Will be hard on Memorial Day this year.

Glad to see the bike getting back on the road.

 

[Fearless]

I have a little conversation with my Dad every time I go to the cometary to water the flowers on his grave.

Now my Mom is there to. Will be hard on Memorial Day this year. It never gets any easier.

Glad to see the bike getting back on the road.

I understand it is never easy when I go back it's humbling I still miss them both. They both know I love and more importantly respect them both for their sacrifice raising 4 children. I'm just trying to pass it along if possible.

 

[Jack Klarich]

I understand it is never easy when I go back it's humbling I still miss them both. They both know I love and more importantly respect them both for their sacrifice raising 4 children. I'm just trying to pass it along if possible.

Fred, when I get stumped on a mechanical issue I always say to myself, What would Dad do. The answer always comes to me and I still find a lot of pennies from heaven when I am out and about

 

[Fearless]

Fred, when I get stumped on a mechanical issue I always say to myself, What would Dad do. The answer always comes to me and I still find a lot of pennies from heaven when I am out and about

You betcha same for me. Never far

 

[Fearless]

Mirrors are really bad shape

Would anyone have OEM take off mirrors Jon's mirrors a rusted and pealing off really ugly let me know how what you want for them. Fred

 

[rhino 2]

Would anyone have OEM take off mirrors Jon's mirrors a rusted and pealing off really ugly let me know how what you want for them. Fred

If you can't find them......Just sand the rust off of them then rattle can them the same color as the faring...Then rattle can over them with clear coat....

 

[ROAD DOG]

If you can't find them......Just sand the rust off of them then rattle can them the same color as the faring...Then rattle can over them with clear coat....

I have a new set of take off's send me a address I will send them to you .

 

[Fearless]

I have a new set of take off's send me a address I will send them to you .

Fred Foster 468 Brook Road Clarion PA. 16214 I'll pay the shipping if you let me.

 

[ROAD DOG]

Fred Foster 468 Brook Road Clarion PA. 16214 I'll pay the shipping if you let me.

I will get them out monday usps give you trackin number when I get . We get 6" of that nasty white shit today , so bussy today .

 

[ROAD DOG]

Mailed today you should get in a few days .

 

[Fearless]

Mailed today you should get in a few days .

Thank you arrived today's mail. I really appreciate the kindness ride safe Fred

 

[LadyonaMission]

Mailed today you should get in a few days .

Dan, your act of kindness warms my heart.

 

[Jack Klarich]

Dan, your act of kindness warms my heart.

This is why this Forum is the best. It is a family that cares

 

[ROAD DOG]

Thank you arrived today's mail. I really appreciate the kindness ride safe Fred

You are welcome , let me no about the saddlebag guards I have a lot of late model , I will check for older one's to see if I have a good set ?

 

[Fearless]

You are welcome , let me no about the saddlebag guards I have a lot of late model , I will check for older one's to see if I have a good set ?

The corrosion on the bars is bad front support on left side. And right-side is not any better. Again thank you Jon works everyday but really is on a tight budget, and he like you is a good person. Ride safe Fred

 

[Fearless]

The restoration continues

Well Jon is at it still New Tires and elbow grease lots of elbow grease. The wheels areanightmare He is considering upgrading the cam chest to gear drive cams not trusting the the old spring cam chain tensioners

 

[ROAD DOG]

The corrosion on the bars is bad front support on left side. And right-side is not any better. Again thank you Jon works everyday but really is on a tight budget, and he like you is a good person. Ride safe Fred

I have a set but not sure on the year ? I will let you no .

 

[Fearless]

I have a set but not sure on the year ? I will let you no .

Thank you let me know Jon is finding out about cleaning behind rotors waht an education that is LOL... We are possibly going to do the cam chest I'm sure it still has the spring tensioners in there not good for a young man and old Harley. Not sure which way to go any Ideas would be welcomed. Fred

 

[Jack Klarich]

Thank you let me know Jon is finding out about cleaning behind rotors waht an education that is LOL... We are possibly going to do the cam chest I'm sure it still has the spring tensioners in there not good for a young man and old Harley. Not sure which way to go any Ideas would be welcomed. Fred

Fred, first thing to do is crank run out. This will tell you if an update to the hydraulic tensioners is for you, don't forget the inner cam bearing upgrade

Check the oil filter for shiny brass pieces also