Now we start over

[Smitty901]

Progress on refurbishing the sidecar. Hannigan called yesterday to verify the VIN number on the bike. Part of matching the zephyr blue,Black Sunglo and the accent striping paint. Painter also ask for more pictures on the graphics on the bike. I am sure he is working on how best to make the sidecar look like it belongs on the bike .

I did not bother with question. The painter is a pro, I will let him do his thing. He did a great job the last time.

 

[Smitty901]

Sidecar and frame stripped and heading to paint. As of now March 15th is the week of the install.

 

[Smitty901]

The paint is going on.

 

[trikeman]

:clapping::wave4:

 

[Smitty901]

The reverse is installed. Put my bags back on and it is ready for the ride to Hannigan the 14th. No I did not park it like that the site does strange things with pictures.

 

[BKtrike]

In between Payton's two doctors appointments today we picked the new up. So it is home.

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Love the color!

 

[paws]

Very, very nice! Love the color!

 

[Smitty901]

Very, very nice! Love the color!

Payton picked it. It is Zephyr blue and Sunglow black. It is however really Burpel. Depending on light source it is blue, purple, black or any shade of the 3.

 

[David357]

The reverse is installed. Put my bags back on and it is ready for the ride to Hannigan the 14th. No I did not park it like that the site does strange things with pictures.

Robert, I rotated your pic for you.

Nice color.ThumbUp

 

[Smitty901]

It should be clear to most . I take riding serious. Be it sidecars or two wheels. The sidecars are a special passion because of the world they open up for Payton. The Gold one was not her first. Totaling the Gold 2017 was a sad day. Everyone in this family and many out side it enjoyed that Rig. Sitting here now going over details of the new Rig. questioning any last minute changes , have I made the right call on things. Any details left out. Time is near 3 calls this week form Hannigan I know it it almost time. I had setup time to have the Gold one cleaned up , painted ect before the crash. Hannigan was able to work getting the new Rig done between other work. We have only had a 1 week delay.

The color and mating of the bike and sidecar fit well with the Gold one. I think the New Nighfury dragon will top that. Even when you know what your are getting into it is a journey .

Because the bike is a 2020 the New systems they put on them make mounting a sidecar a bigger project. many things to work around. We shall over come. 8 days out the drive way to Hannigan.

Old

New

 

[Smitty901]

Count down starts. Second COV19 shot tomorrow at 1245. I am expecting some reaction like the first one. By midday Friday I should be in bed. Expect the side effects to clear up by 0300 Sunday morning some time the the morning head for KY.

Loaded up tied down. Will be facing out early tomorrow.

 

[Smitty901]

Effects of the second COV19 shot started quicker so they ended a bit sooner 0600 this morning all good. Early tomorrow off the Murray KY.

 

[Smitty901]

Have fun yall see you in a week with sidecar attached.

 

[Smitty901]

Today wiring harnesses made. Frame is not. Not mounted yet all but one mount should be done.

 

[Smitty901]

Frame, Stripped repainted. All bushing and pads new,brake system all rebuilt,ECC cleaned up inspected . Frame is ready.

Slight mods to rear mount on bike was made.

 

[Smitty901]

Today frame and bike were joined. The front upper mounts was improved and the upper rear got a little rework. Brake line was cut in ready for the quick connect.

Looks like tomorrow we get it on the road.

 

[Smitty901]

It is done,tested and loaded uo for ride home. We learned a good bit about RDRS and how HD new way of doing the BAS all works. We masted it for this sidecar Rig.

 

[Zammy]

Looking sharp Robert, :good:

 

[Gorilla]

Very Nice looking rig. Enjoy your rides

 

[Smitty901]

Picked Payton up at school in it today. She loves it.

 

[Smitty901]

This link is picture heavy. It shows the Rig in process of being made road ready. Also some of Hannigan's collection and his shop where he plays with things he wants to.

Some may find it of interest.

https://flic.kr/s/aHsmUWqTs4

 

[LadyonaMission]

Perfect, you are ready for a fantastic year of riding.

 

[Smitty901]

Just can't leave it alone. Payton saw the mean mug and we just had to do it. When I look at the Mean Mug I know I have seen them eyes before. I figured it out.

Marvin the Martian

 

[TomyJ]

Short Circuit

Just can't leave it alone. Payton saw the mean mug and we just had to do it. When I look at the Mean Mug I know I have seen them eyes before. I figured it out.

Marvin the Martian

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Johnny 5, :clapping:

 

[Smitty901]

Been a busy time so only 8,000 miles on the new rig. All is good so far. Tire wear has been great.

I have decided to put a car Tire on the bike rear as I had before. Big problem is the 2020 has 18 wheels front and rear and no car tire will work. Answer is switching to 16 wheel in the rear and a 195/65R16 height comes out to be with in 2/10's of an inch. The RDRS and ABS are constantly comparing front and rear wheel speed so mismatch sizes would cause issues.

I will know August 5th how it works. new 16 inch wheel has tire mounted and ready to go.

Good news is the RDRS system has work flawlessly . With no changes to the the ECM or BCM. The twin classic is a larger car so that may help but it it has has had no issues with Tip or BAS. We have pushed it hard to test it.

Next planned get away is Sept. To Clarksville TN Area to ride with some friends.

 

[TomyJ]

18" Rim and Tire

-18" Harley after market rim with car tire from Performance Tire(.com) in Long Beach Ca., they ship...epper:

 

[Smitty901]

View attachment 101242-18" Harley after market rim with car tire from Performance Tire(.com) in Long Beach Ca., they ship...epper:

Won't fit the stock RGL

 

[Smitty901]

Just some information for those with 18 wheels and 180/55B18 tires that want to go to a car tire in the rear.

2020 RGL with sidecar want Car tire on bike rear. Problem 2020 has 18 inch wheels and no car tire would work

Solution Change to 16 inch wheel. Issues RDRS and ABS comparing front and rear tire speed.

How it was done. Purchased a new 16 inch wheel. Installed RDRS and ABS bearing and new rotor. Installed a TPMS unit..

Found that a 195/65R16 was as close to prefect match as it gets. Mounted and installed.

Centurion Technoreseach unit program new TPMS to bike.

Fit of the wheel and tire is prefect.

 

[Smitty901]

New Rig has 11,000 miles on it now the sidecar was mounted at 490 miles. Doing what it should so far. I am not so sure it runs much quicker with the 114 vs the 107.

 

[Smitty901]

The 2020 Road Glide limited has all power need to tug the sidecar any where, we have proven that. I have a set of slip on mufflers that are not loud but have some nice tone to them.

S&S stealth AC in the box wait. I also already had all the parts for a Stage 2 CAM job. Order the new cam The second Decide time to bump it up.

The Woods 22X produce more torque from the start and really kicks in a 2,000-2,500 RPMs and keeps going long after red line. It also produce a nice HP increase. It will go in the winter with a Power vision tune.

Cams like the woods 22X require no head work. Just about all of the aftermarket Cams leave the substandard Screaming Eagle parts in the dust .

S&S 475 cam was high on my list. But the Woods 22x provide better torque where I use it.

So:

S&S Lifters

S&S adjustable push rods

S&S steel Lifter cuffs (guides) Replaces HD plastic ones

S&S cam bearing

Woods 22X CAM

S&S Stealth Air cleaner

Fuel Moto 4" jack Pot mufflers

Power vision Tune.

I want to use a Fuel Moto 2-1-2 Jack pot header but need to make sure it will clear the Reverse cover