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Caliper Bracket Mount For Harley FXSTS

Thank you Stace, BUT, I am learning so much about motorcycle parts and how they work in unison to other parts. After thought, IF that slot was angled towards the axle hole it would work (chain adjust movement) So I might be better off with a setup like a springer disc uses? or?
M-C Caliper Bracket Mount For Harley FXSTS-l1600.jpg[FONT=Verdana,Arial,Tahoma,Calibri,Geneva,sans-serif]M-C Caliper Bracket Mount For Harley FXSTS, polished $99.89?[/FONT]
 
HeadLight

HPIM3968.jpgHPIM3969.jpg:DHPIM3970.jpgI do not like it, yes it is a little smaller and it turns with the steering, It sits to high and 1" smaller, I do not want to be looking over the light, So maybe the same size as the lower one AND maybe mounted inside and through the upper grill?:D
 
I like the look of the grill idea, air flow is always something many do forget about.

I also like the look of the head light lower in the grill area, or maybe to rectangular type of to the side of the grill and a smaller lower one, just a thought I had.

I do like your project's, I am just waiting to see it all done at the end, very interesting to me.
 
Left side wins

Left air scoop final.JPGLeft side wins, and I will try to put the (2) headlights behind the grill. First it will be laid out in .250 wire and welded to shape then polyurethane ridged foam shaping and fiber glassing Now for the rear brake and fender...
 
So I need to ask, kinda would like to know your design idea, anyhow on the sides the cardboard looks flat against the wind flow, the area past the handle bars.Is this going to disappear when finish out the front cone, like mold into the front with some curvature ?I see what you have, is air vents going to be in that area so air pass and does not create a drag, if that is the right word.Not even a curve, just a plater piece coming of the front narrower piece, on a angle, to meet and blend into the outer (wider) side panels. If the design was for fastening to frame, could you still not blend in such a piece so you get a smooth air flow over the ride ? just hit me, your project, more wondering what and how you do this, like I said " very interesting to me " and I enjoy it all.Happy Holidays to All
 
Happy TurkeyDay

Happy Turkey Day everyone, Happy TurkeyDay.jpg
and thank you again for all your help with my project RebelRouser.
 
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So I need to ask, kinda would like to know your design idea, anyhow on the sides the cardboard looks flat against the wind flow, the area past the handle bars.Is this going to disappear when finish out the front cone, like mold into the front with some curvature ?I see what you have, is air vents going to be in that area so air pass and does not create a drag, if that is the right word.Not even a curve, just a plater piece coming of the front narrower piece, on a angle, to meet and blend into the outer (wider) side panels. If the design was for fastening to frame, could you still not blend in such a piece so you get a smooth air flow over the ride ? just hit me, your project, more wondering what and how you do this, like I said " very interesting to me " and I enjoy it all.Happy Holidays to All
Thank You Andy, I am not good at drawing or CAD so I have to see what's in my head, I use graph paper to show me 2D, sides and ends, but the real life look is 3D (look at Shenanigan's I had to build the plastic model to scale, to see if I really liked it, and I really love that design and the 2 side X side version) RebelRouser nose and side panels will improve the looks, hiding the frame I did not really want to do but I can not make this frame look clean and simple, (Shenanigan's yes) And this design is rough and most of you like it as me but remember the exhaust, large sides of engine, foot controls need to be address with the body sides. So I will see when final welding and pre paint assembly is complete, Then I will go back to body panels, fiber glassing, paint...
 
That is all very true TomyJ, it is a long process with a lot to it, something you surely do not want to just " jump in feet first" with, LOL.I got a bit ahead of you and did not mean to do that, and I see what you mean about it all. My wife says I get "tunnel vision" to much, thinking she maybe on to something, but it is awesome to watch and learn and see it all happen.Hope all had a good Turkey Day and all can enjoy the Holidays.
 
I was wondering,when you get to the fiber glass, if you ever saw this way of making a mold. I found it looking at how the guys put big speakers in the back of their car. They build a fiber glass base for them.

I've used it on a couple of things. You make a shape you want then pull cloth over it. I used a fleece material but an old T shirt would work. The fleece stretches in both directions so it's easier to get the shape you want. After it's shaped you put a coating of fiber glass resin on it. When it drys you have a mold to build fiber glass on.

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You can transition from round to square easily and you can make complex curves. I pulled the cloth tight to show what is possible. Hope this helps.
 
Rear brake

1-RT Brake system.JPGM-C Caliper Bracket Mount For Harley FXSTS-l1600.jpgM-C Caliper Polished Ultima 4 Piston Caliper w-Pads for Harley $150..jpg(Bracket is showing opposite side)
Damn $280, then the master cylinder and hose, Ohhh yes!!! It is going to look so KOOOL! :clapping:
 
Up date

Chain gard.JPGChain Gard to clear seat, TomyJ-ride heigth.JPGOK, OK, OK!!! Here I am in all my glory at ride height, Dual front brakes and 2 wire.JPGDual front brakes and 2 wire, cables seem to reach OK?:clapping:
 
Dual HeadLights

Have to have headlight @ 22"+ with lo-hi beam and hi beam indicator, The upper light is from the Honda Rebel (bottom mount and after market I think) and smaller than the 7" light from my custom gScooter side mounts.Dual Headlights.JPG Horn bracket next...:Coffee:
 
OMG Brake pedal assembly

OMG! HPIM4043.jpgYou just got to love eBay day :Coffee:
OMG Brake pedal assembly fits so close to frame I do not believe it, HPIM4044.jpgHPIM4045.JPGHPIM4046.jpgHPIM4047.jpgHPIM4048.jpg And then, tired of the trike and the table taken up so much room,RT hop on top.jpg so PiggyBack,:clapping:
 
Work Table

Work Table set for engine reinstall and more floor space.Engine re-install.jpgLeveled table and made drawings for the brake pedal bracket.
 
OMG-Snail Mail

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Can you believe this shit? Caliper and bracket due in Hemet Ca. 12-24-2019, They (USPS) sent it to Hawaii, eBay and RiverCityCycleParts "NOT MY FAULT", I hate doing business with ass holes...​

 
Caliper and Bracket

Well they arrived this morning with 2 letters for a neighbor who lives on the side street so it was a differant street name and a 4 diget address, WTF! No more USPS shipping for me F--- THEM, Caliper & Bracket (2).JPGNeed to align the axle a little more and then weld a 1/2" bung into place. What do you think guy's??? Love to hear your opinions...
 
Pedal & M/C Brackets

I was ready to re install the engine and am really glad I did not. I can not believe how hard it is to take the measurements for the M/C, DAMN! M-C measurements.jpg
 

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