1981 FXS Project
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1981 FXS Project
I bought this '81 FXS low rider 2 months ago and I have been collecting parts to bring it back to original. Starting in the back by changing out the chrome parts for painted. I like chrome stuff, it's kind of a shame to be taking it off but I am going for originality on this one. It is a part of Harley Davidson history. I noticed last week that the back reflectors were not in the best of shape and were in the wrong spot. I have new NOS reflectors so I removed to old ones only to find that they are epoxied on and it damaged the paint. Pulled the rear fender so I can get started on repairing it. Need to get the swing arm and other parts that I have out to sand blast and powder coat. I have new shock absorbers so I will be rebuilding those assemblies also. I need to make some kind of tool to disassemble them.
Got chrome on this one though!
Got chrome on this one though!
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It is only the swing arm and caliper bracket that is chrome that I am changing out. The factory caliper bracket that I have to replace the chrome after market one will be a nice natural aluminum finish. The battery box, anchor arm and a few brackets that are all ready black will be getting the powder coat along with the swing arm. It is more durable that paint I think.
Last edited by Ken45; 05-16-2023 at 03:49 PM.
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That is a good idea but I can ride all year where I am at. My plan Is to get the front and rear suspensions rebuilt along with new brakes and neck bearings so I am sure that it is safe to ride. I am replacing the aftermarket stuff along the way which there is not much of.
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Progress has been slow, have the rear brake bracket restored by having it glass beaded. I was looking at the rear fender, it had a twist to it and had about a 6" crack in it that had been welded by an amateur . So I picked up a nice original fender that will get painted to match the bike.
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