That is a sweet looking bike there.

 

 

Changed out the oil and filter and spark plugs. Removed the windshield but left the quick release brackets on it. Much prefer the look of the bike without a windshield but it may serve a purpose once bug season arrives in a couple months.


Making a plan on what to do about this mess on the front fender. It'd be easier to strip it and paint it black but may go for a professional job in the correct blue. It's the only major fault on the bike. previous owner shenanigans-


I called the local dealer and found they sell Custom Dynamics stuff. That's handy because our dollar is low right now so ordering from the US is costly. Planning out a swap to LED signals along with the required module to stop fast flashing. Apparently, the latest CD module works better with our Canadian model bikes than previous... our lights are different? Dunno.
The wheels have a decent shine to them now after some work with the Autosol-


Quick ride down the road. Too friggin' cold-

 

You should try a wet sand and polish first. Its clearly a spray can job, but you might be able to salvage it to some degree.

 

It's really lumpy. Paint feels like that Tremclad stuff they sell at Canadian Tire stores. It needs to be stripped right off there. trying to decide if I am up for that.

 

Man, I dunno the last time I looked at my Sportster, I was in the garage the other day and its still there under the cover....

 

If you're confident in painting the fender yourself, Its better to restart and do it right than to try and fix whatever was done. A good wet sand and polish should definitely improve whats there tho, if youre not into going through all the labor. Luckily it's a part you can ride without

 

Put on new mirrors. Not the $220 H-D ones, knock-offs from eBay for under $40. They seem to be decent quality. Time will tell.

 

Installed a set of 15" Progressive shocks.

Going to have to do some more cuttin'.

Craig

Mo' Problems.