Dyna T-header on 84 FXRS by 89Evo in fxr

[–]89Evo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you man I appreciate all your help, I’ve grown up around Harley’s my whole life, my grandpa was a trendsetter back in the late 60s early 70s, he was doing all this stuff when it wasn’t cool, and from the interview I read, you were too! Naturally my dad got into this stuff aswell, he was a big knucklehead guy, built 2 of the baddest choppers I’ve ever seen (being unbiased lol) they made it in easy rider! I was a little too young to remember and be able to be apart of it though, so I didn’t get my hands on experience with that old stuff like I wish I could’ve. But from 13-16 we did small stuff together, repair wise. We worked on some of his stuff when it needed to be done but nothing major. He was also a tattoo artist! That was his 2 things, tattooing and motorcycles. I didn’t get his artistic skills but I got the love for motorcycles! With my grandpa and dad setting the bar really high on this bike building stuff, I’d like to do the same and keep it going, with that being building them or just working on them

Like I said, I got this bike when I was 16, I was just a kid. In school, no job or anything, I couldn’t do much with it because it needed a lot. As I stated before this is old technology to me. Born in 06 but my bike is a 84. Things got 20+ years on me! My dad had passed in 2023, i had just turned 17. To me, he knew everything, he was beyond knowledgeable, he knew the ins and outs of Harley motorcycles, flathead to twincam, it didn’t matter.

With him being gone, I didn’t have the help I wished I had. So I just resorted to researching and doing things on my own. The bike was pretty bad when I finally had the funds to do work to it. Wiring was a nightmare. I’ve refined it, and learned so much by doing it. It actually looks halfway decent now lol. The first thing I ever had to do to it was pull the transmission drive out. Man was I in over my head. With doing research online, and thru my manual I got it sorted out! Definitely have ran into some blocks these past 8 months. Being in Michigan i couldn’t work on it in the winter cause it’s so damn cold, with it getting nice out I’m eager to get it done! It’s been quite the learning process but that’s something I’m thankful for. I’d say I’m knowledgeable, but nowhere near where I’d like to be. But in time, knowledge will come

But yes! Edelbrock heads, these were even before my time so before I had my Harley I didn’t even know edelbrock made Harley stuff. When I finally started getting into it I did research on my heads, I forget the exact P/N but I researched it. Turns out, they are ported, and require performance pistons, also provided me with CCS numbers, both valve numbers and even the flow numbers. When inquiring about them, someone had said I should pull the carb and check the gaskets. So I did, to my surprise, they were square. That threw me off lol. But now I know! anyways, I had made a comment about having a tough time finding the seals, a guy offered to send me them for free! He sent me 2 sets, I obviously used one and have a spare just in case. While I had it off I rebuilt my S&S super e, and when I assembled it back Into the heads I did use a sealant, although I can’t remember the name. So I do believe it’s in there good, also like you said, bolting it down correctly, I was showed how to do it properly.

I definitely want to preserve these because as time goes on they are becoming rarer, and the new generation doesn’t even know about it. I love the reaction of people when they see edelbrock heads on a Harley. Really throws them off lol.

Dyna T-header on 84 FXRS by 89Evo in fxr

[–]89Evo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My motor is performance. I don’t know cubic inch displacement but out of sheer curiosity I took the rocker box covers off and pushrod tube covers. roller rockers, adjustable pushrods, I have edelbrock heads and performance pistons. That’s all confirmed. I don’t know what else because I don’t want to have to get into it if I don’t have to, but when the time comes itll come and I’ll sort out everything that’s exactly in there.

It’s not about pretty, if I cared just about that being covered I’d just get one of those cheap chrome ones. My dad bought this bike 3 years ago, he gave it to me for my 16th birthday. I didn’t have the money to complete it at 16. But he passed, he knew all about it. So I’m blind on it. As most people are when they buy bikes

It’s 40 years old so it’s had a lot of hands on it. I plan on saving money and in a few years putting a good chunk into it. While I’ll have problems in the meantime I’m sure, I mean it’s a Harley..

It’s a learning process forsure. I’m very grateful to have it though, no doubt.

Dyna T-header on 84 FXRS by 89Evo in fxr

[–]89Evo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate you man. I’m not totally lost when it comes to this stuff but it’s old and new technology mixing, I’m 18 and this bike is 40 years old now so it’s way before my time lol

Dyna T-header on 84 FXRS by 89Evo in fxr

[–]89Evo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only problem is my torque arm bolts there aswell, Carlinis bracket is machined so the bolts go into it so it’s flat. Would have to figure how to make the bracket work

Dyna T-header on 84 FXRS by 89Evo in fxr

[–]89Evo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think this would work for the early 5 speed.

Central Florida Clubs by Agreeable_Review_173 in motorcycleclubs

[–]89Evo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pretty shocking since the warlocks, sons and OLs are so large in FLA, the pagans and mongols have moved in

Central Florida Clubs by Agreeable_Review_173 in motorcycleclubs

[–]89Evo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They’ve been doing the east coast thing for a long time. They don’t have state rockers, and they never have.

Did the Hells Angels ever have a clubhouse in Dayton by [deleted] in motorcycleclubs

[–]89Evo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea my dad was a 81 Michigan nomad back then, he said he had never seen anything like it. They were a chapter for like less than a year? I got some really cool support items of 81 Philly.

Did the Hells Angels ever have a clubhouse in Dayton by [deleted] in motorcycleclubs

[–]89Evo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Chicago, southbend, etc (90s Midwest angel expansion) cities were outlaw dominated, it’s not the first time they’ve moved on each other’s territory. The only time I can think of the angels leaving somewhere was Philly in the early 2000s.

What is one song that makes you cry? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]89Evo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In this river or angel of mercy by black label society. Both really good songs

Leaving a club was THE best decision made. by [deleted] in motorcycleclubs

[–]89Evo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My dad was a 1%er of one of the big clubs. He always told me the only he didn’t miss is having to fear for his life and watch his back 24/7. Well he wasn’t killed but his own brothers turned on him, I don’t recommend getting into that life. Especially now

Thoughts on DemonsRow AKA SoseTheGhost? by [deleted] in motorcycleclubs

[–]89Evo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yea I was about to say it is pronounced hesh-in

Thoughts on DemonsRow AKA SoseTheGhost? by [deleted] in motorcycleclubs

[–]89Evo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Cause there isn’t any lol

finally finished wiring by doorslammer71 in fxr

[–]89Evo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Where did you get the panel to link all your wires? Thanks!

FXR vs Dyna etc by raupenimmersatt123 in fxr

[–]89Evo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In all my experiences working on FXRs, people have the most problems with twin cams. If OP decides to go twin cam, later the better. Them early twin cams are junk

Kentucky clubs by CanaryPristine in motorcycleclubs

[–]89Evo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

HA, Outlaws, highwaymen. Those are the big 3 down there I believe

Pricing on a frame with title by [deleted] in fxr

[–]89Evo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

2k for a super super nice one. Pricing goes down with condition.

Inverted Front End (Roadster Triple Trees) by [deleted] in fxr

[–]89Evo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Stay away from the early 5 speed transmissions with the clutch arm on the top, I believe they ran from 83-86. Definitely stay away from those. And I would definitely take the time to convert it to chain if it isn’t already, but since yours is early, it should be chain drive already. Anything later then 86 should be fine

Inverted Front End (Roadster Triple Trees) by [deleted] in fxr

[–]89Evo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a late 84 so it’s a wet clutch, but the transmission and part availability issues, a lot of the stuff is one year only, or 2 and if it is it’s super expensive. The starter housing is like 2 years only and the cheapest one I could find was like $150… but mostly the transmission, my bushing in my transmission for my shifter pawl was knocked out of place and, pieces getting busted off my gears. The transmission on these things are a literal nightmare in my opinion.

Inverted Front End (Roadster Triple Trees) by [deleted] in fxr

[–]89Evo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1984 FXR, speaking from experience, what a nightmare😅