Project Long-Range Missile TC124 FXR

[jmorton10]

I enjoy seeing really nice work and attention to detail appreciate you posting the build so folks can learn from it

~John

[HighLiner]

Any pics of the inner primary mod?

The ship has passed for an opportunity to take a pic of the mod. However, anyone putting a bagger trans case into an FXR and using an FXR inner primary will understand everything that I have written below. No t saying you are one, but really have no time to entertain the curiosity seekers.

PSA - Anyone that is doing an FXR/TC conversion and needs more clarification on this aspect is very welcome to PM me for one on one discussion about this modification.

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[turboprop]

Any pics of the inner primary mod?

The ship has passed for an opportunity to take a pic of the mod. However, anyone putting a bagger trans case into an FXR and using an FXR inner primary will understand everything that I have written below. No t saying you are one, but really have no time to entertain the curiosity seekers.

PSA - Anyone that is doing an FXR/TC conversion and needs more clarification on this aspect is very welcome to PM me for one on one discussion about this modification.

your inbox is full.

Not any more.

[Scotty]

Might seem like a crazy question but is that exhaust FXR specific or is it the FLH version?
Just curious as to how it is mounted at the transmission.

[turboprop]

Might seem like a crazy question but is that exhaust FXR specific or is it the FLH version?
Just curious as to how it is mounted at the transmission.

It's an off the rack pipe by FAB28. Aside from the heads, the only other mounting point is the lower bolts in the trap door. The mounting bracket is designed to clear the different angle of the FXR clutch cable, the FLH oil spout and the FXR rear master cylinder. Out of the box the pipe can be mounted to drive trains that use either the FXR or  bagger style transmission cases.

https://www.fab28industries.com/collections/exhaust-systems/products/fxr-high-performance

[Scotty]

Might seem like a crazy question but is that exhaust FXR specific or is it the FLH version?
Just curious as to how it is mounted at the transmission.

It's an off the rack pipe by FAB28. Aside from the heads, the only other mounting point is the lower bolts in the trap door. The mounting bracket is designed to clear the different angle of the FXR clutch cable, the FLH oil spout and the FXR rear master cylinder. Out of the box the pipe can be mounted to drive trains that use either the FXR or  bagger style transmission cases.

https://www.fab28industries.com/collections/exhaust-systems/products/fxr-high-performance

[turboprop]

Update.

1. Primary drive is finished.
2. Rear MC and reservoir has been sorted out, plumbed and bleed.
3. Engine vent system has been sorted out, plumbed.
4. Starter, battery and cables are in place.
5. Cycle Electric 3-Phase charging system installed.
6. Engine/drivetrain components have been powder coated black wrinkle.
7. Added FXRP bags.

1. The primary drive major components: NOS '98 up basket and hub, ceramic bearing, Rekluse clutch pack (not the auto version), RK chain, Vulcan sprocket 25/36, Vulcan shifter tube with custom honed bushings, Baker fine tooth adjuster, Delkron '94 and up inner case, OEM 5-hole outer cover, Vulcan billet inspection cover, VPC pressure plate, ARP 12pt stainless hardware, Mobile 1 ATF, Super Magnet drain drain plug.

2. Rear MC uses an outer case from a bagger (different angle on feed port), clear tubing, NOS GMA billet reservoir. Galfer Dot 4 fluid, Goodrich pressure sensor/banjo bolt, Galfer 3AN hydraulic line.

3. Vent port on engine case has been plugged, vent line on oil spout is fitted with 6AN hose and routed to an industrial one-way valve. Oil spout has been machined to allow clearance for ARP 12pt bolts.

4. The All Balls 1.4kw starter out of the box had clearance issues with the oil spout and had to have the ends of the long bolts cut down. The Ant-Gravity 860 CCA battery is slightly shorter than the oem size and required a lift block to allow the battery mounting bracket to function. A male/female spacer block with a ¾ lift was made from black delkron. The 2ga battery cables were made from high grade copper cable with gold ends and have 10ga dongles that connect to circuit breakers and chassis ground.

5. Self explanatory.

6. While the chassis has been blacked, the engine, trans and primary drive were built using the typical chrome components. I didn't like how it looked so I pulled all of the chrome pieces and had them powder coated in wrinkle black by an award winning shop. Looks good with the ARP 12pt stainless hardware.

7. Bags came from FXR Division and work with the later style straight fender struts. Bags were flawless, the brackets needed some adjustments.

To do list:

1. Add engine and trans fluids.
2. Complete modifications to front portion of the wiring harness. 
3. Decide on supplemental driving lights.
4. Fabricate brackets for the AFR gauge and radar detector.
5. Fabricate new mount for exhaust.
6. Fabricate mounts for rifle and handgun.
7. Integrate cellular jammer.

Before and after pics.

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[Deye76]

Coming along very nicely. 
All the good stuff in your bikes, no short cuts. 

[turboprop]

Have been going back and forth about wether or not to blacken the pipe. Was waiting until the engine/drive train was back together before deciding. The pipe really stands out. Not sure I like it this way.

Also thinking about pulling the fork legs and having DLC applied to the DX tubes.

[ecir50]

stunning, now you say it the pipe does stick out.

[HighLiner]

Have to remember the stainless pipe will dull down and change color with use!

[PoorUB]

I think the pipe needs to be black.

[Ohio HD]

Have to remember the stainless pipe will dull down and change color with use!

  I think as it turns a little burnt gold from use it'll look right at home. I think black would be too much black on that side of the bike. The gold tinted exhaust would add a little contrast. 

[akjeff]

Looks way mo' better with the black engine covers........really nice work! And, thanks for sharing the technical info! Bike is looking great, and would be a rush to ride. I'd wait to see what color the exhaust settles into, before blacking it.

[kd]

I agree with Ohio.  As the pipe seasons it'll look hot. (and right at home the way it should)

[itsafatboy]

If the color changes then maybe will be cool, I always looked at my bike when I built it and said where do my eyes go first , just my opinion,  nice job on  bike very cool ,

[biggzed]

What are you thinking for a rifle mount? On my 2007 stock bags I mocked up a set of J hooks that I bonded to the inside of the bag. I could fit my 10.5" AR with Law Tactical folding stock adapter in. Removal was pretty quick as well. Those FXR division bags look to have more room than a stock touring bag.

My purpose was to be able to ride to the range. The place I used to go was quite a ways out of town down a really nice road. I hated taking the truck on such a nice road, so figured out a way to take the bike. Obviously your purpose may be different, so I'm sure design will follow need like your stuff does. Seeing pics of your work so far, I'm sure you'll come up with something functional/cool.

Zach

[turboprop]

What are you thinking for a rifle mount? On my 2007 stock bags I mocked up a set of J hooks that I bonded to the inside of the bag. I could fit my 10.5" AR with Law Tactical folding stock adapter in. Removal was pretty quick as well. Those FXR division bags look to have more room than a stock touring bag.

My purpose was to be able to ride to the range. The place I used to go was quite a ways out of town down a really nice road. I hated taking the truck on such a nice road, so figured out a way to take the bike. Obviously your purpose may be different, so I'm sure design will follow need like your stuff does. Seeing pics of your work so far, I'm sure you'll come up with something functional/cool.

Zach

In the past I used simple bungee cords and strapped a long gun across the top of the handle bars, sort of wedged in around the mirror stems but my tastes have become a bit more refined lately. Would like the means to attach either a short barrel black rifle or 7.62 wooden scout of some sort and be able to leave it on the bike while I went into a restaurant.

[dynabagger]

Great bike. thanks for sharing. My retirement project will
Be an FXR. Be ready for many a dumb questions.

[turboprop]

Great bike. thanks for sharing. My retirement project will
Be an FXR. Be ready for many a dumb questions.

I hear this a lot form people. FXRs are currently somewhat trendy. If I could give you some insight into these bikes it would be that with the exception of a handful of CVO bikes, the last FXR was produced twenty five years ago. The oldest FXRs are thirty seven years old. Be prepared to do a total teardown to a bare frame, split the engine cases, gut the trans, etc. Not only will most everything be worn out, dry rotted cracked, etc, but most every piece of allimunum will have stripped threads, gauged mating surfaces, etc. To add to the pain, a lot of the consumables and major components are long since gone from the standard supply chain. Fun.

I currently own three FXRs that I have taken down to the bare frame and built up. The FXR trendiness has really driven up the prices of stuff but that's OK. I suspect it will be short lived, just like the billet softail thing of the mid-90s. Eventually there will be a whole bunch of really nice FXRs with high bars and various fairings for sale for cheap.

Best of luck with your project. Feel free to ask me questions, but do it in the open forum and search first. As you may have noticed, I get really annoyed by people starting posts on subject that have been discussed countless times. 'What are the best lifters for my blue 04 SE Deuce, with gay pipes?' - Don't be that guy.

[dynabagger]

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'What are the best lifters for my blue 04 SE Deuce, with gay pipes?'
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Damn Turbo that was going to be my first question 🥴

[biggzed]

Eventually there will be a whole bunch of really nice FXRs with high bars and various fairings for sale for cheap.

When that happens, I hope I can find one that has been built with the attention to detail that you are putting into yours. I'd love to own one, but I know I don't have the skill and patience to build one right.

Zach

[turboprop]

Update.

1. Primary drive is finished.
2. Rear MC and reservoir has been sorted out, plumbed and bleed.
3. Engine vent system has been sorted out, plumbed.
4. Starter, battery and cables are in place.
5. Cycle Electric 3-Phase charging system installed.
6. Engine/drivetrain components have been powder coated black wrinkle.
7. Added FXRP bags.

1. The primary drive major components: NOS '98 up basket and hub, ceramic bearing, Rekluse clutch pack (not the auto version), RK chain, Vulcan sprocket 25/36, Vulcan shifter tube with custom honed bushings, Baker fine tooth adjuster, Delkron '94 and up inner case, OEM 5-hole outer cover, Vulcan billet inspection cover, VPC pressure plate, ARP 12pt stainless hardware, Mobile 1 ATF, Super Magnet drain drain plug.

2. Rear MC uses an outer case from a bagger (different angle on feed port), clear tubing, NOS GMA billet reservoir. Galfer Dot 4 fluid, Goodrich pressure sensor/banjo bolt, Galfer 3AN hydraulic line.

3. Vent port on engine case has been plugged, vent line on oil spout is fitted with 6AN hose and routed to an industrial one-way valve. Oil spout has been machined to allow clearance for ARP 12pt bolts.

4. The All Balls 1.4kw starter out of the box had clearance issues with the oil spout and had to have the ends of the long bolts cut down. The Ant-Gravity 860 CCA battery is slightly shorter than the oem size and required a lift block to allow the battery mounting bracket to function. A male/female spacer block with a ¾ lift was made from black delkron. The 2ga battery cables were made from high grade copper cable with gold ends and have 10ga dongles that connect to circuit breakers and chassis ground.

5. Self explanatory.

6. While the chassis has been blacked, the engine, trans and primary drive were built using the typical chrome components. I didn't like how it looked so I pulled all of the chrome pieces and had them powder coated in wrinkle black by an award winning shop. Looks good with the ARP 12pt stainless hardware.

7. Bags came from FXR Division and work with the later style straight fender struts. Bags were flawless, the brackets needed some adjustments.

To do list:

1. Add engine and trans fluids.
2. Complete modifications to front portion of the wiring harness. 
3. Decide on supplemental driving lights.
4. Fabricate brackets for the AFR gauge and radar detector.
5. Fabricate new mount for exhaust.
6. Fabricate mounts for rifle and handgun.
7. Integrate cellular jammer.

Before and after pics.

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Update:

The FXR Jam a few weeks out has motivated to get this done. So, a couple days ago I got it on the lift and started to get reacquainted with the project. I fired it up last night. Four heat cycles have been completed. No fluid leaks, but there is an exhaust leak. Still have a bunch of electrical stuff to to tighten up but everything is working to include the turn signals.

The engine in this bike is not my typical style  but seems very torquey. The 1.4kw Tech Cycle starter combined with a 680 CCA Anti Gravity battery spins the TC124 w/10.5 compression RedShift 657 cams and harley compression releases with ease.

Target is to have everything buttoned up and a couple shake down rides completed in time to ride to a local bike night with my boys.

Still not sure how I feel about having an FXR with saddlebags, turn signals and a visor. Seems so baaggerish (barf x2).

[Hossamania]

That's one nice looking bagger!

[cheech]

Looks good, and bags and fairing are functional so why not.
Just keep it up on the rear wheel like all the other FXR's and no one will notice.