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[Admiral Akbar]

I bought a bagger..

Got a black 2002 FLHRCI, 14700 miles, off of ebay for $10401. Came with a bike trailer (Chinese, but it looks OK, fold up, torsion bar suspension)..  Ebay gave me 10% off the $50 deposit so I saved a few bucks. Bike was in the price range I wanted.

Another black 2002 FLHRCI, 4000 miles, that I’d looked at had rusty fasteners, some of the chrome on the right tranny cover was starting peal. I offered that guy 10K but he refused.

Picked it up on Friday. Had to go to Rancho Cucamonga which is about 100 miles north of my home in SD county.. I took the truck and daughter up not being sure if I wanted to tow it back or ride it.. Made it to Cucamonga, and found the bike to be in good condition. Most of the cad plated fasteners looked new.. The bike had ownership paper showing that owner bought the bike used with 13500 miles on it in late 2002. The speedo had 14730 in it when I picked it up so the second owner had only put about 1200 miles on it is 6 years but the original owner put 13K in about 6 months (it had a 05/02 build date).. 

It had an exhaust leak and the battery low, tires almost flat but I decide to drive it home.. Told the guy that I hadn’t riddin a bagger on 30 years and so he moves the wifes Escalade out of the driveway… 

It started twice but when we went to leave starter was “no go” so we jumped it from a car. Got it to a gas station, filled the tank and aired the tires.. Rode home OK.. The only upgrades were the floor boards, rider back rest, stage one with hooker tuned flow slip-ons.. Bike came with cruise and security..

Got it home (100 miles) and set to checking it out.. Rear exhaust flange was missing a nut so I disassembled the exhaust enough to get a new exhaust gasket in it.. The whole exhast system was blue under the covers…    Shifter lever was loose on the tranny so it got washer on the bolt and a little extra torque. Fluids looked new with not hint of moisture..  Tires look good even thought they have 02 date codes on them.

Sunday, put another 170 miles on it.. Would have been 180 but at 170 the battery died.. First the speedo went wacky. Then it died went I when I pulled the clutch in.. Since I was rolling, I bump started it. It ran about another half mile and quit..  Was riding with a friend to rode bitch back to the house and we ran back with a truck and trailer, picked the thing up. Pulled the battery, and it was frickin hot.. Ran up to Bigg’s and got another battery, $149.  Checked the charging system smelled the primary oil.. Both OK… 


Few things I want to do right off..

Racetek… The front forks suck.. They go up and down but any kind of bump and you feel it.. I suspect the original owned installed heavy for oil.

Windshield needs new plastic. It’s got some pretty bad scratches.

Change the grips to the old style ribbed rubber ones..
 
Change the tires.

Go dual filament on the turn signals so I can use them as running lights.

Add a removable back rest for the ol’ lady..

FWIW, motor is nice and quiet. No oil leaks anywhere except a hint on the oil pan gasket. Bike runs fine.  Seems to be getting at least 45 mpg.. Only thing some might not like is that it pops on decel.. Seem to have pretty good power for a stage 1.

Questions

So how does the security system work?

What’s a good recommendation for a removable backrest/ luggage rack and possible T bag for touring?

How hard it is to get a 150 tire on the back?  Seahag over on VTF said “Pulley spacer 0.2, trim pulley guard, install tire.”

Bruce

[Admiral Akbar]

BTW,

One thing nice about this new site is that you can cut and paste from word direct.. It don't add trash characters.  Max

[Admiral Akbar]

Same bike. The right switch on the headlight nacelle controls the extra running lights.. What does the left switch do? Max

[mayor]

good for you Max!  are we going to get a picture post of changes to the "B" bike (B for bagger)?  If your security is anything like mine on my '02 lowrider- good luck.    I quit messing with it because I could always get it to shut off (to be able to start the bike up), but I'm guessing your a hair smarter than I am with all that fancy electronic stuff.    

[Don D]

Bruce
Nice starter kit. Best year!
I have an extra quick detach rack I will sell ya cheap when I get reorganized in the new location. This rack is nearly new, perfect.

[mayor]

you moving your shop Don?

[Pacemaker]

I have an flhri 02 it now has 77k on it, great bike.  For the security to turn it on, press the fob button 1 long press until the lights flash twice.  To turn it off, 2 quick presses and the light will flash once.

[HarleyFranco]

Congratulations Bruce!

Check out the clearview windshield sight for a new windshield.  It has the recurve feature and a smaller shield acts like a taller one.

Frank

[djl]

I bought a bagger..

Got a black 2002 FLHRCI, 14700 miles, off of ebay for $10401.
Racetek… The front forks suck.. They go up and down but any kind of bump and you feel it.. I suspect the original owned installed heavy for oil.

Windshield needs new plastic. It’s got some pretty bad scratches.

Change the grips to the old style ribbed rubber ones..
 
Change the tires.

Questions

So how does the security system work?

What’s a good recommendation for a removable backrest/ luggage rack and possible T bag for touring?

How hard it is to get a 150 tire on the back?  Seahag over on VTF said “Pulley spacer 0.2, trim pulley guard, install tire.”

Bruce

Good deal.  I bought my first bagger earlier this year, '02FLHT with 25K miles and paid $12K.  Original owner, seven year warranty with 18 months remaining and bike was flawless.  Of course, the first thing I did was pull a perfectly good running 88" engine out, send heads to DD, bottom end to Darkhorse and order an Axtell 107" kit; go figure.

I just put a 140, actually MU90, on the back and had to remove the aluminum strip and rubber flap from the belt guard which gives about 5/16" clear between tire and beltguard.  Next will be a 150 and may have to use a spacer but I think .125" will be enough.

Don't know much about the options for backrest, etc. but my Tbag will slip over the factory backrest and sits on the extended part of the detachable backrest/rack; don't think I will need the additional detachable rack for the Tbag.

[88b]

If you have the owners manual it shows how the alarm works and how to make it slef arm 30 seconds after the ignition is turned off. As for the other switch it's for the accesory lead under the seat. You can use it for heated clothing, extra lights etc. Sounds like you bought a nice bike, hope you enjoy it.

[ejk_dyna]

Your new walker should arrive by XMAS to go along with the Bagger...

[Admiral Akbar]

Your new walker should arrive by XMAS to go along with the Bagger...

I understand it has a red and yellow flame paint job, black rims and hubs with stainless steel spokes, PM levers and brakes. May also come with a VPC   

Thanks for the info guys.. I'll play with the alarm tonight.

Don, I be real interested in the rack.. Need to be able to attach a back rest or be compatable with a removable back rest though.

I think I'll prefer riding it without the windshield, backrest or any rack cept for long trips.

Will check out clearview..

Bruce

[fuzznut5197]

When can we expect the "Pics Of The Bagger Build" post?   

[Sonny S.]

Congrats on the new scooter...you're gonna love it.

Mayor,..... you're next, and I've got the perfect accessory for you   

[mayor]

Mayor,..... you're next, and I've got the perfect accessory for you   

does it come in any color other than stainless? 

[still_on2_wheels]

Pictures please.

[Scramjet]

Bruce,

For the windshield, FastAire has all sizes of new windshields for $25-$29 + $10 shipping.  I have a 4" H-D windshield and a 6" FastAire windshield for sale for a good price.  I don't like the expensive windshields as I would rather replace them 5 times or have 5 different sizes for the price of the high end windshields.

For the brake lights/turn signals, you don't need to change the bulbs, wiring and sockets.  The run, turn and brake controller does it for you.

Hope this helps.

B

[heavyhitter]

nice price.

[Admiral Akbar]

Scramjet,

Unless I screwed up my model designation.. FLHRCI is a Road King Classic Injected. Looks like fastaire only sells glide shields. I need a RK shield.. Stock is 135 but I'd bet I can get 20 off from Zannotti. The clearview is 145 but can be had 2.5 inches shorter which might be nice. One thing I noticed was that the wind shield and a full face helmet was a little too much protection from the cold.

"Pictures please."
Not sure if you wanted a pisture of what Sonny has in mind for Wanna B. but here is the link to ebay on the classic..

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=280286787416

Bruce

[04glide]

Looks like a pretty good deal. You can buy the spacer from cyclevisions down here on Taylor st. So you can fit a bigger tire. I just saw a smoked windshield for sale on one of these sites. It was used but in perfect shape. You're going to have a blast on that thing. BTW Im your neighbor to the south in Chula Vista.

[Scramjet]

Bruce,

You are correct.  I jumped to a conclusion without reading carefully.

B

[Billy]

Congrats, Bruce! 

Welllll.........ya got the fastest color  and the best year. 

If you're using a full face helmet, whatcha need a windshield fer?

I run a 150 K591 (the widest 150 I know of) on my '00 flht with a '05 swingarm, 1 1/2" wide belt and stock fender. I can't remember exactly what I had to do (it's been a few years) but it fits and you have machine tools. 

[05RK1]

On the 05 the left switch on the nacelle is not connected to anything.

[Reddog74usa]

Youv'e done it now Magoo, Once you go Road King you'll never go back. Best all around scoot they make. IMHO Congrats n good luck. RD

[Deye76]

  and it's black, good choice.

1. While your messing with the front end, powder coat, black,the lower legs, engine gaurd, might as well do the air cleaner etc.
2. 2 into 1 exhaust
3. A 140 tire will go on no problem. You may have to go with a wider fender to get a 150 on,or, when it's time for a new belt and pulley's, go to the 2004 later stuff and a 150 goes on with no alterations. Those narrow belts will handle a lot of hp/tq.

Then by late next year you'll be ready for a 117"-124" motor
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