Will an old Harley with home made parts make a 800km trip?

Removing brake drag, that was heating the back rim and wheel, by redesigning the floating sliders, casting components and changing the design of the touring components for easy removal and how I improved fuel consumption by a considerable amount, are just some of the things discussed while cruising through some of the most beautiful countryside...

[@RitaSmillie]

Amazing bike, scenery, and video... Thanks for sharing.

[@TS50ER]

Love that you did the machining by yourself.
That screen not only stopped the wind blast but also a myriad of flies.
Beautiful bike and scenery.

[@Lukers_tinkering]

Thanks, it really is a beautiful part of my country. Very true about the bugs, never thought of that. The area has had lots of rain, so that probably contributed. Had to clean the screen when I turned around... thanks for the comment.

[@mattholden5]

@Luker I thought I was a proper nerd before seeing this. Radiant barrier below the tanks seems so obvious when you point out fuel vapor loss after riding. And stiffer springs in the fuel tank cap to pressurize the tank for better atomization is another stroke of sublime genius. Thanks for sharing.

[@Lukers_tinkering]

My pleasure... Can use tracer wire from an angling shop to make the springs. The cold drawn stainless is perfect for the application. Just go one gauge thicker. Just need to disconnect the fuel line if you have a vacuum petcock to make sure you don't get bypass. negative pressure spring needs to stay the same... Not sure about the genius 😂

[@khankrum1]

Should go for 8000k without problems

[@Lukers_tinkering]

I agree! There's practically no limit to the life of a bike if you can make your own parts!