Custom Harley Front End Wrap-Up
Bob LaRosaDescription
This custom Harley front end on this Street Glide is just about complete. The front fender has been reinstalled along with the front wheel, and left and right side calipers. With the front, chrome bezel re-installed under the headlamp, Bob installs the black, plastic, lower bezel at the back of the inner fairing, beneath the ignition switch. Many models have accessory switches in this bezel that need to be plugged in as the bezel is slid into position. The bezel is secured with two small button head allen screws. One on each side. Each side is tightened securely.
Next, the right and left side turn signals are installed on the Harley front end. The signals are plugged in and the extra length of hardware is pushed back into the hole in the inner fairing. The top signal mount stud is already secured into the top tree. The lower stud is threaded into the lower tree and the signals are put into their correct position on the front end ABS secured with two acorn style nuts. Mark mirrors the same procedure on the opposite side of the motorcycle. The assemblies are symmetrical from left to right.
With everything on the custom Harley front end reassembled, it is time to take a moment to clean up all of the new, chrome components including the chrome lower sliders and bells. It is also time to clean up all of the reused factory components that were handled. This includes the front fender, front rotors, front wheel, and the two bezels.
Firm brake lever and all electrical functions are, once again, confirmed before attempting to roll the motorcycle off of the lift. This Street Glide is ready for a test ride.
Not only does it look amazing, but the handling is going to improve greatly. Now we are riding with three excellent American companies. Progressive Suspension, Performance Machine, and of course, Harley Davidson.
With the front chrome bezel, re-installed under the headlamp. I installed the black plastic cover on the back of the inner fairing. Make sure you plug-in any accessory harness that goes to the switches when you install it. I'm going to re-install the one small allen that holds that black cover in place. Tighten it down securely. I've got the right side turn signal. I've got to make sure I plug it in correctly. Make sure it's locked. I'll push the extra harness into the inner fairing. I can then install the lower stud through the lower chrome bezel. I'll tighten that stud down securely. I'll slide the turn signal mount over the two studs, making sure not to pinch the harness. I can then install the two acorns that retain the signal arm assembly. Mark's doing the same procedure on the left side of the motorcycle. It is symmetrical left to right. Obviously there's a turn signal both sides in the front. With everything reassemble, it's time to take a moment. Clean up all our new chrome components. Clean up all the reused factory components. Make sure the fender, everything is cleaned. The rotors are cleaned. The brakes are operating correctly and then it's time to lower the motorcycle down. Get it off the lift. Take it for a nice test drive.
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