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Excelsior-Henderson Super X Bike #1963 Bike of the Week: July 24 - July 30, 2005 Owner: Scott Wawrzyniak - Michigan Bike: 2000 Super X Touring LTD - Metallic Oyster VIN Number: 5EH1HCXT3YB001963 Date Bought: 10/2002 Modifications: This bike was in tough shape when I picked her up. There were parts broken and pieces missing so I took the bike down to the frame and motor for a partial restoration. The transmission was sent to G & K to be rebuilt and have the spiral clips installed. While they were rebuilding the transmission I had them install a new shift kit to eliminate the false neutrals. Since the alignment pins were missing from the primary cover the rotor was rubbing against the stator so I ordered a new alternator assembly from Atlantic EH and replaced the missing alignment pins at the same time. I installed the oil pick up tube and aluminum scavenger pump bushing that G & K sent back to me with the rebuilt transmission. Sent the intake manifold to X-man to have it modified to increase the airflow to the rear jug. Took the front fender off and sent it to the paint shop to be repainted as it had a pretty substantial scratch in it when I bought it. Took the front end apart so I could disassemble the front strut and replace the missing lower strut cover. While I had the front end apart I disassembled the driving lamps and re-wired them. The insulation on the wires was worn off causing the lights to ground and blow the fuse. Took both wheels off to get new rubber put on them as the front tire was cupping and the rear one was worn pretty thin. With both wheels off I replaced the front and rear factory brake pads with X-man’s brake pads. Installed the H5 cams and replaced all four motor mounts as one of the front mounts was broken when I got it. Put new motor mount chrome caps on as one of them were missing when I got the bike. Reinforced the ignition switch-mounting bracket by welding an extension on the existing bracket mounting tab that comes off the frame of the bike. Made the battery box modification and added the monster ground strap. Installed the modified intake manifold and X-man’s air filter conversion kit. Re-routed the engine breather using X-man’s engine breather kit. Installed the NFP fan assisted oil cooler kit and a headlight modulator kit. Re-gripped the handlebars with new factory grips, as the grips that were on it didn’t have much life left in them. The kickstand was bent when I bought the bike so I put on the reinforced X-man kickstand. Comments: This was a project and a half but it sure does ride smooth, perform great, and look incredible sitting next to the Redwood (#2034). Back to the Registry. |
