It's transformation was akin to giving birth, it took about as long and was almost as painful! It was delivered to Comanche immediately upon our return from the Redwood run, for a couple upgrades; 124 cubic inch motor, Jim's Six speed, and a custom paint job. Black with dark burgundy ghost flames is what this bike needed. Time frame to get the bike back... about 6 weeks. We told AJ to take his time, we would't be back from our honeymoon until October 1st. The paint was supposed to take 3 or 4 weeks, and we finally got it back in the middle of Oct, which was frustrating as the paint needed to cure before the Love Ride. The plan was, get the bike back beginning of Oct, spend a few weeks in the break in period, back to Comanche for the tune up and oil change, and she would make her debut at the Love Ride. Hah! At the end of October, it no longer mattered whether we got the bike back, as there wasn't enough time to break it in and make the Love Ride. October turned into Nov, then Dec. We discovered the 124 inch motor was the problem, and so the decision of what to fit her with took over. What could we get, asap, that was a good powerhouse? Needless to say it was another month of turmoil as to which motor the bike would ultimately end up with. The paint, in the meantime, had taken up residence in the gameroom, aka the "basement". Wrapped in blankets and strewn all over the place, it looked as we were having a permanent sleep over party down there. The 119 inch S&S was finally decided on, and ordered. When it arrived, there was much joy and celebrating.. until we discovered another problem.. the throttle body needed to be machined.... another delay. The Phyre bike was finally delivered, April 23.. and has taken up residence in the garage next to the Fatboy. The pictures don't really do this bike justice, but they are here anyhow, so you can get an idea. Look for it and us on the back roads in Ventura County, where you can see the bike in person... and after the break in is done..... it'll be the black blurr passing you!
The "Phyre Bike", as it has come to be known, was more than a labor of love last fall. It became a trial of endurance, patience and frustration. This is the same bike we bought last July and rode to The Redwood Run. You can see it in its original silver color (along with a very nice seat cover) here.
