Project
Freedom
/ˈfrēdəm/

"The Power
or Right

To Act,
Speak, 
Or Think

As one desires,
Without hindrance,
Or restraint."

Only a Biker Understands.

Freedom
​2015 HArley-Davidson Road Glide Special (FLTRXS)

Overview

Full Ceramic

POwer POlishing

Restored lights

wheel armor

Exhaust coated

hand wash

Engine Detail

Air-Dried

Disassembly

leather care

Obsessed 

suspension detail

made it shine.

Build Specs

Engine

  • ​Drago’s bike worx 106 - Diablo 2.5 engine kit
    * Drago's Stage 2 heads 1.9 intakes 1.615 exhaust valve & CNC port.
    * S&S cylinders and forge pistons 
    * Drago's 580 cam
    * S&S quick pushrods and tubes
    * S&S Lifters
    * Drago's Cam gasket and bearing kit
    * 112 Horse Power & 124 Torque​​
  • Thunder-max super tuner

Performance

  • Drago 2-1 Dragula 1, 2-1 pipe, ceramic coated 3 stepped header 
  • Aim pressure plate
  • Haden chain tensioner
  • Performance Machine Syndicate Wheels - contrast cut platinum finish, 21x3.5 front and 18x5.5 rear, with matching rotors, sprocket and  matching air cleaner. 
  • Progressive shocks (front lowered 2")

Cosmetic

  • Slicker wrapped 21 front fender from Factory Match
  • 12.5 Paul Yaffe monkey bars with tear drop mirrors with Avon grips, and HD hardware
  • All chrome powder coated black
  • All HD LED lights
  • Klockworks sport flare windshield
  • Custom Fire fighter points cover
  • Biketronics, BT2180 360RMS amp and focal 6.5 speakers

Pre-Detail Condition

Wash Process

Although we're very experienced in detailing cars, trucks, and SUVs, working on motorcyles is something new and exciting for us. Nevertheless, we took the time to ask the owner to walk us through any sensitive areas on the bike to make sure they were protected/avoided as needed during the wash process.

To safely detail the bike while causing minimal swirls, we started off by used a pump sprayer to allow the dirt to soak in a foamy layer for a few minutes (without letting it dry). After rinsing the foam off, we gently agitated the dirt using a combination of merino wool wash mitts and ultra-soft brushes to get into the nooks and crevices. Immediately afterward, the motorcycle was air-dried using heated, filtered air. 

Decontamination

To remove bonded contaminants (baked on bugs, tar, etc.), we opted to clay bar the vehicle. Clay barring is the process of lightly rubbing a piece of detailing clay against the paint (along with a lubricant such as clay lube or soap).

To determine whether your paint is contaminated, feel the surface while it is wet/soapy. If the paint feels rough or like sandpaper, it has contaminants stuck to it. Clay barring should be done only when required (with the finest grade of clay possible) to reduce the possibility of marring the finish.

Disassembly

To take this bike detail to the next level, we removed and reinstalled the following components:
  • Seat assembly
  • Left and right saddlebags
  • Upper deflector/windscreen
  • Lower deflector (both pieces)
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Pre-Polish Inspection

Paint correction

Gloss Black  Paint

The following areas were given a Stage II Polish
  • Gas Tank Trim
  • Inner Fairing
  • Upper Deflector/Windscreen
  • Handlebars
  • Headlights
  • Other Lights
  • License Plate Holder
  • Engine Covers 
  • Transmission Cover
  • Saddlebag Support
  • Touring Pack Quick-Attach Brackets/Dock
  • Luggage Rack
  • Forks
  • Strut Covers
  • Safety Bar

Candy Orange Paint

The following areas were given a Stage I Polish. 
  • Front fender
  • Rear fender
  • Gas Tank
  • Side Covers
  • Outer Fairing
  • Headlights
  • Other Lights
  • Transmission cover

Nearly all of this was done with a 1.5" Polisher.
(We demand that kind of precision)

Ceramic Coatings

Paint/Chrome

Unlike traditional waxes and sealants, nano coatings form a semi-permanent chemical bond with the paintwork, providing unmatched durability, swirl resistance, and protection from the elements. These long lasting coatings also allow for easier maintenance and they retain the "freshly polished" look for longer. 

Gtechniq Crystal Serum Light (CSL)
Durability: ~3-5 Years
Gtechniq CSL is a ceramic, semi-permanent nano coating that is designed to provide maximum gloss, swirl resistance, and chemical resistance. This coating is no joke - you can measure the additional thickness of the paint after application. As per manufacturer recommendation, we applied one layer. 

Wheels, Brakes, and Exhaust

Gtechniq C5 Wheel Armour
Durability: ~1-2 Years

 Gtechniq C5 Wheel Armor is a long-lasting, hydrophobic, and heat-resistant coating that protects the rim from environmental contaminants and assists in repelling brake dust.
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Before

After

Leather

 To clean the leather, we used an ultra-soft leather cleaning brush to lather a pH-neutral leather cleaner onto the leather – one panel at a time. Each panel was immediately dried with a microfiber towel.

To condition and nourish the leather on the seat, we applied Gtechniq L1 Leather Guard.

Results

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