One of the challenges the Feuling team faced was the higher and more rearward location of the oil tank on the FXRT versus its location on the Dyna Glides they typically use in Twin Cam builds. They had to move the oil tank and customize the inner primary to make clearance for the intake manifold. The FXRT also has a lower oil capacity than the Dyna Glide, so Feuling added a Jagg oil cooler to increase oil capacity and better manage heat.
“ When we made the decision to molest this’ 85 T, we made the choice to put on performance components,” says Leatherman.“ We looked for the best available, so we went with a Saddlemen seat, Legend suspension in the back, GP Suspension up front, Accossato brakes, a Barnett clutch, Bridgestone tires, and all the Thrashin Supply components that were available for the FXR.”
The build was a team effort. Everyone brought their A game and burned the midnight oil to get the FXRT ready for Sturgis. Feuling’ s custom’ 85 T made the 3,000- mile trip from Oceanside, California, to South Dakota and back. As Feuling wrote on its Instagram channel,“ This unique Twin Cam Twin Carb build did exactly what it was meant to. Providing enough power to safely maneuver the endless highways and unique style to attract the eyes of everyone we passed on by.”
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Above: Luke Leatherman says he’ s particularly proud of the left side of the FXRT with the intake manifolds and dual carbs prominently displayed. Below: Thanks to hard work and performance parts, Feuling’ s FXRT is a looker and a runner.
SUPPLIER / PARTS LIST
Feuling Parts: Race Series Camchest Kit- 594 Conversion Chain Drive w / One Piece Pushrods; TC Rocker Box Breathers; ARP TC Cylinder Stud & Head Bolt Kit; ARP 12 point TC Engine Fastener Kit; Evo Primary & Transmission Stainless 12 point Kit; TC Points Cover; American Flag Logo Derby Cover; Endurance Beehive Valve Spring Kit; Gorilla Rocker Shafts & Bolt Kit; Map Sensor; Feuling Cylinder Heads w / Figure 8 Combustion Chamber; Custom AR Exhaust System w / Dogball Baffles; Feuling Cylinders, Big Bore 3.937- in. / 107ci Engine; Remote Oil PSI Gauge Kit; Billet Handlebar Mount Accossato: Front calipers, rear caliper, front master cylinder & lever Alloy Art: Engine mounts, swingarm supports Barnett: Clutch hub assembly, dual throttle & clutch cables Bridgestone: Battlecruise H50 100 / 90B19, H50R 150 / 80B16 Darkhorse: TC Crankshaft 4 3 / 8- in. GP Suspension: 39mm front cartridges Jagg: Oil cooler & fittings Keihin: Dual 39mm FCR carburetors Klockwerks: 8- in. flare windshield Legend: Rear piggyback shocks Saddlemen: Step- up seat Thrashin Supply Co.: 6.5- in. pullback risers, highbend handlebars, footpegs, shifter tip, shifter lever, shifter adjuster, bar bag, luggage duffle bag, rain gear
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