Picked this up from the original owner a couple of months back. he only sold it because he figured he was getting to old to ride (HDs, not his girlfriend as he reminded me - he is close to 80). Had just over 59K, regular service records, motor never been apart.





Get it back home from Michigan to Kali and decide it is time to take a close look at the heart of the matter.

Ended up taking the motor out. New crank pin, rebuilt rods, valves and guides, rebuilt lifter rollers, new cam and 10 only over pistons (some actually doubted a shovel could get that far and not have the top end off at least) and cometic gaskets where apllicable. Could have got about another 10 out of the crank and another 2 out of the cam. Rollers were ready to go though.

While my indie was doing that I took it down to the frame and cleaned it and all parts real good, replaced seals and gaskets on a myriad of components front to back. Even pulled the top off the cow-pie. Gears and such were really in nice shape still. original owner was dead on when he said he did regular service on it and did not beat on it

Installed all new rubber hoses. Didn't find the correct NOS pinch clamps until after I had everything done so that will wait until winter to redo.

Also updated the to a 32 amp Cycle-Electric system; stator was bad so rather than look for OEM/NOS 22 amp I took the advise of others and went with this American made product. Definitely worth the investment on these components. Also went with an All-***** solenoid courtesy of "doc" from the www.shovelhead.us forum (great bunch of folks there with a ton of knowledge; anyone interested should check them out).

Did the 50 mile service and kept speeds below 45. Did 10-12 mile increments to 50 miles with cool downs so it was early morning and late afternoon rides. Now have 166 total break-in miles. From 50 to 125 it was 25-30 with cool downs in between. Yesterday I did 50 non-stop and actually got the speeds up to 60 for two 4 mile intervals before dropping down to 45-50. I have covered the same two lane roads so much I can now tell every bump and blemish in the road. Tomorrow I am heading out for some different back road two lane black top. Should get another 100 easily.

to be continued...

 

Great find and a fine job you did on her too getting her restored to better than new condition.
My 1984 had 1962 harley fishtails on her, and there was no better sound in the world. Take more hotos
Don Enlow (flylow)

 

A true love story , and my old lady says I can't appreciate one ............

 

Why doesn't anyone attach pictures to their post as opposed to linking from a hosting site? I can't see anything but attached pics. A downright shame, I tells ya.