03-17-2015, 05:12 PM
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Use this thread to fix all of your bike’s needs. Learn and fix your bike for a fraction of the cost. Some topics include:
• Oil Change
• Clutch Adjustment
• Battery
• Tools need for repairs
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• Oil Change
• Clutch Adjustment
• Battery
• Tools need for repairs
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Poor Man's Sportster Service Maintenance Guide
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06-26-2014, 09:10 AM
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89 sportster charging issues
Just got my sporty back from the shop. Had the voltage regulator changed and some other things done. I had it on the trickle charger and the bike fired right over but when I came out a couple days later the bike wouldn't start. The battery showed full charge and while running it showed 13 to 14 volts which tells me that the stator is working okay. Also checked the resistance on the voltage regulator and everything looked good. I noticed that the battery dropped from a full charge to 5 volts when the starter ingaged and then back up to its normal 12 volts. Do I have a shitty battery or another issue?
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02-26-2015, 12:46 AM
Poor Mans Sportster Service Maintenance Guide:
Tools Needed for Sportster Maintenance:
Fix My Hog Sportster Tools Video (Need to complete free registration on site before you can watch the video)
-What Wrench Fits What- Tool List
Sportster Maintenance Log:
Excel Spreadsheet 2004 Sportster Maintenance Log
My Service Sheet (The site has a few demo service sheets that can be downloaded as PDFs. One of the sample bikes is a Sportster 883. Instructions for logging in to the demo account are on the site.)
Beginners Maintenance:
Bikernet Sportster Maintenance (not too detailed, but a good simple overview of Sportster maintenance with photos)
Oil Change:
Frequency = 1,000 miles, 5,000 miles, and every 5,000 miles thereafter
Oil Change Instructions with Photos
Oil Filter Removal Milk Jug Trick Photos
Expert Village Harley Oil Change Video (not Sportster specific)
Primary Chain Adjustment:
Frequency = 1,000 miles, 5,000 miles, and every 5,000 miles thereafter
Expert Village Harley Primary Chain Adjustment Video (not Sportster specific)
Audible Whine Primary Chain Adjustment Method Instructions / Audible Method Summary
Visual Primary Chain Adjustment Method Instructions
Classic Primary Chain Adjustment Method Instructions
Clutch Adjustment:
Frequency = 1,000 miles, 5,000 miles, and every 5,000 miles thereafter
Clutch Adjustment Instructions With Photos
Expert Village Harley Clutch Pack Adjustment Video (not Sportster specific)
Expert Village Harley Clutch Cable Adjustment Video (not Sportster specific)
Primary/Transmission Fluid Change:
Frequency = 1,000 miles, 5,000 miles, and every 5,000 miles thereafter
Primary/Transmission Fluid Change Instructions
Expert Village Harley Primary Fluid Change Video (not Sportster specific)
Clutch/Throttle/Idle Cable Lubrication:
Frequency = 1,000 miles, 5,000 miles, and every 5,000 miles thereafter
Plastic Bag Method Cable Lubrication Instructions (not Sportster specific) (scroll down 6/10ths of the page)
Traditional Method Cable Lubrication Video Part 1 Part 2 (not Sportster specific)
Change Brake Pads:
Inspection Frequency = 1,000 miles, 5,000 miles, and every 5,000 miles thereafter
Replacement Frequency = When thickness is 1/16â•™
Brake Pad Replacement Instructions
Brake bleeding:
Frequency = When brake fluid shows compressible bubbles or when brakes start to feel squishy
Brake Bleeding Instructions
Brake Bleeding Video (not Sportster specific)
Further Information on Motorcycle Brakes (not Sportster specific)
Throttle/Idle cable adjustment:
Frequency = 1,000 miles, 5,000 miles, and every 5,000 miles thereafter
Throttle/Idle Cable Adjustment Instructions
Expert Village Harley Throttle/Idle Cable Adjustment Video (not Sportster specific)
Spark plugs:
Inspection Frequency = 1,000 miles, 5,000 miles, and every 5,000 miles thereafter
Replacement Frequency = 10,000 miles and every 10,000 miles thereafter
Expert Village Harley Spark Plug Replacement Video (not Sportster specific)
Reading Spark Plug Instructions (not Sportster specific)
Engine Idle Speed Adjustment:
Frequency = 1,000 miles, 5,000 miles, and every 5,000 miles thereafter
Engine Idle Speed Adjustment Instructions
Air Cleaner Inspection/Cleaning:
Frequency = 1,000 miles, 5,000 miles, and every 5,000 miles thereafter
Expert Village Air Cleaner Inspection Video (not Sportster specific)
Steering Head Bearing Lubrication:
Frequency = 20,000 miles and every 20,000 miles thereafter
Steering Head Bearing Lubrication Instructions with Photos
Battery:
Expert Village Harley Battery Check Video (not Sportster specific)
Fix My Hog Battery Voltage Testing Video (not Sportster specific) (Need to complete free registration on site before you can watch the video, then click to view the Softail sample video. The same procedure applies to Sportsters.)
Front Fork Oil Change:
Frequency = 20,000 miles and every 20,000 miles thereafter
Front Fork Oil Change Instructions
Progressive Fork Springs Installation:
Progressive Fork Springs Installation Instructions
Progressive Fork Springs Installation Instructions with Photos
Progressive 412 Rear Shock Installation:
Progressive 412 Rear Shock Installation Instructions
Carburetor Rejetting:
Rejetting the CV Carburetor Instructions
Sportster CV Carburetor Rejetting Instructions
Torque specs for common fasteners:
[ul][*] Spark plugs = 12-18 ft.-lb[*] Clutch inspection cover = 84-108 in.-lb[*] Primary chain inspection cover = 40-60 in.-lb[*] Primary chain adjustment locknut = 20-25 ft.-lb[*] Transmission drain plug = 14-30 ft.-lb[*] Fork drain screw = 13-17 in.-lb[*] Fork cap nut = 22-58 ft.-lb[*] Air filter cover screw = 36-60 in.-lb[*] Air filter element screws = 40-60 in.-lb[*] Rear shock bolt = 45-50 ft.-lb
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The first 8 webpage links do not work. Well, one does, but it wants $50 to make an account to watch a video.
Bummer
