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Jul 27, 2016 | 07:04 PM

thewoozel666

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Problem after problem after problem

So I definitely have had quite a few problems with my bike ever since I've gotten it. But it's not really major issues and even if they are major they were always easy to fix...however the problem that I'm having is the non-stop of my bolts going loose or missing!!! Just so you guys know, I have a 1993 Dyna Wide Glide Evo engine. Really nice bike and I love it to death but it's starting to drain me as well become stressful. I can't type all day because this has been an ongoing issue for a long time that I can't seem to get right. I don't know what else to do, so I'm finally just going to consider putting my pride in my back pocket and take it to the Indy shop to get it done professionally. However I noticed the other day that my engine felt like it was about to fall off so I look down and darn it was about to fall off!!! The rear engine mounting bolt was about to pop out while the other side was too but has actually broken off inside the screw hole!! I tighten one bolt thinking ok this can hold and now all of the bolts have fallen off of the primary/inner primary....I can type forever, this bike keeps breaking...and it's nothing major, it's gaskets and bolts. Both the primary bolts, inner primary bolts, and engine mounting bolts will not stay put at all. I've used red Loctite, I've tighten as tight as it will go, lock tabs, lock washers, everything...what is going on?!

Jul 27, 2016 | 07:35 PM

Ghost_13

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Originally Posted by thewoozel666

...what is going on?!

Lack of maintenance likely

Bikes are not a set it and forget it

Gotta do routine maintenance..., gotta routinely check bolt tightness...., gotta maintain..., maintain..., maintain

Buy a bike..., new or used..., go through it from end to end.., before ever riding it

Then repeat on a regular basis

jmo

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Last edited by Ghost_13; Jul 27, 2016 at 07:38 PM.

Jul 28, 2016 | 07:09 AM

mtnlvr

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I suggest not using red loctite, that will eventually cost you more money. Clean the threads (wipe well followed by a solvent) and use blue and torque appropriately.

Jul 28, 2016 | 07:21 AM

misfitJason

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I would do the motor alignment of the mounts. Excessive vibration (especially on an evo) can be from worn or misaligned mounts. And anytime you remove and replace hardware (if it doesn't have a nylock nut) blue locktite it.

Jul 28, 2016 | 10:30 AM

Super Glidester

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You sure you don't have a 1973 instead of a 1993? use some locktite or crazy glue. Carry crazy glue in your fork bag just to get it home, also zip ties and a bandanna.

carry a banana in case you get hungry putting the bike back together on the side of the road.

Jul 28, 2016 | 11:18 AM

Greezey Rider

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Loctite is your friend.

Jul 28, 2016 | 11:58 AM

jamesroadking

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If you don't like wrenching on bikes or cars, better get a good paying job and buy new ones every 3 to 5 years,
I got my 2008 torn apart in the garage right now, going through the rear swing arm bearings, axle, brakes, the battery etc. etc.
Used to have a 30 year old Panhead, wrenching on it was a daily love affair.