'91 FLHP


just finally got back on a hog... picked up a '91 FLHP. Nice bike, mostly stock (I even got the front red's and radio box), but has a few minor issues (gas gauge sticks, front turn signals don't flash but markers light, throttle grip seems to catch occasionally, and carb probably needs a rebuild..) - scored a complete (pivot cover/peg bracket/iso peg) set on ebay for $39 now looking to attack the carb.. so the question: my last Harley was an '02 FLSTF fuel injection, so I'm new(er) to Harley carbs.. the gas tank seems to have ALOT of suction when I open the gas cap, and when riding, the motor seems to hesitate or skip on occasion.. is this related? I also considered a sticky float. The bike only has 14,700 mi, and the previous owner didn't ride very often.. any suggestions are appreciated - and by the way, in trying to locate parts, why do the '91 FLH's seem not to exist? had a hell of a time... especially when I tried to search specifically for the FLHP....

 

I think you have a '91 FLHTP. From what I can see HD made a FLHTP and a FXRP in '91. You may already have a service manual but there is a Service Manual Supplement for the Police Models that gives info on the differences between the police model and civilian models. For example, the wiring and switches are different.


http://www.ebay.ie/itm/HARLEY-DAVIDS...-/261380951618


As for the suction from the gas tank, I would check to make sure that the vent line is clear. There are 2 lines, 1 is a drain if you spill gas on the dash, and the other should be the vent for the tank.


Good Luck with the bike. I have a '94 FLHTP (all white and stock) that I bought new off the dealer's floor 21 years ago. I mostly use it a my backup bike when my other bike has been in for repairs. I still enjoy it and it still runs real nice (73,000 miles). It looks very much like yours.

 

Don't ride with the reds, even turned off. Popo has no sense of humor about that.

First step is get the tank venting. Try another cap and make sure the vent line is clear. If it wasn't ridden much, a carb cleaning and replace the gaskets would be a good idea.

Most of your parts are the same as the 91 FLHTC. The Moco parts book is part no. 99450-92. It will cover all of the FLT, FXR, Softail, and Dyna variants. The FLT column will have notes as to which models and years the part in question fits. Sounds confusing until you look at it. (Looking for FLH is probably why you get no hits. No such creature - officially). Then get the police supplement as well. don't have that number offhand. Having that will tell you where your police specific parts are. It won't be much, just the obvious "cop stuff" mostly.

You can also use any number of online parts sites. Look up 91 Touring, FLHTC for most of your parts.

http://www.granitestateharleystore.c...partfinder.htm

This one didn't have a Police specific page for the 91 (though it does for the FXR Police), but one of the others may.

Nice looking ride, BTW.

 

Here's the Police parts supplement: HD# 99545-91. And No I do not have any connection to the ebay listings I posted.


http://www.ebay.com/itm/1991-harley-...151?rmvSB=true

 

Awesome, thanks guys.. I did a quick search using FLHTP (btw the title says FLHP) and found way more info.. as for the "reds", they're not on the bike, but I have them.. a lot of fire dept. chiefs etc. here run red lights on their cars (I could too) but I don't see the need for them on my bike, however may go with clear lens red LEDs for show

 

There is a website somewhere dedicated to the Police models and civi stuff for them, including things you never knew you might need! I have a set of similar looking bags for my 1990 FLHS and found chrome doodads to glam mine up. Library picture:

 

Not any help here, just wanted to say that I really dig that bike !!! As is....
Also, adding Lucas fuel treatment works great for carb maintenance, every few thousand miles ....