Harley noises
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From: Ft.Worth, Texas
You nailed it!! Since I'm running quieter mufflers now, I am really hearing some strange noises. Part of the charm!
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From: Canton, Michigan
I also need some help. Changed oil today and it's seeping through the sump bolt ever so slightly.
We put a o ring on there today but that obviously hasn't sealed correctly so what do I get for it ? Obviously it's gonna have to be imperial but do I get a smaller o ring a copper one or a fibre one?
We put a o ring on there today but that obviously hasn't sealed correctly so what do I get for it ? Obviously it's gonna have to be imperial but do I get a smaller o ring a copper one or a fibre one?
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From: New Scotland, Canada
Here on the first day of school you put your kids on the bus then drive like a maniac to get to school before them so you can watch them get off the bus. Whatever. Anyhow, after I saw the monkeys navigate the 25 feet of sidewalk into the school I hopped back on the King and flashed her up. Realized that I hadn't put my plugs back in.
Made for a very enjoyable peel out of the parking lot (what can I say, I'm weak. I like it when little kids think I'm badass!) and short cruise to the office. Straight pipes through town are quite satisfying.
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Are you talkin about the primary drain plug? I don't know of an oil pan on an evo...
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From: Canton, Michigan
Touring models 93 and up use an oil pan on the bottom of the transmission case. I'm only familiar with them, as I own a 93 FLHS and it has the oil pan. He has a 97 Dyna Wide Glide.
Last edited by Hackd; Apr 2, 2016 at 11:22 PM.
Dyna's have the same setup also, pan is aluminum. Mine had an oversize plug when I bought it, I just use fibre washer and teflon pipe dope on mine no problem yet.
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From: Southampton U.K
To those who said they don't know of oil pan it's the drain Bing for the engine sump. Where your oil sits at rest
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Regarding the noise. If you're tuned into it you'll learn its sounds after a few rides and you'll know instantly when something is wrong. YouTube videos will help you sometimes it's not always easy to hear. I had a ringing noise I couldn't pinpoint with a stethoscope even until someone on here after listening to it said crossover exhaust gasket. I put the stethoscope there and sure enough. I never would have found it sounded like it was coming from another part of the engine. Another video tman picked up on my cam whine, tore it down over the winter and I had a cam that was severely worn, lobes worn well past where they should. Bottom line listen and when in doubt post a vide. You do have iPhones over there right?
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From: Southampton U.K
Regarding the noise. If you're tuned into it you'll learn its sounds after a few rides and you'll know instantly when something is wrong. YouTube videos will help you sometimes it's not always easy to hear. I had a ringing noise I couldn't pinpoint with a stethoscope even until someone on here after listening to it said crossover exhaust gasket. I put the stethoscope there and sure enough. I never would have found it sounded like it was coming from another part of the engine. Another video tman picked up on my cam whine, tore it down over the winter and I had a cam that was severely worn, lobes worn well past where they should. Bottom line listen and when in doubt post a vide. You do have iPhones over there right?
iPhone I've heard of these never seen one.
Only jesting we not that backwards over here
Anyway why do t America have fish and chips?
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From: Haslet Texas
Awesome thanks for the reply dude. Deffo still getting use to its sounds. Bloody thing anoyin me at the moment though everything I do to it is Agro lol.
iPhone I've heard of these never seen one.
Only jesting we not that backwards over here
Anyway why do t America have fish and chips?
iPhone I've heard of these never seen one.
Only jesting we not that backwards over here
Anyway why do t America have fish and chips?
Oh and we call them fries over here not chips!!!
Last edited by texashillcountry; Apr 3, 2016 at 12:50 PM.