1990 FLTCU teardown
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From: Bedford UK
There is a lot of anti-H-D and anti-dealer stuff all around HDF, however they sell the best Harley service manual there is! Strange thing that. Doesn't matter where you get the book from, your nearest dealer is easiest! Haynes are useful for putting your favourite beverage on, but don't rely on it being accurate or as much help as the genuine article. They do have an excellent museum here in the UK, well worth visiting when you're next over.
Dirt don't hurt
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From: Haslet Texas
I'm all for company support too. But I've been to hd Web site. Type in 1990 and they tell you to buy a new bike because nothing comes up. My first visit to hd service center was the same way. Had all the basic stuff but when asked about a jack shafts nut retainer washer I was laughed at and told to look at the showroom floor. Tells my Harley could care less if I keep this ol girl going or not. If they did they would be selling pdf files. Besides having a pdf on your phone can come in handy when the road side stop happens.
Plus I'm really on a keep it under $1000 build. I'm at about $500 now. Haven't even thought about paint yet.
But from here on out I'll keep my buys off of here, don't want to step on any toes. Just wanted to share and learn not make problems.
Thanks
Plus I'm really on a keep it under $1000 build. I'm at about $500 now. Haven't even thought about paint yet.
But from here on out I'll keep my buys off of here, don't want to step on any toes. Just wanted to share and learn not make problems.
Thanks
The fact is the FSM is simply the best source of information on your bike available.
I'm sorry to hear that your local dealer is an a-hole but not all are the same.
My local dealer is very helpful in finding parts even obsolete parts.
I've found that one of the best things I can do is look up the part number and call the local dealer and just give them the part number I need instead of relying on them to look it up.
FWIW it's HD Forums rule against the PDF version not ours but I think almost everyone here will agree with me when I say the paper manual is way better and easier to use than the PDF version.
I hope this helps.
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2013
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From: Evo-ville, Iowa
Thanks for posting your build, its always fun to see someone else tear an evo down too. IMO they're the best HDs in terms of having the old school engine character, being reasonably priced and easy to work on.
Too bad your dealer has a feminine hygiene product at the parts counter, the parts guys at my local dealer are great, they love seeing someone coming in to keep an evo or classic Harleys on the road. Those people at your dealership sound like the fake biker Harley elitists that think new a new bike and leathers make them an instant biker. Unfortunately those people latch on to the harley scene not because they love the bikes but because they can make a living on it. Dont let em discourage you.
Too bad your dealer has a feminine hygiene product at the parts counter, the parts guys at my local dealer are great, they love seeing someone coming in to keep an evo or classic Harleys on the road. Those people at your dealership sound like the fake biker Harley elitists that think new a new bike and leathers make them an instant biker. Unfortunately those people latch on to the harley scene not because they love the bikes but because they can make a living on it. Dont let em discourage you.
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Joined: Jul 2014
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From: Galesville, WI
When we are talking about getting the Factory Service Manual it isn't about company support.
The fact is the FSM is simply the best source of information on your bike available.
I'm sorry to hear that your local dealer is an a-hole but not all are the same.
My local dealer is very helpful in finding parts even obsolete parts.
I've found that one of the best things I can do is look up the part number and call the local dealer and just give them the part number I need instead of relying on them to look it up.
FWIW it's HD Forums rule against the PDF version not ours but I think almost everyone here will agree with me when I say the paper manual is way better and easier to use than the PDF version.
I hope this helps.
The fact is the FSM is simply the best source of information on your bike available.
I'm sorry to hear that your local dealer is an a-hole but not all are the same.
My local dealer is very helpful in finding parts even obsolete parts.
I've found that one of the best things I can do is look up the part number and call the local dealer and just give them the part number I need instead of relying on them to look it up.
FWIW it's HD Forums rule against the PDF version not ours but I think almost everyone here will agree with me when I say the paper manual is way better and easier to use than the PDF version.
I hope this helps.
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6th Gear
Joined: Jul 2016
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From: Southwest Michigan
Quick update
Been stripping and painting parts.
What's the best way to clean the jugs up with out to much mess?
Looks like I'll start ordering parts this week so things will start coming together soon.
Days like yesterday in the 70s hurts to see my bike like this. Have a good one!
Been stripping and painting parts.
What's the best way to clean the jugs up with out to much mess?
Looks like I'll start ordering parts this week so things will start coming together soon.
Days like yesterday in the 70s hurts to see my bike like this. Have a good one!
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Joined: May 2017
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From: Houston, TX
I see there hasn't been a response to your question. Honestly, the jugs look to be in great shape! I'd plug/cover up all the holes, and wash it carefully - with a toothbrush. I'm serious, I use a toothbrush to wash the fins on by bike, the mag wheels, and other parts. It works great. I also use a black sharpie marker to places "X" all over the toothbrush so that no one accidentally uses it for it's named purpose. I've found that that Meguire's tire and wheel cleaner works awesome. So does Westley's Bleach-white (another tire cleaner). It's safe on paint and degreases extremely well. Follow up with a quick rinse.
If you want a fresh look on the jugs, get some hi-temp engine paint from your auto parts store. Clean extremely well, then rough up with some sand paper, clean off the residual, and the rattlecan away. Be sure to mask off the other areas to prevent overspray. Here's an engine I did a few years ago during a total resto-mod on a '72 Honda CB350.
If you want a fresh look on the jugs, get some hi-temp engine paint from your auto parts store. Clean extremely well, then rough up with some sand paper, clean off the residual, and the rattlecan away. Be sure to mask off the other areas to prevent overspray. Here's an engine I did a few years ago during a total resto-mod on a '72 Honda CB350.
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