New to me evo
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Mine made a "whispering" noise when rolling to a stop in Vermont, pulley was "rocking" on shaft
2 friends had them suddenly strip on x way / complete loss of drive
HD blamed and revised the locking method,( ( intial was just a locking screw engaging one flat of nut, they added a full "hex" lock ( 40251-92A) over the nut) I always thought that the splined inner portion should have been extended to the center of the pulley
Instead of so much offset.
2 friends had them suddenly strip on x way / complete loss of drive
HD blamed and revised the locking method,( ( intial was just a locking screw engaging one flat of nut, they added a full "hex" lock ( 40251-92A) over the nut) I always thought that the splined inner portion should have been extended to the center of the pulley
Instead of so much offset.
Last edited by eighteight; Nov 25, 2020 at 04:24 AM.
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The spacer length was decreased to make up for the increased sprocket thickness.
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Glad you caught yours before main gear damage.
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I have a few updates to add.
Since I have run the bike for a short time, I have noticed that I have a base gasket leak. I see oil and tiny bubbles coming out of the rear cylinder base. I'm not yet sure if i should try to use sealer as a temporary fix or just pull the cylinders while I have things apart for the cam bearing replacement. Fortunately I have several months of winter to think about it. I sold a 6x10 trailer the other day and used the money to buy adjustable pushrods, lifters, cam bearing tools and a few other items so I'm almost ready for the cam bearing change. I'm still trying to decide which cam to buy. Ultimately I want to add a Woods 6 or EV27 with a little bit of headwork, and/or a bump in compression with pistons but I'm not sure I can afford to do all of that to the level that I want so I might just do an EV13. I'm going to pull the existing cam before I do anything because I don't know whats in there.
On another note, my front tire looks great but has a 2013 date code so new tires are on the list. I want white walls anyway.
I'm still happy with my purchase even with the work thats needed because its a very clean bike.. Also, I get a lot of enjoyment doing the work myself.
Since I have run the bike for a short time, I have noticed that I have a base gasket leak. I see oil and tiny bubbles coming out of the rear cylinder base. I'm not yet sure if i should try to use sealer as a temporary fix or just pull the cylinders while I have things apart for the cam bearing replacement. Fortunately I have several months of winter to think about it. I sold a 6x10 trailer the other day and used the money to buy adjustable pushrods, lifters, cam bearing tools and a few other items so I'm almost ready for the cam bearing change. I'm still trying to decide which cam to buy. Ultimately I want to add a Woods 6 or EV27 with a little bit of headwork, and/or a bump in compression with pistons but I'm not sure I can afford to do all of that to the level that I want so I might just do an EV13. I'm going to pull the existing cam before I do anything because I don't know whats in there.
On another note, my front tire looks great but has a 2013 date code so new tires are on the list. I want white walls anyway.
I'm still happy with my purchase even with the work thats needed because its a very clean bike.. Also, I get a lot of enjoyment doing the work myself.
Last edited by Ropestringer; Dec 3, 2020 at 06:19 AM.
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Evo base gasket leak is common , the gasket (instead of o-ring) shares the blame with riders not getting engines up to temp before "throttle up" IMO
IF head/piston work is in your next year plans, I`d let it seep until then , many recommend truing of the base surface on a lathe.
I did the EV-13 twice which is more of a torque cam, I ASSUME the 27 is compatible as a bolt in on otherwise stock motor ? That would save doing it twice
IIRC, that color was "Aqua Pearl"
IF head/piston work is in your next year plans, I`d let it seep until then , many recommend truing of the base surface on a lathe.
I did the EV-13 twice which is more of a torque cam, I ASSUME the 27 is compatible as a bolt in on otherwise stock motor ? That would save doing it twice
IIRC, that color was "Aqua Pearl"
If you're going to be pulling the heads, do the gaskets now. You'll be 90% of the way there anyway.
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