I'll probably be joining the Evo tribe today
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Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Russellville, Arkansas
Nice. I bought a '98 FXDS-Convertable with about the same milage 6 years ago. Watch inner cam bearings and failing motor mounts, especially the front because of oil contamination from sloppy oil filter changes. And as others have said, let her warm up before riding to prevent base gasket leaks. Also, watch out for where the saddle bags attach to the fender, those hand tightened screws can come loose. I use a tiny drop of low strength Loctite on mine. Welcome to the EVO club, the last REAL Harley engine!
The windshield and saddlebags were detachable. The back rest was never detachable and it shouldve bedmate
FYI: The saddle bags from the T-Sport will retrofit to the Convertible.
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 159
Likes: 95
From: Sydney, Australia
Nice bike.
As mentioned above just go over and check/replace fuel lines...tires...check engine mounts....vacume line etc.
Inspect wheel bearings etc, I use mineral oil not synth in engine and primary, Redline in the gearbox.
Grab yourself a workshop manuel,, you said you owned an ironhead so you know how to work on your own rides lol, the evo will last you a lifetime as long as you look after her.
Dave
As mentioned above just go over and check/replace fuel lines...tires...check engine mounts....vacume line etc.
Inspect wheel bearings etc, I use mineral oil not synth in engine and primary, Redline in the gearbox.
Grab yourself a workshop manuel,, you said you owned an ironhead so you know how to work on your own rides lol, the evo will last you a lifetime as long as you look after her.
Dave
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Joined: Nov 2006
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From: The Wasteland
Wheel bearings: You've got the good, old-style tapered bearings on this bike. Fully serviceable, and should last the life of the bike.
Get some wheel bearing grease (the HD stuff is well regarded around here) and some new bearing seals (your dealer will have them too).
When you pull the wheels for your new tires, pop off the old seals and pull out the bearing. Give it and the race (that's left behind in the wheel) a good cleanup and a good inspect. At 14k miles, yours are almost certainly fine. Any sign of pitting of scoring on either the race or the rollers means new bearing. (Replace the race and bearing as a set.)
Inside the wheel, you'll find a spacer and a stack of shims. Make sure those all end up where they started.
Otherwise, repack with grease and put it back together. Axle nut torque is a little more critical with this style, so be sure the threads on the axle and nut are perfectly clean and use a torque wrench.
Get some wheel bearing grease (the HD stuff is well regarded around here) and some new bearing seals (your dealer will have them too).
When you pull the wheels for your new tires, pop off the old seals and pull out the bearing. Give it and the race (that's left behind in the wheel) a good cleanup and a good inspect. At 14k miles, yours are almost certainly fine. Any sign of pitting of scoring on either the race or the rollers means new bearing. (Replace the race and bearing as a set.)
Inside the wheel, you'll find a spacer and a stack of shims. Make sure those all end up where they started.
Otherwise, repack with grease and put it back together. Axle nut torque is a little more critical with this style, so be sure the threads on the axle and nut are perfectly clean and use a torque wrench.
Nice! As mentioned above. Bike looks familiar…
those bags are hens teeth so take good care of them. Keep them out of the sun when not using or not needed. They are probably due for some leather care and a little silicone on the zippers.
The windscreen has a tinted coating so careful if trying to polish out scratches. You will go thru the coating and make it look worse. Better off replacing with a new copy of the original.
use conventional oil in the crankcase. Helps with the base gasket issue. Enjoy!!
those bags are hens teeth so take good care of them. Keep them out of the sun when not using or not needed. They are probably due for some leather care and a little silicone on the zippers.
The windscreen has a tinted coating so careful if trying to polish out scratches. You will go thru the coating and make it look worse. Better off replacing with a new copy of the original.
use conventional oil in the crankcase. Helps with the base gasket issue. Enjoy!!
The windscreen is ridiculously large! It looks like a freaking sail but it really does block a lot of wind. It actually extends down past the triple trees and curves back to follow the contour of the gas tank making it almost like a fairing. Its so tall that no matter how low I mount it on the forks I am still looking through it and I prefer to look over a windshield so I'll probably replace it with something a little more streamlined.
Nice. I bought a '98 FXDS-Convertable with about the same milage 6 years ago. Watch inner cam bearings and failing motor mounts, especially the front because of oil contamination from sloppy oil filter changes. And as others have said, let her warm up before riding to prevent base gasket leaks. Also, watch out for where the saddle bags attach to the fender, those hand tightened screws can come loose. I use a tiny drop of low strength Loctite on mine. Welcome to the EVO club, the last REAL Harley engine!
The bike is nearly spotless clean and rust free. I spent an hour or so just giving it a real good look over last night and I cant find a spot of rust anywhere on the bike. Even the fasteners and shock coil springs are rust free. The bike has definitely been taken good care of.
Yes sir! I rode it home yesterday.
Nice bike.
As mentioned above just go over and check/replace fuel lines...tires...check engine mounts....vacume line etc.
Inspect wheel bearings etc, I use mineral oil not synth in engine and primary, Redline in the gearbox.
Grab yourself a workshop manuel,, you said you owned an ironhead so you know how to work on your own rides lol, the evo will last you a lifetime as long as you look after her.
Dave
As mentioned above just go over and check/replace fuel lines...tires...check engine mounts....vacume line etc.
Inspect wheel bearings etc, I use mineral oil not synth in engine and primary, Redline in the gearbox.
Grab yourself a workshop manuel,, you said you owned an ironhead so you know how to work on your own rides lol, the evo will last you a lifetime as long as you look after her.
Dave
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Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Brighton, MI
I agree that windscreen is huge. Works out great here in Michigan in the early and late riding season. Also does a decent job of keeping light rain off of me.
The windscreen is unobtanium from MOCO and this is the only company that makes a copy (link below). It can be ordered in custom and shortened length. I agree, I don't like looking thru the plastic either but ordered mine 2 inches shorter. I can still duck behind it in bad weather but also look over it most of the time.
Enjoy your new scooter.
https://rifle.com/Motorcycle-Windshi...indshield.aspx
The windscreen is unobtanium from MOCO and this is the only company that makes a copy (link below). It can be ordered in custom and shortened length. I agree, I don't like looking thru the plastic either but ordered mine 2 inches shorter. I can still duck behind it in bad weather but also look over it most of the time.
Enjoy your new scooter.
https://rifle.com/Motorcycle-Windshi...indshield.aspx
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