Evening all.
I put up a post a couple of weeks ago about my new to me 1988 FLHTC, the bike is being transported to my home and should be here in a few days.
So I have a few questions.
I have checked the forum and read alot of posts but what I basicaly need to know is.....what yrs fit what?
Pretty sure that 1984 thru to 1993 that all parts will interchange, they changed the frame in 1994 but most other parts fit.
I will be removing the tour pac when rideing solo, or just 1 day rides with the misses so I would like to try and find a quick connect setup for a passenger back rest.
I will be going over the bike when she arrives, giving her a full service and alighnment, will also check alot of the electrics for old/corroded connections, check/replace relays and circuit breakers.

The bike has 24000miles on her and as far as I know and have been able to find, the motor is stock with a Mikuni carb and long shots, I have read that the Lifters were good for around 25000...great, so i will keep an ear out for them going bad and if need will replace them with Johnson's, have always ben happy with them.
I have probably forgotten more questions I had.....any advise is appreciated.

Dave.

 

I recently restored my '88 FXSTC I bought new using virtually all NOS parts for that year. It took many hours of searching. I've looked but I don't believe there's a list of what you are looking for. Your best solution is to identify the part numbers of items you need using the HD Parts Catalogue for your year bike. It's part no. 99450-90A. That book shows parts '87-'90. Very few OEM parts are available for a 33 year old bike. And some were only used on one year. A good source of information is J&P Cycles. Often they show in their catalogue model and year ranges for parts as long as you know the OEM part number. Be careful using OEM used parts. Many used parts like rubber, plastic, and electrical parts have limited life spans. So it's best to stick with NOS where possible. But don't hesitate to install after market parts like bearings, seals, and various engine items. Make sure you update items mentioned on this forum for that year bike like bearings prior to doing much riding. Good Luck.

 

I'd also check the date code on the tires even if they look good,older that 5 years should be replaced.
If the bike has been sitting a long time likely she'll start leaking oil a few places and will need some gaskets and seals.
I bought a beautiful '89 Ultra with just 16K miles on it back in the late 1990's for the wife and I to tour on since my FXR wasn't cutting it two up on long trips for comfort and storage.
The bike had been sitting quite a few years only having been ridden a couple years when new then parked.
We took it to Sturgis from out here on the west coast and by the time we got home it was leaking at the base gaskets and rocker covers.
Good luck with yours,I ended up trading the '89 in on a new 2000 FLHTC which I rode from January of 2000 to September 2019 when I bought another new FLHT.

 

Thanks for the replys.
I have the parts and workshop manual, most parts cross over ok.
I will only be useing new rubber and electrical parts, the bike has rego and the PO has been rideing the bike, tires are near new.
The passenger backrest is going to be hard to find, ebay should have one.

Cheers.

 

AMAZING...!! They ( incredibly low-mile early EVO's) keep showing up..!!
Congratulations on your new bike. I've read a lot of comments about lifters going out around 25,000. I've also read that the EARLY Evo's weren't a problem. Can't say for sure of course...but in my case...1985 FXRS the OEM lifters weren't replaced until I did the top end, at 125,000 mi. Your experience may vary...but that is mine.

 

Low millage, close to original Evo's are getting real hard to find in Aus.
I have been looking for an Evo Bagger for a while, would like to do some weekends/weeks away with the misses, I have a 94 Dyna with some nice engine work that will be my solo bike.
Lifters....well i will just keep an ear out and see how we go for a while, I will probably rip into the top end within 6 months and do cam/lifters etc.

Dave.

 

Loose front pulley is another thing to keep tabs on.Also there’s a sticky for a starter relay you may want to check out.

 

G'Day All.
Well my new to me 88 FLHTC is here at last, she arrived last Monday, We have been flat out at work so I havn't had time to look it over.
Anyway, it's looks to be in pretty good condition, fires right up and rides pretty good for an old girl.
Today I got all the oils and filter for a 3 hole change, I will do that tomorrow, also an alignment and check elec conections etc.
Looks like a primary oil leak and maybe a leak from the transmission seal, I will be able to see them better after I clean it all up and have done the oils.

A question....In the Service Manuel it says the gearbox drain is on the box side cover for my year, and under the box for 93-98 FLH, as far as I can tell my drain is under the box, so do I have a later box?

Dave.

 

FYI , 93 was the first year that the engine oil tank was moved under the transmission. Going to be a job to make quick release accessories but can be done.

 

EVO Softails have the transmission drain on the side of the transmission.