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For starters, some one has installed double nutted studs to secure the top engine mount.. A grade 8 bolt and hardened 1/8" washer is all that is needed.. Also a cut down allen wrench is all that is needed to secure or remove the left rear top cover bolt.. Although on my Softail, I Did drill a hole in the frame to ease the access..
The engine mount stud is double nutted on that side and it is longer - it is for the ground wire - I have to get a half height nut that is supposed to be on there. I used a Grade 8 bolt on the bracket because I couldn't find a Grade 5 bot locally.
Originally Posted by 98hotrodfatboy
One other thing I would like to add is that although the OD6 is a very good 6 Speed trans, a cam upgrade is the minimum to properly utilize the .86 ratio at 60 mph or even higher with out necessitating downshifting.. Primary and Secondary ratio are also a consideration..
Mikes 90 GG , should be able to handle it because I believe he has the EV27 cam which does produce decent power in the 2750 up range plus (and more importantly) I believe his gearing is better suited at 24/37-32/70 which should put him at 3000 rpm@80 mph and 2750 rpm@71 mph in 6th gear..
The newer 25/36-32/65 geared Softails at same mph noted above would be 2400 rpm at 70 mph in 6th and 2700@80 at which point I would replace the compensator sprocket with a 24 tooth which is a cheap upgrade and makes a decent difference..
Keep in mind these are my opinions and what i like.. Stock motors with stock gearing 95 up do not lug well with a .86:1 ratio 6th..
The engine has an SE Cam and I used a .030 head gasket to bump the compression a bit. I'll be running SE slip-ons the stock head pipes. I'm not worried to much about the oomph because it will be a local cruiser. I kept the Baker only because it was in there. I don't plan to be cruising at 70+ down the highway. I have an CVO Limited for that.
I coming down the stretch this week. My list of things left to do:
- Rebuild carburetor and install it along with the air cleaner
- Bleed front brake (waiting on banjo washers - tomorrow)
- Install exhaust
- Install rear fender and connect lights
- Install new battery and test everything for functionality
- Install right floorboard
- install front fender
- Install fuel tanks
- Install seat
Video of first start should be coming this weekend!
The bike has been completed. I have to figure out why the turn signals don't work but it probably has something to do with the original owner add some BS LED lights and a module I removed. This bike doesn't have a turn signal canceler, only a flasher. The only other thing is the front master cylinder isn't pumping up. I'm going to have to remove it and take it apart. I've read where the rubber cup on that kit can rip. I ordered a new one that is Drag Specialties this time. Easy fix.
When I filled the oil tank, I put the bike in 6th gear and rotated the rear tire A LOT to work oil through the engine before trying to start it. It hit on the second try and runs well.
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