Is there a way for me to do this
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Tourer
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Is there a way for me to do this
Hi Guys (Still A Newbie) 
Here what's happening and the advise I need.
My '85 Classic 1340cc Harley has been layed-up for the past 4yrs. or so.
Due to illness.
At the present time I've taken out the body parts off the bike; fairing, tour pak,front and rear fenders,etc,etc. I sanded it down with 400grit.
and now its almost got its first color on it and its starting to look really good.(see attachments please)
Now finally my question(s)
1. How can I TURN-OVER the motor manually ?
(engine is still on its frame)
2. Do I first have to put motor oil in the spark plug hole?
3. Now how in the world can I turn-over the motor
just to lube the cyclinders.
Any and all advise and suggestions will be GREATLY APPRECIATED.
Here what's happening and the advise I need.
My '85 Classic 1340cc Harley has been layed-up for the past 4yrs. or so.
Due to illness.
At the present time I've taken out the body parts off the bike; fairing, tour pak,front and rear fenders,etc,etc. I sanded it down with 400grit.
and now its almost got its first color on it and its starting to look really good.(see attachments please)
Now finally my question(s)
1. How can I TURN-OVER the motor manually ?
(engine is still on its frame)
2. Do I first have to put motor oil in the spark plug hole?
3. Now how in the world can I turn-over the motor
just to lube the cyclinders.
Any and all advise and suggestions will be GREATLY APPRECIATED.
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4 years isn't that long, but I think some oil down the spark plug holes would be a good idea, then as SURFOF_Chop says, push it or turn the rear wheel in 5th gear and it will spin easy. The bottom end is probably full of oil anyway. Once you've moved it some, put a battery on it and crank. Wait for the oil to puke out the breather and have something there to catch it.
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Tourer
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HEY SURFOR chop
Hey Guy
Thanks for you impute and I will fellow you suggestions.
Thanks for you impute and I will fellow you suggestions.
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Tourer
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Hey Bro.
Hey Sqdealgeorge
Thanks for the incourgement. I need all the help
eye can get
A view of what me bike use to look like. Its in pieces now.All body parts are beginning to be painted in the coming weeks.
Thanks for the incourgement. I need all the help
eye can get
A view of what me bike use to look like. Its in pieces now.All body parts are beginning to be painted in the coming weeks.
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Road Warrior
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why not just pull the plug wires and crank the starter?
that is most likely what I would do with a car if this is bad someone tell me
that is most likely what I would do with a car if this is bad someone tell me
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Nubz, you could probably get by with doing that. However, it is probably better to squirt some oil down the holes so that the rings have some oil on them when you crank it. Also, cranking it a bit without the plugs in puts less of a strain on all the bearings until the oil pressure comes up.