Wrench-fest 2011!
Thread Starter
|
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 4,204
Likes: 1,192
From: Anywhere we stop
Wrench-fest 2011!
Is about ready to begin! I have collected a plethora of parts for the EGS. If you remember it started with a charging issue, so I have a new HD stator and voltage reglator. New primary gasket along with the engine inner primary o-ring and the seals for behind the clutch, since it leaks oil behind the primary just about everywhere.
Yesterday I picked up the upper/lower bushings, rebuild/seal kit, RevTek spring kit with emulators, the hardware to eliminate the air dampening system, and chrome cowbells to match the chrome legs that are on the bike. I have also picked up the right crashbar for the front, fender bumpers, and a stock twinkie exhaust with heatshields.
I also have been Ebay shopping. I dont know if I mentioned that some IDIOT decided to weld the saddlebag support bars to the fender braces, I guess that was easier than using a nut and bolt. So I picked up a set of late model ones (96) to repair/replace the ones that were on there. Sometime in the future I will go to late model bags and go with a Sportster battery under the seat. Sunday I will go to the LB swapmeet for some handlebars that are more comfy and any cables and hoses that are needed.
So Monday will be the start of Wrench-Fest 2011, maybe riding next weekend.
Yesterday I picked up the upper/lower bushings, rebuild/seal kit, RevTek spring kit with emulators, the hardware to eliminate the air dampening system, and chrome cowbells to match the chrome legs that are on the bike. I have also picked up the right crashbar for the front, fender bumpers, and a stock twinkie exhaust with heatshields.
I also have been Ebay shopping. I dont know if I mentioned that some IDIOT decided to weld the saddlebag support bars to the fender braces, I guess that was easier than using a nut and bolt. So I picked up a set of late model ones (96) to repair/replace the ones that were on there. Sometime in the future I will go to late model bags and go with a Sportster battery under the seat. Sunday I will go to the LB swapmeet for some handlebars that are more comfy and any cables and hoses that are needed.
So Monday will be the start of Wrench-Fest 2011, maybe riding next weekend.
Last edited by Mountainkowboy; Sep 23, 2011 at 12:21 PM.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 2,558
Likes: 280
From: Russellville, Arkansas
I noticed that you picked up a set of late model saddlebags. You may already know this but the spring in the latch tend to break over the years. Parts books do not show a part number for the spring. For that matter, some Harley dealers don't know about the spring part-number.
90707-00 is much cheaper than a new latch! I know they fit the '98 models......
90707-00 is much cheaper than a new latch! I know they fit the '98 models......
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 4,468
Likes: 12
From: Bluffton, South Carolina
Don't forget the seal for the starter shaft and check the pulley nut to make sure it's tight too(left hand thread). You may even want to replace the tranny seal if it hasn't been replaced as the newer ones had a couple of improvements over the old ones. Hope this helps.
Thread Starter
|
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 4,204
Likes: 1,192
From: Anywhere we stop
Don't forget the seal for the starter shaft and check the pulley nut to make sure it's tight too(left hand thread). You may even want to replace the tranny seal if it hasn't been replaced as the newer ones had a couple of improvements over the old ones. Hope this helps.
Thread Starter
|
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 4,204
Likes: 1,192
From: Anywhere we stop
I noticed that you picked up a set of late model saddlebags. You may already know this but the spring in the latch tend to break over the years. Parts books do not show a part number for the spring. For that matter, some Harley dealers don't know about the spring part-number.
90707-00 is much cheaper than a new latch! I know they fit the '98 models......
90707-00 is much cheaper than a new latch! I know they fit the '98 models......
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 3,039
Likes: 11
From: Northern Ontario
You weren't kidding when you said it was a work in progress.
As for tranny seal you just need to get a if I remember right 1-7/8 6 Point socket and cut it in half and add the length of the Mainshaft from pulley out and weld the 3 pieces back together. For the engine crank seal I never really heard of it needing replacing. I'm sure you have the manual so be sure to follow the reassembly of inner to engine and tranny or you'll twist the inner and guaranteed have a leak.
As for tranny seal you just need to get a if I remember right 1-7/8 6 Point socket and cut it in half and add the length of the Mainshaft from pulley out and weld the 3 pieces back together. For the engine crank seal I never really heard of it needing replacing. I'm sure you have the manual so be sure to follow the reassembly of inner to engine and tranny or you'll twist the inner and guaranteed have a leak.
Thread Starter
|
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 4,204
Likes: 1,192
From: Anywhere we stop
You weren't kidding when you said it was a work in progress.
As for tranny seal you just need to get a if I remember right 1-7/8 6 Point socket and cut it in half and add the length of the Mainshaft from pulley out and weld the 3 pieces back together. For the engine crank seal I never really heard of it needing replacing. I'm sure you have the manual so be sure to follow the reassembly of inner to engine and tranny or you'll twist the inner and guaranteed have a leak.
As for tranny seal you just need to get a if I remember right 1-7/8 6 Point socket and cut it in half and add the length of the Mainshaft from pulley out and weld the 3 pieces back together. For the engine crank seal I never really heard of it needing replacing. I'm sure you have the manual so be sure to follow the reassembly of inner to engine and tranny or you'll twist the inner and guaranteed have a leak.
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
|
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 4,204
Likes: 1,192
From: Anywhere we stop
Back from the swapmeet, found some handlebars, 15" apes for $15.....I'll try them and see if I like them. They seem pretty comfy from what I can tell. I also picked up a swingarm, axle, and rear caliper form a 2004 Ultra for $80.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Club Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 3,193
Likes: 7
From: North Atlanta Area, GA
Kowboy - I'll be following Wrench-Fest 2011 with interest! Bertha is our 95 FLHTP... the very LAST year of the FLHS style, but came only in Police trim after 1993. So FLHS bikes are special to me.
I'm not a pro wrench like John and others - so I don't have any words of wisdom. That swing arm you bought has a bigger axle through the tranny. Graham has mounted new swingarm like that to his 1990 FLHS... Hopefully he'll chime in here.
Good luck with Wrench-Fest!!!
I'm not a pro wrench like John and others - so I don't have any words of wisdom. That swing arm you bought has a bigger axle through the tranny. Graham has mounted new swingarm like that to his 1990 FLHS... Hopefully he'll chime in here.
Good luck with Wrench-Fest!!!
Thread Starter
|
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 4,204
Likes: 1,192
From: Anywhere we stop
Kowboy - I'll be following Wrench-Fest 2011 with interest! Bertha is our 95 FLHTP... the very LAST year of the FLHS style, but came only in Police trim after 1993. So FLHS bikes are special to me.
I'm not a pro wrench like John and others - so I don't have any words of wisdom. That swing arm you bought has a bigger axle through the tranny. Graham has mounted new swingarm like that to his 1990 FLHS... Hopefully he'll chime in here.
Good luck with Wrench-Fest!!!
I'm not a pro wrench like John and others - so I don't have any words of wisdom. That swing arm you bought has a bigger axle through the tranny. Graham has mounted new swingarm like that to his 1990 FLHS... Hopefully he'll chime in here.
Good luck with Wrench-Fest!!!