85 wide glide
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From: Boston, MA
Ok, here is your measuring stick as he got apes and other stuff. I wish you nothing but the best. Nice deal and God bless ya bro.
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Joined: Nov 2011
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From: Oklahoma City
Schematics would be good. I got it at my brothers house which is 100 miles from where I live. I am in OKC and work for the #1 HD dealer in the region. My brother is going to see what he can do for me. I do want a service manual for it.
If the carb is fried which it is because throttle is locked on it now. What carb would be a good one to replace it with?
Thanks for all the good words and any help words of wisdom would be great to hear.
If the carb is fried which it is because throttle is locked on it now. What carb would be a good one to replace it with?
Thanks for all the good words and any help words of wisdom would be great to hear.
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From: NW AR
The CV carbs are a good choice these days. I use a S&S on my bike and it has good performance, if a bit thirsty. I have a Screaming Eagle, bought in '87, that would work well if you want some kind of "original performance" theme, but I like the S&S better.
When you go with the new carb, also change the intake manifold to get rid of the "compliance fittings" style on there now. That was a problem.
When you go with the new carb, also change the intake manifold to get rid of the "compliance fittings" style on there now. That was a problem.
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From: Mass
If the carb is fried which it is because throttle is locked on it now. What carb would be a good one to replace it with?
CV is a very good upgrade.If the CV doesn't have a knurled mix screw get one. Needle and jets will vary. I use a 48-185 with a sporty needle no shims stock motor. Change the intake to solid.Throttle Cables(pre97) and clutch cable will need to be 6 over for mini apes.
CV is a very good upgrade.If the CV doesn't have a knurled mix screw get one. Needle and jets will vary. I use a 48-185 with a sporty needle no shims stock motor. Change the intake to solid.Throttle Cables(pre97) and clutch cable will need to be 6 over for mini apes.
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From: Southern MD
I scanned the service manual schematics and cleaned up the blurry parts. Now I can zoom in on my PC and actually see all the tiny details.
PM to me and I can email them out to anyone interested.
PM to me and I can email them out to anyone interested.
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From: Oklahoma City
I need some help here I need a front brake master cylinder and brake lever. I know that is broken. I am picking up oil and filter to change it out prior to starting it.
What is the best oil that you reccomend for the bike?
What is the best oil that you reccomend for the bike?