1st timer with couple questions
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 1,062
Likes: 18
From: Beautiful SW Missouri Ozark Mountain Country
I tell this story to you because I would ask that no matter what advice an idiot like me could ask of you, tell him to wear safety glasses. Even if he asks advice on the best hard-on medicine, tell him to wear safety glasses.
OK OP, back to you. If we didn't run you off.
Thread Starter
|
Stage III
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
From: Wisconsin
Ran off no wont happen but I now know people are to sensitve here and will only talk bikes here. I took the fuel injection back off all plugs were in and nothing seemed to be out of the norm so put it all back together and now it runs good. Well now I can put the new air cleaner on and do the map.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 28,842
Likes: 16,580
From: Wisconsin, USA
Ran off no wont happen but I now know people are to sensitve here and will only talk bikes here. I took the fuel injection back off all plugs were in and nothing seemed to be out of the norm so put it all back together and now it runs good. Well now I can put the new air cleaner on and do the map.
There is lots of good advice on here. And we talk about a lot more than bikes. Stick around.
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 259
Likes: 1
From: Kingston, Ontario
All of the motorcycle coppers I know just start it and take off. That said, they don't own their rides. Generally, I wait about a minute and ride it gently for about the first 5 miles. A
About HD dealers...they treat me really well and most go out of their way to try and locate obsolete parts for my bike.
About HD dealers...they treat me really well and most go out of their way to try and locate obsolete parts for my bike.
I go when the rear is hot to the touch and take it easy for the first little while.
If you dealer sucks find a new one mine is top notch when it comes to parts.
Cheers
Club Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 45,429
Likes: 2,897
From: Bedford UK
We need to put this base gasket nonsense to bed! Early Evos suffered, as did my 1990, which I bought new. Replacement gaskets are fine and the darned things haven't leaked since. I don't believe any well rebuilt Evo, done fifteen years ago, leaks today!
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 957
Likes: 2
From: Carlsbad Springs Ontario
head gaskets.
So let me get this straight. You blew a head gasket because you didn't warm it up. That's a new one on me.
AND..........
It ran fine before you tore into it.
Why then, did you change the head gaskets?
You seem somewhat angry about HD's choice of employees. Guess you got a bad batch. The parts guys as well as the shop guys at my HD dealership are as good as gold. Can't say the same for the sales staff, but only because I've never dealt with them.
Hope you get it figured out though.
AND..........
It ran fine before you tore into it.
Why then, did you change the head gaskets?
You seem somewhat angry about HD's choice of employees. Guess you got a bad batch. The parts guys as well as the shop guys at my HD dealership are as good as gold. Can't say the same for the sales staff, but only because I've never dealt with them.
Hope you get it figured out though.
Can you elaborate as to why you think you blew a head gasket ?
Do you have a proper manual and did you use it when doing this procedure ?
Your symptoms of high idle rpm and OIL PRES. WARNING LAMP COMING ON are definate indicators that you ****ed up this procedure.
As stated ... look for the simple trouble first , check your efi wiring etc. and determine that all is well there .
Check why your oil warning lamp is coming on and do not run up the motor until you confirm that oil is being sent to were its needed.
Come back with what you find as we are here to help.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
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
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider
Verdad Gallardo
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 130
Likes: 7
From: Seymour Indiana
I start mine up and go! Ive never had a base gasket issue ever, but, I do take it easy the first 4-5 miles before I go twisting the throttle to much. Quickest way to get the bike warm is ride it in my opinion...I know I read that somewhere.
Last edited by SteveB1971; May 20, 2013 at 07:09 PM.
