95 Heritage, Adding 6 speed, cam, compression
Dirt don't hurt
Joined: Jan 2011
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From: Haslet Texas
I've been busy because of problems with my Jeep left me stranded and had to call a wrecker truck and through an unfortunate series of circumstances, many many taxi cab rides, and visiting multiple rental car places, I actually ended up a Honda Civic Hybrid for a few days since both the bike and the Jeep are down.
The Jeep decided to fix it self and started running again for no apparent reason, not leaving any codes in its wake of course but at the same time, other problems raised their heads. All of this lead to messing with the bike put on the back burner since my Jeep is my only other vehicle and for a little while it seemed like I was in a bind for having a way to get to work.
The custom pieces I had made showed up today along with pop up style gas caps.
The gas caps look great and improved the looks tremendously.
The three pieces I had made all look great with excellent craftsmanship and materials. I put the timing cover on and of course it looks good. I am going to have to do the derby cover another day because I want to put it on with a new gasket instead of reusing the old one.
The air cleaner cover turned out to be not quite what I had in mind. It looks like it was meant to be installed by itself. The problem is it is just a flat sheet of metal with a design machined into it. This leaves the air filter exposed to the elements, which I do not want due to terrible unexpected downpours down here. I then messed around some more and managed to install it on top of the factory air filter cover. Not only did that not fit quite right, it also made the air cleaner cover suddenly look huge which looked terrible. Tomorrow I am going to contact the guy about it. Maybe I can send it back or get it modified more to my liking. If not, I'll keep it around and use it on something one of these days.
I held the derby cover up to where it's going to go and it's going to look good. I just need to pick up a gasket Friday. I think all I need to do is just put the bike standing up straight, like in my trailer with the wheel chock and ratchet straps that way when I take the old cover off, very little if any oil will spill out when I pull the old cover off.
I think my seat might be ready this weekend, which will be two weeks that this particular guy has it even though he promised me less than one week. I also will probably be buying another car this weekend since my Jeep has been on the blink but I am not ready to get rid of it yet.
I haven't messed with the sissy bar bolts in a little while due to all the craziness I have been dealing with with the Jeep, taxis, rental cars, and wrecker trucks while still holding down my job and living by myself.
The Jeep decided to fix it self and started running again for no apparent reason, not leaving any codes in its wake of course but at the same time, other problems raised their heads. All of this lead to messing with the bike put on the back burner since my Jeep is my only other vehicle and for a little while it seemed like I was in a bind for having a way to get to work.
The custom pieces I had made showed up today along with pop up style gas caps.
The gas caps look great and improved the looks tremendously.
The three pieces I had made all look great with excellent craftsmanship and materials. I put the timing cover on and of course it looks good. I am going to have to do the derby cover another day because I want to put it on with a new gasket instead of reusing the old one.
The air cleaner cover turned out to be not quite what I had in mind. It looks like it was meant to be installed by itself. The problem is it is just a flat sheet of metal with a design machined into it. This leaves the air filter exposed to the elements, which I do not want due to terrible unexpected downpours down here. I then messed around some more and managed to install it on top of the factory air filter cover. Not only did that not fit quite right, it also made the air cleaner cover suddenly look huge which looked terrible. Tomorrow I am going to contact the guy about it. Maybe I can send it back or get it modified more to my liking. If not, I'll keep it around and use it on something one of these days.
I held the derby cover up to where it's going to go and it's going to look good. I just need to pick up a gasket Friday. I think all I need to do is just put the bike standing up straight, like in my trailer with the wheel chock and ratchet straps that way when I take the old cover off, very little if any oil will spill out when I pull the old cover off.
I think my seat might be ready this weekend, which will be two weeks that this particular guy has it even though he promised me less than one week. I also will probably be buying another car this weekend since my Jeep has been on the blink but I am not ready to get rid of it yet.
I haven't messed with the sissy bar bolts in a little while due to all the craziness I have been dealing with with the Jeep, taxis, rental cars, and wrecker trucks while still holding down my job and living by myself.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2013
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From: Florida
You shouldn't have any fluid drain out when you pull the cover. Unless your specs are different, the fill should only touch the bottom of the clutch, which is well below the clutch inspection opening. I took mine off while on the jiffy stand to adjust the clutch and got no leakage.
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From: Lafayette, Louisiana
You shouldn't have any fluid drain out when you pull the cover. Unless your specs are different, the fill should only touch the bottom of the clutch, which is well below the clutch inspection opening. I took mine off while on the jiffy stand to adjust the clutch and got no leakage.
Are you low on oil maybe?
Oh, I did buy a car. On ebay I picked up a 1981 Corvette in great shape with the 350 and four speed manual transmission.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2013
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From: Florida
Nope. Just got done with my build so the fill was fresh. 32 oz., or just touching clutch, or 2.75" below clutch pull screw, measured w/ bike straight up.
I might have had the stand on a 2x4 block when I adjusted the clutch. Can't remember now...
I got to do some tinkering today, so I'll try it just for S&G, let you know.
I might have had the stand on a 2x4 block when I adjusted the clutch. Can't remember now...
I got to do some tinkering today, so I'll try it just for S&G, let you know.
6th Gear
Joined: Sep 2013
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From: lumberton
Prot,
Tks for you post, I just read the whole thing. Now I have to read it all over. I also have a 95 FLSTN Deluxe. I love the look of the bike. I purchased from my father in law. This is my first bike since high school( a couple of decades ago). I have only had it since sept and between work(oil and gas industry) and kids, have not rode alot. I did take a safety course and have gotten more comfortable being back on a bike. I am not happy at all with speed above 65. I have almost go to a point of telling my wife the bike has got to go and I want a bigger/newer bike. After reading your post I am going to give the local harley shop a call and enquire about all of your changes to see, what he can do to get me to a more comfortable ride. Now if you felt inclined to pm me a straight list of the parts you had and part no's that would be greatly appreciated.
Tim
Tks for you post, I just read the whole thing. Now I have to read it all over. I also have a 95 FLSTN Deluxe. I love the look of the bike. I purchased from my father in law. This is my first bike since high school( a couple of decades ago). I have only had it since sept and between work(oil and gas industry) and kids, have not rode alot. I did take a safety course and have gotten more comfortable being back on a bike. I am not happy at all with speed above 65. I have almost go to a point of telling my wife the bike has got to go and I want a bigger/newer bike. After reading your post I am going to give the local harley shop a call and enquire about all of your changes to see, what he can do to get me to a more comfortable ride. Now if you felt inclined to pm me a straight list of the parts you had and part no's that would be greatly appreciated.
Tim
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From: Lafayette, Louisiana
At the request of delt151, here is my parts list and prices for the engine.
Andrews EV-13 cam $119.95
Dynojet Thunderslide with Jet Kit 8708 $128.42
Crane Cams Time Saver Adjustable Push Rods 4-0030 $126.72
Dynatek 1009002 8 pin to 7 pin adapter $25.95
Dynatek 2000P DD2000-HD2EP ignition module $145
Crane Cams big axle lifters 3-2050. set of four for $189.95
Crane Cams cam bearing 7-0400 $15.51
Cometic Cam Gasket Service Kit C9624F $19.04
Cometic EST Top End Gasket Kit w/.030" Head $87.39
Screaming Eagle Air Cleaner Kit (Carbureted Evo) 295433-99B $127.96
New set of stock rings
Milled Heads .025"
Andrews EV-13 cam $119.95
Dynojet Thunderslide with Jet Kit 8708 $128.42
Crane Cams Time Saver Adjustable Push Rods 4-0030 $126.72
Dynatek 1009002 8 pin to 7 pin adapter $25.95
Dynatek 2000P DD2000-HD2EP ignition module $145
Crane Cams big axle lifters 3-2050. set of four for $189.95
Crane Cams cam bearing 7-0400 $15.51
Cometic Cam Gasket Service Kit C9624F $19.04
Cometic EST Top End Gasket Kit w/.030" Head $87.39
Screaming Eagle Air Cleaner Kit (Carbureted Evo) 295433-99B $127.96
New set of stock rings
Milled Heads .025"
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From: Centennial, CO
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