General Harley Davidson Chat Forum to discuss general Harley Davidson issues, topics, and experiences.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Why Is It...???

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 21, 2012 | 06:12 AM
  #1  
Scudda's Avatar
Scudda
Thread Starter
|
Stellar HDF Member
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 3,293
Likes: 3,518
From: PA
Default Why Is It...???

Why is it whenever I fix one thing on my bike I either cause another problem or notice another problem?..lol

Long story short developed an oil leak on my 95 FXDL....it turned out to be leaking from the threads of the breather bolt..easy fix..pull bolt add some teflon tape no more leak.

well after fixing this took the bike for a nice ride...( No more Leak) but now I must have an air leak now because I am having a run lean issue in 4th and 5th when only on it an 1/8th of the throttle. Plus My top end sucks now. It was great before..had the bike dnyo tuned and jetted for the new A/C and pipes in July. Guess it's time to take it apart again.

Just had to rant a little

Thanks guy's
 
Old Sep 21, 2012 | 07:08 AM
  #2  
BassCatcher's Avatar
BassCatcher
Grand HDF Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 4,626
Likes: 98
From: Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri
Default

Causing a problem is not so good but noticing another issue is really what it is all about, right?
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
tylerfj24
Milwaukee Eight (M8)
3
Jul 10, 2020 04:05 PM
misfitJason
Engine Mechanical Topics
4
Dec 27, 2015 06:51 PM
Jamz
General Harley Davidson Chat
23
Aug 20, 2013 05:26 PM
87HDFXSTC
EVO
11
Oct 16, 2009 05:26 PM
Beefcake
General Topics/Tech Tips
2
May 20, 2005 04:37 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:37 PM.

story-0
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-1
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-2
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-3
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-4
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-5
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-6
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE
story-8
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider

Slideshow: Graeme Billington's left-hand-drive Shovelhead is as much about problem-solving as it is about classic Harley form.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2025-12-30 11:27:08


VIEW MORE
story-9
The Best and Worst Harley-Davidson Moves of 2025

Slideshow: A clear-eyed look at what actually worked for Harley this year, and what quietly undermined its progress.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2025-12-29 17:10:48


VIEW MORE