Rebuilding a 2000 FXDWG
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Rebuilding a 2000 FXDWG
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I have a Dyna with 148,000 miles on her and it seems like every time I ride her something falls off, wears out ,breaks or otherwise goes bad. It's time for a rebuild. I've got a factory manual and can follow directions. I also figured YouTube would be a resource. The thing I'm not sure about, is how to know what you replace and what parts tend to last, e.g. a frame vs. a drive belt. So, I thought I'd start by joining this site, introducing myself and seeing what advice the more experienced members had for he as I start this project. I'm thinking about attending MMI next fall, we'll see if I still want to learn after this experience, lol.
I have a Dyna with 148,000 miles on her and it seems like every time I ride her something falls off, wears out ,breaks or otherwise goes bad. It's time for a rebuild. I've got a factory manual and can follow directions. I also figured YouTube would be a resource. The thing I'm not sure about, is how to know what you replace and what parts tend to last, e.g. a frame vs. a drive belt. So, I thought I'd start by joining this site, introducing myself and seeing what advice the more experienced members had for he as I start this project. I'm thinking about attending MMI next fall, we'll see if I still want to learn after this experience, lol.
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With that kind of mileage the first thing I would do is a compression test and record your numbers. Then because of you stating "every time I ride things fall off" sounds like it vibrates a lot.. What do the plugs look like? Does it need a tune up and or a carb rebuild? How does the clutch feel? Is it all original? Are you having issues with it? If so rip the primary apart and remove the clutch plates and measure your disc's, according to the manual... Might just be able to get away with new fibers and steels. Check the teeth on your compensator, if they're really pointy then time for a new one. How much slack in the primary chain? Does it adjust out easily? You have a very dependable trans (the 5 speed). If the bike wasn't ridden too hard ou should be all right. What about the suspension? Check it all according to the manual to determine if rebuilding the forks are necessary or not. Most likely it'll need a fluid change at minimum. What does the rear belt and pulleys look like. The Kevlar belt will wear any the rear pulley. Are the rounded teeth worn Flat? Does the belt fit the pulley snuggly? Belts usually last 100k miles. I would also test the charging system.. It's all in the book.. I think there's enough here to get you started... Good luck... By the way if you do have to tear down the motor, check the crank run out on the cam side... The TC 88" up to 2003 or 04 were very strong and should be good.. But at 148K, you never know..
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One of the reasons for the rebuild is I dropped a valve in the original engine a couple years ago. It was my only mode of transportation. So, I bought another engineer and dropped it in. I want to rebuild the original engine and put it back in the bike. I had the Makuni carb rebuilt by Harley, but it never seemed quite right after, always ran rich. So, want to revisit that. It's become very difficult to shift and thought the transmission may need redone. Even if not, I'm wanting to really learn my bike and I thought rebuilding her would be the basis of a great understanding of my machine. I don't ride like a demon. I generally do shoot 10 over the posted speed limit, but I run long. 7 iron butts in the last four years. Never been sure on how that works the machine?
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With a 148K miles on the bike. Jack up the gas cap and roll a new bike underneith. If you can't afford a new one, find a garage queen with low miles.
Sure, but that wouldn't be my bike, now would it? For some of us the sled is as much a part of the journey, our personal journey as our own DNA. Obviously, your not that kind of rider, which is great! But be observant enough to know when your opinion is going to contribute to the answer being sought, please.
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Sure, but that wouldn't be my bike, now would it? For some of us the sled is as much a part of the journey, our personal journey as our own DNA. Obviously, your not that kind of rider, which is great! But be observant enough to know when your opinion is going to contribute to the answer being sought, please.
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With a 148K miles on the bike. Jack up the gas cap and roll a new bike underneith. If you can't afford a new one, find a garage queen with low miles.
Sure, but that wouldn't be my bike, now would it? For some of us the sled is as much a part of the journey, our personal journey as our own DNA. Obviously, your not that kind of rider, which is great! But be observant enough to know when your opinion is going to contribute to the answer being sought, please.
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Sure, but that wouldn't be my bike, now would it? For some of us the sled is as much a part of the journey, our personal journey as our own DNA. Obviously, your not that kind of rider, which is great! But be observant enough to know when your opinion is going to contribute to the answer being sought, please.
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I've got friends that older bike that have been through the same dilemma. One is a lady that had 94 wide glide, with about 130000 miles on it. She rode the crap out of it. I worked on the poor thing, rebuilt everything except for the wheels, rear brakes, motor and tranny. She had the top end redone so at the time the motor and tranny seemed good. The wheels were OK but on the next set tires, the rims should be replaced. She did a ride from So Cal to Yellowstone and back. Next local ride, the bike started smoking. She was attached to bike because it belonged to her late husband. A couple of us finally convinced here to buy a new heritage. She did an gave the bike to a nephew, and she found a new bike to love.
Another bud owns a 61 pan. It has about 360000 mile on it. Over 100000 on the last motor, He finally bought a used 08 Ultra and has been happy with it. He uses it mostly now while but still uses the pan. He's rebuilt it 1/2 dozen times.
If you want to keep the bike, keep it but get another bike. You will end up spending more rebuilding the old bike than buying a low miles used one for sure.
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