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the end of amf was a disaster. machines were delivered to dealers that leaked oil all over the showroom floor brand new and I am not talking about one leak or a few drops
stuff was never tightened and not installed correctly kind of thing - ***** D was re involved by 79 and started to change things around
Is the engine stock? I have a 1978 FXE with a 98" kit that has slightly taller cylinders. IIRC some banging was done to the frame to allow for clearance.
Is the engine stock? I have a 1978 FXE with a 98" kit that has slightly taller cylinders. IIRC some banging was done to the frame to allow for clearance.
The engine is definitely NOT stock. To what degree, I don't know. When she's running good i can keep up with some of the newer bikes. A friend of mine did accuse me of getting the front tire off the ground in 2nd gear. He could have been exaggerating.
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