71 clutch removal problem.
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71 clutch removal problem.
The slotted head on the clutch ajustment screw was in bad shape and I've just made it worse, now I can't get a good enough hold on it to losen the ajusting screw lock nut. Any ideas?
1971 FX restoration project bike. Working towards a 100% Sparkling America Night Train.
1971 FX restoration project bike. Working towards a 100% Sparkling America Night Train.
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Use a 9/16 socket to remove the locknut. If the adjustment screw turns with the lock nut just remove them both. You should then be able to separate the pieces and replace the adjustment screw.
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'71 fx question
rarickl,
Hope you don't mind if I hijack your thread but you may know the answer to my question.
I'm in the middle of my restoration of a '71 fx (Working towards a 100% Sparkling America Night Train). The only big piece that I still need is the handlebars. I'm getting conflicting information about what is original.
Are the correct bars one piece or two?
Are the correct bars called "buck horn"?
I have even been told that there were factory/dealer options is this correct?
Any help would be appreciated(a picture would be worth a thousand words)
Roach
Hope you don't mind if I hijack your thread but you may know the answer to my question.
I'm in the middle of my restoration of a '71 fx (Working towards a 100% Sparkling America Night Train). The only big piece that I still need is the handlebars. I'm getting conflicting information about what is original.
Are the correct bars one piece or two?
Are the correct bars called "buck horn"?
I have even been told that there were factory/dealer options is this correct?
Any help would be appreciated(a picture would be worth a thousand words)
Roach
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Roach
The bars are buckhorns, two piece with the wiring and throttle cable running inside. They are very clean looking, note that there is no spring return on the throttle cable.
I remember seeing a 71 years ago that had pullback bars, I don't know if they were origianl or something of a sporster.
I'm having some problems posting a photo and will post one when I get it figured out.
Rick
The bars are buckhorns, two piece with the wiring and throttle cable running inside. They are very clean looking, note that there is no spring return on the throttle cable.
I remember seeing a 71 years ago that had pullback bars, I don't know if they were origianl or something of a sporster.
I'm having some problems posting a photo and will post one when I get it figured out.
Rick
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Maybe this'll help with the wireing in your 71 FX handle bars.
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According to my 1971 parts book, the FX had two part numbers for Handlebar assemblies; 55937-71 with directionals, 55938-71 w/o directionals. For individual sides; 56086-69 right with directionals, 56087-68 left, 56089-69 Right without directionals. I also checked my Sportser parts manual and found that the 56087-68 was used on 68 and later Sportsters and the 56089-69 was used on 68 and late 69 XLCH models.
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Filthy Lucre, all due respect. I've seen allot of stock 71 & 72 FX's, in person and in pix, I'm yet to see one with turn signals. I've owned three 1972 FX's, two were bone stock, the black "Midnight Express" model, and neither had turnsignals. Basically the only difference between the 71 & 72 FX's is the tank badges and location of the rear brake master cylinder.
The reason I know about the kill button, back in 73 when I lived in Philly, I use to park my first 72 FX in a Ford Econoline van. I'd put a plank down, put the scooter in first gear, feather the clutch and let it walk up the plank. When I'd get the front wheel in the van, I'd push the kill the button to shut her down, let the clutch out to hold her in place, then climb up and wheel it all the way in.
Like your parts manual my FL, FLH, and FX parts manual shows the numbers you posted, but my 71 to 80 FX parts manual only shows 56088-69A for 71 & 72 FX's, it also shows starter parts for 71 & 72 FX, the starters didn't become stock til the 1973 FXE, E meaning electric start.
I feel the parts manuals is a reference point, not only refer to the stock parts but also parts that would fit and were available for that yr and model. One of the reasons I say this, the parts manual shows an oil tank 62504-65A for a 68FLH with a side fill spout, my 68FLH doesn't have a side fill, I have to lift the seat to put oil in the tank.
The reason I know about the kill button, back in 73 when I lived in Philly, I use to park my first 72 FX in a Ford Econoline van. I'd put a plank down, put the scooter in first gear, feather the clutch and let it walk up the plank. When I'd get the front wheel in the van, I'd push the kill the button to shut her down, let the clutch out to hold her in place, then climb up and wheel it all the way in.
Like your parts manual my FL, FLH, and FX parts manual shows the numbers you posted, but my 71 to 80 FX parts manual only shows 56088-69A for 71 & 72 FX's, it also shows starter parts for 71 & 72 FX, the starters didn't become stock til the 1973 FXE, E meaning electric start.
I feel the parts manuals is a reference point, not only refer to the stock parts but also parts that would fit and were available for that yr and model. One of the reasons I say this, the parts manual shows an oil tank 62504-65A for a 68FLH with a side fill spout, my 68FLH doesn't have a side fill, I have to lift the seat to put oil in the tank.
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Filthy Lucre, all due respect. I've seen allot of stock 71 & 72 FX's, in person and in pix, I'm yet to see one with turn signals. I've owned three 1972 FX's, two were bone stock, the black "Midnight Express" model, and neither had turnsignals. Basically the only difference between the 71 & 72 FX's is the tank badges and location of the rear brake master cylinder.
The reason I know about the kill button, back in 73 when I lived in Philly, I use to park my first 72 FX in a Ford Econoline van. I'd put a plank down, put the scooter in first gear, feather the clutch and let it walk up the plank. When I'd get the front wheel in the van, I'd push the kill the button to shut her down, let the clutch out to hold her in place, then climb up and wheel it all the way in.
Like your parts manual my FL, FLH, and FX parts manual shows the numbers you posted, but my 71 to 80 FX parts manual only shows 56088-69A for 71 & 72 FX's, it also shows starter parts for 71 & 72 FX, the starters didn't become stock til the 1973 FXE, E meaning electric start.
I feel the parts manuals is a reference point, not only refer to the stock parts but also parts that would fit and were available for that yr and model. One of the reasons I say this, the parts manual shows an oil tank 62504-65A for a 68FLH with a side fill spout, my 68FLH doesn't have a side fill, I have to lift the seat to put oil in the tank.
The reason I know about the kill button, back in 73 when I lived in Philly, I use to park my first 72 FX in a Ford Econoline van. I'd put a plank down, put the scooter in first gear, feather the clutch and let it walk up the plank. When I'd get the front wheel in the van, I'd push the kill the button to shut her down, let the clutch out to hold her in place, then climb up and wheel it all the way in.
Like your parts manual my FL, FLH, and FX parts manual shows the numbers you posted, but my 71 to 80 FX parts manual only shows 56088-69A for 71 & 72 FX's, it also shows starter parts for 71 & 72 FX, the starters didn't become stock til the 1973 FXE, E meaning electric start.
I feel the parts manuals is a reference point, not only refer to the stock parts but also parts that would fit and were available for that yr and model. One of the reasons I say this, the parts manual shows an oil tank 62504-65A for a 68FLH with a side fill spout, my 68FLH doesn't have a side fill, I have to lift the seat to put oil in the tank.
I agree parts manuals can be misleading when they show updates to part numbers, ie the oil tank you mentioned. The manual I quoted was part no. 99456-71 this manual does not have FXE's, or any other part made after 1971. Directionals were always options and not required nationwide until 73. The parts manual lists 68525-67 for the rear directional mount. The front mount is 68530-67 The front directional is part number 68558-70 which is unique in that it has an indicator on the back that lights when the unit is flashing.
The 56088-69A Handlebar your manual lists is not in the 71 Electraglide/Superglide manual so it would not be correct for a 71. I found it in a Sportster manual for Late 69 to 72 XLH and XLCH and in my 1971 to 1980 FX Parts manual but not in the 71 to 81 FX manual or my 71 to 84 FX parts manual.
When researching what is correct to a certain model you have to watch for the suffix's after the part number, ie the 65A suffix for the oil tank or the oil tank support 62576-65A which they claim to be for 65 and later models. It is really only correct for 68 and later, the 65 to 67 had no clutch cable mount on it, they used a mousetrap or foot clutch.
Interesting your 72 had a kill button. I've had my 72 FLH for 36 years and it didn't have one (does now) The housing had the location for it but it wasn't milled out. Why they didn't put one on the FLH's until 73 is mystery.
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