Where do I start?
Road Master
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From: Huntersville, NC
look around in your dad's garage. If he has owned this one for awhile he has a treasure trove of "stuff" he's accumulated over the years. Might have a service manual or book with receipts and info written down. Good luck with your build and welcome.
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3rd Gear
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From: Boston
I had my buddy go out and snap a couple pictures for me. I thought you guys wouldn't mind taking a look at what ill be workin with.
She is a bit dusty, but shes all there. I am getting anxious,I cant wait to start working on it!
She is a bit dusty, but shes all there. I am getting anxious,I cant wait to start working on it!
Road Master
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From: new orleans,la
Hello I have just joined the forum. I have a 74 fxe, passed down from my late father. The bike has been sitting for a few years, and I don't know a lot of details of what has been done to the bike. I remember my dads old buddies always asking or comenting about how strong it ran. It has some "custom" road side repairs goin on, mostly electrical stuff. From what I could gather he stoped ridding it before he died because it needed some work, started smoking I think.
So basically I want to keep it how it is, just get it healthy again. I have no idea how many miles are on it, no odomiter. My biggest worry is the bottom end needing to be rebuilt. I guess the reason for my post is to see if the is any good info or resources anyone can recommend. I don't have much money or experience with Harley's. I plan on doing as much of the rebuild as reasonably possible.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
So basically I want to keep it how it is, just get it healthy again. I have no idea how many miles are on it, no odomiter. My biggest worry is the bottom end needing to be rebuilt. I guess the reason for my post is to see if the is any good info or resources anyone can recommend. I don't have much money or experience with Harley's. I plan on doing as much of the rebuild as reasonably possible.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
"some of the wild hog clubbers here get on a kick and lynch party those that dont agree with there thinking ,i just stand my ground,there is about 20 here that have this little click who knows there here for the drama,sight has lost a lot of good kind people because of these jerks"
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3rd Gear
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From: Boston
use caution on the "shovelhead fourm -- heres a PM i got explaining their attitudes
"some of the wild hog clubbers here get on a kick and lynch party those that dont agree with there thinking ,i just stand my ground,there is about 20 here that have this little click who knows there here for the drama,sight has lost a lot of good kind people because of these jerks"
"some of the wild hog clubbers here get on a kick and lynch party those that dont agree with there thinking ,i just stand my ground,there is about 20 here that have this little click who knows there here for the drama,sight has lost a lot of good kind people because of these jerks"
Thanks man, I have gotten a simular responce/warning about that forum as well. I have not posted on it but have browsed a little.
I know I might not get much respect nor do I expect it. I am new to Shovelheads, but I have been on two wheels my whole life. I do not ride with a club or will I ever wear a patch. I dont like drama or people who think they are above you due to reputaion or "power". I really aprreciate the responce and help I have recived from this site and I am sure I will have a TON of stupid questions!
Looking at the pictures, it's not a bad looking piece, but a real good clean-up is the first step to see where the thing is. Some of the other things I see are the acorn nuts, I hate those things. They always loosen up or strip. Get rid of them.
The stock location of the ignition switch: Pull it out and wrap it in electrical tape. They were notorious for shorting out against the oil tank. That coil cover will give you problems; if you like it and want to keep it, cover the posts on the coil. I see that the solinoid is missing the rubber boot. The chrome aftermarket covers will give you problems.
I suspect we will probably be hearing from you about electric starter problems.
Replace the wheel bearings and swingarm bearings. This is a critical area that a lot of people miss, and wonder why the scoot rides like ****.
Check the motor mount and tranny mount bolts.
In the shop manual, it has a section on critical fasteners to check. Follow it.
When you finally get to the point of starting it, look in the gas tank. Is it rusty? if so, get new tanks. I see it has a Pingel petcock. Thats good. It will give you all of the fuel you need. Drain, flush and refill the oil tank.
Take your time and do a good job. Don't get that "I have to get in the wind today" attitude. Don't skimp on safety parts or the motor/trans rebuild.
The stock location of the ignition switch: Pull it out and wrap it in electrical tape. They were notorious for shorting out against the oil tank. That coil cover will give you problems; if you like it and want to keep it, cover the posts on the coil. I see that the solinoid is missing the rubber boot. The chrome aftermarket covers will give you problems.
I suspect we will probably be hearing from you about electric starter problems.
Replace the wheel bearings and swingarm bearings. This is a critical area that a lot of people miss, and wonder why the scoot rides like ****.
Check the motor mount and tranny mount bolts.
In the shop manual, it has a section on critical fasteners to check. Follow it.
When you finally get to the point of starting it, look in the gas tank. Is it rusty? if so, get new tanks. I see it has a Pingel petcock. Thats good. It will give you all of the fuel you need. Drain, flush and refill the oil tank.
Take your time and do a good job. Don't get that "I have to get in the wind today" attitude. Don't skimp on safety parts or the motor/trans rebuild.
Last edited by AlCherry; Jul 29, 2012 at 07:46 AM.
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3rd Gear
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From: Boston
Alright so I am home and about to start ripping this thing apart.
Twizted, you mentioned that you do a lot of work yourself. Would you be abel to give me an idea of what a hone and head job would run me. I think (hope) I can handle the rest on my own.
Any advice on a good shop or cost of top end work would be greatly appreciated.
Twizted, you mentioned that you do a lot of work yourself. Would you be abel to give me an idea of what a hone and head job would run me. I think (hope) I can handle the rest on my own.
Any advice on a good shop or cost of top end work would be greatly appreciated.
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