I don't know man... It looks dirty to me..... I'd pass........
1998 Heritage Classic Value/Should I Buy?
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Everything worked out and I'm the proud new owner! As for the ignition key issue, it turns out the owner didn't have the key, not that there is something wrong with the switch. I know it probably won't stop a determined thief but the thought of anyone being able to turn the bike on doesn't sit well. I'll go to H-D to see if they can make me one using the VIN.
The bike is an absolute blast and I can't tell you how many head turns and thumbs up I got while out riding last evening.
My only gripe is that I can't find neutral to save my life. The bike also lurches a very slight bit upon startup (in 1st) so I think it's just the clutch that needs adjustment. There's a bit of slop in the lever so hopefully getting rid of that slack will help.
Here's a terrible pic in her new home:
The whole studded heritage theme has never really been my style but it seems to work so well on this bike. I have the mod bug already but still trying to figure out what I want to do, if anything.
Thanks for all the advice!
The bike is an absolute blast and I can't tell you how many head turns and thumbs up I got while out riding last evening.
My only gripe is that I can't find neutral to save my life. The bike also lurches a very slight bit upon startup (in 1st) so I think it's just the clutch that needs adjustment. There's a bit of slop in the lever so hopefully getting rid of that slack will help.
Here's a terrible pic in her new home:
The whole studded heritage theme has never really been my style but it seems to work so well on this bike. I have the mod bug already but still trying to figure out what I want to do, if anything.
Thanks for all the advice!
Dirt don't hurt
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From: Haslet Texas
Common Harley problem.
About the lurch make sure your linkage is tight and adjust the clutch that should take care of the lurch and the slop in the lever.
Congratulations on the NEW Bike!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Give a little blip of the throttle and it will be easier to find neutral.
Common Harley problem.
About the lurch make sure your linkage is tight and adjust the clutch that should take care of the lurch and the slop in the lever.
Congratulations on the NEW Bike!!!!!!!!!!!!
Common Harley problem.
About the lurch make sure your linkage is tight and adjust the clutch that should take care of the lurch and the slop in the lever.
Congratulations on the NEW Bike!!!!!!!!!!!!
I hate to start a new thread for this and a search failed me. Does anyone know if newer Softail seats are compatible with our EVOs? I'm looking for a slimmer, non-studded seat and found this one locally that I like: http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/mpo/5964854712.html I don't see where it would bolt up so I'm assuming it's a no-go.
Anyone running the Street Stalker solo seat? http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-Genuine-...NXgZAK&vxp=mtr
Dirt don't hurt
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Thanks!
I hate to start a new thread for this and a search failed me. Does anyone know if newer Softail seats are compatible with our EVOs? I'm looking for a slimmer, non-studded seat and found this one locally that I like: http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/mpo/5964854712.html I don't see where it would bolt up so I'm assuming it's a no-go.
Anyone running the Street Stalker solo seat? http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-Genuine-...NXgZAK&vxp=mtr
I hate to start a new thread for this and a search failed me. Does anyone know if newer Softail seats are compatible with our EVOs? I'm looking for a slimmer, non-studded seat and found this one locally that I like: http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/mpo/5964854712.html I don't see where it would bolt up so I'm assuming it's a no-go.
Anyone running the Street Stalker solo seat? http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-Genuine-...NXgZAK&vxp=mtr
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I had the exact same issue with my 92 Softail. It was vastly improved by taking the slop out of the clutch cable. If you google it you will find youtube videos on how to do it. I am not much of a garage mechanic and it was easy even for me.
The videos suggested that you do not want to take all the free play out of the cable. I left about 1/8th inch.
Still does not like to go into neutral when sitting still and running. But easy to hit neutral if you do it while moving. I also find it easier to go down to 1st and then back up to neutral rather than hitting neutral on the way down.
If I am unable to get neutral before I stop, and it won't go into neutral sitting, if I just nudge if forward a little I can often get it into neutral.
Failing all that, I can turn the bike off, put it in neutral and fire it back up.
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Well done!
Sounds like it. Although, as THC said, these things tend to have a difficult neutral.
I went round and round on mine last year. Finally isolated the problem to some low-angle ramp and ball ramps that the prior owner had installed. Mark at Baker hooked me up with some OEM ramps, and it's much, much better.
My only gripe is that I can't find neutral to save my life. The bike also lurches a very slight bit upon startup (in 1st) so I think it's just the clutch that needs adjustment.
I went round and round on mine last year. Finally isolated the problem to some low-angle ramp and ball ramps that the prior owner had installed. Mark at Baker hooked me up with some OEM ramps, and it's much, much better.
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The second seat looks good... Don't see the rear fender thumb screw mount for the first seat but does appear to have the proper front slip tongue mount...
As for the clutch yea common... Loosen the clutch cable a lot, like a 1/4" of play. Remove Debby cover at the primary case and back of locking nut. With an Allen wrench loosen the adjuster till all tension is taken off of the clutch and gently turn adjuster till you feel little tension. Then back of asmidgen, no more than a half of flat and lock it down. Then adjust up the cable to 1/16" inch gap between the lever and the mount. Lock down adjuster and recheck gap ( play).
The reason you back off 1/2 of a flat on the clutch adjuster is because you don't want constant tension on the throw out bearing..... And that's all you can do.... Good luck.. If you still have problems well then you'll have to take a look at the clutch pack itself...
As for the clutch yea common... Loosen the clutch cable a lot, like a 1/4" of play. Remove Debby cover at the primary case and back of locking nut. With an Allen wrench loosen the adjuster till all tension is taken off of the clutch and gently turn adjuster till you feel little tension. Then back of asmidgen, no more than a half of flat and lock it down. Then adjust up the cable to 1/16" inch gap between the lever and the mount. Lock down adjuster and recheck gap ( play).
The reason you back off 1/2 of a flat on the clutch adjuster is because you don't want constant tension on the throw out bearing..... And that's all you can do.... Good luck.. If you still have problems well then you'll have to take a look at the clutch pack itself...