Am I buying the wrong H.D.
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The 1992 engine is a better engine.
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The frame checked out, Started with 1hd.
Also the oil is not coming from the case, its coming from what looks like a breather hose??? I'm guessing that's what it is. A vinyl hose below the engine.
Also the oil is not coming from the case, its coming from what looks like a breather hose??? I'm guessing that's what it is. A vinyl hose below the engine.
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1984 SOFTAIL
1992 80 ci evo
I've been looking for a bike for the last year, bobber, evo, black wheels, kick start, either ridged or softail. The ones I like are usually way out of my price range, or need a bunch of changes to get them to look the way I like. I found this bike and did a little research on here, and have found comments about this year motor having leaky case issues...there was a dime size puddle of oil underneath the bike in the store. One of the mech's said it was from the sump??
I don't know jack about these motors. I am willing to work through some leaky issues IF they can be resolved.
1992 80 ci evo
I've been looking for a bike for the last year, bobber, evo, black wheels, kick start, either ridged or softail. The ones I like are usually way out of my price range, or need a bunch of changes to get them to look the way I like. I found this bike and did a little research on here, and have found comments about this year motor having leaky case issues...there was a dime size puddle of oil underneath the bike in the store. One of the mech's said it was from the sump??
I don't know jack about these motors. I am willing to work through some leaky issues IF they can be resolved.
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I need to identify a part, and figure out where i can buy it.
there is one one each side of the rear fender, on this particular bike they have be chopped down because the rear fender is bobbed. Ive been searching rear fender support brackets on Google and have not found anything.
I intend to order two new brackets, and a fender. I would like to be able to put this on for a passenger when needed.
I don't believe the fender is strong enough to hold a persons body weight, the way it is now. I imagine the weight would crack the paint at the very least.
there is one one each side of the rear fender, on this particular bike they have be chopped down because the rear fender is bobbed. Ive been searching rear fender support brackets on Google and have not found anything.
I intend to order two new brackets, and a fender. I would like to be able to put this on for a passenger when needed.
I don't believe the fender is strong enough to hold a persons body weight, the way it is now. I imagine the weight would crack the paint at the very least.
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Having owned an 84 Softail for 15 years it can be a challenge. It is totally a bastard bike...more or less a prototype built out of leftover shovelhead parts. The Evo motor is rather easy to get leakfree...but the same cannot be said for the 4 speed trans and primary. The kicker looks cool, but the rotary top 4 speed is a total piece of crap, and you will grow tired of it in a hurry. Most shock company's no longer make shocks for the early frames, and modern fixes like shotgun shocks will not fit without cutting the frame. The four speed frame will not allow you to easily bolt on a modern 5 speed either. Take a look at any parts book for early Softail parts and notice that most fit 86 up. Unless it is VERY cheap...walk away. You can usually pick up a late 90's Softail for about the same price and it has many improvements over an 84. Oh and to settle the debate..that is an original 84 oil tank...yet another bastard part you can no longer get.
I just feel like I will not be able to afford to do any changes to a bike if I spend all my money
Ive been looking for the past year
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I have yet to find a softail that doesn't need a bunch of things to make it my own. They are nice but no my style, and at the top of my price range.
I just feel like I will not be able to afford to do any changes to a bike if I spend all my money
Ive been looking for the past year
I just feel like I will not be able to afford to do any changes to a bike if I spend all my money
Ive been looking for the past year
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Yep, duh should have thought of that it's a bottom breather. The newer ones breath thru the head and pump back into the carb. Not a deal at all then. Check other gasket areas for weeps/leaks.
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Willl do. Do the gaskets tend to leak more when the engine is hot?
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I need to identify a part, and figure out where i can buy it.
there is one one each side of the rear fender, on this particular bike they have be chopped down because the rear fender is bobbed. Ive been searching rear fender support brackets on Google and have not found anything.
I intend to order two new brackets, and a fender. I would like to be able to put this on for a passenger when needed.
I don't believe the fender is strong enough to hold a persons body weight, the way it is now. I imagine the weight would crack the paint at the very least.
there is one one each side of the rear fender, on this particular bike they have be chopped down because the rear fender is bobbed. Ive been searching rear fender support brackets on Google and have not found anything.
I intend to order two new brackets, and a fender. I would like to be able to put this on for a passenger when needed.
I don't believe the fender is strong enough to hold a persons body weight, the way it is now. I imagine the weight would crack the paint at the very least.
http://www.cas4.com/fenders/struts/struts-kw.htm