Made the switch
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Made the switch
I made the switch Saturday from Sportster to Softail Deluxe.
What a difference in ride, feels like i am riding on a cloud :-)
2006, 88 EFI with cams & pushrods, stage 1 air, fuel management, D&D 2:1 exhaust.
Don't have the service manual yet but getting one.
Loving it but have a few questions about the transition.
1] Can i downshift without the clutch like i did with the Sportster without doing damage?
2] The starter seems to slip, grind, & skip a beat when starting. My logical mind pictures missing tooth in the ring gear but not sure.
3] Starter also seems to be working hard to turn engine over.
Any help or advice would be appreciated.
What a difference in ride, feels like i am riding on a cloud :-)
2006, 88 EFI with cams & pushrods, stage 1 air, fuel management, D&D 2:1 exhaust.
Don't have the service manual yet but getting one.
Loving it but have a few questions about the transition.
1] Can i downshift without the clutch like i did with the Sportster without doing damage?
2] The starter seems to slip, grind, & skip a beat when starting. My logical mind pictures missing tooth in the ring gear but not sure.
3] Starter also seems to be working hard to turn engine over.
Any help or advice would be appreciated.
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As far as i know, it has not been bored to 96, and has original heads.
He only mentioned the cams & push rod work on the engine itself.
The battery in my tester is dead so i wont be able to check that until tonight.
What readings should i be getting from the battery? while running & not running.
He only mentioned the cams & push rod work on the engine itself.
The battery in my tester is dead so i wont be able to check that until tonight.
What readings should i be getting from the battery? while running & not running.
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1) You can down shift without clutch
2) Not sure without listening
3) Try starting it in neutral. My 88" is also cammed and it turns over easier in neutral, especially on hot days.
Welcome to the softails!
2) Not sure without listening
3) Try starting it in neutral. My 88" is also cammed and it turns over easier in neutral, especially on hot days.
Welcome to the softails!
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Thanks for the welcome
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switch from Sportster to Deluxe.
All Good So far
What a difference in ride, feels like i am riding on a cloud :-)
2006, 88 EFI with cams & pushrods, stage 1 air, fuel management, D&D 2:1 exhaust.
Still sounds pretty Good.
Don't have the service manual yet but getting one.
Really Smart move
Loving it but have a few questions about the transition.
1] Can i downshift without the clutch like i did with the Sportster without doing damage?
Now Ur showing a little NON wisdom... EVEN shifting U Sporty without Using Ur clutch wasn't GOOD for it....
2] The starter seems to slip, grind, & skip a beat when starting. My logical mind pictures missing tooth in the ring gear but not sure.
Sounds like U start is going Bad or other issues.
3] Starter also seems to be working hard to turn engine over.
Any help or advice would be appreciated.
All Good So far
What a difference in ride, feels like i am riding on a cloud :-)
2006, 88 EFI with cams & pushrods, stage 1 air, fuel management, D&D 2:1 exhaust.
Still sounds pretty Good.
Don't have the service manual yet but getting one.
Really Smart move
Loving it but have a few questions about the transition.
1] Can i downshift without the clutch like i did with the Sportster without doing damage?
Now Ur showing a little NON wisdom... EVEN shifting U Sporty without Using Ur clutch wasn't GOOD for it....
2] The starter seems to slip, grind, & skip a beat when starting. My logical mind pictures missing tooth in the ring gear but not sure.
Sounds like U start is going Bad or other issues.
3] Starter also seems to be working hard to turn engine over.
Any help or advice would be appreciated.
Check out Ur Battery if its still the ORG one, then its time for new one, Also Battery cables for being dirty or loose bolts (common issue).
Enjoy Ur new/Used Lux.. but please don't ever ask again if U need to use Ur clutch to shift..
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Check your injectors. '06 bikes may still have the 8 degree injectors in them. Upgrading to the 25's will help with the slow starts. I did that to my Deuce and it starts much easier.
