98" FuelMoto Big Bore
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From: On the Front Range, CO
Just ordered assembly lube from Amazon. I have the Amazon Prime because I'm also a student.
It was 5.95 for a 4 oz bottle, with free two day shipping. And just because I was already there, I also threw in a stick of blue Loctite. Seems working on a Harley, you can never have enough blue Loctite.
It was 5.95 for a 4 oz bottle, with free two day shipping. And just because I was already there, I also threw in a stick of blue Loctite. Seems working on a Harley, you can never have enough blue Loctite.
Tourer
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From: Illinois
I already have access to the correct ring compressor so i will be using that.
Im gonna have to pick up a quart of amsoil to top off the engine anyways so i might just use that.
I think the assembly lube is alot thicker so it hangs around a little longer to lube untill full oil pressure.
Im gonna have to pick up a quart of amsoil to top off the engine anyways so i might just use that.
I think the assembly lube is alot thicker so it hangs around a little longer to lube untill full oil pressure.
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Scott at Hillside told me to use non synthetic 20W-50 for assembly. Of course this was after I picked up some assy lube.
Also suggested I use non-synthetic for break in.
Popsicle sticks would probably work as well as the mickey mouse ring compressor I got from NAPA. Might need a 3rd hand though.
Also suggested I use non-synthetic for break in.Popsicle sticks would probably work as well as the mickey mouse ring compressor I got from NAPA. Might need a 3rd hand though.
Last edited by QC; Feb 19, 2013 at 01:29 PM.
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Btw, have you been able to complete your build?
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x2 on the clips. just follow the instructions on the other thread i posted and you should be O.K. this is what i use for lube picked it up at NAPA.
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Not yet. Picking up the breather hoses from H-D today. Trying to decide whether or not to polish the fin edges on my heads. Work and family commitments have a way of getting in the way of a good time. I'm also doing several other things while I have the tank off. Plus without a heated garage, it is a little chilly out there. I'm a wimp when it comes to cold. You know how it is out here, might be nice during the day, but it gets cold as soon as the sun starts to set.
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I can see that this tool will make things much easier.
QC, thanks! Nice to know after you get thru the routine BS on this forum, that the people are still helping the people.
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I just had the Springer apart last year, so things are in pretty good shape all around.
Are you talking about the little rubber plugs for the breather bolts that drain any blow-by oil back into the AC filter? My 03 Springer doesn't have any other breather hoses...
If so, I just added them last winter with the new AC that I put on, and they're still in good shape. I see this bike picking up more miles this year. Last summer, it spent some long down time while I got the jockey shift and true duals to play nice together. Didn't help matters that I also installed a chrome inner primary...
See, like I said, something else always comes up!