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Old 04-21-2008, 02:57 PM
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All my other motorcycles had recomended valve adjustment intervals, I can't seem to find any information onmy 2005 Sportser. Does anyone know what the recomended valve adjustment intervals are?
 
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Old 04-21-2008, 02:59 PM
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They arn't any. One less thing to worry about.
 
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That would explain why I can't find any . . .

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Yep - I think it is an automatic adjustment done w/ hydraulics, but I've never really looked in to how all that works... Somebody have an explination?
 
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Magic Harley gnomes adjust each valve every time you ride......
 
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Yep, newer Harleys have hydraulic lifters...

No adjustment needed, unlike most other makes that have solid lifters.

 
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You could put adjustable pushrods int he scoot so you have something to adjust if you want.
 
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Old 04-22-2008, 12:27 PM
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Just in case I'm bored Baron?No thanks, but I will startleaving some food in the garage to feed the gnomes!

Sharp softail by the way.

 
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