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any particular reason to do the fuel filter now? hd doesn't spec replacement of the filter until 100,000 miles. though i would do it sooner if it were showing signs of running rough because of it, but otherwise, i'd probably hold off.
So, are you saying that you just got this bike and the dealer did a 30k service and left those corroded plugs in there? Maybe I'm misunderstanding something here.......
Originally Posted by SSG_B
Correct. The bike had almost 29k and the dealer told me they just did the 30k service. Being as this is my first Harley I had no clue what all that entails.\
I hope you realize the dealer either lied to you, or they cannot properly perform a simple vehicle service....
If you can't do the work yourself, you should find another dealer to do your work... Hopefully there is an honest and competent one nearby.....
. [/color]Also going to order the tool and bushings to fix the rattling shifter I have. Any recommendations for a good fuel injector cleaner I can add to the tank vs removing them and sending them out? Bike is an 18 Ultra Limited with 297xx miles on it.
What tool do you need? Are you replaceing lever at front of primary or inside on tranny? My tranny one wiggles a little so I replaced when I had primary off.
Not saying it is right, but I never worried about cleaning fuel injectors. I do add seafoam every fall. So I figure that half *** does it over winter.
I hope you realize the dealer either lied to you, or they cannot properly perform a simple vehicle service....
If you can't do the work yourself, you should find another dealer to do your work... Hopefully there is an honest and competent one nearby.....
yea I dont think they did all of what they said. I have the extra warranty in case it goes **** up. Ive been turning wrenches past 40years. Just never worked in a Harley.
Originally Posted by Rounders
What tool do you need? Are you replaceing lever at front of primary or inside on tranny? My tranny one wiggles a little so I replaced when I had primary off.
Not saying it is right, but I never worried about cleaning fuel injectors. I do add seafoam every fall. So I figure that half *** does it over winter.
I think its called the Jims tool? Its for the front bushings.
You mean the bushing in the primary cover? My body did mine, when I wasn't there. I was using his table lift. No special tool. I can't remember if he just pressed it out, or if he dremmeled something. I
Is this something you could press out with a threaded rod? I remember him telling me what he did.
Yes the one in the front of the cover. Ive seen some home made versions using threaded rod and washers to pull it back in. Was about to order my table but have to go out of town again and dont want it delivered when Im gone.
I bought one and thought it was worth it, but I like tools...
I've changed the shift pedal bushings on three bikes. The first time I used a generic bushing driver for old bushing removal. It didn't fit perfect and was not as easy as it should have been. I then installed the new bushings with a screw, a few washers and nuts.... that was also kind of a pain... But it was cheap and I got it done...
Then I bought the Jim's tool.... It is soo much easier with the tool... It truly made it a 15 minute job, including the clean up...
I thought it was well worth the money, even if I never use it again... but I like tools..
Last edited by hattitude; Aug 14, 2022 at 08:23 PM.
I think its called the Jims tool? Its for the front bushings.
You don't need the tool. Find a socket or something that'll fit, they come out super easy. I found that a 3/8" ratchet extension turned backwards worked perfectly for me. Used a long bolt and nut with some washers to pull the new ones in. I put a couple of O-rings, a wave spring and a grease fitting in mine while I was in there. The wave spring pushes the rubber bushing against the outer O-ring and keeps a little tension on the inner one to keep grease in and water out.
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