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Jan 21, 2008 | 07:30 PM

jcbpa

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Know Thy Hog?

Folks, the truth is I'm very new to the whole idea of upgrading engines on bikes.The last engine work I did was basic tune ups on 1960's vehicles where I could do the work with a timing light, tach, and simple tools. But, I love to work on the machine; yet I'm not trained and I'm not a tech by nature... but, I love to read and I love to make things work... anyone think the Know Thy Hog stuff is okay? Thanks! I've even thought of taking the course advertised in all the mags just to know my own stuff?

Jan 21, 2008 | 07:40 PM

Road Hawg

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RE: Know Thy Hog?

Never tried it, but I think it just gives you the basic information fluid changes,inspections,tire changes etc...

Jan 21, 2008 | 07:56 PM

crashbike310

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RE: Know Thy Hog?

It's not too bad. If I had a choice, I would get the manual first.
They have two types of DVDs

1 is bolt on performance (exhaust, air cleaner, braided brake lines, easy clutch,PCIII, ect
2nd is basic mantaince like fluid changes, brake pads, different ajustments, fork replacement ect

If you learn better by watching rather than reading these will help.

Jan 21, 2008 | 08:58 PM

Amodump001

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RE: Know Thy Hog?

Welcome to the real world, if you donâ€™t dive in youâ€™re missing half the fun.

Jan 21, 2008 | 09:21 PM

pop1

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RE: Know Thy Hog?

Once you learn how the fuelinjection works you will see that it is basically the same bike since the 60's just better parts

Jan 21, 2008 | 09:28 PM

Joe Mark

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RE: Know Thy Hog?

I have it, it's OK but designed to work hand in hand with the shop manual which I recommend you get, helped me. There is something to being a little unsure of what your doing, an this khelps overcome it.

Jan 22, 2008 | 12:35 AM

PapaTravis

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RE: Know Thy Hog?

I have the DVD's and the manual... Like you, my knowledge of HD is little, but I am learning... I have used the manual a bunch of times, but still haven't finished the dvd's... they are very basic... I will finish up the dvd's, and let you know...