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AHHHHHHH!!!! broken fin !!!

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Old 12-16-2010, 04:57 PM
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Working in yard today and noticed broken fin, not sure how but did hear a loud hit ,lika a rock wile riding sunday. Anyone have this happen ?
 
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Old 12-16-2010, 05:09 PM
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Not a broken one. I have a cooling fin that is dented and sort of bent a bit though...
 
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Old 12-16-2010, 05:35 PM
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Get some jugs off ebay and do a big bore. That'll fix er'.
 
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Old 12-16-2010, 05:55 PM
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an I just happen to have a couple taken off my '10 FLHR right at 500 miles on the clock, for anyone looking for a couple.
 

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probably just cosmetic, when/if you decide to do motor work, that's the time to replace it.

Lots of cylinders available used.

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which fin? The only time I have heard of fins breaking is during shipping. Is it just a knick or is a piece of the fin actually missing?
 
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Old 12-17-2010, 12:41 AM
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That sucks!
 
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Old 12-17-2010, 12:45 AM
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if you were planning on building your motor with big bore, that would be the time to replace the cylinder. it shouldn't affect cooling much if any.
 
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Old 12-17-2010, 04:28 AM
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That sucks but I would not bother to buy a new cylinder due to a broken fin!

I would if I had the time and money but as of now, I have neither!

I broke a fin while cleaning my bike. Got some super glue on it, glued it back on. It's been there for about 80,000 miles. I have also stopped cleaning the cylinders.
 
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Not planning on doing anything about it just hate to see it.
 


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