Old school biker from DC
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From: NYC
Old school biker from DC
Hey guys...here to exchange tips on wrenching my scoot to keep her in top shape and running forever...thank you and ride safe!
2008 Dyna FXDB
Ridden all the time
51K miles
Arlen Ness Big Sucker
V&H Big radius
16" apes
Screaming eagle spark plugs and lines
Stock everything else!
Resolved issues recently:
changed the starter - was making weird grating sounds here and there
stalling intermittently - I cleaned IAC and seems to be better now
leaky clutch cable - rubbing against the front engine mount created a hole so I used electric tape to stop the drip
Unresolved issues:
intermittent lunging/bucking when decel in gear and a little back fire - maybe Engine Heat Sensor?
intermittent lunging/bucking when accelerating hard - maybe Engine Heat Sensor? hole in fuel line?
2008 Dyna FXDB
Ridden all the time
51K miles
Arlen Ness Big Sucker
V&H Big radius
16" apes
Screaming eagle spark plugs and lines
Stock everything else!
Resolved issues recently:
changed the starter - was making weird grating sounds here and there
stalling intermittently - I cleaned IAC and seems to be better now
leaky clutch cable - rubbing against the front engine mount created a hole so I used electric tape to stop the drip
Unresolved issues:
intermittent lunging/bucking when decel in gear and a little back fire - maybe Engine Heat Sensor?
intermittent lunging/bucking when accelerating hard - maybe Engine Heat Sensor? hole in fuel line?
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From: Spartan Country, Michigan
Welcome from Spartan Country, Michigan!
I tell a lot of new comers to the forum to get: Factory Service manual and the Parts manual. Get a three ring binder and record all your maintenance, repairs, accessories, etc. This will be a great reminder of what was done when. And great material to pass along to the new owner should you sell and upgrade. Also know how large your fuel tank is, and record your fuel usage. I have an app called Simply Auto that I record all my fuel used. I use the odometer and use the fuel gage as reference only. I reset the odometer to zero on fill ups, and I know I can safely get 200 miles on a tank on around town riding.
Good Luck!
I tell a lot of new comers to the forum to get: Factory Service manual and the Parts manual. Get a three ring binder and record all your maintenance, repairs, accessories, etc. This will be a great reminder of what was done when. And great material to pass along to the new owner should you sell and upgrade. Also know how large your fuel tank is, and record your fuel usage. I have an app called Simply Auto that I record all my fuel used. I use the odometer and use the fuel gage as reference only. I reset the odometer to zero on fill ups, and I know I can safely get 200 miles on a tank on around town riding.
Good Luck!
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This is the welcome area and doesn't get much regular forum traffic. If you ask you questions in the proper forum area I'm sure you will receive lots of help. The guys here are very willing to help.
Good luck and welcome to the forums from West Virginia
Good luck and welcome to the forums from West Virginia