Just an introduction
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Just an introduction
Hello people, I ride an 84 sportster XL1000, have owned the bike for a couple years now.
Heres a pic of it- http://www.fidnet.com/~kesler/k_harley1.jpg
Not pictured is a new gel-filled seat from mustang, a new S&S super E carb, and a new set of handlebars.
Hope to be a long term member here. Iv'e had this thing for 2 years now, and I know I'll need some help when I start working on it. Just today I went out to take a ride, fired it up, and while it was at idle warming up...BANG! The loudest noise I've heard ever come out of a motor. Now I can spin my inner primary freely. I'm assuming it's total rebuild time, and at a mere 44368 miles. Iv'e never been that deep in this engine before, but I know the front-inner primary sprocket is connected to the crank, so if I can freely turn this, something serious let loose, since the pistons are not moving...it's a sad day for me.
I really have grown attached to this bike, but is it worth a total rebuild? I've had my eye on the newer sportsters, but they all seem to lack the class my old baby has. ( ironhead ) I don't mind turning wrenches on this thing, as I've been doing so for the last 2 years...I think it's why I'm so attached to it.
Opinions please,
Kurt.
Heres a pic of it- http://www.fidnet.com/~kesler/k_harley1.jpg
Not pictured is a new gel-filled seat from mustang, a new S&S super E carb, and a new set of handlebars.
Hope to be a long term member here. Iv'e had this thing for 2 years now, and I know I'll need some help when I start working on it. Just today I went out to take a ride, fired it up, and while it was at idle warming up...BANG! The loudest noise I've heard ever come out of a motor. Now I can spin my inner primary freely. I'm assuming it's total rebuild time, and at a mere 44368 miles. Iv'e never been that deep in this engine before, but I know the front-inner primary sprocket is connected to the crank, so if I can freely turn this, something serious let loose, since the pistons are not moving...it's a sad day for me.
I really have grown attached to this bike, but is it worth a total rebuild? I've had my eye on the newer sportsters, but they all seem to lack the class my old baby has. ( ironhead ) I don't mind turning wrenches on this thing, as I've been doing so for the last 2 years...I think it's why I'm so attached to it.
Opinions please,
Kurt.
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Welcome aboard! That's a sweet looking ride you got there...
I'm sorry to hear about your engine. It's hard to say weather or not it's worth rebuilding. I guess you'll have to weigh how much you think you can get for the bike with a blown engine vs what it would cost to rebuild/replace the engine vs how much it will cost to get into a new Sportster...
Good luck,
Ryan
I'm sorry to hear about your engine. It's hard to say weather or not it's worth rebuilding. I guess you'll have to weigh how much you think you can get for the bike with a blown engine vs what it would cost to rebuild/replace the engine vs how much it will cost to get into a new Sportster...
Good luck,
Ryan
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Hi Kurtis, glad to meet you. Sounds like you need to fix her.
Obviously that's easy for me to say but either way it's worth it.
Just diagnose it and shop for whay you need.
Good luck!
Obviously that's easy for me to say but either way it's worth it.
Just diagnose it and shop for whay you need.
Good luck!
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