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Old Dec 17, 2006 | 07:36 PM
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I'm brand new to this and don't have a clue how this is supposed to work but here I go. I just purchased a 2001 sportster 883 and it has a slight oil leak on the head gasket. Is that hard to fix? I figure it isn't but wondered if their are any tricks I would need to know. I don't even know the proper torque for the head bolts or what to set valve clearance at once I've finished. The only other problem I've found is the left turn signal doesn't work. I hate electrical problems. Where do you even start on that one? Thanks
 
Old Dec 17, 2006 | 07:42 PM
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