I can second the flying pig.We like "the flying pig" great Philly. Wind was horrible, the bike is dusty as heck.
What all do you have in the garage right now?Put another hundred miles on the old 900-RR yesterday. Got the oil and filter changed in the R6, and installed my lap timer on top of the steering dampener. literally looks like it was made for it. Waxed it, and put a couple stickers on it.
Got the old F4i cleaned up and ready to set it out for sale at the track day on the 27th. Really looking forward to this upcoming track day.
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What all do you have in the garage right now?
CBR 900RR
CBR 900RR parts bike
CBR 600F4i (track bike)
R-6 (track bike)
FJR 1300
Grom
4 wheeler
It took the first engine/primary/trans fluid change to transform this bike into a real Harley Davidson.
It leaks oil in two different places now.
Well, at least it’s not marking its territory. Just a little weepy when I checked it the first two rides after the first fluid changes.
I need to get a tube of some sort of sealant for the plug threads, like they put on at the factory, and maybe replace one of the oil lines to the filter relo kit I installed.
When I do the next service.
My days gone past. How many things are parked OUTSIDE the garage?
No more than half way up the hash marks on the engine oil dipstick when checking hot.the only time i've had leaks is when i've followed the service manuals recommended fluid level. the bike actually likes to be run lower than what the book states (and will drip or puke out the excess)
No more than half way up the hash marks on the engine oil dipstick when checking hot.
I’m witch ya.
A smidge lower and the rumor is the clutch will behave better too, but I filled mine to spec on a wet fill last week.had the same problem with the primary, book states 32oz but it really likes around 28 (and will let you know by leaking out the excess)
A smidge lower and the rumor is the clutch will behave better too, but I filled mine to spec on a wet fill last week.
30 oz.
I tried filling a couple ounces less on the Road Pig primary and I couldn’t tell any difference.
I’ve never heard anything but good about them.@fieldgrade Twin performance quoted me the minimum, 1/2 hour @ $130 per hr. "Whatever that comes to..." to enable my fans.
I specifically asked him if I made an appointment would he do it while I waited. He agreed and was ready to make the appt. I told him I would call back after I have them installed.I’ve never heard anything but good about them.
They *might* want you to leave the bike with them. They aren’t big on bringing bikes in for service and waiting. I’ve had that conversation with them, but because this is just plugging their scanner into a plug that is behind your left side cover, they might do it while you wait. I’d ask. Bulldog will do it without an appointment on Saturday morning while you wait, but you need to show up when they open. And check behind them to be sure it works, and I’m not sure how to do that with the fans. In my case the indicator light they were enabling, wasn’t enabled. I could visibly tell.
There you go. That sounds good.I specifically asked him if I made an appointment would he do it while I waited. He agreed and was ready to make the appt. I told him I would call back after I have them installed.
I’ve got a couple in the man cave also. Have some pics somewhere on this phone.Just the parts bike. It's beside the building and under a bike cover.
The Grom stays in the house, lol.
Harley....thread lock and lock washers on a T25......
I buggered one up but I got them out. I'll need to run out tomorrow to Ace and get a replacement.honestly i dont know why they call out thread locker on specific parts, if its a nut or bolt on a harley, it needs thread locker
Harley....thread lock and lock washers on a T25......
I buggered one up but I got them out. I'll need to run out tomorrow to Ace and get a replacement.
I have never used thread locker on derby cover screws. I just hand tighten them good and snug with a screw driver style tq wrench.
T27 is correct
The washers are captured on the T27 screws as I recall.
There are some T27’s on the perch clamps on the handlebars also.
And T25’s hold the controls on , between the grips and the perch clamps
honestly i dont know why they call out thread locker on specific parts, if its a nut or bolt on a harley, it needs thread locker
Screws holding the oil cooler on.Just picking up on this, derby cover? If so (unless they changed them), they're T27
Sorry I “ASS-umed” upthread.Screws holding the oil cooler on.
Sorry I “ASS-umed” upthread.
I broke not one, but two T40’s trying to remove the lower screws on an engine guard. Thankfully it didn’t booger up the screws, but it snapped the heads of the sockets right off. It was then I realized they were T45’s.just wanted to make sure, ready plenty of times on the hdforum where guys had used t25 on the derby and stripped them
The lock tab on the plug is on the wrong side and you can't get to it. I just unscrewed it from the clusterThe only thing I do different is
a) just use a dental pic to release that little front tab in the cover under the ignition switch. I did it a bunch of times with two bar changes and adding heated grips. never damaged it, but it does look fragile.
b) you DON’T have to unplug the right electrical plug. It can be a bee-yotch. But left plug is easy, then lay the cluster to the side.
Ed ZacharyThe lock tab on the plug is on the wrong side and you can't get to it.
I had to look it up.....Ed Zachary