Riding Tip of The Day: At the intersection, if you are in the front row, WAIT at least three extra seconds after the light turns GREEN. Look both ways, then move forward.
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I have learned one of many important things about Harley motorcycle is how to keep a Harley more reliable. If I just get a brand new, the first thing I ...
I have learned one of many important things about Harley motorcycle is how to keep a Harley more reliable. If I just get a brand new, the first thing I will do is applying dielectric paste to ALL the electrical connectors. What would you do to your new bike?
I know that this is a subjective question, but a strong statistic results may be a convincible answer for those who are looking for an oil cooler for their bikes. ...
I know that this is a subjective question, but a strong statistic results may be a convincible answer for those who are looking for an oil cooler for their bikes. Cast your vote, and it would be helpful if you can share your own experience about the oil cooler(s) that you have owned. Mine is HD premium oil cooler with fans, as I like the turbulator technilogy, and the fans will help me in the stop and go situation.
As my memory is getting worse, I'd like to record this procedure, so I can do it again without open the manual. My bike is a 2010 Ultra limited, but ...
As my memory is getting worse, I'd like to record this procedure, so I can do it again without open the manual. My bike is a 2010 Ultra limited, but I think any similar models can use this method as well.
Parts and Tools
A Lift
Fork oil - HD premium suspension oil - 10.7 oz /each side
A 1.3/8" wrench, but you may be able to use a 36mm wrench, which is a little bit loose.
A small funnel with extended tube
A Large Philip Screwdriver
Oil pan
Torx T27
7/8" Wrench, or a small adjustable wrench
Steps:
Put the bike on the lift.
Remove the left saddle bag, side cover.
If you have the security with alarm speaker system on your bike, then follow the below procedure.
Turn the ignition key to "ignition" position.
Unplug the main fuse (big orange fuse), then turn the ignition key to "off".
Follow the below procedure and followed photos to remove the ignition knob and its components.
After the knob is removed.
Use the 7/8" wrench, or an adjustable wrench to remove the below ring
Remove all the follow parts as shown in the below photos. You're better to remember the sequence, for re-installation later.
Remove two torx screws on both sides as shown below
Lift the front cover the expose the top of the fork. Depending on which direction of the handlebar that you have turned. You are now able to access the front fork top screw.
Use the 1.3/8" wrench to remove the front fork top screw.
Use the large Philip screwdriver to remove the drain screw as shown below. Notice my "famous oil drain" set up to catch the oil from shooting out (yellow arrow). There is no gunk, or crap in my front forks as many people have claimed. The oil is still thin, and running. Except the color is gray, so it is a good time to change (27k miles).
Insert the funnel that has an attached tube as shown in the below photo into the hole at the top of the fork. You can attach a small tubing to a small funnel, if you don't have one like mine. I bought this funnel long time ago in either Discount Auto Parts, or Harbor Freight. Forgive my old brain!
After all the oil draining out, screw the drain screw back, and fill the fork slowly with 10.7 oz of fork oil.
Repeat step 7 to step 10 for the other fork.
Re-install all the other parts back to the bike.
I have done a 15 miles test run, and so far there is no more dipping during brake. Very smooth!
After installing the after market oil cooling fans for my HD premium oil cooler, The fans are set up to be turned on and off with the accessory switch, which ...
After installing the after market oil cooling fans for my HD premium oil cooler, The fans are set up to be turned on and off with the accessory switch, which is currently used for my Gamrin 550 GPS. If I turn on the fans, I have to turn on the GPS, and vise versa. It is inconvenient as I don't want the fans to be on all the time, when I am using the GPS. So I have an idea! Control the fans with the neutral gear position: The fans will be on when the gear is in neutral, and off in other gears. I like this set up as most of the time, I turn the fans on at the stop lights, and turn them off after the bike moves. It took me around 1 hour and 4 dollars for the parts, and I am glad that I have finished another project. I am ready for my crossing country trip that's coming in June. Let me know, if you like to do this project.
I have heard many new to Harley motorcycle riders talking about the "fear" that the bike will roll forward, and fall off the jiffy stand. Don't worry! The bike will ...
How the Jiffy Stand Works? Explanation with Photos.
Posted by: nomad, February 22, 2012, 06:38:42 PM
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I have heard many new to Harley motorcycle riders talking about the "fear" that the bike will roll forward, and fall off the jiffy stand. Don't worry! The bike will not fall, even if it is parked on a slightly downhill level.
At the fold up position.You can see that the latch (lower arrow) is "out" of the locking slot (upper arrow).
At the "out" position (not engaged yet)You can see that the latch is now lined up to the locking slot, but they are not mate yet.
At leaning position (engaged). As soon as you lean the bike to the ground, this action will push (engage) the latch into the locking slot, and at this position, the bike can not move forward to disengage the jiffy stand from the locking slot, as long as the bike is leaning on the jiffy stand.
I know that we all have different backgrounds, and different riding levels. Some have been riding many years, but they've never attended a riding school, and of course, many people ...
I know that we all have different backgrounds, and different riding levels. Some have been riding many years, but they've never attended a riding school, and of course, many people have attended school recently, to learn riding a motorcycle. Knowledge and experience are coming from all kinds of sources, so I would like hear and see what you have to share with the others, so we can minimize the dangerous environment out there. If your tip(s), or trick(s) is logical, and practical. They will be added to our "Riding tip of the day", which is rotating on the top of this site. So, give me your PRIDE!
Here are mine:
DO NOT use hand signals to communicate with other motorists. MOST motorists do not know about hand signals, so they DO NOT understand your hand signals. USE your bike signals!
At any stop, put your foot down by the TIP of your shoe, then flatten your shoe to the ground to make a full contact. This may give you more time to save your bike from falling, if there is any slippage due to loose gravel, or bald shoe heel.
This is the dual touring stock seat, and it is in excellent condition, and you will love the HD air-shock adjustable rider's backrest. Asking both for $350, plus actual shipping cost to lower 48 states.
Ultra Limited 2010 stock seat with the air-shock adjustable rider's backrest
Posted by: nomad, April 29, 2012, 06:30:07 PM
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Board: Touring Models
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This is the dual touring stock seat, and it is in excellent condition, and you will love the HD air-shock adjustable rider's backrest. Asking both for $350, plus actual shipping cost to lower 48 states.
Hi Folks, I met a guy yesterday that has a 2008 anniversary edition 1200 Sportster for sale, it has 800 mis. on it and he is asking $6800.00. its here in the Va. Beach area, its garaged and comes with ...
Board: Harley Davidson and V-Twin Motorcycles Forsale
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Hi Folks, I met a guy yesterday that has a 2008 anniversary edition 1200 Sportster for sale, it has 800 mis. on it and he is asking $6800.00. its here in the Va. Beach area, its garaged and comes with a cover. H e is selling it to pay some medical bills. he has several bikes but this is the one he has chosen to part with. If anyone is interested, let me know and I will put you in touch with him and you can deal directly with him. He tried the dealer and said they only wanted to give him 3800.
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