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1993 Harley Davidson FLSTF Fat boy - Page 5 Questions & Answers
Remove seat fatboy
Sorry you have not had an answer yet, I also do not have the expertise for that vintage. Please post a comment when you get an answer so others will get that knowledge.
Kx 250 1st gear nose
This does not sound like a 1993 Softail, what is it. What kind of noise do you hear and at what times, on, off gas, coasting, going itno gear, going out of gear etc????
Why wont my brake lights not work
Check the wiring underneath the rear fender for damage especially if you are running a wider than stock rear tyre. The rear tyre comes in contact with the loom and wears through it. Also check for 12 volts at the rear brake light switch. I will assume that you have checked the bulb by replacement and also checked all fuses.
What should i do about water in engine 98 harley fat boy?
Was the engine submerged in water or are you asking about water in the engine oil? If the engine was submerged for a lengthy time it will need stripping as water may have seeped in through the intake or exhaust valves and breather system. Also, if the engine was running when it was submerged you may have serious damage done as in bent conrods or damaged pistons. Get the motor stripped as soon as possible to prevent rust. On the other hand, if you have water in oil as in condensation, it is a sign that you are not letting the motor reach normal running temperatures. HD recommends a minimum or 15 to 20 miles each spin to make sure the motor is fully warmed to evaporate water for oil. This water is a by-product of combustion and can contain harmful substances. Another sign of condensation or a short journey bike is what we call 'cream cheese' at the oil filler cap. I have opened short journey motors and found the inside of the rocker boxes full of it. Also, if you drive a short journey bike hard, you can get this 'cheese' to come out of the engine breather pipes. To stop this, simply drive your motor for at least 30 minutes any time you drive it. If you do this the 'cheese' will disappear after a while. Also a good two -three hour run every month or so will work wonders if you cannot do the 30 minutes minimum time.
Harley davidson kickstand diagram
No diagram but could get one from Harley parts department or maybe this will help:
For removal block the motorcycle underneath the frame so both wheels are raised off the ground and then remove the cotter pin and washer from the pin and unhook the spring from the jiffy stand and anchor plate and pull the pin from between the frame tubes and then the jiffy stand and the pivot block will drop out together as one piece.
To reinstall the jiffy stand put the pivot block and jiffy the stand assembly between the frame tubes, install the pin through frame tubes and pivot block from the back towards the front and secure it with a new washer and cotter pin and then attach the spring to the anchor plate (the hook on spring will face up) and the jiffy stand. Ensure that the jiffy stand works properly before using it or relying on it to hold up the bike.
How to replace fork seals 2007 fatboy
To replace the front fork oil first support the motorcycle so the front end is off the floor and the forks are fully extended. Remember that the FLSTC and FLSTF models have a preloaded fork spring and that the fork tube plug is under spring pressure.Then you remove the fork tube caps. And then you drain the fork oil. ON FXSTD models, your remove the drain screws and washers from each fork and drain the fork oil this way. ON ALL MODELS EXCEPT the FXSTD, remove and discard the drain screws and washers from each fork and drain the fork oil and then you install new drain screws and washers. ON FXSTD models, apply LOCTITE THREADLOCKER 243 (blue) to the drain screws and tighten them to 12-18 inlbs (1.4-2.0 Nm). ON ALL MODELS EXCEPT FXSTD, tighten the drain screws to 52-78 in-lbs (5.9-8.9 Nm).THEN fill the fork with Harley-Davidson TYPE E FORK OIL (Part No. HD-99884-80).Either by installing oz or cc's of fluid if the forks were left in the frame or by measuring the amount of oil in the tubes in inches or mm if the forks were removed from the frame and disassembled. In the latter case the oil level is measured from the top of the fork tube with the spring removed and the fork fully compressed.
MODELs FLSTC, FLSTN use 13.4 OZ 395 cc4.41 inches 112.0 mm
MODEL FLSTF uses 13.4 OZ 397 cc5.04 inches128.0 mm
MODELs FXST, FXSTB, FXSTC use 12.5 OZ370 cc 6.69 inches170.0 mm
MODEL FXSTD uses 11.6 OZ343 cc 7.48 inches190.0 mm
FINALLY tighten the fork tube caps to 40-60 ft-lbs (54.2-81.3 Nm).
Years fit
Doesn't the Fatboy from wheel have only ONE disc?
So once you bolt the rear disc on, where are you going to bolt the belt drive pulley on the other side?
Pilot jet
I gap my spark plugs to .41 @5300 ft. How is your air & fuel filter? maybe it's some old or bad gas try some gas additive or drain your fuel tank?
Starter Clutch
Sounds like you need a new starter drive, requires removing the starter - it is built into the starter. Also have your ignition timing checked - if it is too advanced the engine tries to kick back and destroys the starter drive.
Brake light stays on
Normally there is a switch attached to the brake pedal which turns on the break light. You can find it with close visual inspection.Check its attachment wire, spring and if required replace the switch
Starter clicks and does not start
Does that sometimes welcome to the world of harley try putting it in 1st gear and give it a lil nudge because the compression I keeping the bike from starting , if that don't work check out your battery.
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