Lapping Valves…
OnThe weather sucked this weekend, but at least we did not get any snow. I did make some progress on the EVO motor. Got the heads cleaned up, as clean as I could get them, and the valves lapped.
Parts is parts…
OnEverything has been cleaned up and ready to start putting things back together. Ordered some of the parts I need to get started with the assembly. Some of them will be here this weekend so I may get a chance to get…
Honda Shadow Carb…
OnHad to do a little work on the wife’s 1999 Honda Shadow. It has been setting awhile. Thanksgiving weekend the weather was great and she wanted to take it out for a ride, it started and idled just fine but would not…
Valve Removal…
OnRemoved the valves from the EVO motor heads. The valve springs are held with keepers on the valve stems. To remove the valves the springs need to be compressed to remove the keepers.
Wrist Pins Pulled…
OnNeeded a tool to remove the piston wrist pins. The service manual says the pins are loose fit and should push out once the clips are removed, this was not so. Ordered this piston pin puller from Amazon and it got the…
EVO Motor Teardown…
OnStarted tearing down the 1992 EVO motor this past weekend. Removed the rocker boxes, cylinder heads, pushrods, tappet guides, etc. Nothing too exciting. Just getting it all stripped down to hopefully bring it back to life and use it as the base…
Sissy Bar Bag…
OnWanted a small bag for the Sporty. Just something to keep the registration, glasses, etc. Didn’t want anything too big. Looked at a bunch of different options and found this nylon bag from Deadbeat Customs.
Street Glide Upgrades…
OnI have had the 2014 Street Glide since Biketoberfest 2013. We rode down there on a 2000 Electra Glide and rode home on the 2014 Street Glide. I really like the Street Glide but have not really done anything to it over…
EVO Repair Manual…
OnPicked up the Clymer Repair Manual for 1984-1999 Harley Davidson FLS/FXS Evolution. I already have the factory service manual.
Street Glide Fuelpak Install…
OnI installed the Vance and Hines Fuelpak 3 (FP3) on my 2014 Harley Davidson Street Glide. I am planning to do some upgrades on the Street Glide and I need to be able to tune the bike’s fuel injection system after changing…