Rear Rocker Box…
OnGot a chance to open up the rear rocker box to replace the tappet guide and pushrod cover o-rings, adjust the pushrods, and replace the rocker box gaskets. Second verse same as the first (or front in this case).
Front Rocker Box…
OnStorms looming in the area most of the day on Sunday provided me with an unexpected opportunity to get some tinkering done on the Sporty. Worked on the front cylinder to replace the o-rings on the tappet guides and pushrod covers, adjust…
Research…
OnI am traveling for work right now and am not able to work on the Sportster project, but doing a little research while sitting in the hotel. The Sporty is running well, but there are a few issues I still need to…
Motorcycle Lift…
OnOrdered a Motorcycle Lift from APlusLift for the garage yesterday. Should have it in a couple weeks. Looking forward to getting up off the garage floor when working on the bikes.
Swapmeet…
OnLast weekend I had a table at Bayside Harley Davidson’s swapmeet. Sold a couple of things, bought a couple of things, meet some cool folks, and came home with more cash in my pocket than I left with. Not a terrible way…
One Man’s Trash…
On…is another man’s treasure. Bayside Harley Davidson in Portsmouth is having a swap meet on Sunday, June 24th from 11 AM to 5 PM. I’ll be there with a bunch of stuff: Sportster parts, Softtail parts, misc motorcycle stuff. Lights, cables, pegs,…
Tinkering…
OnA few weeks ago I started a new gig and have been traveling a fair bit during the week. I have not had as much time to work on the Sportster project but still tinkering and making progress. Have taken a ride…
First Ride!!!
OnSpent the weekend tightening up a few things to attempt to get the Sportster project to go down the road. Brakes, controls, and some other small things all which needed to be done before I could make her go. Then… she went!
Chain Drive FTW!
OnThe stock final drive on a 1990 Sportster was originally a chain. Someone had converted this one to a belt. This weekend it got put back to a chain. I know a belt is suppose to be a bit more reliable and…
New Shoes…
OnGot a new set of tires for the Sportster. The old front tire was not in terrible shape but the rear tire was pretty worn with not much tread left on it. The Sportster project gets a new pair of shoes.