Harley-Davidson Motorcycles

I just sold a Yamaha 750 Virago for $350 dollars, 12K on the clock. Not a good long term investment. Try finding a Harley...

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Unscrew the old ones at the headstock and put the new ones on where the old ones went and screw them in at the right spot (where...

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The short answer to why is "'Cause it is supposed to." No, really... The longer answer is: Sportsters vent their rockerboxes...

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Synthetic and conventional will not "mix" and synthetic creates a barrier on moving parts, that conventional cannot pass. So, too...

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Harley built approximately 1000 shaft drive units in 1942 for the Army, designated XA (experimental Army). It was thought the...

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Back off the swingarm..under the right side, a 5/8 drain plug.

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any harley dealership or reputable bike shops that carry harley parts. you will need the bushings and bolts and fluid also. It...

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With the correct paperwork, yes. Additional comment: Life sucks... I hope that you get out of your bad situation.. I would do...

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check under hood look in fuse box for relay

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the best thing to do is get a manual it will help you with that problem and more in the future. also good for specs. You will...

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Wouldnt reccomend repairing, suggest you get new belt if old is damaged. Its a long push home. You cannot repair a belt, only...

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They are a 4 stroke design and operate much the same as every other internal combustion engine made. Answer See this...

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Usually the voltage supplied to your battery when the engine is running is about 13.5-14 volts max. If the output is higher or...

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Probably 1.3 Liter. Answer in cubic inches would be between 70 and 100. I'm sorry,i don't know the exact number. Answer...

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under the back of the primary.  either feel around or look under the primary and you will see it.  Sportsters use the...

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No problem. Go to the DMV and file for a lost title.

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It's a 1450 cc Haritage Softail. Drain the oil, replace oring on drain plug, replace drain plug, remove oil filter, fill oil...

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I beleave a kelogram (2.2 lbs) of oil is .56 of a quart. so I would say aprox 4 lbs. Why not put a qt of oil on a bathroom scale...

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Not much to a yuppie....otherwise the motor and trans are worth 2k to me.

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You need the key fob to reset the alarm. I try to keep mine out of my pocket while I am around the bike so it doesn't arm it on...

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Jiffy STand harley davidson has always called it a jiffy stand, at least as long or longer than it has been called a...

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Most stock Harleys will be 1 down; shifter all the way to the bottom, and then half up to neutral, then depending on the number...

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Changing Spark Plugs Check the first time at 2000 miles and if all is good you can wait until 5000 miles. Look for black ends...

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get a wiring schematic for the Aeromacchi mini bike...same thing

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check for stator AC output first, check specs for your year, that has to work properly under load to go any further, then check...

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The colour orange has been used as far back as 1915 in the Harley-Davidson print ads. Before that they used red. In 1913 when the...

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http://www.drivegreen.com/Motorcycle_Tire_Pressure/HARLEY-DAVIDSON.shtml

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Get rid of the Koffin' Keihin carburetor and use the S&S super "E" or put a Yost power tune kit in it to fatten up the...

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If memory serv's you will need to remove your rear brake master cylinder and reservoir. Then remove the access cover. You will...

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if it leaks where the cable goes through the cover, check to see if it's tight, if it leaks through the outer carcass you need a...

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http://www.linson.us/harleydavidson/sportsters/bertshowto/berts_sportster_ how_tos.htm This is a great site. It will show you...

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Depends on the dealer. My dealer wouldn't care, but other Harley Dealers might. But to answer your question yes it probably would...

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Leaving the fuel petcock on should not pose a problem unless the carburetor float valve is bad. Chech your oil level is it higher...

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There is no conventional "drain plug", there is a drain hose connected to oil tank, I believe it is 1/2" hose. This hose is...

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Go get it checked on the dyno to see if you are running rich,which u probably are. Minor carb adjusting should take care of that.

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a twin cam 88 incher should not have that problem since the oil tank, (pan) is mounted under the tranny, but if it gets oil in...

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oil drain sporster YOU drain the engine oil from the rubber tube just under the battery tray. THERE is a plug built into the...

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Short A hot wire is touching ground somewhere, it could be at the ignition switch or any other wire that is connected to that...

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Well, considering you haven't really given any specifics concerning the bike itself so, I will assume you are talking about the...

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Get some of the fuel stabilizer and mix it according to the instructions, then make sure you run the engine enough to get plenty...

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Pull the drain plug at the bottom of the oil tank under the tranny, refill on the right side filler plug.

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To set clock on newer models.....turn ign on or to access..stereo must be off......press soft key 6 to setup menu..... use up...

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Porche I was told BMW Did the engerning. But what could a tramp know? 2007 FXST standard

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It's a hose from the tank to a dummy fitting on the frame....unclamp the hose and the oil runs out. When changing the engine...

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Yes it is possible to put "Forward Controls" on your Sportster. If you would like to see a few option available here is a company...

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it has 3 auto-reset breakers behind the battery on the front of the rear fender where the starter relay is, no fuses unless you...

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it's on the bottom of the tranny, the engine oil tank is mounted to belly of the trans., the tranny drain is an allen plug on the...

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Remove the outer primary cover and at the primary sprocket on the crankshaft you will see a smooth metal "bowl" facing away from...

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Lets start off by saying that Harley, or any other manufacturer does not make their own oil. I think Harley's oil is made by...

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Available at your Local Harley Dealer.

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HD Sportster Oil Change go to the web site below. it is well laid out with excellent and clear pictures for those who can't...

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Dry Weight 651 lbs. (296 kg) Vehicle Weight in Running Order 682 lbs. (310 kg) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 1125 lbs. (511 kg)

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The Oil Drain Hose is located on the leftside under the battery and is clamped to a blind (goes no where nipple) fitting. If you...

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4 Quarts with filter.

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Remove the phillips head screw behind the seat, lift the back of the seat up to clear obstaacles, and slide the seat to the rear...

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Try leaving your engine oil down1/4-1/2 qt next time you change oil. Or if you have to add oil, leave the level down a bit. Too...

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Remove the seat. There is a strap that goes across the top of the battery cover. Loosen this strap by removing the bolt and...

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Take look in the owner's manual. There are differences by model and year that area factor here.

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it could have a screw on filter or a drop in filter in the oil tank. look for eaither.

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I know the 1973 FLH had these colours: Black, sparkling purple, sparkling burgundy, sparkling blue, sparkling red, sparkling...

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drain out old oil fill with new oil

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Take the screw out of the back of the seat that goes into the rear fender and remove the seat. Then remove the clamps and cables....

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No, the engine oil and trans oil are not fed from the same tank on H.D. bikes. Engine oil is shared with the primary drive chain...

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The 1995 Harley uses a dry sump oil system so there is no need for a drain plug on the crank case. Instead there is a black...

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Disconnect battery , remove the outer primary case, pull back the lock tab on the starter jackshaft, unbolt the retainer screw,...

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Bikebandit.com has alot of full schematics for Harley Davidson motorcycles.

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Mobil1 V-twin 20w-50 in my engine and Mobil1 75w/90 gear oil for the tranny will work fine, or buy the 32 oz's for the tranny at...

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possibly a blown oil ring, pull cy and check rings. ANSWER: Rather then pulling the cylinder, you can do a compression test on...

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The rocker pivot pin that holds the valve/pushrod rocker in place could be loose. If the shaft it not locked in place, it can...

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pull off the drain hose at the bottom of the oil tank, (same as a Softail oil drain).

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on the front of the oil pan, looks like a socket head plug. Jim

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from a cold to a hot yes

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You can get that info out of the book at the dealer or even wall-mart just ask for the spark plug book in auto parts.

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you shouldn't be trying to do anything without thoroughly reading the manual but you have to disconnect it from the lever and...

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drop the rear wheel, brake and swingarm, remove the inner and outer primary cases, starter, primary drive, clutch, etc....install...

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if you use synthetic oil you will have a little more noise than standard trans plus fluid.

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No...the resistance of any cable is goverened by it`s size+length, and the metal it`s made of.........eg. aluminium has more...

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usually in small resivoir top of handlebars. On the right hand side and the clutch usualy takes brake fluid too if they are...

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Look at the fuses in under the two side covers. The same thing happened to me. It blew the ecm fuse on one side and the ignition...

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Many people complain about two different noise sources on the 2006 Dyna and various 2007 models. The first is the whining 5:th...

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You can do it if there is some power left in the bike's battery. You do not need enough power to turn the starter but there must...

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Check bulbs Check flasher Check fuses

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You could have carbon build up on the top of your pistons and heads. Try running a higher Octane gas and hotter spark...

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The amount will depend on the Model, the oil weight is 20W-50. I recommend Amsoils 20W-50 Synthetic Motorcycle Oil (MCV) that's...

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Ebay.....Even dealerships use Ebay now for parts: new and/or used. They get a better price and when they are searching for a...

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If you have a stock cable you need a 9/16 and a 1/2 in. wrench. about 1/2 way downn the cable there is a rubber boot. pull the...

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I believe you are referring to a Chopper 49cc Harley Davidson (Scooter) Try contacting this company, they may know where to get...

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Nope there is only 1 re map

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If you are talking about a Softail, it is on the front lower cross bar of the swingarm. should be a hose connected there that...

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I use Harley Davidson 20w50 in my 2003 883 and in my 2005 wide glide. Bel Ray also makes good oil for v twins, alot of my...

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Remove the outer primary cover and inspect for damage to the starter gear or the gear on the clutch basket. Observe the starter...

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What year model is this Harley or make. The oil in the primary is self contained. It's a 1982 FLHT shovelhead that shares engine...

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Check for a vacuum leak on the intake. if there is no vacuum leak then you will need to rebuild the carburator. if your bike is...

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consider the cost of the bike and if it has yet been one year since you purchased it. If it cost for example, 20,000, then no,...

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1. Remove the Oil Filler Cap/Dipstick 2. Place your used oil container underneath the front of the frame and try to center it...

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Blow-by bad rings

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Road King battery location It is almost universal on motorcycles for the battery to be located under the seat.

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HD harmon kardon radio If you mean the time, the radio has to be off you should see the word set in the display, enter setting...

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under the seat

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Actually you remove the left side cover.............unlatch the rubber retention band and remove the cables and pull the battery...

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