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In The Shop: Inner Primary Bearing and Race Failure

A problem that had become increasingly more common since around 2008 is inner primary bearing and bearing race failure. Until this time, bearing and race replacement was more commonly performed as preventive maintenance. In The Shop, we would commonly replace the bearing when performing jobs like belt and pulley replacement, transmission shift arm replacement, or…

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Video Index A-Z

Fix My Hog produces and distributes the most Harley-Davidson maintenance videos on the web. Learn how to change oil on a Harley-Davidson, upgrade your Harley’s transmission or how to do a clutch safety switch replacement. Our experts show you how, step-by-step, from basic service to high performance Harley-Davidson upgrades. Join now to become a premium…

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Primary Noise 2010 Road King

I’m a Premium member and just came back from a long ride of 1400 miles. Nearing the end of the ride I started hearing primary noise rattling from my 2010 HD Road King. The next day after arriving home I drained the fluid and found not only the metal paste on the magnetic drain plug…

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Mechanic’s DVD Series Allows Harley Owners To Get Their Fix

The popularity of Harley-Davidson cannot be denied. Mention to any nonrider that you ride a motorcycle and they will inevitably ask if it's a Harley. Coupling this name recognition with a market-driven demand for personal individuality has spawned a burgeoning aftermarket parts network. Catalogs thicker than city phone books are available; each is bursting with customization possibilities. It's tempting to browse these books and order additional bling.

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Starter Intermittent Grind

2008 Fat Bob FXDF My starter is beginning to grind intermittently, only when hot. Could this be a starter clutch, a starter, a compensator? Is there a good way to tell which one (or more than one)? Thanks. Dave Via Email A bad starter clutch doesn’t grind. It makes a wining sound. Grinding is more…

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Video Index Table Of Contents

This Harley Video Index follows along with the Factory Service Manual Table Of Contents. We have hundreds of videos. We either have the exact video for your project or one on a different model/year that will give you a great idea of what you will be getting into. Our videos, your service manual and all…

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1981 FXE Starter Wiring Issue

I have a 1981 HD FXE. The issue is in the wiring system. If I have the wiring hooked up properly for starting, it keeps cranking. I then have to disengage the wire from the battery for it to stop. I have changed the relays, breakers, solenoid, starter, double checked all of the wiring according…

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Do yourself a favor!

The Fix My Hog – Touring Edition DVD is a maintenance video for all Harley-Davidson touring motorcycles and Harley-Davidson touring motorcycle owners. The 3 – 1/2 hour 2 disc set demonstrates each procedure step by step. Plus, if you register your purchase on the Fix My Hog website, as suggested, you will receive the script for free.

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Tell Us Your Harley Story

Harley-Davidson has been an American icon since 1903, and there have been generations of riders on the roads before us. In many cases, we become riders because of these older generations. Our parents, grandparents, or other family members introduced us to the lifestyle at a young age. It’s not just about the motorcycle, it’s about…

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