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Drain Plug with Metal Shavings

I have an '07 FLHT. I just changed the fluids. When I removed the transmission drain plug, I noticed it was covered with metal shavings. It has over 55,000 miles,... View Content

Old Bike Torque Specs

I am changing my fluids, and I would like to know what to torque the various fittings at: the three derby cover screws, the primary drain plug, the oil tank... View Content

How Do I Replace the Ignition Switch?

How do I replace the ignition switch (key area)? Via Email First, you need to remove a small button head allen. You will need either a 5⁄32, or 1⁄8 allen... View Content

Lost Speedometer

On the way back at the end of a run today, the bike's speedometer stopped working, and shortly afterward the bike shut down. I turned off the ignition switch for... View Content

Sportster Tapping Noise

After I bought my Harley 2014 1200 Sportster 48, I have been getting loud tapping sounds from the left side. I was told several things. Fuel tank is too small,... View Content

I have this 1992 FLTCHU with 50,000 miles, and now all of the sudden I am getting blow by drips under the bike after 150 to 200 miles of good... View Content

Clean Oil Residue

Thank you very much for your informative videos and information. I am in the process of replacing my starter and found it to be somewhat overwhelming. My question is, while... View Content

Chasing Starting Issue

Motorcycle year: 2002, Make: Harley, Model: FXDWG I believe I am getting no spark. Bike just wouldn't run one morning. No warning. Did the screwdriver in the SP wire and... View Content

No Voltage From Charging System

I've got a 1996 FLSTC that's not charging. New Stator New Rotor New Voltage Regulator 5-month-old AGM battery No matter what, I don’t receive voltage from the charging system to... View Content

Noise Like a Sewing Machine

I have 2000 FLHP that started making a noise like a sewing machine. I have replaced all the oils, replaced the clutch and trap door bearings, and have checked the... View Content

Crank Position Sensor Location

2000, Fat Boy I just want to know how to change the crank position sensor where the wires run is there a video for that. Via Email Yes, we do... View Content

Do I Have Bad Gas?

I have 8,000 km (5K miles) on my Dyna Wide Glide Silver Anniversary edition. I have not ridden it for two years, as I have been through two shoulder replacements.... View Content

Q&A: 1994 Corroded Softail Classic + Evo Videos

I have a '94 FLSTC that was poorly laid up through a series of military moves and has not been ridden since 2010. Lots of exterior corrosion. With it’s age,... View Content

Gas not draining

Motorcycle Year 1998 Model Dyna After removing step less clamp and fuel line from fuel valve no gas drains but tank has fuel in it. Can the filter be plugged?... View Content

1996 HD FLHTCUI When replacing the canopy gasket on the fuel tank should you apply gasket sealing compound to the cork gasket? The old one did not appear to have... View Content

Wide Glide Neck Issue

I have a 2001 HD Dyna FXDWG with what they call a wide glide knock in the neck area. Have been told it's a common thing for a Dyna. Is... View Content

Not Ridden for 18 Months

I've been a member here for about a month and I just watched Bob talk about storage from a live event. I have been in Australia for a couple of... View Content

Transmission Oil Level

Hi. I have a 2008 Road King Police (FLHP) and after every ride, there's a quarter-size oil drop just below the primary case, near the drain plug. When I checked... View Content

I just had the S&S super E carb on my 84 Sportster XLH 1000. I was just riding it and and she was running like a dream then all of... View Content

Engine and Oil Lights Flicker

My Engine and Oil Lights come on intermittently when my voltage drops for some unknown reason. This does not happen all the time and sometimes for very short periods. If... View Content

Custom Front Fender Mounting

I bought an aftermarket front fender for my bike that wraps and hugs my 21in front wheel. I am having trouble mounting it the correct way, first time we mounted... View Content

Fuel Tank and Pump Removal

I would need some help regarding fuel tank replacement on my 2012 Fat Boy Lo. For fuel tank replacement I need to remove the fuel pump. There are 2 fuel... View Content

How Do I Maintain My Sportster?

Hi, Before I decide to enroll on Premium for your company, I have a couple of questions. 1. What's in the Sportster Maintenance Videos? Do they cover all basic maintenance?... View Content

Ignition Wiring

Do you have videos showing how to wire up a new electronic ignition and which wire goes to which terminal on the coil and to the ignition switch? It is... View Content