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How To Use the Fix My Hog Website

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START HERE! We posted this video to help you navigate Fix My Hog and quickly find what you need to maintain and customize your Hog. We are always updating the... View Content

How to Fix Your Harley Wobble

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Some call it the Harley Wobble, others call it the Death Wobble. However, most never experience it but we all have heard of the Harley Wobble. Before getting into it,... View Content

Brake Stuck

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I was riding to work a few months ago, and when I put on foot brake on it stuck in the applied position. I had physically reach down and pull... View Content

Evo Transmission Trouble

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My ’95 Ultra Classic is getting up there and I’ve replaced a lot of parts, but one I’m having trouble with is the backer on the Gear Shift Assembly. It’s... View Content

Drain Plug with Metal Shavings

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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

Bike Turns On and Lights Turn Off

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I turn on my bike and the headlights, tail lights, and fog lights go off. I have a 1992 FLH Electra Glide Ultra Classic. Any idea of what is going... View Content

Old Bike Torque Specs

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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?

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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

Dyno Tune

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I have a Stage 1 and 255 cams. I paid for a dyno tune-up, which only took 30 to 45 minutes. Did I get what I paid for—$450.00? (Premium member,... View Content

Should I Buy New Fuel Injectors?

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After installing Cobra pipes, and a K&N air filter (I haven't picked out a remapping gizmo yet), what do you think of installing new fuel injectors that put out about... View Content

Lost Speedometer

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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

Evolution Solenoid

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Can you show me how to change solenoid on 1993 HD 1340? Via Email The related videos below cover the complete rebuild of your starter. Related Fix My Hog Videos:... View Content

Velocity Stack

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Can I run a velocity stack on stock bike without problems? (2007 Harley FXDWGI) Via Email Velocity stacks typically suck more dust & debris into your motor if the air... View Content

HD Compensators

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I keep hearing all this noise about inferior compensators on HDs. Did they fix this problem or am I going to have problems with mine in the future? I currently... View Content

New Battery, No Radio

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I replaced the battery on my wife's 2010 Street Glide. Now the radio won't come on. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Via Email If you have no power to your... View Content

Softail Swing Arm

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Is there some lubrication or greasing needed for the Softail swing arm? Via Email It is good to apply a light wipe of anti-seize on the pivot shaft to help... View Content

Sportster Tapping Noise

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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

Brake Squeal

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2008 Heritage Classic Softail - front brake squeal problem. After replacing a warped front rotor with a new float HD disc rotor 44358-00A and new HD disc pads the front... View Content

Bike Bogs Down

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I have a 2003 Dyna Superglide. My problem is that when I hit the throttle, it tends to choke sometimes. Also what do you recommend to do if you have... View Content

Engine Skips

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We have a skip in the engine after warming up just at a constant speed. If you throttle up it goes away, until you get to a constant speed again.... View Content

Rear Caliper Pins

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I have a 2005 883 Custom. Pulled out and heard metal hit the road. Unbeknownst to me, the bolts that hold the rear caliper, the pin that goes through the... View Content

Headlight Bucket

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Headlight modulator won't fit in 5 3/4 inch bucket. Can I upgrade to a 7"? What do I need to look for? Thanks! Via Email You need to be mindful... View Content

Exhaust Turning Black

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I have a FHLXS 2014 stage 4. I love the Vance and Hines 450 pipes, but the left exhaust is black all the time. I was told by Harley that... View Content

LED in Rear Blinkers

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Hi, I put LED boards in the rear blinkers on my '99 Ultra. However, I can't get them to blink, which I'm sure is due to the flasher—correct? Via Email... View Content

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