Here’s something you do not see on many motorcycles: a parking brake. The Tri Glide parking brake adjustment is part of your regular service. Most of the service internals allow you to make adjustments via the knob on the arm. You will need to perform a more detailed parking brake adjustment as you add miles to your Tri Glide. Like all two sided procedures if you have to do it on one side make sure you do the same procedure on the other side. We show you how to dissemble the parking brake mechanism and do the right adjustment to the caliper piston then to the parking brake arm.
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8:13Harley Fork Oil Service
Bob and Mark demonstrate the best way to empty Harley fork oil from your Sportster’s front fork sliders and replace it with new oil. It can be a two-man job, so try to complete the service with a friend. Newer bikes mostly use 39-millimeter forks, but most bikes are preset with varying levels of spring in the sliders, so consult your manual before you begin this service. Like any other service, you should clean all of the parts that you remove with parts cleaner to ensure that your bike operates smoothly between services.
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15:58Sportster Brake Pads 1999 & Older Single Piston Calipers
Bob and Mark put an older Sportster up on the lift to show you how to service the front and rear brake calipers. They teach you which parts to remove, clean and replace, and discuss the components of the single piston-style caliper assembly and how they work.
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17:14Throttle Cable Lubrication & Adjustment / Air Filter Replacement / Enrichener Cable Service
Bob takes you through the step-by-step process for throttle cable service and adjustment, and air cleaner service or replacement. He discusses the different parts in the throttle system, their specific roles and how to clean and take care of them, then teaches you about the elements of the air cleaner.
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2:47Harley Drive Belt Tension
Bob and Mark demonstrate the professional technique for finding the tight spot in a Sportster’s rear wheel belt. You should do this without a rider or passenger and with the bike in neutral. They teach you how to check for belt tension and deflection and how to retorque the axle so you can give your bike a smoother ride.
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