12. Next we started checking all the fluids, such as the motor oil and transmission. The oil looked ok, but it was changed out anyway along with a new filter. We drained and replaced the trans fluid as well.12. Next we started checking all the fluids, such as the motor oil and transmission. The 13. The primary fluid and chain tensioner were checked. The chain tensioner was worn down, cracked, and needed to be changed out.13. The primary fluid and chain tensioner were checked. The chain tensioner was worn down 14. The primary fluid was drained and the outer primary was removed to get to the tensioner.14. The primary fluid was drained and the outer primary was removed to get to the tensio 15. Here is a look at the damage on the tensioner. You can see the deep grooves that were cut into the tensioner.15. Here is a look at the damage on the tensioner. You can see the deep grooves that were 16. With the primary off, the clutch plates were also inspected, cleaned, and adjusted.16. With the primary off, the clutch plates were also inspected, cleaned, and adjusted. 17. Once everything was in place, Kevin adjusted the primary chain to the proper tension and alignment.17. Once everything was in place, Kevin adjusted the primary chain to the proper tension 18. Kevin also removed the cam cover to inspect the cam chain tensioner pads.18. Kevin also removed the cam cover to inspect the cam chain tensioner pads. 19. There was still about 1⁄3 of the outer pad left. It will need to be changed soon.19. There was still about 1⁄3 of the outer pad left. It will need to be changed soon. 20. The fuel system was inspected from the gas tank and cap to all the fuel lines. The crossover was cracked and leaking and needed to be changed. One of the lines from the tank to the manifold was also cracked and needed to be replaced.20. The fuel system was inspected from the gas tank and cap to all the fuel lines. The cr 21. After we moved onto the frame and handling, Kevin found that the front motor mount was bad. The main mount bolt was cracked and not connected.21. After we moved onto the frame and handling, Kevin found that the front motor mount wa 22. Here is the mount. You can see how bad the crack was and why it was replaced.22. Here is the mount. You can see how bad the crack was and why it was replaced. 23. Kevin removed the swingarm caps and inspected the rubber mounts and torqued the pivot shaft bolt. Here the rear belt was being inspected and the tension adjusted properly.23. Kevin removed the swingarm caps and inspected the rubber mounts and torqued the pivot 24. The sparkplugs were removed and Kevin could see that the motor was running a bit lean by the color of the spark plugs and the discoloration of the exhaust pipes. He also found two small cracks on the head pipe at the Y-joint. This would have to be welded or replaced.24. The sparkplugs were removed and Kevin could see that the motor was running a bit lean 25. Kevin did a compression test on the bike and found that the cylinders were 150 psi on the front and 95 psi on the rear. The bike ran ok, but could use new pistons and rings.25. Kevin did a compression test on the bike and found that the cylinders were 150 psi on 26. A pressure leak-down test was also done on the fuel system. He found that the pump was good at 60 psi.26. A pressure leak-down test was also done on the fuel system. He found that the pump wa 27. Kevin went through the electrical system, starting at the battery and the fuse block. He found a lot of wires that were just cut and left hanging inside the panel. Kevin did all the repairs to cover and relocate the wires. He replaced the fuse block and mounted it back on the bike the right way.27. Kevin went through the electrical system, starting at the battery and the fuse block. 28. Kevin took a wrench to every bolt on the bike and looked for anything loose, broken, or missing.28. Kevin took a wrench to every bolt on the bike and looked for anything loose, broken, 29. After everthing was fixed, adjusted, repaired, changed, and wiped down, the bike was road ready and safe to ride. Kevin took the bike out for a 20-mile testride to check the handling, braking, and safety. Only then did he give the bike the ok and signed off on it.29. After everthing was fixed, adjusted, repaired, changed, and wiped down, the bike was 30. When we look back at all the things that were done and the cost, it was worth it to have a trained service tech go through the bike. You can’t put a price on your safety, but you can on quality. Spend the money and get it done the right way. You don’t want to have to keep spending money on it. It’s never worth it, no matter how much you spent on the bike. Better safe than sorry.30. When we look back at all the things that were done and the cost, it was worth it to Source Harley-Davidson Anaheim-Fullerton (714) 871-6563 | harleyfullerton.com « | 1 | 2 | View Full Article By Ernie Lopez Enjoyed this Post? Subscribe to our RSS Feed, or use your favorite social media to recommend us to friends and colleagues!
