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Forward control exstenion kit P/N 540-058

bobintx — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:00:18 GMT

Can anyone tell me if I am going to need anything special for the Hardbody Fwd. Cont. kit P/N 540-058 for my 99 Nighttrain? Also I was curious to know how the quality of the chrome plating is. Are there any complaints about this kit in general. Thanks for your help.

mustang seat replacements

gypsyrydr — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:17:23 GMT

can anyone give me some help on their experience on replacing a factory harley seat with a mustang? talking about a 98 dynawide pillow dual on a wg. waiting on anyone who has experienced.

Attempted theft of 2000 FLSTF

bob59873 — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 04:38:19 GMT

I was at Valley Forge Harley Davidson with my girl friend on the 30 of august 2009 and some one attempted to steal my bike.

What they did was to remove the barrel lock from the ignition switch. But I had locked the forks also and the attempt was thawarted.

What I'm wondering is how they got the barrel lock out of the ignition switch?

Any body had this type of thing happen to them or how the barrel was removed. I was inside the store and heard my bike start. as it is quite loud and unique sound to my ears. But since front end was locked, the thief or thieves could not get away with the bike and dispersed into the crowd in the area.

Will be installing an alarm wired to the horn next.

bob59873

Motorcycle Crash Study Petition

fergusnolan — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:14:22 GMT

Once every generation, we get a chance for a new Motorcycle Crash Causation Study. The last one, by Harry Hurt, was published in 1981. It made recommendations that led to always-on headlights and improvements in rider training. These were major factors in the one-third reduction in motorcycle fatalities between the mid-1980s and mid-1990s.

In October 2009, US DOT announced a new Crash Causation Study authorized by the SAFETEA-LU bill. The scope of the study has since been trimmed to only 300 crashes, far fewer than the 900 to 1200 originally required, which is what all experts agree is needed for good statistics. There are full details about this issue at http://www.bikesafer.com/petition_resources.html, including the official statements, stakeholders and background information.

Bikers need this new study because 5290 bikers die yearly in crashes, we don't fully understand why, and we need good crash causation information to ride safely and inform public policy. The new study has the potential to find the current causes of crashes, and identify successful riding strategies that might work for us all.

We believe that the stakeholders need to figure out a way to use our tax dollars wisely and ensure the study samples 900 to 1200 crashes, as originally required.

Please sign the petition at http://www.bikesafer.com/petition.html. Bikers have a stake in this outcome, and we need to have a voice in the issue. If you could forward this to your mailing list, it would help get the word out.

Progressive spring package for '69 shovel

Gary M — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:04:57 GMT

My fork tubes are 2 inches over on my '69 shovel. Do I need a spacer 2 inches longer than the 3.5" specified in the directions? The current front ends has 2 inch spacers to account for the 2 inch longer tubes. Thanks.

Gary

What type of connection?

ross — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:52:03 GMT

Gidday , I am at the wiring stage with my complete re build of early 80's FXWG , i got a main wiring harness from j&p and have a 78-84 service manual with wiring diagram 80-85 in the back , in the diagram it shows most wires go to a big multi connection , what is this ? does j&p have these?

Thanks Ross

rain gear

poppabob — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:12:44 GMT

when ordering rain gear should you choose a size bigger than normal so as to fit over leathers and stuff

Carb Pops

Rob1969 — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 05:21:11 GMT

I have A 1969 FLH with a S&S model B carb. It runs great on the highway but pops in the city traffic. Which do you think would be better performance wise. Changing to maybe A model E carb with an accelerator pump or putting an accelerator pump kit on my model B. Thanks Rob

shift lever problem

dwall26960 — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:51:25 GMT

Guys,

Got this problem I’ve been trying to figure out the solution on my own but a little help from my friends may give me a bit more insight on what’s out there. On my wife’s 08 softail deluxe, we’ve installed the Kuryakyn crash bar as this bike comes with no bar at all. The problem is the toe shift lever is so close to the lower left rear side; her size (8) boot can’t get under the shifter without bumping into the bar. So she’s been heel shifting since she’s had the bike. I know HD engineered this system to be used either way, toe or heel. I still feel like long term use of the heel puts too much stress on the shift mechanism. Also, watching her heel shift, I see a wobble each time she has to lift her leg to make a shift. Question is has anyone else had this problem, and does anyone know of a shorter shifter (the only solution I can come up with) I can install that matches the factory lever? I don’t see any way of adjusting the bar forward. All replies are appreciated.

Dan

77 flh carb backfire

davevella — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:56:10 GMT

So is a 77 vintage? What does that make me? Don't answer that!!! My FLH backfires (frontfires?) out the carburetor at constant throttle, cruising speed, acceleration is good. Valves adjusted (solids) 1Kmi on new valve job, new plugs, wires, coil, points, condenser, counterweights, timing adjusted, new carb kit...I'm thinking that old original Klingon Carburetor has finally just worn out, but before I cough up the cash for a new S&S, I was wondering, did I miss anything?

Pogo Stick and T-bars

GFSudduth — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:49:29 GMT

Just got a new seat that fits the original pogo stick and t-bar for my 1983 FHLS. The problem is that the spring is so weak that I bottom it out when sitting and go metal to metal on the frame. Central Texas Harley Davidson installed everything but just isn't right. I was going to purchase a new spring from a coil shop to replace but just found it strange that the spring would be so weak. Yes, I my weight is 220, not that bad for being 6'2"!

Am I missing something with all of this or is this normal?

2006 shadow vlx handlebar swap

slamnfrets — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:34:35 GMT

how would i swap my handlebars on my shadow. i like the drag pull back style bars. is this something i could do myself any suggestions

any help or pictures would be much appreciated thanks micah galveston, tx

thunderheader installation instructions part#1027

rbarton — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:25:00 GMT

I lost the installation instructions for thunderheader part#1027 for a 2006 night train. I plan on putting them on this weekend and wanted to take the guessing game out of it.Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks....

trans oil seal replacement, 4-speed kicker.

banderashovel — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:27:32 GMT

i am going to replace the out put shaft seal. the parts i need to order are--#6300320,--main drive seal kit.----#6200290---clutch hub,washer,seal..is there anything i'm missing, any special advice on what to do, look for..and or what not to do

oil was leaking real bad when i started..78/shovel---don't know if the tranny and motor where a mached set.

thanks guys,,[oh by the way i have alredt towr everything down]

elvin stanley

bandera texas..

New front brake lever for 2006 Rebel 250

engine54 — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:32:34 GMT

Lady friend of mine has a 2006 Honda Rebel 250 and is having problems reaching the front brake lever, (she has real short fingers) does anyone have levers that are bent in toward the hand grips more so then the stockers? Counter guy at the Honda dealership said to "bend the lever to fit". Don't know if that would work as the levers seem to be made from pot metal.

Thanks

Tom

Did you know that J&P Cycles has facebook, Myspace, Twitter, and Youtube.

wylderide — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:18:58 GMT

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Did you know J&P Cycles has Facebook, Myspace, Twitter and Youtube.

wylderide — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:17:16 GMT

please check them out and become a fan.

www.facebook.com/jpcycles

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Memphis Fats 7" or 9" cutout 2007 VTX1800F

gr8lukn — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:39:24 GMT

I'm looking for a MF 21" windshield. Looks like the 7" cutout would fit (headlight is 7")....Seems like the 9" would be too big and cause air to get through.....Everywhere I look it's calling for the 9" cutout. Help!

Cable to electronic pick up.....Staff?

raypfatboy — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:50:32 GMT

Is it possible to convert a cable drive type speedo system to one that will drive a more "modern" post 95 stock HD speedo using some kind of sensor and pickup....the one's in the catalog seem to be stricly for use with Dakota Digital indicators...for use on a '87 sporty if it makes a differance....thanks

2-into-1 with 2" primaries and o² ports for 07 FLHTCI 117ci

cschoneman — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:05:37 GMT

Anyone know where such a pipe exists? RB racing was exteremely rude and wouldn't sell a raw state; but advertise on their site, they do. So I'm looking for a 2-into-1 with 2" primaries and o² ports, to fit an 07 Electra Glide . Just primaries and collector is needed, but will consider a whole system if it's affordable. <500$ Please advise.

TIA.

Can't shift into first

stfumfcs — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:12:41 GMT

My cousin has an 2005 883 that she dumped yesterday she's fine but it was raining as we left and her goggels got foged up and she hit a curb as we were starting out she was going slow and to look at the bike you can't tell anything happened to it but it will not shift into 1st gear I took the bike for a little ride and it seems to shift into all the other gears just fine you just have to start out in 2nd gear does anybody have any ideas what might be the problem thanks for any help

Evolution engines vs Twin Cam B engines

TerribleTabo — Thu, 10 May 2007 07:12:35 GMT

Can someone tell me what the strengths & weakness of the fuel-injected Evolution engines vs fuel-injected Twin Cam B engines are? I was under the impression that all Harley except the Sportster line uses the Twin Cam B & the Sportsters use the Evo engine. I read that the pogo style solo seats like in the WLA & 1948 Panhead cannot usually be used with the Harley Twin Cam B engine, is this true? Is it because the Twin Cam B is to wide or big? The reason I am asking is because I want a WLA style bike with a modern engine. I want to keep the solo pogo seat style on the bike.

Loud pipes

cherndon1 — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:10:50 GMT

I'd like to find out if i can get some loud slip-ons for my '03 FLHPI.. thanks

Solo Luggage rack with Corbin classic solo seat

windblownharleys — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:48:51 GMT

Looking at the Motherwell solo luggage rack for 2009 HD Road King. We have these luggage racks on a 01 & 05 Hd Road King with the Corbin Classic Solo seat. With the 2009 upgraded frame, we were forced to order new Corbin Classic seats and after installation, discovered that the solo luggage rack off the 01 & 05 models will not fit with the new Corbin seats. The bolt pattern is the same but the seat design will not all the luggage rack to slide beneath the seat. My question is will the Motherwell 840-150 solo luggage rack fit the 2009 Road King with the Corbin Classic seats? Thanks in advance.

Police solo seat mount for a Road King

pascal92 — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:17:02 GMT

I am desperately looking for place to buy a Police solo seat kit (seat, air suspension and hardware) for a Road king (model 2004)

any idea ?

Pascal