John, We picked up my wife's new 2004 1200C Sportster this spring, and I was impressed with the new tire it comes with. It's not HUGE, but is noticably fatter...
Help! I think my front motor mounts are going, getting vibration at different speeds. What is the best way to check them, and what mounts are the best...
Hi, Suport the engine with a jack and a block of wood then remove the mounts, you can see if they are deterioated. I think Atlantic EH can sell you OEM, or...
To top off the list of reasons why I should sell my X, I now live on a dirt road!!! Every thirty minute ride requires a two hour cleanup! I'll get another...
Bro John, I live on a sand (sugar sand) road. It is about 3/4 of a mile to my house. I will not sell either of my X's. In fact I have just purcased my 3rd. I...
Just bought by X (#855)a few weeks ago. It hasn't had any of the necessary upgrades yet. I'm going to get some of them done within the next few days at John's...
Cooler is always safer for these machines. You're safer due to your location (I live in the South), but snarled in traffic on a hot summer day is not good...
Cooler is always safer for these machines. You're safer due to your location (I live in the South), but snarled in traffic on a hot summer day is not good...
Hi, Check out #443 in the photo section. The dual oil cooler seams to be working for me here in the South West. A fan assist is a must. Suprx443 ... ...
... Dave, I am using the Koolbiker fan assisted oil cooler on my X (#1153). I have been exceptionally happy with its performance. I don't have any problem...
Dave, Last July on the poker run we stopped for lunch and someone used a laser temp sensor to compare case temps at the base of the jugs. Ambient temp was not...
Ken, I am just wondering which cylinder the temps were taken from? The rear is always 10-20 Deg hotter. I am thinking you took the readings rom the rear cyl......
I often feel a sense of uncertainty about comparing temperature readings on different bikes. Especially when using one of the IR temp guns. When you measure...
I will openly admit that the test was unscientific. It is, however a comparison taken from the same spot, under identical riding conditions from 3 bikes with...
Nigel, How are You? Just got back from a nearly 5000 mile 12 state ride on my iron steed. Even got to the last two days of Sturgis.(best time to go for...
This information is extremely useful. You've convinced me to put in the cooler with the fan-assist. I can live with the appearance. My uncle in St Paul, MN...
Hi John, The oil reading taken at the Pressure pump cover is oil that has been used to feed the right main bearing and oil that has flowed down the cam chain...
Thanks Nigel; maybe I'll keep the X and the Wing. I guess a little riding time reacquainting me with the Wing will help me decide. -bj On Mon, 30 Aug 2004...
That's your SECOND most important expense. FIRST is the tranny update! Also use synthetic oil. -bj On Wed, 1 Sep 2004 15:01:53 -0700 (PDT) Dave Johnson...
The fan assisted cooler dropped my temps by thirty degrees, measured by temp guage. The fan turned off will jump the temps nearly thirty dgrees at a long...
Help, I`m going nuts trying to figure this thing out. Started out with a rough idle @ about 850 rpm. I changed spark plugs, no diference. I tried to bend the...
Hi Frank, You can spray the intake seals with carb. cleaner while the scooter is running. If there is a change in the idle the seals are bad. You can check...
(1.) A couple weeks ago I posted a message about fixing a rough idle that I had blamed on my IAC, which simply turned out to be a massive vacuum leak from one...
