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Buzz Kanter · 03-20-2008, 08:20 PM

Loving old Harleys and Indians I am surprised to see so little activity here.

ptschuma · 03-20-2008, 08:32 PM

Its a fairly new site. Most members are also members over at the V Rod site. I visit both pretty much every day. I'd like to see more technical talk, but that will come along with new members.

**EZE RIDER** · 03-20-2008, 09:20 PM

I think there needs to be an easier way to find this place when surfing around. It's pretty small but growing.

GAZOO! · 03-20-2008, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Buzz Kanter

Loving old Harleys and Indians I am surprised to see so little activity here.

Buzz,

Thanks for publishing Old Bike Journal when you did. One of the finest motorcycle pubs ever. I devoured every issue I got.

Kluless · 07-24-2008, 01:48 AM

After a friend put new bars (apes) on my '64 duo-glide, my battery kept dying. I replaced battery, then regulator, then had the generator bench-tested, after I put in new brushes. When I tested the voltage, it was 11+ sitting, 13+ running with switch in the first position, and 11+ running with headlight on. I found that current runs through both sides of the switch in the second position. In the third position (with headlight on), I couldn't find any current. My electrical knowledge is very limited. Any thoughts?

vlade · 07-24-2008, 04:27 AM

I got a bunch of old Hummer parts sidelined for the moment. Nice to hear somebody still has the patience for old timey stuff.

Bruisr · 08-06-2008, 07:24 PM

Hello guys, I just purchased a shovelhead, 1980 FXWG. Looking to learn and enjoy as this is my first motorcycle.

GAZOO! · 08-07-2008, 12:29 AM

And learn you will.

Kluless · 08-12-2008, 02:06 AM

Dave. Thanks! I did not polorize the generator. In the meantime, I have been riding without a headlight. The motor started cutting out at high RPM and something told me to fiddle with the ignition switch. It worked. so I think I found one problem. I ordered a new switch and will re-run the tests after I put it in. I am praying I get lucky. Maybe when I ran the tests it was just a bad connection.?

knucklehead · 08-14-2008, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Bruisr

Hello guys, I just purchased a shovelhead, 1980 FXWG. Looking to learn and enjoy as this is my first motorcycle.

I have an early '80s Arlen Ness with a Paco FXWG frame. I blew a head gasket on my shovelhead and with shop rates from $85-$100/hr here in San Francisco I got me a Clymers Shovelhead manual and started tearing her down. It was a little tense not knowing for sure I'd get it back together right---but it runs great now. Stay in touch and maybe we can get a handle on this thing together. By the way, I'm a longhaul truckdriver running the Western 11 states and Tonopah was usually my first stop at the diner for biscuits 'n' gravy, but now they're no longer open 24 hrs. so I don't make it as often. Never could figure out if there is actually a town there because all I see on I10 is the diner and truckstop. Good luck with your bike!