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06-01-2009, 02:13 PM
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CHOPPA RIDN MADNESS
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: In a van down by the river
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He He He.... 
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Nothing better than downing beers and throwing lead.
Except riding my Sled. 
"If you treat me good,Ill treat you better.
If you treat me bad Ill treat you Worse."
Lifes journay is not to arrive at the grave safely
in a well preserved body,but to skid in sideways,totaly worn out,shouting"Holy Shit what a fukin ride"...
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06-01-2009, 02:39 PM
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HERD # 00029
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what bearing design is used on the crank pin in these engines?
i dont know how they stay together!
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Fort Hood, Texas, November 5th, 2009
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06-01-2009, 02:46 PM
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Junior Member
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Location: Columbia, SC
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You guys are nuts! I should fit right in....  |
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06-01-2009, 02:56 PM
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HERD # 00029
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We will not forget our fallen Hero's...
Fort Hood, Texas, November 5th, 2009
Rest in Peace my Brothers
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06-01-2009, 03:01 PM
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Mentally unstable.
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Pennsyltucky
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gruss
what bearing design is used on the crank pin in these engines?
i dont know how they stay together!
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Roller.
All roller bearings with exception of the rocker arms, that ride on bushings. I believe aftermarket are roller there as well.
No need for oil PRESSURE, rather, just the presence of oil to keep things lubed and all rollie......
No babit bearings like in a car or japanese bikes.
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DISCLAIMER: Any information, advice or child raising tips I give on this forum should be taken with a grain of salt, 8 hours sleep and at least 6 beers.
Following my instructions will likely lead to death, mental retardation and/or bodily injury, consistant with eating lead-based paint chips, and by doing so, will release me, my family and my dog from any legal action(s) for listening to anything I recommended.
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06-01-2009, 03:04 PM
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HERD # 00029
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good to know!
i learned something today! which is a landmark occasion for me!
thanks dave! while were on the subject, how long can i expect the rocker shaft bushings to last?
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We will not forget our fallen Hero's...
Fort Hood, Texas, November 5th, 2009
Rest in Peace my Brothers
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06-01-2009, 03:11 PM
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Mentally unstable.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gruss
how long can i expect the rocker shaft bushings to last?
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Because they're the farthest from the oil pump, cold starts and low oil psi can cause premature damage.
I just had my Evo rocker boxes off to regasket them. While off, I yanked the rocker shafts out, and mic'd the shafts and checked endplay. The bike is about to turn 31K, and everything is fine and all has minimum wear.
I was also pleased to see not a speck of dirt, grime or sludge in the rocker boxes, or gallies as well.
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DISCLAIMER: Any information, advice or child raising tips I give on this forum should be taken with a grain of salt, 8 hours sleep and at least 6 beers.
Following my instructions will likely lead to death, mental retardation and/or bodily injury, consistant with eating lead-based paint chips, and by doing so, will release me, my family and my dog from any legal action(s) for listening to anything I recommended.
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06-01-2009, 03:13 PM
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HERD # 00029
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thanks dave!
as always, you are wise!
p.s. 10 days and counting !!!!
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We will not forget our fallen Hero's...
Fort Hood, Texas, November 5th, 2009
Rest in Peace my Brothers
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06-13-2009, 08:52 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: U.S.A.
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The best reason to run a true synthetic lubricant in your air cooled Harley is that dino oil starts to break down around 250 degrees or so. A good synthetic does not. If you ride around on a Harley in the hot summer, you should be using a synthetic...just to be sure. It is not uncommon to see 300-325 degrees on a hot day. But, not to worry as those Harley engineers saw that comin and the v-twin is engineered for those temps. It is an air cooled engine, ya know.
In the winter I use a good multi wt. diesel oil. You can run synthetic year around without any adverse effects. I use diesel in the colder months because of the much lower cost involved. As soon as the ambient air temps start getting above 85, back to synthetics I go. I like the added protection true synthetics offer.
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06-13-2009, 02:25 PM
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Protagonist
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Kentucky
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i use what my amsoil guy sends me 
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