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My batt. holds a charge but drops when trying to start my bike. The ha/da shop says its ok. just bought this batt. 4 months ago. Also whe I try a new batt. the same size it starts my bike right up.This tells me it is the batt. that is bad. YES OR NO thanks

hi guys i have 03 low rider right now iam changing a few things appearnce wise on the bike next i would like to work on the motor should i go with 95 in.hop up kit from one of the big names in the business or is there any other options i would like more midrange power i usually ride aruond 3000 rpm i see a lot of these prducts saying great top end 5500 6000 rpm rarley would i be in that range i will speak to my mech. just thought anyone here might know somethings so i could bring certain ideas to the shop where i have work done thanks any info would be apprieciated

Hi, all. What throttle grip speed controls do you favor? I have an '02 FXD with just the factory set screw. Any input much appreciated.

I'm looking for a medium ht. sissy bar that will fit a 11" wide fender with
struts (softail). Is there a company that carries, or is there somebody
that can fabricate one? I don't want one that looks like it has been
gaffed to the bike. I have seen some nice looking bars in some of mags., which I guess were custom made. Unfortunately I don't have access to
any fabricating equipment. Any help will be appreciated.
Thanks, MikeyD

When kickstarting my '74 shovel, no electric starter, not only is it hard to start but it occasionally backfires through the carb. I have replaced points, condenser and plugs. Set point gap to 0.018 with timing mark visible in window. Also, running an S&S carburator. When running and gas is let off it shoots flames out the exhaust, running straight pipes, no baffles. The carb filter has caught on fire once already. Is the timing off or is the carb needing adjustment? What exactly is the proper method to set the point gap and timing? Any help is greatly appreciated. I'm no fireman that's for sure, and obviously a wanna be mechanic....lol.