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Dec 1st, 2008, 07:10 PM
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#1 | | Newbie
Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Roll Tide
Posts: 5 Model: 1994 FXDL Interests: Tinkering, and riding Occupation: A&P Mechanic
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I bought this bike "cold" after being stored for 2 years, anyone with experiance in bringing a cold bike to life please help | 
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Dec 1st, 2008, 07:36 PM
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| i would treat it much like you would when bringing an aircraft out of moth balls..purchase a factory service manual..check all fluids and change, check tires and all electrical systems....mice and critters love electronics, check for nests in the intake and exhaust system, check tires,brakes.....have fun and let us know how it goes!!!!!!!!!! 
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Dec 1st, 2008, 09:21 PM
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| Also double check the fuel system for old fuel IE carb bowl inside tank,fuel lines ect
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Dec 2nd, 2008, 03:57 AM
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#4 | | Newbie
Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Roll Tide
Posts: 5 Model: 1994 FXDL Interests: Tinkering, and riding Occupation: A&P Mechanic
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thanks, I bought the screamin eagle syn 3 oil. Thats all I need right? I was also wondering how much "play" front to back should be in the handle bar mount? Mine seems to have about 3/4 inch but everything is tight. I bought the clymer maintenance book, is thre a better one out there? | |
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Dec 2nd, 2008, 05:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Redbeard450  thanks, I bought the screamin eagle syn 3 oil. Thats all I need right? I was also wondering how much "play" front to back should be in the handle bar mount? Mine seems to have about 3/4 inch but everything is tight. I bought the clymer maintenance book, is thre a better one out there? | The Clymer book is OK, but the Factory Service Manual is the best one out there a little more expensive than the clymer but worth every penny,I'd also recommend the Parts catalog to go with the service manual...all the part numbers and exploded diagrams. I use it as much as the service manual.
I would go with gear oil 75-90, 75-110 or 75-140 in the tranny, I'm not a fan of engine oil in the tranny or in the primary.  | |
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Dec 2nd, 2008, 06:29 AM
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#6 | | 200+ posts and climbing
Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NW Iowa
Posts: 366 Model: 2005 road king Interests: shooting and motorcycling Occupation: diesel mechanic
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Originally Posted by Redbeard450 thanks, I bought the screamin eagle syn 3 oil. Thats all I need right? I was also wondering how much "play" front to back should be in the handle bar mount? Mine seems to have about 3/4 inch but everything is tight. I bought the clymer maintenance book, is thre a better one out there? | With your handlebar mount you may need new bushings, the problem usually seems a lot worse if there is taller handlebars on the bike as you have more leverage, but I think I would go ahead and put in a set of polyurethane bushings in, they are stiffer than stock, may possibly have a little more vibration but not necessarily, nothing beats a true Harley manual,Todd
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Dec 2nd, 2008, 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Redbeard450 thanks, I bought the screamin eagle syn 3 oil. Thats all I need right? I was also wondering how much "play" front to back should be in the handle bar mount? Mine seems to have about 3/4 inch but everything is tight. I bought the clymer maintenance book, is thre a better one out there? | The rubber bushings in the handlebar mounts are worn out and you need to replace them. I would not put SYN3 motor oil in my tranny. That oil was meant as an engine oil. I would recommend a gear oil like Redline or some other gear oil for motorcycles. In an older motor, Redline and others also makes a good choice.
Spend the bucks and get a HD service manual it will be well worth the investment.
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Dec 2nd, 2008, 03:50 PM
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| Excellent, glad you got a good Evo.
As said the HD service manual is the way to go, basically you could perform either a 5k or 10K service, manual will list the things you need to do,change,check.
Fluids are a good start,
Oil - HD Syn is fine (I prefer Mobil1 Vtwin from Autozone)
Trans- Redline Heavy Shockproof or HD Semi Syn gear oil (that older style evo trans will shift a boatload better with Redline Heavy)
Primary - HD primary oil
I'd check everything on the HD list to be sure things are in good shape, and how old are the tires, if original, well you probably dont' want to hear it but I'd replace them, they have shelf life that if ignored could cost you your life..
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Dec 3rd, 2008, 04:14 AM
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#9 | | Newbie
Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Roll Tide
Posts: 5 Model: 1994 FXDL Interests: Tinkering, and riding Occupation: A&P Mechanic
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Thanks for all the info, I bought a por-15 treatment for the tank. I can't get the float out of the tank so I hope it doesn't get damaged by the sealant. I should be able to start it this week-end, I'll let you know how it goes. | |
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Dec 3rd, 2008, 07:39 AM
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#10 | | Moderator Has posted 500+
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| There is a way to get the float out , if you use the tank cleaner you'll ruen the float , the cleaner leaves a coating on it & will make it heavey so bad reading on gas gauge
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Dec 3rd, 2008, 06:58 PM
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#11 | | Moderator Has posted 500+
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| what cowboy said.....it is an easy job to remove.....if ya need some help, and the manual doesnt do it for you.....ask away!!!!!!
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LORD, HAVE MERCY ON AMERICA, WHILE WE ARE UNDER DISTRESS
"FLAGS AND HANDLEBARS SHOULD NEVER TOUCH THE GROUND"
"Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. Amen." We plan to meet next week to talk about planning a strategy session to discuss the next step towards forming a consensus to start the development of the rough draft for the implementation of our intention to develop a plan. | |
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Dec 4th, 2008, 04:23 AM
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#12 | | Newbie
Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Roll Tide
Posts: 5 Model: 1994 FXDL Interests: Tinkering, and riding Occupation: A&P Mechanic
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Thanks again, I hope I'm not wearing out my welcome, but.....How does the float come out, I turned it every way I can, the "post" in the tank seems to catch on the float, help. I rigged a I.V. gas tank last night and the bike started right up. I need to get the tank finished so I can take it around the block. Thanks | |
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Dec 4th, 2008, 07:15 AM
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#13 | | Moderator Has posted 500+
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| I can't remember on your year , look in the BOOK it should say in the fuel section or try A dealers you trust or a Indy shop if not in your book
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