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Dec 22nd, 2007, 10:27 AM
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Has posted 500+
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 710 Model: '01 FXST
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I just got a call from the dealership. Seems my cam shoes were on their way out and a piece had broken off and nicked the oil pump. Also, apparently there's some issue with the cylinder studs on '01s and those need to be replaced. The oil pump is kind of expensive, but the studs are no big deal, especially since they're already into the motor. I have no problem replacing the oil pump. If I only drove 500 miles a year it would be one thing, but I'll get my money out of it. I'm practically getting a brand new bike at this point. Motor anyway.
What's wrong with me, you ask? I'm driving four hours round trip to go see my baby undergoing surgery. I'm compelled to see it with the top end off and the nose cone removed. I seriously need help.
I'll take pictures.
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Dec 22nd, 2007, 11:08 AM
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#2
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200+ posts and climbing
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 358
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We all need help cause we all want to see the pictures.. 
What was wrong with the studs in 01 ?? |
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Dec 22nd, 2007, 02:24 PM
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#3
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200+ posts and climbing
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: san leandro ca
Posts: 213 Model: 02 fxdx Interests: harley,pool,darts Occupation: maintenance mechanic
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if you have to change the studs go with the se high tensile studs when I hopped my 02 the studs stretched more than .030 I ended up blowing a head gasket good time to go to the geardrive also
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Dec 22nd, 2007, 06:40 PM
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#4
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 4,560
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nothing wrong with you abby.....we all would probably do the same.....and yes we are all waiting for the pics....  |
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Dec 22nd, 2007, 08:13 PM
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#5
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Has posted 500+
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Alvin TX
Posts: 1,729 Model: 03 E Glide X cop bike Interests: My family Old Dodge truck's Riding My Glide Occupation: Retired truck Driver
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yep nothing wrong with you wanting to make sure your friend is getting the best care you can give her I would say that most if not all of us here would do the same as your doing right now  |
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Dec 22nd, 2007, 10:12 PM
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#6
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Has posted 500+
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Churchill County, NV
Posts: 641 Model: '99 FLHR Road King Interests: Ride, Hunt, 4X4, Fish, Cigars - the good things Occupation: U.S. Navy - Retired
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The only thing I see wrong with you is you actually considered the thought that this audience would think your driving four hours to see your baby during her operation was strange!
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Dec 22nd, 2007, 11:16 PM
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#7
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Has posted 500+
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 710 Model: '01 FXST
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I cannot believe how bad the traffic was. It took me over four hours to get there and three hours to get back. I'm glad I went, but I'm traumatized. At one point it took an hour and a half to go less than three miles. Construction. They took the north/south artery going into/out of Denver down to one lane on a holiday weekend.
Pictures tomorrow.
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Dec 22nd, 2007, 11:55 PM
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#8
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Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 710 Model: '01 FXST
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Dec 23rd, 2007, 08:13 AM
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#9
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thanks for the pics.....when i saw the title of the first pic.."studs and rods" i thought i was gonna see my pic!! 
glad it was of your engine!!!
you know there working on it as there is a "big empty space"....
i hate road construction.....  |
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Dec 23rd, 2007, 09:31 AM
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#10
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Has posted 500+
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Posts: 803 Model: 2004 Yamaha FJR1300 Interests: riding... Occupation: RN
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Now the problem is waiting until spring to ride it after it's completed.
Denver can clear up enough, but the roads will be messed up. Last year about now they had multiple storms that couldn't be cleared quick enough for the next storm that left 6" of ice on residential streets.
There was road construction on I70 constantly all summer long. Can't believe they're still working on it..uh..yes I can. 
I'm leaving within the hour for Carbondale, CO..just up hwy 82 from Glenwood Springs. Abby..I'll see if I can contact you. Are you working later in the week after Christmas? I need to go to CostCo in Gypsum to buy a laptop for my friend's daughter. |
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Dec 23rd, 2007, 10:39 AM
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#11
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Has posted 500+
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Alvin TX
Posts: 1,729 Model: 03 E Glide X cop bike Interests: My family Old Dodge truck's Riding My Glide Occupation: Retired truck Driver
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Abby is that A new gear to gear or was it in there ? , the rest look's good so far just a few small parts missing , but all will well in no time
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Dec 23rd, 2007, 10:44 AM
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#12
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Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 710 Model: '01 FXST
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They are new gears that replaced the chain setup. Apparently it's fitting a little tight, so they're ordering a new one (the smaller one on the bottom) so it doesn't whine or crack the big gear. I guess it happens. Not often, but that's OK. I'd rather not have whining.
He said my motor looked great for the mileage. I'm glad, because the rest of it's so filthy that at least they know I take care of the important stuff, right?
Oh yeah, and Chuck, I was thinking about you when I named the photo. |
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Dec 23rd, 2007, 03:43 PM
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#13
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Very Active Poster 50+
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Washington State
Posts: 89 Model: 02 Dyna WG Interests: Music, Photography, and riding the highways again.
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It's only money......seems like a good investment in your riding future.
Probably one of, if not the thing you enjoy most.....
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Dec 23rd, 2007, 07:14 PM
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#14
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Has posted 500+
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Alvin TX
Posts: 1,729 Model: 03 E Glide X cop bike Interests: My family Old Dodge truck's Riding My Glide Occupation: Retired truck Driver
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Good thing they caught it before it was all back together & it does look real clean inside the rod area It's amazaing what changing your oil can do |
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Dec 23rd, 2007, 08:06 PM
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#15
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abby, there is a thread on here about crank runout, and its dangers if too much....i will try to find it if you havent read it yet. some engines have too much and cannot run the gear drive cam.....
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Dec 26th, 2007, 01:39 PM
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#16
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Join Date: Jun 2004
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The over/under size pinon gears are a very common change, in fact any shop doing this all the time should have an undersize gear in stock, jmo as it's used alot.
Runout on the older motors isn't that bad but the 06 and ups looks like when HD went to the new tensioner setup the runout spec was changed and it's outside the spec for gears, funny how that happened huh?
I forget the specs but with an 01 you should be find as long as the parts are still good.
Should run a lot better, are you doing head work while it's off? Maybe they have a good shop that can change out valve springs, do some porting and polish, 3 or 5 angle valve job, sure will help with power out there in the mile high land, I'd stay at the stock compression though.
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Jan 4th, 2008, 05:13 PM
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#17
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Has posted 500+
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: cheyenne wy
Posts: 802 Model: 06 flhxi Interests: family,fun, fast chrome Occupation: causing hate and discontent
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so how is your scoots make over coming abby ain't heard noth'n for a while  |
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Jan 4th, 2008, 05:21 PM
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#18
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Has posted 500+
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: cheyenne wy
Posts: 802 Model: 06 flhxi Interests: family,fun, fast chrome Occupation: causing hate and discontent
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hot01
I cannot believe how bad the traffic was. It took me over four hours to get there and three hours to get back. I'm glad I went, but I'm traumatized. At one point it took an hour and a half to go less than three miles. Construction. They took the north/south artery going into/out of Denver down to one lane on a holiday weekend.
Pictures tomorrow.
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as for the traffic I would rather ride or drive in L.A. than denver.I would probably even chose houston or atlanta over denver traffic on some days. the construction sucks yes. but it's the idiot cagers that are more important than the next ( and they all truely belive that in denver ) that cause the majority of the problems.  |
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Jan 4th, 2008, 10:04 PM
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#19
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Has posted 500+
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 710 Model: '01 FXST
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I called today because it's supposed to be a nice rideable weekend down there. They're still waiting on some parts, so maybe next weekend when it'll likely be snowing again.
It's OK. I'll be riding soon enough. ABATE will be teaching classes in February (I'd like to work for them), which isn't that far away.
It's weird. I feel like a fish out of water. Everyone I work and live around is so happy to be out in the snow and I just want it to be gone. |
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Jan 4th, 2008, 10:23 PM
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#20
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Has posted 500+
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: cheyenne wy
Posts: 802 Model: 06 flhxi Interests: family,fun, fast chrome Occupation: causing hate and discontent
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need to get yourself a snowmobike that should cure it /not/ I'm with you not a snow and cold lover at all. thats why I am in calif. workin right now
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