A collection of motorcycle tech tips submitted by members of the Bike Talk forums. Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:16:22 +0000 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:16:22 +0000 Bike Talk motorcycle forum http://bike-talk.com/forum/tech-tips/ Sat, 11 May 2013 06:42:12 +0000 http://bike-talk.com/threads/easy-detailing-cad-and-chrome-bolts.19138/ http://bike-talk.com/threads/easy-detailing-cad-and-chrome-bolts.19138/ Sir Rat Sir Rat
If at all possible find a way to get your woman to do it for you as they are so much better at those little brushes than we are.

Aloha...Mike]]> Tue, 30 Oct 2012 20:12:13 +0000 http://bike-talk.com/threads/revtech-88-motor.17701/ http://bike-talk.com/threads/revtech-88-motor.17701/ Trucker89 Trucker89 Tue, 23 Oct 2012 13:06:04 +0000 http://bike-talk.com/threads/starter-troubleshooting.17645/ http://bike-talk.com/threads/starter-troubleshooting.17645/ Lucifer Lucifer
Training Manual

Hitachi

http://dawinfo.com/LV-Series-Service/LV-Service-8.pdf

Starter Troubleshooting]]> 1 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 23:49:49 +0000 http://bike-talk.com/threads/2006-touring.17485/ http://bike-talk.com/threads/2006-touring.17485/ Chuck Chuck Mon, 10 Sep 2012 05:08:22 +0000 http://bike-talk.com/threads/touring-bag-security-brackets.17327/ http://bike-talk.com/threads/touring-bag-security-brackets.17327/ FLHTbiker FLHTbiker
Secures Harley Touring Bike Saddlebags from being Stolen or Flying Off while traveling down the road.]]> Thu, 30 Aug 2012 21:37:50 +0000 http://bike-talk.com/threads/ultra-classic-fork-oil-change.17247/ http://bike-talk.com/threads/ultra-classic-fork-oil-change.17247/ FLHTbiker FLHTbiker
1. Remove ignition switch and the two screws holding the inner-fairing cap. Lifting the cap out of the way gives access to the fork top plug. I tried a 36mm socket but there wasn't room, same for a crescent, but the 36mm wrench in the tool kit was the solution. The plug is not on tight and removal is easy.

Note) the 36mm wrench is actually a bit too large and 1 3/8" is a better fit.

2. I used a ½" clear...

Ultra classic fork oil change]]> 1 Sun, 26 Aug 2012 16:02:09 +0000 http://bike-talk.com/threads/low-speed-front-end-wobble.17240/ http://bike-talk.com/threads/low-speed-front-end-wobble.17240/ badinfluence63 badinfluence63 BUT your front end shouldn't wobble violently just because you do.

What a PITA arse to get to the bottom of it. I did not bring it back to my local dealership because they are...

Low speed front end wobble]]> Sat, 09 Jun 2012 15:44:12 +0000 http://bike-talk.com/threads/drive-belt.16684/ http://bike-talk.com/threads/drive-belt.16684/ snowflake snowflake
is it worth it to pay that much or can i do it my self?

any one ever changed one? any tips or tricks to doing it?

any help is greatly appricatied

thanks
Brian]]> Fri, 08 Jun 2012 22:31:56 +0000 http://bike-talk.com/threads/home-made-torque-adapter.16151/ http://bike-talk.com/threads/home-made-torque-adapter.16151/ joshbob joshbob Mine is 2" center of box end to center of ratchet end. If you use it at 90 degrees to either side of the wrench you...

Home made torque adapter]]> 2 Tue, 01 May 2012 18:33:26 +0000 http://bike-talk.com/threads/tacho-on-sporty.16407/ http://bike-talk.com/threads/tacho-on-sporty.16407/ johnski johnski Wed, 21 Dec 2011 02:18:38 +0000 http://bike-talk.com/threads/swing-arm.15458/ http://bike-talk.com/threads/swing-arm.15458/ jdf656 jdf656 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 04:41:05 +0000 http://bike-talk.com/threads/cvp-ez-just-mixture-screw-question.15322/ http://bike-talk.com/threads/cvp-ez-just-mixture-screw-question.15322/ cobrahd1999 cobrahd1999 thanks for and info]]> 1 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 04:32:34 +0000 http://bike-talk.com/threads/cvp-ez-just-mixture-screw-question.15320/ http://bike-talk.com/threads/cvp-ez-just-mixture-screw-question.15320/ cobrahd1999 cobrahd1999 I am a newbie here on this site.
thanks for any help]]> 1 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 19:12:50 +0000 http://bike-talk.com/threads/rough-idle-at-cruisin-speed-in-4th-and-5th-gear.15032/ http://bike-talk.com/threads/rough-idle-at-cruisin-speed-in-4th-and-5th-gear.15032/ slowboy slowboy has great throttle response in 1st-3rd gears, and also great throttle response in 4th and 5th...
whoever painted tanks years ago, painted inside the filler necks on both tanks...gas has ate paint off, and I removed tanks to clean them out...there was paint flakes/chips in bottom of tanks...when I removed petcock, the screen has some paint particles on it, but was...

Rough idle at cruisin speed in 4th and 5th gear]]> 2 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 17:19:01 +0000 http://bike-talk.com/threads/cv-needle-information.14983/ http://bike-talk.com/threads/cv-needle-information.14983/ Lucifer Lucifer 1 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 11:59:02 +0000 http://bike-talk.com/threads/ride-on-tire-sealer.14868/ http://bike-talk.com/threads/ride-on-tire-sealer.14868/ FLHTbiker FLHTbiker
Here are a couple of U-tube Video's

Ride-On_Motorcycle_Tire_Coverage_Area.mp4 - YouTube

Ride-On...

Ride On Tire Sealer]]> 1 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 11:49:29 +0000 http://bike-talk.com/threads/air-extension.14792/ http://bike-talk.com/threads/air-extension.14792/ FLHTbiker FLHTbiker

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk]]> 10 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 03:05:05 +0000 http://bike-talk.com/threads/shovelhead-wiring-diagram.14146/ http://bike-talk.com/threads/shovelhead-wiring-diagram.14146/ chucktx chucktx ]]> Wed, 20 Jul 2011 01:23:19 +0000 http://bike-talk.com/threads/trouble-codes-harley-2004-07.14103/ http://bike-talk.com/threads/trouble-codes-harley-2004-07.14103/ kenfuzed kenfuzed
The IM (instrument module) is capable of displaying DTC's (diagnostic trouble codes). The speedometer is capable of displaying and clearing speedometer, tachometer, TSM/TSSM and ICM/ECM Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC).

1- Turn Ignition switch to OFF & Run/Stop switch is to Run.

2- Push odometer reset button in & hold.

3- Turn ignition...

Trouble Codes - Harley 2004-07]]> 1 Mon, 16 May 2011 00:57:55 +0000 http://bike-talk.com/threads/great-shove-tech-tips.13567/ http://bike-talk.com/threads/great-shove-tech-tips.13567/ chucktx chucktx Shovelhead US]]>