88 CI to 98 CI UPGRADE

UPDATE.. As I had said, I had put back on the football air cleaner cover as I don't want to risk getting water in my new engine and also to hide the ugly breather tubes that I have on at the moment. I was out riding and I happened to notice that that the bike was a lot more snappy. I think that I may just leave the football on. As far as the noise of hearing the air being sucked in, I haven't been out on the highway yet with the football on to determine that one.

Thanks for the suggestions boys and Hot Rider.

I have been looking at one of these. Has anyone ever seen this style on a bike???

"Harley" Forged Billet Aluminum Air Cleaner Cover Nice | eBay

I'd look at a Evo cover

Biker's Choice 8 inch Old Style Air Cleaner Cover - Harley Davidson Evolution Big Twin Models With CV Carb ('90-'99)


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I haven't read thru all this thread but I did catch the video of the first start. sounds awesome. Great looking bike.

Thanks Tom.

Ok, as I approaching the final 100 miles of my break in period, here are a few observations that I have noticed that are going on. I have noticed that since I put the football back on, I occasionally get a carb fart but usually when the bike is cold. It is real hard for me to determine if it is the jetting or not because the ambient temp. is 45* in the morning then warms up to about 65*-70* and then it runs fine. (NOT THAT IT RUNS BAD). This is a setting that I know that I will have to just deal with until I can get it on the dyno and commence the fine tuning, but at the rate that I am able to get this done, it will be August!!:gah:

My next observation is in fact a ride-ability issue. I changed out my clutch spring and there are two things that are different. 1.) It is way harder to find neutral. 2.) When at slow speeds my bike seems like it is rocking back and forth like it is in the wrong gear but isn't. Is this all fixable through adjustment at the cable??? Thanks....

clutch adjustment is as follows ! dont get creative and cut corners . back off cable complette . pull derby cover. loosen center locking nut back off center screw then run it in till you just feel a slight pressure on allen screw . than back it off a 3/4 turn hold allen tighten up locking nut . adjust cable till you have the gap of about a dime between clutch cable housing. the adjustment at the clutch drum has changed since it has more pressure at the pack!adjusting the cable is a band aid for proper adjustment !

Trouble finding neutral is often too much oil in primary case. a "LITTLE" low is fine.

Not in this case, that primary has the right amount of fluid in it. Thanks

Good. Adjust clutch as BP says, Should be fine then.

oil is just under the clutch basket i saw him put it in . charlie that clutch spring is super tight heavy spring so it takes alot to pull up the ramp.

So he's going to develop a left forearm like Popeye eh...:roflmao:

Too bad he don't have a hydraulic clutch setup

It isn't that bad... :roflmao:

About a 1/16" of an inch right?

:roflmao:No,you'll get used to the stiffer spring in a week or two,just funnin' wit ya....Which spring did you use??

I usually leave about 1/8"...you can go less but I wouldn't go more...gotta leave some play

The spring will probably break in a little later on
But when you git in traffic it starts to get tough
Glad I have a easy pull clutch

I know... I got the Barnett 502-00-01008 or 98-02 BT I just went to check the ferrule of the cable at the housing and there is ABSOLUTELY NO PLAY!