Time To Tear Down

Yeah that would be cool. The Sportster is going to in my opinion, the best in the business in the Sportster world. There will be no other hands involved in this build. Of course I am basing my opinion off pure reputation and so far, they haven't disappointed.

Going to an 88 c.i with this engine isn't really stretching its limits all that much. Believe it or not, the cases aren't even being machined all that much. It uses stock wheels, stock rod length, better bearings, stock valve sizes, and stronger springs. There are people on HTT that build 1250 cc Sportsters more powerful than what my 88 will be. Patients is the key that I have found. Scrutinize everything.

Yep.

Got back into the garage for further tear down. One thing that I noticed that was significantly different then last time was the amount of effort that it took to break the comp. nut loose. Last time it took very little effort, this time I had to use the impact to break it loose.

Went to start taking the shifter assembly apart when I happened to notice that there is a strange "bowed retaining ring on a detent plate. Have never seen one like this so I stopped. Not sure if this is an automatic replacement part or what?

Here is a picture of what I am referencing.

Looks like a combination of wavy washer/circlip. I would likely not reuse same one at reassembly as tension on shaft may have changed. Does manual show it?

Yes. But it doesn't say if it is throwaway or not. But I agree with you on this.

I take this back. I just found where it says that I will need to use a new one.

Well I have the transmission out and there isn't much there that looks like it is a problem. Here are a few pictures.

Looks pretty clean in there.

I cleaned it up, but yes, it wasn't bad at all.

Now with the transmission out, this weekend should be the weekend that the engine comes out. Just need to pull the starter, rotor, oil tank and battery. Not much.

Sounds like you're having too much fun.

How do you mean?

I was being a bit facetious, Johnny. No offense meant. I remember the headaches my shovel gave me. Wish I could be up there helping you out; I'm also good at offering encouragement and making beer and parts runs.

N I offense take just wasn't sure how you meant it.

Did you make any progress yesterday?

No. But I am nearly done now. Making a run to get some parts ordered. Engine will be ready for removal tonight.