1. After 20+ years it's time to pass the torch. If you are interested in acquiring this forum please contact support@cv-performance.com for details. Any spam will be reported and blocked.
  2. Welcome to Bike Talk, a forum for all bikers and motorcycle enthusiasts. If you are new to Bike Talk, be sure to register for free and join the conversation.

    There's always someone around willing to help out with questions or give a friendly wave back. All Harley and metric riders are welcome.
Bike Talk Motorcycle Forum is For Sale Welcome to Bike Talk

Time To Tear Down

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by JohnnyBiker, Sep 8, 2014.

Page 6 of 20
  1. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jun 16, 2004
    Messages:
    13,682
    Likes Received:
    584
    Location:
    Mouseville USA
    Good idea


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    hotroadking, Sep 30, 2014
    #101
  3. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 25, 2010
    Messages:
    9,568
    Likes Received:
    205
    Location:
    Minnesota
    Would you guys use Teflon tape on the connections on the adaptors for the gauge?
    JohnnyBiker, Oct 1, 2014
    #102
  4. Lucifer

    Lucifer Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 20, 2008
    Messages:
    3,861
    Likes Received:
    102
    Location:
    Cape Breton NS,Canada
    Any threaded connection that oil would be passing through or to ....Yep...
    I prefer the liquid pipe sealant...Locktite or Permatex
    Lucifer, Oct 1, 2014
    #103
  5. Fatboy128

    Fatboy128 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 23, 2011
    Messages:
    6,713
    Likes Received:
    408
    Location:
    Long Island, NY
    + 1 on the liquid
    Fatboy128, Oct 1, 2014
    #104
  6. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Nov 3, 2004
    Messages:
    18,516
    Likes Received:
    252
    Location:
    Oregon
    Teflon tape applied properly to the threads works very well however the liquid is easier to apply.
    FLHTbiker, Oct 1, 2014
    #105
  7. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jun 16, 2004
    Messages:
    13,682
    Likes Received:
    584
    Location:
    Mouseville USA
    prefer the tape, no runs, drips or errors....
    hotroadking, Oct 1, 2014
    #106
    FLHTbiker and JohnnyBiker like this.
  8. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 25, 2010
    Messages:
    9,568
    Likes Received:
    205
    Location:
    Minnesota
    So Basically it really doesn't matter. :)
    JohnnyBiker, Oct 1, 2014
    #107
  9. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Nov 3, 2004
    Messages:
    18,516
    Likes Received:
    252
    Location:
    Oregon
    Just be sure to apply it properly.
    FLHTbiker, Oct 1, 2014
    #108
  10. bguillory66

    bguillory66 Active Member

    Joined:
    Mar 23, 2011
    Messages:
    624
    Likes Received:
    14
    Location:
    DeQuincy, LA.
    we don't use teflon tape on things with small oil passages, had some plug the oil lines on a compressor we rebuilt one time, know this is a different application but think the same thing could happen, JMO. We use Loctite 567 or PST, works good.
    bguillory66, Oct 1, 2014
    #109
  11. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jun 16, 2004
    Messages:
    13,682
    Likes Received:
    584
    Location:
    Mouseville USA
    Tape isn't a problem as long as you put it on the threads and wind it clockwise for a normal threaded bolt/item.
    hotroadking, Oct 1, 2014
    #110
  12. Lucifer

    Lucifer Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 20, 2008
    Messages:
    3,861
    Likes Received:
    102
    Location:
    Cape Breton NS,Canada
    Nope...whichever one you prefer...just don't put too much on...tape or paste...:)
    Lucifer, Oct 1, 2014
    #111
  13. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 25, 2010
    Messages:
    9,568
    Likes Received:
    205
    Location:
    Minnesota
    Starting to take the Sportster apart. I have it on the lift now.
    JohnnyBiker, Oct 1, 2014
    #112
  14. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jun 16, 2004
    Messages:
    13,682
    Likes Received:
    584
    Location:
    Mouseville USA
    take pictures
    hotroadking, Oct 1, 2014
    #113
  15. cowboy

    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Apr 19, 2006
    Messages:
    9,926
    Likes Received:
    50
    Location:
    Alvin TX
    yep that's the trick to the tape use
    cowboy, Oct 1, 2014
    #114
  16. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 25, 2010
    Messages:
    9,568
    Likes Received:
    205
    Location:
    Minnesota
    Of what?
    JohnnyBiker, Oct 2, 2014
    #115
  17. Lucifer

    Lucifer Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 20, 2008
    Messages:
    3,861
    Likes Received:
    102
    Location:
    Cape Breton NS,Canada
    Hot babes in bikini's....;)
    Lucifer, Oct 2, 2014
    #116
    Roadster guy and JohnnyBiker like this.
  18. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jun 16, 2004
    Messages:
    13,682
    Likes Received:
    584
    Location:
    Mouseville USA
    if I gotta splain then fergit it...
    hotroadking, Oct 2, 2014
    #117
  19. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Nov 3, 2004
    Messages:
    18,516
    Likes Received:
    252
    Location:
    Oregon
    image.jpg Hold Teflon tape in right hand, twist fitting to the left as you wrap the tape.
    FLHTbiker, Oct 2, 2014
    #118
  20. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 25, 2010
    Messages:
    9,568
    Likes Received:
    205
    Location:
    Minnesota
    I guess I will have to fergit it.
    JohnnyBiker, Oct 2, 2014
    #119
  21. joshbob

    joshbob Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 19, 2010
    Messages:
    5,687
    Likes Received:
    167
    Location:
    Hobgood, N.C.
    Just put something on the threads and tighten up. I prefer PST.
    joshbob, Oct 2, 2014
    #120
Page 6 of 20

Share This Page

XenPorta © Jason Axelrod from 8WAYRUN.COM