94' soft tail Harley - Page 2

Desmoluci · November 2nd, 2014, 09:03 AM

Lookin' good! Smokin' deal, and original paint and pipes, too.

Now get that puppy fired up.
Use H-D dino 20w50, not that synthetic stuff in an Evo.

jkv45 · November 2nd, 2014, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Desmoluci

Lookin' good! Smokin' deal, and original paint and pipes, too.

Now get that puppy fired up.
Use H-D dino 20w50, not that synthetic stuff in an Evo.

Why would that be?

Synthetic oil isn't any different than conventional - it just has a closed molecular structure that makes it less likely to breakdown from heat and doesn't use viscosity improvers to get its multigrade range.

In an air-cooled Big Twin that's a big advantage. One of the reasons that everyone has run 20W-50 in HDs is because when it (conventional oil) breaks down from heat it will only drop to a 20-weight. If you were running a 10W - anything it will drop to a 10-weight - which wouldn't give you adequate oil pressure.

A synthetic won't breakdown and drop to the low end of it's rating like a conventional oil because it doesn't use viscosity improvers to get it's multigrade range. Synthetic oil base starts at the high end of it's range unlike a conventional oil that starts at the low end and uses viscosity improvers to get to the high range.

If I were you I would hear it run before buying too many more parts.

Hero Danny · November 2nd, 2014, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by jkv45

If I were you I would hear it run before buying too many more parts.

Haven't bought any parts for it yet, the extra wheel came with the bike

Only thing we bought was a couple cans of spray paint and chrome cleaner/polisher and some shop towels.

CC Cowboy · November 2nd, 2014, 11:20 AM

I've always used Delvac Synthetic Diesel oil in all my Harleys and I've never had a problem.

choneofakind · November 2nd, 2014, 12:12 PM

Bike is looking pretty good, TBH. Good luck with getting her running, I hope she is okay.

Desmoluci · November 2nd, 2014, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by jkv45

Why would that be?

Use what works for you, but synthetic goes through my '81 Shovel and my friend's '84 Evo like chit through a goose. Both with healthy engines. :shrugs:

There are no bad choices with today's oils.

Hero Danny · November 7th, 2014, 09:26 PM

All done!

Hero Danny · November 7th, 2014, 09:41 PM

Video of her running:

Link to original page on YouTube.

We've had the bike for exactly one week and she's already running!

Yes if you watch the video that is gasoline pissing out of the bike, I didn't notice it at the time I was too busy looking at the smoke from some of the oil that got on the pipes lol. No worries, the gas was coming from the carb overflow tube... It was stuck open. Fixed it now. Carbs need to be cleaned though. More of that tomorrow...

Anyway.... It's A-L-I-V-E

motorbikerx · November 7th, 2014, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Desmoluci

how do I steal that little clip of the nosey dawg?

motorbikerx · November 7th, 2014, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Hero Danny

Video of her running:

Link to original page on YouTube.

We've had the bike for exactly one week and she's already running!

Yes if you watch the video that is gasoline pissing out of the bike, I didn't notice it at the time I was too busy looking at the smoke from some of the oil that got on the pipes lol. No worries, the gas was coming from the carb overflow tube... It was stuck open. Fixed it now. Carbs need to be cleaned though. More of that tomorrow...

Anyway.... It's A-L-I-V-E

The deceased owner will be proud of you!...turned a sows ear into a silk purse as they say....Well Done!!!
oh..and now you know why he bought the carby kit in the first place.

CC Cowboy · November 8th, 2014, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Hero Danny

It's A-L-I-V-E

Will your dad let you ride it? Or do you have to sneak it out?

YOU WILL LOVE IT!

Hero Danny · November 8th, 2014, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

Will your dad let you ride it? Or do you have to sneak it out?

YOU WILL LOVE IT!

He said he'll let me ride it, I'll buy a new micro sd for my go pro so I can use it while i take her out..

there's a strong chance he won't let me until the spring since he doesn't have it registered yet.

jkv45 · November 8th, 2014, 08:13 AM

Congrats - good job!

Looks like you will end-up doing pretty well on it. It looks pretty nice with the tins on, and is not running too bad considering. A little carb work and you should be good.

There's always a chance that a non-running cycle will have issues, but it doesn't look like that's the case - so you are in good shape.

I bought a non-running project bike for cheap a while ago, and it fired up after some minor work. Another guy I know bought almost the exact same thing, for a little more, and it turned out the rod brearings and piston skirt were toast - so it was junk. You never know...

Hero Danny · November 8th, 2014, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by jkv45

Congrats - good job!

Looks like you will end-up doing pretty well on it. It looks pretty nice with the tins on, and is not running too bad considering. A little carb work and you should be good.

There's always a chance that a non-running cycle will have issues, but it doesn't look like that's the case - so you are in good shape.

I bought a non-running project bike for cheap a while ago, and it fired up after some minor work. Another guy I know bought almost the exact same thing, for a little more, and it turned out the rod brearings and piston skirt were toast - so it was junk. You never know...

If the bike appears to be in decent shape and isn't seized and the price is right, i'd take that gamble.

Pulled the carbs, they were pretty rat f'd so we cleaned em and put them back, took a break for now but we're going to slap the tank back on, and see how she goes from there. Maybe she'll be able to ride today.

choneofakind · November 8th, 2014, 09:52 AM

I'd rock that for commutes and cruises. Not exactly a corner carver, but I could still rock it.

JohnnyBravo · November 8th, 2014, 10:43 AM

Where do I sign up for one of these?

Desmoluci · November 8th, 2014, 04:10 PM

Excellent! Ride it for a while, if you don't like it, sell it and triple your money.

jkv45 · November 8th, 2014, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Hero Danny

If the bike appears to be in decent shape and isn't seized and the price is right, i'd take that gamble.

You did - and won.

The bike that had the blown rod bearings and a piston with chunks missing turned over (slowly) but wouldn't start. Mine did the same thing (turned over very slowly) but all it needed was a starter relay.

Luck of the draw. You never know.

Hero Danny · November 8th, 2014, 06:10 PM

Thanks everyone!

KawiKid860 · November 28th, 2014, 08:31 PM

Sweet looking bike. I too am one of the few non-Harley riders who can appreciate Harleys, and all cruisers. Though I still give me parents crap for riding them haha, just like they give me crap for riding "crotch rockets."

Hero Danny · November 28th, 2014, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by KawiKid860

Sweet looking bike. I too am one of the few non-Harley riders who can appreciate Harleys, and all cruisers. Though I still give me parents crap for riding them haha, just like they give me crap for riding "crotch rockets."

Lol same, It's funny. My tiny 300 can keep up with my dad's giant VTX 1800 (sort of) and It could blow the tires of his Harley. So I give him sh*t about it all the time that I have less than 20% of the CC's and can keep up. lol

CC Cowboy · November 29th, 2014, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Hero Danny

Lol same, It's funny. My tiny 300 can keep up with my dad's giant VTX 1800 (sort of) and It could blow the tires of his Harley. So I give him sh*t about it all the time that I have less than 20% of the CC's and can keep up. lol

but can your bike pull a tree stump out of the ground?

Hero Danny · November 29th, 2014, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

but can your bike pull a tree stump out of the ground?

No, but who in their right mind would use a bike to pull a tree stump out of the ground when you can just use a stump grinder lol

snot · November 29th, 2014, 11:32 AM

Are you wrapping the exhaust?
The bike is making some nice progress.

csmith12 · November 29th, 2014, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Hero Danny

No, but who in their right mind would use a bike to pull a tree stump out of the ground when you can just use a stump grinder lol

ninjamunky85 · November 29th, 2014, 11:50 AM

Haha meant to rate that as helpful @csmith12 but I fat fingered it.

csmith12 · November 29th, 2014, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ninjamunky85

Haha meant to rate that as helpful @csmith12 but I fat fingered it.

Hero Danny · November 29th, 2014, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by snot

Are you wrapping the exhaust?
The bike is making some nice progress.

Oh god no. Wrapped exhausts look ghetto.

He bought some aftermarket pipes vance and hines or whatever it's called (it's stupid loud). And he got a spoked back tire. Next is some buck horn handle bars. I'll post a pic when I get a chance.

November 2nd, 2014, 09:03 AM	#41
Desmoluci Threadkiller Name: Mick Location: Monongahela, Pa. Join Date: Apr 2014 Motorcycle(s): Yellow '04 stocker, '89 FJ1200, '87 Ducati Paso, '71 Yamaha XS1b, '99 KLR650, '81 FXE 80, '97 KTM 200EXC , etc Posts: 430	Lookin' good! Smokin' deal, and original paint and pipes, too. Now get that puppy fired up. Use H-D dino 20w50, not that synthetic stuff in an Evo. __________________________________________________ Advantages are taken, not handed out. MSF 138637

November 2nd, 2014, 11:20 AM	#44
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	I've always used Delvac Synthetic Diesel oil in all my Harleys and I've never had a problem. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!
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November 2nd, 2014, 12:12 PM	#45
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Bike is looking pretty good, TBH. Good luck with getting her running, I hope she is okay.
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November 7th, 2014, 09:26 PM	#47
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November 7th, 2014, 09:41 PM	#48
Hero Danny Inline 4!!! Name: Danny Location: MA Join Date: May 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2008 CBR600rr, 1987 KLR 250 Posts: A lot.	Video of her running: Link to original page on YouTube. We've had the bike for exactly one week and she's already running! Yes if you watch the video that is gasoline pissing out of the bike, I didn't notice it at the time I was too busy looking at the smoke from some of the oil that got on the pipes lol. No worries, the gas was coming from the carb overflow tube... It was stuck open. Fixed it now. Carbs need to be cleaned though. More of that tomorrow... Anyway.... It's A-L-I-V-E __________________________________________________ Be careful. Remember you are invisible

November 8th, 2014, 08:13 AM	#53
jkv45 Rev Limiter Name: Jay Location: WI Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): '06 SV650n, '00 Derbi GPR, '64 CA77 Dream 305, '70 CL450 Scrambler, numerous dirt bikes Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jun '18, Oct '16	Congrats - good job! Looks like you will end-up doing pretty well on it. It looks pretty nice with the tins on, and is not running too bad considering. A little carb work and you should be good. There's always a chance that a non-running cycle will have issues, but it doesn't look like that's the case - so you are in good shape. I bought a non-running project bike for cheap a while ago, and it fired up after some minor work. Another guy I know bought almost the exact same thing, for a little more, and it turned out the rod brearings and piston skirt were toast - so it was junk. You never know...

November 8th, 2014, 09:52 AM	#55
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	I'd rock that for commutes and cruises. Not exactly a corner carver, but I could still rock it.

November 8th, 2014, 10:43 AM	#56
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	Where do I sign up for one of these? __________________________________________________

November 8th, 2014, 04:10 PM	#57
Desmoluci Threadkiller Name: Mick Location: Monongahela, Pa. Join Date: Apr 2014 Motorcycle(s): Yellow '04 stocker, '89 FJ1200, '87 Ducati Paso, '71 Yamaha XS1b, '99 KLR650, '81 FXE 80, '97 KTM 200EXC , etc Posts: 430	Excellent! Ride it for a while, if you don't like it, sell it and triple your money. __________________________________________________ Advantages are taken, not handed out. MSF 138637
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November 8th, 2014, 06:10 PM	#59
Hero Danny Inline 4!!! Name: Danny Location: MA Join Date: May 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2008 CBR600rr, 1987 KLR 250 Posts: A lot.	Thanks everyone! __________________________________________________ Be careful. Remember you are invisible

November 28th, 2014, 08:31 PM	#60
KawiKid860 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Murphey Location: Eastern Washington Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Honda 919, 2004 Ninja 500R NAKED Posts: A lot.	Sweet looking bike. I too am one of the few non-Harley riders who can appreciate Harleys, and all cruisers. Though I still give me parents crap for riding them haha, just like they give me crap for riding "crotch rockets."

November 29th, 2014, 11:32 AM	#64
snot sammich maker Name: snot Location: West Ohio - in the kitchen Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 white 300, 09 KLX 250 SF, 09 thunder blue 250(traded) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '15	Are you wrapping the exhaust? The bike is making some nice progress.

November 29th, 2014, 11:50 AM	#66
ninjamunky85 Que Buenos Son!!! Name: Ryan Location: Grovetucky, OH Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia Shiver 750, Husaberg FE 450, Ninja 300 (sold), xr100 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Nov '14	Haha meant to rate that as helpful @csmith12 but I fat fingered it. __________________________________________________ Don't do something because it's easy,.. Do it because it's not! If you aren't going forward, then you're falling behind. "Drive it like you stole it"!!!

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