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Ah the good old days when I used to boil the chain in grease on top of the stove and bake my freshly painted cylinders in the oven. Great way to...

I know centre stands are useful but personally I can't stand the sight of an appendage dangling beneath my undercarriage o_O

Had a 2007 1050 Tiger. Great engine, comfortable and good for touring. The only negative for me was that I found it to be a bit tall even though I...

Personally I would never ride a road bike with tubed tyres. Had a 900 Thunderbird back in the 90's and got a puncture which deflated rapidly as I...

Check out the posting 'Question About Oil Change'. It's an old posting started in August 2021 but recently resurrected with further information....

Another page that might be of interest. When full oil pressure has been reached, oil is released to spray through the tensioner blade to lube the...

[ATTACH] It's unlikely that any damage has been caused as the camchain is still under spring tension until fully tensioned by the oil pressure....

Looks great. It'll look even better in the sunshine :grinning:

I have also used both methods for an oil change without any issues.

The new procedure for changing the oil and filter is to prevent possible air locks in the lubrication system although I don't think it was ever...

[ATTACH] Honda CX500 from the late 70's (aka The Plastic Maggot). Not a pretty sight :confounded:

I'm now thinking that it is the wrong speedo drive as some were fitted on the opposite side on other models?

Also, as you have replaced the speed sensor are you sure it is the correct part?

Looks to me like the speedo drive isn't positioned correctly? The cable should exit behind the fork leg, not in front. I think there might be two...

So that confirms that fuel is somehow draining into the sump and mixing with the oil and the crankcase breather is doing it's job by ejecting the...

Are you using a 12 point ring spanner? There are purpose made ones specifically for those type of nuts and the limited access. I appreciate that...

Have you tried applying heat?

Tracy, the poor man clearly needs both Harleys and could probably do with a Speed Triple 1050 RS as well (did I mention I have one for sale?). You...

And buy the Sportster :p

Was your oil level correct before and is it still correct now, or has it increased?