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Expertise
Anything on Harley Davidson sportsters models. Wiring and engine/tranny questions on Harley Davidson shovelhead and evolution models. Also have some time spent on the old triumphs.
Experience in the area
state certified as master motorcycle mechanic and worked at Harley Davidson and triumph repair shop for 12 years, but haven't worked in the motorcycle trade in 3 years.
Organizations
none
Publications
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Education/Credentials
state certification in master motorcycle repair
Awards and Honors
none
Past/Present Clients
none
What do you like about this subject?
I like fixing bikes and building the motors.
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Recent Answers from sportstertodd
2009-09-25 new grips caused clutch issues:
Remove the derby cover and loose the clutch adjuster lock nut then turn the clutch adjusting screw in a couple of turns now adjust the clutch cable at the cable adjuster so you have about a 1/8 of an in
2009-09-22 harley davidson sportster:
First I would ask you how does the bike run right now, if the answer is great then I wouldn't touch anything. To get more power ie.. 1100 to a 1200.. it takes more fuel. But if its bogging down upon acceleration
2009-09-21 95 harley softtail cjutch adjustment:
remove the derby cover then loosen the lock nut then turn the adjusting screw in a couple of turns now you can adjust the cable at the cable adjuster so that you have about a 1/8 of an inch of play at
2009-09-13 88 harley sporster:
Might be that the enrichner cable has snapped just behind the gold colored nut that you'd tighten against the mounting bracket by the knob that you pull on, in the plastic area. Causing it to stay on a
2009-09-12 sportster oil leak:
Sounds like your referring to the front cylinder upper mounting stud. This stud doesn't protrude into a oil passage so I think what you actually have is the front rocker box upper rocker plate/piece is
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