Recent content by 1978RJC

Thanks so much fellers!! And Steve, thanks for that algorithm! That will be used for sure!! Y’all are the best! Love this forum!

One more thing. I keep having to reinstall the little diaphram in the fuel pump and when it pops out, which it always does, the pump keeps running. Could that be what killed the battery?

Used one from eBay. Ricks brand I think

Hey guys and gals. Out riding the 86 max yeaterday and it was running great! A few hours in, the bike started losing power and sounded like the the carbs were loading up. Then in heavy traffic, it stalled. Got it fired back up after waiting a few minutes, then it died again. Tried to start back...

I ended up using all balls. I used to be in the parts business, and I can tell you this with much certainty. Most of all of the bearings sold in the US come from China. There are exceptions, but almost all are imports. The All Balls bearings looked great and seemed as though they will fit...

Hello Friends, I have been rebuilding my forks on my 1986 this week and upon removing the wheel I saw that the bearings are not sealed but open rollers. They seem to be fine, but I thought since I had the wheel off I would replace. Should I go back with the open rollers or replace with...

NICE! I'll post a pick of mine. It is kinda of heavy with chrome and the paint is a little wild for my taste. All of the tins are in the paint shop and the hardware is at the powder coater. should have it together in time for Bike Week here in MB. I'm dreading the engine painting though.

Hey guys! I am a life long Harley guy who has recently been given a 1986 VMAX from a close family friend. I had heard about them over the years but never seen or ridden one. WOW its fast and I have parked the Softail! Anyway, I began to take it apart to clean years of neglect and bad...