How do I know what Harley motor I have?
Look on left side of the engine case for the engine number. Harley engines that were made before or in the 1960s have the model year of the engine as the first two numbers of the engine number, which acts as a VIN. Look for a four-digit production code in the last four digits of the VIN.
What year did Harley start putting VIN on frame?
Beginning in 1981, Harley started using a 17 digit VIN number on the frame and an abbreviated VIN on the engine case.
What does the compensator do on a Harley?
The intention of the compensator is to smooth out the rough pulses that the engine creates under certain load situations (think about when you lug the engine and it bucks back and forth) and prevent them from being transmitted through the drivetrain.
How do you fix primary gasket on Harley Davidson?
Remove all of the primary chain case cover bolts with a ratchet and Allen driver. Pull out on the cover to separate it from the inner chain case. Scrape the old gasket material off of the gasket surfaces with a gasket scraper. Wipe the inside of the cover clean with a shop rag. Lift the primary cover and the new gasket into position.
What kind of gasket does a Harley Dyna use?
Only 15 left in stock – order soon. Orange Cycle Parts Primary Cover .062in. Paper Gasket Kit for Harley Dyna 1994-2005 and Softail 1994-2006 by James Gasket JGI-60539-94-K . Only 17 left in stock – order soon.
What causes a primary chain to leak on a Harley?
The primary chain case cover contains Harley primary chain case lubricant which lubricates the clutch pack and primary chain. Failure of the primary chain case cover gasket or either of the two inspection cover gaskets will result in a leak and need to be replaced.
What to do if you have primary oil leak on Harley?
Remove all of the primary chain case cover bolts with a ratchet and Allen driver. Pull out on the cover to separate it from the inner chain case. Scrape the old gasket material off of the gasket surfaces with a gasket scraper. Wipe the inside of the cover clean with a shop rag.