Where should clutch engage on Harley?
1/2 to 3/4 is good. When your bike is COLD, with the handlebars straight, there should be enough space between the cable end and the lever housing to slide a nickel between. If that checks out, then you need your clutch readjusted. Mine starts to engage about 1/4 to 1/2 inch off the grip.
How do you time a Harley Davidson?
Connect the positive terminal of an inductive timing light to the positive battery terminal of the motorcycle. Connect the negative terminal of the timing light to the negative terminal of the battery. Connect the inductive pickup probe of the timing light to the front cylinder spark plug wire.
How do you set the timing points?
Insert dial gauge in plug hole and find TDC. Set dial marker for “zero” or make note of reading. Rotate crankshaft CCW thru TDC to insure repeatability of TDC point mark on gauge. Rotate crankshaft CW by the amount specified in timing spec (0.102″ or 2.60mm).
When did Harley Davidson start using points ignition?
All Harley Davidson motorcycles prior to 1978 came with points ignition. The term “Shovelhead” refers to a Harley-Davidson Big-Twin engine that was produced from circa 1966 to 1984. The first generation Shovelhead from 1966 through 1969 was actually the same engine as the Panhead engine that it replaced, except for the updated cylinder heads.
How do you set Shovelhead points on a Harley Davidson?
Place your thumb over the front-cylinder spark plug hole and kick the engine over slowly with the kick starter. Stop when you feel pressure on your thumb. This indicates that the front piston is approaching TDC (top dead center) of the compression stroke. 3.
What did a 1979 Harley ironhead Sportster need?
SELF CANCELLING TURN SIGNALS, COMPLETELY NEW ALL SOLDERED HARNESS WITH CIRCUIT BREAKERS, NEW GENERATOR WITH LED CHARGING LIGHTS. NO LONGER NEEDED, BOUGHT FRESH SOFTAIL, NOT EVEN BROKEN IN YET.
What kind of bike is a 1979 Harley Davidson?
1979 HARLEY-DAVIDSON LOW RIDER FXS 80 SHOVEL HEAD, Stock #C3114 1979 Harley Davidson Low Rider FXS 80 Shovel Head an oldie but goodie! Only 3300 miles… Bike runs, has tranny issues. 1974 HARLEY DAVIDSON SPORTSTER XLH1000, Really neat right hand shift sporty.