Due to issues I was having sucking oil into a valve guide into my rear cylinder I will need to disassembly the top end of my motor. I've decided to document this work as I do with my Yamahas'. Furthermore, I have a tick in the front from an unknown clearance issue that I have the opportunity to address so I can also repair that as well.
Generally, for any work, I will begin with the prep and removal of the carbs and gas tanks. This is good stuff to know anyway. As is with all old bikes, some parts and techniques may vary. As you can see this is not the stock carb, being an S&S Short E. Keep in mind during this video that this is in preparation for several projects, also including the repair of the oil tank.
The video starts with the carb removal, given that not everyone removing a carb is necessarily removing a tank.
The tank removal begins with draining the tank into a gas can as shown, this is followed by the removal of the speedo/tach console.
When removing the tank I always ensure that the upper tank bolt is always kept in place so that a tank does not accidentally fall off as shown.
Generally, for any work, I will begin with the prep and removal of the carbs and gas tanks. This is good stuff to know anyway. As is with all old bikes, some parts and techniques may vary. As you can see this is not the stock carb, being an S&S Short E. Keep in mind during this video that this is in preparation for several projects, also including the repair of the oil tank.
The video starts with the carb removal, given that not everyone removing a carb is necessarily removing a tank.
The tank removal begins with draining the tank into a gas can as shown, this is followed by the removal of the speedo/tach console.
When removing the tank I always ensure that the upper tank bolt is always kept in place so that a tank does not accidentally fall off as shown.
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