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You got that right!

I'm not sure what you are asking. Why wouldn't you remove the fork from the triple trees?

@WitchcraftCycleWorks I'm asking if it's possible to separate the fork seal while still mounted.

Prior to fork removal

You can do it with the uppers still mounted in the triple trees. Not much different than having them mounted in a vice. The problem might be compressing the spring to get the top cap back on.

@@WitchcraftCycleWorks thank you once again I appreciate you for replying, and supplying your knowledge. I just ordered a vice

@TomaloTV You don't need to do this with hot engine, but it does aid in draining the oil. I've done oil changes on so many bikes and only rarely burn myself on the exhaust. I guess you just get used to it. If you do mechanic work, getting cut, burnt and crushed fingers is just going to happen.

You have to disconnect the regulator to test the alternator. The test showed that the alternator (stator and rotor) was putting out more volts than the book said was normal, but the alternator was working. The alternator will put out more volts the faster you spin it. The regulator is there to convert the A/C voltage into D/C voltage and regulate it down to about 14 volts D/C. In this case the regulator wasn't limiting the output, so I replaced it. The final test proved that was the proper fix.

@ the way you tested it made no sense tho. Testing the stator while it’s disconnected from the regulator and the stator testing good can’t tell you right away it’s the regulator

@@riffraffchoppers If a bike has a charging problem you test the alternator as I showed. If the alternator is putting out enough voltage you replace the regulator. There is no way to test the regulator. In this case the alternator was putting out slightly more voltage than the book stated for stock reading but considering the age of the bike, someone might have put in a high output alternator as some point.

@ that was the confusing part cause you said it tested fine when it was slightly over so you said it must be the regulator and my point was when those two aren’t connected and you’re testing the stator you can’t automatically say it’s the regulator cause of the stator test

The wiring on Bigdogs was problematic until 05. Many have needed to be rewired. Also, check your coil. A coil can run fine and quit when they get hot. It's impossible to diagnose a bike on the internet.

Camp fuel will burn the cleanest. You could use gasoline, but I would suggest the alcohol free premium.

@@JimmyLuffjr City folk don't know what they're missing out on.

@xanbiker Propane stoves are easier to use, but I didn't want to mess with bottles.

No, you will need longer forks. I think we needed 4" longer fork tubes on this build.

@DeanKaehele-xq1iz Probably just pack a tent and a couple cots.

Ghostbusters? 🤔😅

😂

I represent that comment... not really, I rarely haul a bike much less a bagger

We won't be sleeping in it but I'm sure we will pack a tent and some supplies in it.

@shaunskelton2133 I think that's more than I can afford.

That's what I'm afraid of.

@@WitchcraftCycleWorks I used the roll out floor and then put a coat over it with some texture to make it less slick in wet situations

@@Salty_Badger Took the words out of my mouth. Roll on garage stuff will stick to anything.

@Chasing.Adventure What is this roll on stuff that sticks to anything?

@@landoncardwell I don't remember if these were adjustable.

This is what the customer purchased. I only did the installation.

@WitchcraftCycleWorks ik just letting others know

I'm not sure I understand what you are saying. The bike will run off just the battery for some time. You need a working voltage regulator to convert the stator output from AC to DC voltage. The wire from the regulator to the battery goes to a breaker, not a fuse. Breaker should have battery voltage on both sides even without the bike running.

Thanks. To be honest I don't know what size they are. Swap meet find.

@@WitchcraftCycleWorks I was afraid you'd say that. A set like that would be perfect on my 97 Heritage. Thanks for responding brother, keep the wick twisted! Seeya!

I think you can find 6 gallon tanks for your Heritage.

@@WitchcraftCycleWorks I've been looking for a pair, along with several other goodies. Money's tight right now, but eventually I'll get em, I mean that's what keeps our clocks ticking, right? That's a fine lookin shovel you've got on your hands. I had a 77 Lowrider and I sho do wish I had her back! Be quick, but be careful! Seeya!

Hopefully, I saved you some money.

It was a pretty good crowd. I stuffed myself with crawdads.

Always a good time.

While that reading is more than the book recommends, it doesn't mean it's bad. Turn your meter to AC volts and start the engine to see what the alternator is putting out. You should see an output of about 20 volts per 1000 rpm.

@WitchcraftCycleWorks thank you I'll be doing that today.