Hi I'm Gerald I'm also a Harley Tech you're the main reason I became Harley technician it's been fun I'm just having a hard time finding a dealership that is hiring it's winter time LOL love what you do keep it up you're awesome hope to meet you one day.
Thanks for all the tips I am a certified MMI student of Harley-Davidson I appreciate everything you're doing keeps me going since I'm not in a shop yet graduated 2020 still looking in Texas close to Dallas text around here are ready there at Shops keep up the good work
Even watched the 5 minute ad for you...on my phone...then paused and went to my desktop, and watched another 3 minute...I hope those help you...Your videos help me. Cheers!!!
Hey John. Love your videos. I happen to be a Service and Body Shop Director for a large new car auto dealer group. Keep it up man guys like you with the passion are a dying breed. I happen to be a brand new first time Harley owner. I traded my custom Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer in for a FLSB Sport Glide. This bike changed my entire perception of Harley. I always look forward to you vids. Thanks
My 2015 Ultra needs the neck bearings repacked at 25,000 miles after checking the tool prices on your links, guess mines going to the dealer for that service. Love your videos man.
Your welcome buddy,,, and I watch not only cause your fun to watch and you are a good tech ,, but ya never know what you can learn watching others.. they may have a better faster or more effective way of doing something..esp on M8 models seeing as everyone is doing things for the first time... anyway buddy thanks for the video and kind words !!!
I just bought a 2000 FXDWG. I'm in the process of replacing the stock Fork springs with new Progressive Suspension Springs. I need a Jim's Bearing Tool, to inspect/replace neck bearings, while I'm in there.
alright, alright....I know the suspense is killin' ya....for a young tech...Man,you have got it together.Good Video! I hope your enthusiasm for what you do continues well after your hair turns to silver.
Hey John, I have a 2016 Ultra Limited with 13,000 miles. I put new tires on 3,000 miles ago, Michelin Comanders. It was happening at low speed, but now at 50mph I sometimes get a very, very bad wobble in the front. It doesn't happen all the time, but does happen often.
that one tool that your putting the races in with I made a tool just about like the one that your using. Got a couple foot 5/8's all thread, some real hard washers and nuts.use 2 washer on each side to keep from bending. Works just like yours. Be safe
I have an `03 FLHRPi with 122,000 on the clock and I haven`t done the neck bearings yet...although I`m thinking about it when I rebuild the forks( for the first time!!!!)...Good vids, and great editing...keep up the good work !!
Five years later, that K&L Jack that John is discussing at 9:57 is $342.00 instead of $243.00 mentioned in the video, that's your current price including the FJB increase. Wow. K&L makes good stuff, I have their blue dolly that is awesome.
Good video John.Neck bearings and or adjustment on touring models would be awesome.Also front fork oil replacement and disassembly/removal of front forks on touring would be great.
Love your vids I also went to MMI but in Phoenix. I'm not a tech anymore but still play in my garage on my bikes. 1970 Suzuki t500 cafe and a 98 dyna lowrider. A cheap way to get a scissor lift is to take one out of a car and have plates welded on the top and bottom works great and I think I got 20 bucks in it. Just wanted to say keep up the good work...
Great Info = love watching, yet, as always, the Professional ( Yes, You John!) - knows the Tricks & Techniques that makes "IT" look easy & Simple! We, "general public Types" appreciate your input ,so we know "Let the Professionals do IT" ( usually less hassles despite the $$$ cost!) THANKS!
John, hello from Harley-Davidson Louisville where I am the Parts and MotorClothes Manager. A few guys in parts stay follow your channel, see you at the Dealer Show.
I'm a big fan of Zerk fittings in steering necks, and I did make that mistake with a Dyna >once< - now if I'm servicing a front end for a preferred customer, I will take the time to epoxy a thin sheet metal plate over that hole inside the steering neck and install neck bearings with rubber lip seals so the grease doesn't dribble all over the fender when it gets hot.
Enjoy the videos. I own a carbureted 04 Fatboy. I’ve done neck bearings in my old Suzuki GS but never my Fatboy. Actually, I’ve never done anything to my Fatboy, except oil changes and bolt on doodads.
I KNOW ITS A LITTLE EXTRA STEP but when i knock out my upper race i lay a towel or rag across the top so when and if it shoots out the towel adds some weight to keep it from launching into my truck window
Great videos! Keep em coming! Anytime I repair a front end collision on a bike I replace the front bearings and races. If it hit hard enough to bend the forks, triple tree or the neck it's always a good idea to replace the Bearings and races. I've come across cracked bearing cages (housings) on bikes that I repaired. The bearings have to come out to do front frame repair anyway, and that's when I inspect them. I look forward to your videos, they're very informative.
I own a street glide and to get to the steering head bearings is a $250 ish job in labour new bearings are a no brainer. You will be amazed how many people don't replace inexpensive parts only to pay twice for the job to be done later. Either that or they skip jobs like fork oil changes and wonder why odd amounts of grey gloop isn't as good as fresh oil.
You have inspired me to start down a path towards becoming a motorcycle mechanic as my dream job(automotive mechanic 2nd always need a back up) but I've got to love your content and thank you for the inspiration and keep up the good work.
I shoulda tinkered on bikes years ago. It will save your back instead of leaning over engine bays. Working on a bike is like painting a fine piece of art... X)
John, great videos! I have subscribed and really like the instructions. I just greased the neck bearings on my 2017 Street Glide 30K service. Totally agree with you about just replacing the bearings since it takes so much labor to get down to the frame. On this model, the frame head section is a single contained tube with upper and lower races. It looks like it would be easy to drill, tap and install a zerk grease fitting. Had I been prepared, I would have installed it. By the way, the bearings had very little grease and at 2 years in service, there was a small amount of wear lines appearing.
Decided to subscribe today. Have been watching your videos for a while. I do know what you are talking about here. But it's always nice to learn new tips and tricks. Just gives me more knowledge and info to share. Thanks John.
Hey John, just a quick shout out to say how much I enjoy your channel.. Also, have you done a video on the ultra classic head beaings/wobble issues? 40k on my used 2005 and noticed it has wobble.. will check tire pressure and grease fitting... but was hoping you had some "highly untrained professional" input... Keep up the great content.
Another Dirty Thumbs UP!! Thank you John. Keep those how to vids coming. I also appreciate the extra info you add about the tools you use and recommend. ----Shirts? When you getting shirts for us Fans?
If their was a tech like you at anyone of the dealerships by me I would not work on my scoot. Great informative material as always. LTMV & Until Next Time...
Exactly what Nick said, except I'm new to this and I have to trust the mechanic. Wish you'd do a video on how to find a great mechanic. (Oh I'm sorry is that my man card on the ground?) 😮
John you came up with all the nice gifts!! Wow A lot of work to put the back foot peg on a Dana! It was super easy To put on my passenger half moon footboard on my 16FLSS.. lol Great video enjoyed it!👍🏻 Thanks
I have never seen the Neck Races done before. Lisle makes a tool for pressing in Seals and Races. Its for Automotive. Only does one race a time. The HD tool pulls both in together. I'm guessing not a lot of torque is needed? The Jack you used, I bought one from Northern tools. Only cost me $100 or so. Mine came with Adapters to grab high frames. Since I store mine in the garage, And it doesn't get used much, I Oiled the Threaded Rod
Thanks for the info I was just wondering about my 96 FXD when I should look at the neck bearings. I got about 5k left before the first interval but it will probably be a good winter project.
Question 2017 ultra classic 12 k miles bike was feeling loose that it was the tires where bad felt slippery at freeway speeds so I changed tires to c2 bike feel better but feels loose like the road is slippery uneasy at 65 plus 2800 rpm ?? At idle in neutral if I rev motor feel lots of vibration at 2800 rpm I had the new tires rechecked and are balanced not sure what causing the bike too feel off not sure what to check or torque
I have a 2008 cross bones. Just got it. Trying to remove passenger pegs. They're what seems to be screwed on swing arm. When I lossen them the whole peg/mount just spins. Do you know if there is a bolt going threw the swing arm that the peg screws onto? Appreciate any help.
hey bro iv just fitted saddle bags on a fat boy 2017 for a friend with rear foot pads but the low cater pin is out due to the bracket for the bags on the exhaust side do you have to grind the frame part back for it to recess back ?
Nice...love watching the Pro's do these jobs - you make them look so quick and easy! Doesn't translate to the DIY'er garage like mine haha! Look forward to your wheel bearing vid because I'll be doing mine soon.
Matt S. I replaced neck bearings. Wheel bearings and tires. Still had the wobble. Replaced fork oil and fixed it. But that was on my Dyna. Good luck getting it fixed.
Thoughts on Softail Steering Head Fall Away Adjustment? I know on my bike ('06 Night Train) it is needed. A while ago HD had a thicker washer you could get to replace the paper thin washer that was there from the factory, torque to 80lbs (not sure how I remember that number) and ride on. No more adjustment needed and it fixes the legendary Softail Clunk when making quick stops. I don't know if those washers became standard on newer bikes or not. Did they? I can't find the washer on HD's web site anymore either. Did they decide they were a bad idea and discontinue them or come out with a better solution? Thanks.
I have no idea what you’re talking about. So I’m not sure if it became common place or it didn’t work. There is no way a washer replaced the need for an adjustment, though. It should still be checked every 10k miles. It doesn’t always need it, but it should certainly be checked.
Hmm... My google-fu is strong today. I found one of my oooold posts on an HD forum about this with part numbers etc. HD service bulletin: M-1215-A. Part number: 45740-07 (steering head washer kit). Install instructions: -J04469. From what I remember the factory super-thin lock washer was only torqued down to a very small amount. The lock washer was the kind where you bend a tab down into a big cog-style adjuster nut to prevent the nut from backing out. As a result of the low torque, and therefor pre-load on the bearings, the triple trees would sometimes 'clunk' when coming to a quick/hard stop due to things slipping in the steering neck. The replacement washer is pretty thick, relatively, and torqued down considerably more and illuminates the clunk. I tried searching for that part number etc on the HD web site but it came back with nothing. Any ideas/thoughts?
If I’m not using my own for those kind of jobs, I’m using one of the shops. They’re probably 20 years old at least. Still function as good as mine (about 8 years old).
Great videos John. Looking for a video of adjust steering stem wobble or neck bearings. Haven’t seen any really online that go over how to adjust loose steering. Is that something you think you can give us?
Great Video, Surprise Birthday for friend on Friday at Taco Mac in Newnan, so...No Bike Night for me. Congrats on Dealer show, that's badass. Keep On Keepin On.
How often John Maxwell should you have to adjust/tighten the neck bearings? My 2011 street glide now has 48 k miles on it i have only owned it for a couple years but in that time those bearings were tightened by harley under warranty about 5 to 6 times in a 20-30 thousand mile period. In 8 harleys and a rigid chopper i never adjusted any of those bikes neck bearings or did i have to replace them. All being older bikes softails i has 2005,2003. 2005 rigid 2002 electra glide 2004 dyna. not one of those did i ever have to mess with the neck bearings other then grease them. Now my 2011 is out of warranty and once again they need to be tightened. i complained about the neck bearings figuring that they might replace them but they never did and once again about 5 thousand miles they would say they needed to be tightened. Stating it as regular maintenance. Is that excessive? Thanks for your channel and any help advice.
I have a 2016 Road King. I would like my floor boards to be canted upwards similar to the Softtails. Is there a H-D or an after market part that will seamlessly to this on the Road King. Oh, good video today. But what else is new! Thanks
Hi, I would like to have your permition to take a pice of your vídeo, only 3 sec, (2:46 to 2:49) and use in my video explaning that in portuguese to my buddies stop making holes in their frames. Can you allow me? Thx. 👊👍
service interval is in the owners manual, I'm pretty sure it's every 10k miles, but I have a "cheat sheet" for my services, so I can't be sure without one in front of me.
When should the neck bearings be lubricated/adjusted? I have a 2008 CVO Road King with 32000 miles. To my knowledge, the neck bearings have never been lubricated/adjusted. I bought the bike used in 2004 with 2600 miles . If you could reply, I would appreciated.
the 08 models do have a grease fitting. They get greased every 10k miles and adjusted every 25k. If you take it to the dealership for services (not oil changes) then it's been getting done without you knowing it. If you just go for oil changes, or do it yourself, you've been skipping them!
I haven’t done a video yet, I’ve only installed one, and I hate doing videos if I’m not more versed on the install. I might do one in the future, though.
Great videos! What are my options on passenger pegs? 2018 softtail deluxe with v&h shortshots. Is there some type of extension bracket to get around the exhaust?
John Maxwell hey you said ask how I know not to use a little grease when installing the race into the neck, and I’m real curious since I just did! Please splain. Thanks
I don't even have a Harley yet and I still watch your videos.
"Take a minute; think about what you're doing."
Life lessons by John Maxwell
Pro tip!
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Hi I'm Gerald I'm also a Harley Tech you're the main reason I became Harley technician it's been fun I'm just having a hard time finding a dealership that is hiring it's winter time LOL love what you do keep it up you're awesome hope to meet you one day.
Thanks for all the tips I am a certified MMI student of Harley-Davidson I appreciate everything you're doing keeps me going since I'm not in a shop yet graduated 2020 still looking in Texas close to Dallas text around here are ready there at Shops keep up the good work
Even watched the 5 minute ad for you...on my phone...then paused and went to my desktop, and watched another 3 minute...I hope those help you...Your videos help me. Cheers!!!
Hey John. Love your videos. I happen to be a Service and Body Shop Director for a large new car auto dealer group. Keep it up man guys like you with the passion are a dying breed. I happen to be a brand new first time Harley owner. I traded my custom Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer in for a FLSB Sport Glide. This bike changed my entire perception of Harley. I always look forward to you vids. Thanks
Thanks for the encouragement, and congrats on the new ride!
My 2015 Ultra needs the neck bearings repacked at 25,000 miles after checking the tool prices on your links, guess mines going to the dealer for that service. Love your videos man.
glad to see that you are back to showing bike work
Yes, vacation is officially over. Back to work!
Your welcome buddy,,, and I watch not only cause your fun to watch and you are a good tech ,, but ya never know what you can learn watching others.. they may have a better faster or more effective way of doing something..esp on M8 models seeing as everyone is doing things for the first time... anyway buddy thanks for the video and kind words !!!
PhatboyHD88 hey John that was from.me too...
Ok not really but I thought it!
Very cool gift (even if it was a shameless plug grab.) :)
Thanks for the nice gift! And always watching! One of these days I’ll make it up north!
Damn cuz your from Johnstown. I'm from Fallentimber, I now live in South Carolina.
I just bought a 2000 FXDWG.
I'm in the process of replacing the stock Fork springs with new Progressive Suspension Springs.
I need a Jim's Bearing Tool, to inspect/replace neck bearings, while I'm in there.
useful on the bearings. getting my 30.000(48.000 km) miles service this week on my RG.
I saw a subber post about hitting the like button before he watched the video....I Just did it,and now we wait...Continue on Sir John.
Thanks man!
alright, alright....I know the suspense is killin' ya....for a young tech...Man,you have got it together.Good Video! I hope your enthusiasm for what you do continues well after your hair turns to silver.
Me too, especially since it’s already there on the sides...
Hey John, I have a 2016 Ultra Limited with 13,000 miles. I put new tires on 3,000 miles ago, Michelin Comanders. It was happening at low speed, but now at 50mph I sometimes get a very, very bad wobble in the front. It doesn't happen all the time, but does happen often.
that one tool that your putting the races in with I made a tool just about like the one that your using. Got a couple foot 5/8's all thread, some real hard washers and nuts.use 2 washer on each side to keep from bending. Works just like yours. Be safe
Thanks man! I like it when you put links in the description of tools that you use. Have a good week!
I’m gonna try to start doing that. It’s just a matter of thinking of questions before they happen!
Passenger pegs were the first "mod" I did on my FXDLS...... easily the hardest thing I had to do haha. GREAT VID!
I have an `03 FLHRPi with 122,000 on the clock and I haven`t done the neck bearings yet...although I`m thinking about it when I rebuild the forks( for the first time!!!!)...Good vids, and great editing...keep up the good work !!
Five years later, that K&L Jack that John is discussing at 9:57 is $342.00 instead of $243.00 mentioned in the video, that's your current price including the FJB increase. Wow. K&L makes good stuff, I have their blue dolly that is awesome.
Good video John.Neck bearings and or adjustment on touring models would be awesome.Also front fork oil replacement and disassembly/removal of front forks on touring would be great.
Really enjoy the videos! I’m a tech at patriot Harley Davidson in fairfax va and have told numerous guys at the shop to check out your channel!
Thanks Tyler!
Love your vids I also went to MMI but in Phoenix. I'm not a tech anymore but still play in my garage on my bikes. 1970 Suzuki t500 cafe and a 98 dyna lowrider. A cheap way to get a scissor lift is to take one out of a car and have plates welded on the top and bottom works great and I think I got 20 bucks in it. Just wanted to say keep up the good work...
Great Info = love watching, yet, as always, the Professional ( Yes, You John!) - knows the Tricks & Techniques that makes "IT" look easy & Simple! We, "general public Types" appreciate your input ,so we know "Let the Professionals do IT" ( usually less hassles despite the $$$ cost!)
THANKS!
John, hello from Harley-Davidson Louisville where I am the Parts and MotorClothes Manager. A few guys in parts stay follow your channel, see you at the Dealer Show.
That’ll be awesome! I’ll be the goofball walking around with a camera!
I love how scatterbrained you are, I too am scatterbrained. Keep up the good work, you make it look easy.
Sometimes it makes it hard to piece it all together. Lots of cuts, haha
I'm a big fan of Zerk fittings in steering necks, and I did make that mistake with a Dyna >once< - now if I'm servicing a front end for a preferred customer, I will take the time to epoxy a thin sheet metal plate over that hole inside the steering neck and install neck bearings with rubber lip seals so the grease doesn't dribble all over the fender when it gets hot.
I just got me an old car scissor jack with metal plates a friend welded to it. 10$ junkyard deals.
Enjoy the videos. I own a carbureted 04 Fatboy.
I’ve done neck bearings in my old Suzuki GS but never my Fatboy.
Actually, I’ve never done anything to my Fatboy, except oil changes and bolt on doodads.
I KNOW ITS A LITTLE EXTRA STEP but when i knock out my upper race i lay a towel or rag across the top so when and if it shoots out the towel adds some weight to keep it from launching into my truck window
Great videos! Keep em coming! Anytime I repair a front end collision on a bike I replace the front bearings and races. If it hit hard enough to bend the forks, triple tree or the neck it's always a good idea to replace the Bearings and races. I've come across cracked bearing cages (housings) on bikes that I repaired. The bearings have to come out to do front frame repair anyway, and that's when I inspect them. I look forward to your videos, they're very informative.
Now I find the passenger foot peg install after I did mine last year. Thank you
Nice technical vlog, gives us mere mortals some idea of what to do, you're doing so well with the channel John --- congratulations 👍😎
Thanks Geoff!
Congratulations on the dealer show , and it never surprises me how people will cheap out when you are in that far that’s a no brainer
I own a street glide and to get to the steering head bearings is a $250 ish job in labour new bearings are a no brainer. You will be amazed how many people don't replace inexpensive parts only to pay twice for the job to be done later. Either that or they skip jobs like fork oil changes and wonder why odd amounts of grey gloop isn't as good as fresh oil.
A Noob tech here.Ive been on the job a week and a half and love it. Gale's Harley Davidson, Grandview MO. I love your videos. Big O dirty thumbs up.
Congrats on the new job! The other guys helping ya out?
John Maxwell thanks.yeah they are really helpful
Thanks for doing what your doing, I have learned a lot. I start school in July. Keep doing what v your doing.
You have inspired me to start down a path towards becoming a motorcycle mechanic as my dream job(automotive mechanic 2nd always need a back up) but I've got to love your content and thank you for the inspiration and keep up the good work.
Awesome. It’s a fun day in and day out for sure!
I shoulda tinkered on bikes years ago. It will save your back instead of leaning over engine bays. Working on a bike is like painting a fine piece of art... X)
True, I couldn’t do cars. I’m spoiled!
Great info John!! I always look forward to you videos! Thanks for the hard work!
John, great videos! I have subscribed and really like the instructions. I just greased the neck bearings on my 2017 Street Glide 30K service. Totally agree with you about just replacing the bearings since it takes so much labor to get down to the frame. On this model, the frame head section is a single contained tube with upper and lower races. It looks like it would be easy to drill, tap and install a zerk grease fitting. Had I been prepared, I would have installed it. By the way, the bearings had very little grease and at 2 years in service, there was a small amount of wear lines appearing.
Decided to subscribe today. Have been watching your videos for a while. I do know what you are talking about here. But it's always nice to learn new tips and tricks. Just gives me more knowledge and info to share. Thanks John.
Hey John, just a quick shout out to say how much I enjoy your channel..
Also, have you done a video on the ultra classic head beaings/wobble issues?
40k on my used 2005 and noticed it has wobble.. will check tire pressure and grease fitting... but was hoping you had some "highly untrained professional" input...
Keep up the great content.
Top notch as always buddy!
Bet you're stoked as hell for the dealer show I know I sure as hell would be. Looking forward to new vids 👍👍
Another Dirty Thumbs UP!! Thank you John. Keep those how to vids coming. I also appreciate the extra info you add about the tools you use and recommend. ----Shirts? When you getting shirts for us Fans?
If their was a tech like you at anyone of the dealerships by me I would not work on my scoot. Great informative material as always. LTMV & Until Next Time...
Thanks Nick.
Exactly what Nick said, except I'm new to this and I have to trust the mechanic. Wish you'd do a video on how to find a great mechanic. (Oh I'm sorry is that my man card on the ground?) 😮
John you came up with all the nice gifts!! Wow A lot of work to put the back foot peg on a Dana! It was super easy To put on my passenger half moon footboard on my 16FLSS.. lol Great video enjoyed it!👍🏻 Thanks
I have never seen the Neck Races done before. Lisle makes a tool for pressing in Seals and Races. Its for Automotive. Only does one race a time. The HD tool pulls both in together. I'm guessing not a lot of torque is needed? The Jack you used, I bought one from Northern tools. Only cost me $100 or so. Mine came with Adapters to grab high frames. Since I store mine in the garage, And it doesn't get used much, I Oiled the Threaded Rod
Nah, slides right in. I think I might have seen some Lisle branded stuff on amazon when looking for the Jim’s stuff
Great video as always . RIP dyna . Expensive passenger foot peg install . I did it on my 13 streetbob .
Do raked cups cause problems?
I want to add a little rake to a Dyna, going from Superglide rake to Wideglide rake if I can.
Thanks for the info I was just wondering about my 96 FXD when I should look at the neck bearings. I got about 5k left before the first interval but it will probably be a good winter project.
Zepka is the shop where I'm from!
Zepka harley is a good spot great riding in western pa! Coming from a eastern pa guy!
Question 2017 ultra classic 12 k miles bike was feeling loose that it was the tires where bad felt slippery at freeway speeds so I changed tires to c2 bike feel better but feels loose like the road is slippery uneasy at 65 plus 2800 rpm ?? At idle in neutral if I rev motor feel lots of vibration at 2800 rpm I had the new tires rechecked and are balanced not sure what causing the bike too feel off not sure what to check or torque
so how do we adjust the bearing load on the turning of the triple clamp ??? ...
How is the clearance between the buddy pegs and the rear fender with a passenger/ over bumps?
I have a 2008 cross bones. Just got it. Trying to remove passenger pegs. They're what seems to be screwed on swing arm. When I lossen them the whole peg/mount just spins. Do you know if there is a bolt going threw the swing arm that the peg screws onto? Appreciate any help.
Where did you get that bracket that mounts up the drive belt gaurd in place of the passenger pegs?
hey bro iv just fitted saddle bags on a fat boy 2017 for a friend with rear foot pads but the low cater pin is out due to the bracket for the bags on the exhaust side do you have to grind the frame part back for it to recess back ?
Nice...love watching the Pro's do these jobs - you make them look so quick and easy! Doesn't translate to the DIY'er garage like mine haha! Look forward to your wheel bearing vid because I'll be doing mine soon.
how often do you lube or replace not bearings on a sportster?
Thanks as always for the great information.
Thanks John, another cool informative vid....please keep 'em coming!
Will do
are the neck brgs same size/same brg as the wheel brgs or swing arm brgs on the shovels?
I’d love to hear your thoughts on the famous dyna death wobble.
Matt S. I replaced neck bearings. Wheel bearings and tires. Still had the wobble. Replaced fork oil and fixed it. But that was on my Dyna. Good luck getting it fixed.
Matt S. Me too. It's happened to me a few times over 90 mph.
I should do a death wobble video.
John Maxwell I’d be interested to hear an unprofessional’s take on it.
No problems if you keep your
Neck bearings lubed and adjusted
You can always use a small scissor jack with brake disk welded to it.
Can do a video on how to fix bike wobbles? Ive noticed some on the highway with my 04 Dyna.
I’d like to hear you talk about front endWobble and how to stop it :)
Thoughts on Softail Steering Head Fall Away Adjustment? I know on my bike ('06 Night Train) it is needed. A while ago HD had a thicker washer you could get to replace the paper thin washer that was there from the factory, torque to 80lbs (not sure how I remember that number) and ride on. No more adjustment needed and it fixes the legendary Softail Clunk when making quick stops. I don't know if those washers became standard on newer bikes or not. Did they? I can't find the washer on HD's web site anymore either. Did they decide they were a bad idea and discontinue them or come out with a better solution? Thanks.
I have no idea what you’re talking about. So I’m not sure if it became common place or it didn’t work. There is no way a washer replaced the need for an adjustment, though. It should still be checked every 10k miles. It doesn’t always need it, but it should certainly be checked.
Hmm... My google-fu is strong today. I found one of my oooold posts on an HD forum about this with part numbers etc. HD service bulletin: M-1215-A. Part number: 45740-07 (steering head washer kit). Install instructions: -J04469.
From what I remember the factory super-thin lock washer was only torqued down to a very small amount. The lock washer was the kind where you bend a tab down into a big cog-style adjuster nut to prevent the nut from backing out. As a result of the low torque, and therefor pre-load on the bearings, the triple trees would sometimes 'clunk' when coming to a quick/hard stop due to things slipping in the steering neck. The replacement washer is pretty thick, relatively, and torqued down considerably more and illuminates the clunk. I tried searching for that part number etc on the HD web site but it came back with nothing. Any ideas/thoughts?
You gave me lots of info, I’ll look into it at work tomorrow! Thanks for the info!
No problem. I look forward to any info you can give. Thanks a lot.
Hey, did you ever get a chance to look into this? Thanks a lot.
Thinking about replacing my triple trees and fork sliders on my Dyna. Should I go with this jack?
If I’m not using my own for those kind of jobs, I’m using one of the shops. They’re probably 20 years old at least. Still function as good as mine (about 8 years old).
John, have to ask, what model and make flipper knife is that you used to open the bearing packet.
Great videos John. Looking for a video of adjust steering stem wobble or neck bearings. Haven’t seen any really online that go over how to adjust loose steering. Is that something you think you can give us?
I’ll be at the bike night Friday and dropping mine off Saturday morning for some work
Cool! Look forward to seeing you!
what are the names of tools you are using to remove bearing and install bearing
How about a Vid regarding front wheel chalks for the home do it guy! If they're... I don't know available.
Great Video, Surprise Birthday for friend on Friday at Taco Mac in Newnan, so...No Bike Night for me. Congrats on Dealer show, that's badass. Keep On Keepin On.
Oh Shit...hope he's not a subscriber...Bwahahahaha
Does the grease fitting on 2010 FLHTK neck grease the bearings?
How often John Maxwell should you have to adjust/tighten the neck bearings? My 2011 street glide now has 48 k miles on it i have only owned it for a couple years but in that time those bearings were tightened by harley under warranty about 5 to 6 times in a 20-30 thousand mile period. In 8 harleys and a rigid chopper i never adjusted any of those bikes neck bearings or did i have to replace them. All being older bikes softails i has 2005,2003. 2005 rigid 2002 electra glide 2004 dyna. not one of those did i ever have to mess with the neck bearings other then grease them. Now my 2011 is out of warranty and once again they need to be tightened. i complained about the neck bearings figuring that they might replace them but they never did and once again about 5 thousand miles they would say they needed to be tightened. Stating it as regular maintenance. Is that excessive? Thanks for your channel and any help advice.
Dyna days yessssssss
Love that technical name. Big f-ing hammer. I call mine the attitude adjuster.
What about the zerk fitting on a 09 Road King. (Factory installed)
Totally different ball game. That’s what makes people think that they can install one on a dyna.
I have a 2016 Road King. I would like my floor boards to be canted upwards similar to the Softtails. Is there a H-D or an after market part that will seamlessly to this on the Road King.
Oh, good video today. But what else is new!
Thanks
Hi, I would like to have your permition to take a pice of your vídeo, only 3 sec, (2:46 to 2:49) and use in my video explaning that in portuguese to my buddies stop making holes in their frames. Can you allow me? Thx. 👊👍
OMG on the zerk fitting.
what about a sporty that lives outside & gets ridden every day with 30,000 on the clock would you say new bearings?
I have 2014 slim it has a grease zurk how often should I grease it and will stay in there
service interval is in the owners manual, I'm pretty sure it's every 10k miles, but I have a "cheat sheet" for my services, so I can't be sure without one in front of me.
Hey John,thanks another cool vlog, always interesting and lots of cool information,looking forward to your next vlog 😃👍
Why oil on races instead of grease?
John have a question. How do u ck a coil if u can. With a little multi meter. Know ur busy. Thanks john Frm john. Lol. Ride safe
I've got 2007road king police with 103 more like 2008 I want to put the new speedometer with tach and shift indicator can you help
What I'd like to know is the jack that you using on the left what is it called and where do you get them
The one I linked in the description? Or something different?
When should the neck bearings be lubricated/adjusted? I have a 2008 CVO Road King with 32000 miles. To my knowledge, the neck bearings have never been lubricated/adjusted. I bought the bike used in 2004 with 2600 miles . If you could reply, I would appreciated.
the 08 models do have a grease fitting. They get greased every 10k miles and adjusted every 25k. If you take it to the dealership for services (not oil changes) then it's been getting done without you knowing it. If you just go for oil changes, or do it yourself, you've been skipping them!
Can you/have you done any videos on doing a auto clutch pack ??
I haven’t done a video yet, I’ve only installed one, and I hate doing videos if I’m not more versed on the install. I might do one in the future, though.
Digging the peg install tip.
Great videos! What are my options on passenger pegs? 2018 softtail deluxe with v&h shortshots. Is there some type of extension bracket to get around the exhaust?
I've been looking for pass pegs for my 2020 low rider s, and it looks like there is. Its a passenger peg bracket kit (i think).
I kinda miss the big puff of smoke outta the vape... at least ya got that camera slap. Bam!
Nice vid.
Another good informative and humorous video from the man J.M. I'm one of the thousands on the bell squad 👍
Thanks Kenneth!
Yep me too. Need to try to get my doc bills paid so I can do the upgrade to the Patreon¿ deal.
John Maxwell hey you said ask how I know not to use a little grease when installing the race into the neck, and I’m real curious since I just did! Please splain. Thanks
Hey, John. At your dealership, what tools, jacks, special tools, etc. do you have to supply on your own?
Thanks John. Love your tech tips.
What pipe is on the lowrider?
AWESOME Lowrider S!!! Hate that they let that bike go the way of the dinasours.
RedRider0151 love mine
What kind of oil do you keep in your oil can?
Awesome video John.
Thanks Hotrod!
Does your bike lift work for all the models you work on? Do you use it for touring models?
It works for all of them. It’s rated for 1,000 pounds or more