A old friend in ill health gave me a 1994 Sportster that he had parked in his shop a number of years ago because he could no longer ride. I didn't have a use for it but his giving it to me was more important to us than my desire to have it - so I took it home. My grandson is now a senior in high school and quite busy in his activities, and when I offered it to him as a money making project he declined. Now he has more time and decided he was ready. We watched this episode I'd found earlier and he's ready to do it. This afternoon I looked up your vid and the two of us watched it. I must say that your low key and personal approach to explaining things is appealing, and your guidance and explanations are confidence building. We are going to use this as our guide and then go on to the complete rebuilding if that is indicated. This will be a fun project for us and something to bond over at this particular time and remember, as he is off to college next year and personal time will be at a premium. Thank you very much for what you've done!
What a great time to spend with your grandson. Time invested in building up others is truly what life is all about. Thank you for your kind words and support of my videos. If y’all ever get stuck along the way just give me a shout and maybe I can help with the hurdle.
Jesus christ, I've never seen a video this helpful and informative in a long time. I've watched many videos trying to learn as much as I can about my bike but this finally made everything click. Wish you had millions of views you deserve it
Arkansas has an ocean. It is in the form of humidity. The white stuff on the aluminum is aluminum oxide. That is aluminum rust. I converted both of my Softail EVOs ('84 and '99) to points. I still have both of them.
Thanks for uploading these videos! You're helping out countless folks, many of whom would not even consider attempting this stuff on their own otherwise.
I just wanted to say thank you for the wiring information. And I look forward to watching the “part 2” of this bike. I recently purchased an 82 xlh1000 that is a basket case with the wiring. It runs and rides, but the wiring has been hacked something terrible. Your explanation of the starter solenoid being attached clicked the light switch in my head and I now fully understand the starting power sequence much better. The starter solenoid had me befuddled. I kept thinking it was separate. I have now ordered a complete wiring harness and am looking forward to this process much more, not dreading it now. lol. Thanks again.
Hello Butler, Since I have an XLH1200, I hope and think you can get her running. I bet the stator is under the clutch basket. I think the ignition is the wasted spark type. Gonna be a 4 speed tranny for sure. Yup I use white vinegar to get rid of rust in my cast iron skillets. I'm going to follow you on this project.
Finding this was timely. I actually have a 89 883 hugger that I am getting out of storage after 7 years. Tires were bald and I was broke so I didn't have it out on the road for some time. Glad I went the extra mile setting it up to be stored as I did not expect it to be out of service for so long. I look foreword to your next installment on this.
stumbled across this video. Keep making vids you have a way, you teach easily as you go voice is good for media. All those books up top and knowledge in your head combine to have a lot to share. More power to ya sir!
Brother I'm so glade I came across this video. I am literally starting to get a 1988 or 89 sportster running. The thing has sit for around 10 years I have only watched about 20 min of this video and already you have gave me some great advice like putting vinegar in the tank why I didn't think of that lol but yeah I was wondering what I needed to do to get all the rust out of the tank . But you are leading me down the right path. I have never worked on a Harley and I'm not a mechanic but I am pretty good at stuff like this. It's my girlfriends bike her dad left her he went all out on this bike it's cromed out to the max I love the rimsche put on it I might try to upload a picture of it on here anyway I truly appreciate this video and I will be going by it thank you so much!
That’s awesome! I have another video on here specifically just for cleaning and coating a gas tank. Check it out. And I’d love to see pics! Thanks again.
OK cool I will definitely check that video out. I'm trying to figure out how to upload a picture on here I'm old school this technology thing is a trip but I will figure it out
I found this very interesting. After Pinatubo ,helped a Buddy do his 1200 Sportster change seals and stiffer fork springs. It was a 1990 Sportster. We both were in the Navy stationed in the Philippines.
Don't quit! You're doing a great job with the videos. I've done a couple of channels (Airtime Paintball, and Low Stakes Crusher...just starting) and I can say that your videos are solid! Also I live in Hartsville, and I've got work for you :)
I have cleaned a number of motorcycle tanks. I use a product called Superclean, and I use it full strength, and fill the tank with it. I leave it in there at least 24 hours. It will remove ALL old gas and any oily residue. If the tank is rusted, I use full strength muriatic acid. You have to use Superclean first before muriatic acid, muriatic won't work if there is ANYTHING oily in the tank. I leave the acid in the tank at least 10 hours, for light rust, 24 hours for heavy rust. It WILL remove the rust. If it was badly rusted, you may wind up with pinhole leaks. If you do, the tank was never any good anyway. To use muriatic acid, you do have to remove the petcock and plug the hole. Muriatic acid will dissolve aluminum. As far as I am concerned, if a tank has been sealed, at least with anything but Caswells, it's toast. I'm old enough to remember Kreem. There was never an easier way to destroy a tank. It peeled off like crazy, and plugged everything up. I thoroughly clean the area around the plugs before removing them to prevent trash, rust, or corrosion from falling into the cylinders. I also fill the cylinders up with WD-40 and let them soak before trying to turn the engine over. After that long, everything is going to be completely dry, and there will be metal to metal contact. I save all my plastic jars, mayonnaise jars, peanut butter jars, all plastic jars. I use them to store things in, among other things. I have dozens of jars full of nuts, bolts washers, etc. of different types, all labeled. Allen head screws and bolts were designed by W.G. Allen in 1909. I think throttle cables should be properly adjusted and lubricated no matter where they were to begin with. Same with all other cables. Carburetor is a Keihin CVK, made in Japan. Pronounced key-in. Check for a cracked slide. I have found cracked slides in Harley CVK carburetors. Those carb cleaning tools are great. But I have also used guitar strings. They work great too. On the carburetor, you forgot the pilot screw. On an '89, it probably has a lead plug over it which needs to be removed to get it out. It will have a spring, a flat washer, and a small O ring on it. Everything needs to be cleaned, then installed about 2 1/2 turns out, and tuned after the engine is started. Never seen points on an EVO Harley.
Great channel!! I really appreciate your positive attitude and abundant amount of knowledge you are willing share! If you have time I’m curious about the carburetor. I’ve had an 89 883 for 10ish years and looking to rebuild my carb. Did they switch carburetor styles in 89 because mine doesn’t have the plastic top, my throttle cables are on the opposite side and it also bolts to a metal intake and not the rubber boot. The bike was definitely hacked up over the years before me so I know it’s possible that it’s not stock. I’ve been a fabricator most my life and have been lucky enough to chop and modify many bikes with no mechanical problems and would sell them for money to build again. However this bike is my favorite and I want to keep it for myself. It started running occasionally on one Cylinder and other times perfect, until one day it ran no more… I’ve been chasing this problem for a while now. My wife’s an electrical diagnostic tech and mechanic for a big rig truck dealership and built a beautiful and Harley specs wiring harness and installed it for me. I also replaced the coil, new plugs and plug wire’s, and getting ready to install the new ignition module tonight and obviously rebuild the carb. Sorry for the long winded comment but I appreciate whatever info you might have! Looking forward to another video and have a great day!
What an awesome comment! Thank you so much for your kind words. A no-run issue has to be one of three things. Fuel issue, spark issue, or compressed air issue. It could be just one of those or all three. I’d start with a compression check and make sure you have the throttle wide open (WOT). From there I’d check spark next, then fuel. Once you narrow down the issue then you can focus on the problem. If you need any more guidance simply email me at butlercustomsmotorcycleshop@gmail.com.
You know more than me, I would have changed the oil n filter, got my spark back clean the air cleaner and try to start her, if she is a go, put some Seafoam in tank and let her idle. Hey Butler you will get her going.
I'm looking at an 82 Roadster for a first bike project. I will take your advice about it not being worth any more than how it sits. I really enjoyed your video!
Thank you for your kind words! That one rule has always done me right. I just bought a bike last week that had been sitting for 3 years. Owners told me it had low miles. Got it running a day later and discovered it has 70k miles! But because I bought it so cheap I still came out happy.
i just stumbled onto your channel ,liked what i had seen and subbed.i have a 1988 sportster 1200 my girl friend had bought for me a few years back and to this day it runs like a raped ape .sportster are awesome bikes and very reliable. great video my friend 👍
@@butlercustomsthanks for the video. I got a 2020 iron and also working on old sporty. I make vids, nothing crazy, but I see you have some great content! Thanks friend
Thank you! I should be uploading part 2 this week or the next. Waiting on new parts to come in. Make sure to click the bell and you will be notified as soon as it’s uploaded! Thanks so much for watching and commenting!
Great video my guy!! Just got my first Harley it’s a 1989 xl 883 great thing I ran into your video! One question what kinda of oil do you use for your trans and primary? Any help would be appreciated so much thank u!
Congrats on the Harley. And thanks for watching and commenting. I use 20w-50 SAE in all three holes on older Harleys. I’ll run a 75w-90 SAE gear oil on 5 and 6 speed trans on twin cams.
Enjoying your videos though most of the time you're way over my head, especially in the electrical stuff. Second time through this one I noticed what was bothering me about it. Would you mind two comments that are constructive? 1. In your little star wars style warning note, it should be "bodily" harm. (Yep, in another life I'm the old lady librarian proofreader.) 2. You don't need the background music. It's annoying and distracting and sounds like elevator music from back in the muzak days. I'd rather hear your voice and the sounds of the bike. A good place to use music is to find a cool tune and play it up front while you're showing a sped up section, if you know what I mean. Then when you get done with speeding up the section, and drop back into regular time and start talking again, stop the music. Looking forward to more videos, you're very good at sharing the information!
Great recommendations. I noticed these two things a couple of months ago and I did correct them. I think I changed the bodily harm and I took out the background music on all videos after that one. Thanks for the insight.
Hello sir. Great videos, thank you!! I wonder if you can help me. I started having this issue today. Having problems going into neutral. And also once in first gear and I start moving the acceleration becomes rough and bike starts to chock up as if it once to shut off. This same issue continues through out the other gears. I adjusted my clutch several times recently. Will this be an issue cause by poor clutch adjustment or a fuel deliverie issue??? Kindly advice me please. Thank you!!
I was wondering the same thing because I built an 89 sportster as tail dragger and I’m replacing ignition module now so that part confused me a bit… and also my carburetor doesn’t look like that either. Mine doesn’t have that plastic top. However I still love this video and the info packed into it!!!
Awesome find. There are still some good deals out there. We are currently looking for one to build on our channel and give away to one of our subscribers.
I have found that I have a question if you don't mind. I replaced the brake pads and decided to replace the brake fluid as well given that I have no idea how old it is. Well my inexperience shows here as I did not know that dot 5 is purple. The fluid that was in the reservoirs was yellow. I tried to flush it all the way through till I got purple in the drain hose but have since learned that mixing dot 3 or 4 with 5 is a no no. (I was assuming that I just had old dot5) Have you run into this before? Would getting a power bleeder and flushing the fluid again be unlikely to suffice? Or have I just caused myself a rebuild of my brake system?
Great question. Mixing DOT 5 with 3 or 4 causes a chemical reaction that will cause the fluid to gel up. It’s a mess. I would flush the best I could with the correct fluid and make sure all fluid that you use is new and sealed. You don’t want any moisture in there. You will probably have to go through three bottles or a large bottle to get it all out. In part two of this video I will be replacing the complete rear brake system and restoring the front so I will be discussing this issue. The previous owner might not have realized not to use just any fluid. So I would flush it well. I hope this helps and thanks for watching!
@@butlercustoms Well I did some investigating and found out some info. The fluid in my bike was DOT5. I was able to determine this because I use the old empty water bottle as a catch for the fluid when I bleed brakes routine. So I had a sample of the old fluid. The old fluid from my bike did not mix with the DOT 3 that was in the bottle from the last brake bleed I did on one of my cars. Instead it floated on top. I also poured off the fluid from the top that had been in my bike and tried to mix it with water in another bottle. DOT 5 does not mix with water and this clearly did not mix. So this was DOT 5 in my bike. Some digging led me to find several people who said that the purple dye fades with time. So if anyone else is trying to figure out what they have This is some basic info.
Great question. Think of the condenser like a small battery. Pull the condenser off the bike. Touch the end of the condenser wire to the body of the condenser to discharge any volts that are in it. Turn your meter to ohms. Place one lead on the body of the condenser and the other lead on the end of the wire. You should see the numbers increasing slightly if it’s good. This is putting a small charge into the condenser. Then switch your meter to DC and put the leads back on in the same way. It should show the charge you just put in it and it will start slowly dropping the charge the longer you hold the leads on it. If it doesn’t charge or drops the charge too quickly then it’s bad. And when you buy a new condenser always buy two. One to replace and one to keep in your bag on the bike. Just in case it goes out while on a ride. Hope this helps.
Are you excited? I am! 160 on the front. . .was the petcock off? so no gas sat in the carb? when I ride, I have two places I shut off the gas when heading back to the mansion flat. that way when I am at the house there is very little gas in the carb. I let her idle till she stops.
@Butler Customs Motorcycle Shop right on, I stumbled across your videos I just picked up an 86 yesterday trying to get it to fire off no luck yet been in storage since 2012.
Keep at it. They are solid bikes. If you need any help just shoot me an email at butlercustomsmotorcycleshop@gmail.com. Thanks for watching and for commenting.
What part of Tn You ? Galaten? . Old Boy I know havent talk to for Years He Rides with the Reepers Preacher and The old Boy is a Preacher . Just Askin !
A old friend in ill health gave me a 1994 Sportster that he had parked in his shop a number of years ago because he could no longer ride. I didn't have a use for it but his giving it to me was more important to us than my desire to have it - so I took it home. My grandson is now a senior in high school and quite busy in his activities, and when I offered it to him as a money making project he declined. Now he has more time and decided he was ready. We watched this episode I'd found earlier and he's ready to do it. This afternoon I looked up your vid and the two of us watched it. I must say that your low key and personal approach to explaining things is appealing, and your guidance and explanations are confidence building. We are going to use this as our guide and then go on to the complete rebuilding if that is indicated. This will be a fun project for us and something to bond over at this particular time and remember, as he is off to college next year and personal time will be at a premium. Thank you very much for what you've done!
What a great time to spend with your grandson. Time invested in building up others is truly what life is all about. Thank you for your kind words and support of my videos. If y’all ever get stuck along the way just give me a shout and maybe I can help with the hurdle.
Jesus christ, I've never seen a video this helpful and informative in a long time. I've watched many videos trying to learn as much as I can about my bike but this finally made everything click. Wish you had millions of views you deserve it
Thank you for your kind words and for commenting! Glad I was able to help.
Arkansas has an ocean. It is in the form of humidity. The white stuff on the aluminum is aluminum oxide. That is aluminum rust. I converted both of my Softail EVOs ('84 and '99) to points. I still have both of them.
Then we have several oceans here in Tennessee too! 🤣
23:55 - That's hilarious.
You're doing a great thing, by teaching others.
Thanks
Thank you for your kind words and for watching. I’m currently wrapping up another video. Should be uploaded this weekend.
@@butlercustoms,
Cool deal
Thanks for uploading these videos!
You're helping out countless folks, many of whom would not even consider attempting this stuff on their own otherwise.
Those are very kind words. Thank you for watching!
I just wanted to say thank you for the wiring information. And I look forward to watching the “part 2” of this bike. I recently purchased an 82 xlh1000 that is a basket case with the wiring. It runs and rides, but the wiring has been hacked something terrible. Your explanation of the starter solenoid being attached clicked the light switch in my head and I now fully understand the starting power sequence much better. The starter solenoid had me befuddled. I kept thinking it was separate. I have now ordered a complete wiring harness and am looking forward to this process much more, not dreading it now. lol. Thanks again.
Glad I could help! Part #2 should be in the playlist for this bike. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Hello Butler, Since I have an XLH1200, I hope and think you can get her running.
I bet the stator is under the clutch basket. I think the ignition is the wasted spark
type. Gonna be a 4 speed tranny for sure. Yup I use white vinegar to get rid of rust
in my cast iron skillets. I'm going to follow you on this project.
Thank you for your words of support and for following our channel.
Finding this was timely. I actually have a 89 883 hugger that I am getting out of storage after 7 years. Tires were bald and I was broke so I didn't have it out on the road for some time. Glad I went the extra mile setting it up to be stored as I did not expect it to be out of service for so long. I look foreword to your next installment on this.
Thank you for your comment. They are a fun model to work on. We should be uploading part 2 this coming week!
I like hearing this dude talk
Thanks for watching and commenting!
stumbled across this video. Keep making vids you have a way, you teach easily as you go voice is good for media. All those books up top and knowledge in your head combine to have a lot to share. More power to ya sir!
Wow. Thank you for those kind words. Part 2 of this video will be uploaded next week. Thanks for watching! And yes, I’m a big reader.
Brother I'm so glade I came across this video. I am literally starting to get a 1988 or 89 sportster running. The thing has sit for around 10 years I have only watched about 20 min of this video and already you have gave me some great advice like putting vinegar in the tank why I didn't think of that lol but yeah I was wondering what I needed to do to get all the rust out of the tank . But you are leading me down the right path. I have never worked on a Harley and I'm not a mechanic but I am pretty good at stuff like this. It's my girlfriends bike her dad left her he went all out on this bike it's cromed out to the max I love the rimsche put on it I might try to upload a picture of it on here anyway I truly appreciate this video and I will be going by it thank you so much!
That’s awesome! I have another video on here specifically just for cleaning and coating a gas tank. Check it out. And I’d love to see pics! Thanks again.
OK cool I will definitely check that video out. I'm trying to figure out how to upload a picture on here I'm old school this technology thing is a trip but I will figure it out
OK cool I figured it out. Yeah her dad put s and s everything on this bike he did a great job I can't wait to get it running
@@cabbyabby8490 I can’t see the pic. You can email me if that’s easier. Butlercustomsmotorcycleshop@gmail.com
I found this very interesting. After Pinatubo ,helped a Buddy do his 1200 Sportster change seals and stiffer fork springs. It was a 1990 Sportster. We both were in the Navy stationed in the Philippines.
Thank you for your kind words and for your service to our country! Fork springs and seals are always a messy and tedious job!
Don't quit! You're doing a great job with the videos. I've done a couple of channels (Airtime Paintball, and Low Stakes Crusher...just starting) and I can say that your videos are solid!
Also I live in Hartsville, and I've got work for you :)
Thank you for those kind words! I don’t plan on stopping. Shooting a new video this week! Thanks for the encouragement!
I have cleaned a number of motorcycle tanks. I use a product called Superclean, and I use it full strength, and fill the tank with it. I leave it in there at least 24 hours. It will remove ALL old gas and any oily residue. If the tank is rusted, I use full strength muriatic acid. You have to use Superclean first before muriatic acid, muriatic won't work if there is ANYTHING oily in the tank. I leave the acid in the tank at least 10 hours, for light rust, 24 hours for heavy rust. It WILL remove the rust. If it was badly rusted, you may wind up with pinhole leaks. If you do, the tank was never any good anyway. To use muriatic acid, you do have to remove the petcock and plug the hole. Muriatic acid will dissolve aluminum. As far as I am concerned, if a tank has been sealed, at least with anything but Caswells, it's toast. I'm old enough to remember Kreem. There was never an easier way to destroy a tank. It peeled off like crazy, and plugged everything up.
I thoroughly clean the area around the plugs before removing them to prevent trash, rust, or corrosion from falling into the cylinders. I also fill the cylinders up with WD-40 and let them soak before trying to turn the engine over. After that long, everything is going to be completely dry, and there will be metal to metal contact.
I save all my plastic jars, mayonnaise jars, peanut butter jars, all plastic jars. I use them to store things in, among other things. I have dozens of jars full of nuts, bolts washers, etc. of different types, all labeled. Allen head screws and bolts were designed by W.G. Allen in 1909. I think throttle cables should be properly adjusted and lubricated no matter where they were to begin with. Same with all other cables. Carburetor is a Keihin CVK, made in Japan. Pronounced key-in. Check for a cracked slide. I have found cracked slides in Harley CVK carburetors. Those carb cleaning tools are great. But I have also used guitar strings. They work great too. On the carburetor, you forgot the pilot screw. On an '89, it probably has a lead plug over it which needs to be removed to get it out. It will have a spring, a flat washer, and a small O ring on it. Everything needs to be cleaned, then installed about 2 1/2 turns out, and tuned after the engine is started. Never seen points on an EVO Harley.
Great advice! Thanks for the info.
Thanks for the lesson! Great content! Greetings from Portugal!
Thank you for those kind words and for watching!
Great channel!! I really appreciate your positive attitude and abundant amount of knowledge you are willing share! If you have time I’m curious about the carburetor. I’ve had an 89 883 for 10ish years and looking to rebuild my carb. Did they switch carburetor styles in 89 because mine doesn’t have the plastic top, my throttle cables are on the opposite side and it also bolts to a metal intake and not the rubber boot. The bike was definitely hacked up over the years before me so I know it’s possible that it’s not stock. I’ve been a fabricator most my life and have been lucky enough to chop and modify many bikes with no mechanical problems and would sell them for money to build again. However this bike is my favorite and I want to keep it for myself. It started running occasionally on one Cylinder and other times perfect, until one day it ran no more… I’ve been chasing this problem for a while now. My wife’s an electrical diagnostic tech and mechanic for a big rig truck dealership and built a beautiful and Harley specs wiring harness and installed it for me. I also replaced the coil, new plugs and plug wire’s, and getting ready to install the new ignition module tonight and obviously rebuild the carb. Sorry for the long winded comment but I appreciate whatever info you might have! Looking forward to another video and have a great day!
What an awesome comment! Thank you so much for your kind words. A no-run issue has to be one of three things. Fuel issue, spark issue, or compressed air issue. It could be just one of those or all three. I’d start with a compression check and make sure you have the throttle wide open (WOT). From there I’d check spark next, then fuel. Once you narrow down the issue then you can focus on the problem. If you need any more guidance simply email me at butlercustomsmotorcycleshop@gmail.com.
You know more than me, I would have changed the oil n filter, got my spark back clean the air cleaner and try to start her, if she is a go, put some Seafoam in tank and let her idle. Hey Butler
you will get her going.
I did change all oils, filters, and tank flush on this one.
I'm looking at an 82 Roadster for a first bike project. I will take your advice about it not being worth any more than how it sits. I really enjoyed your video!
Thank you for your kind words! That one rule has always done me right. I just bought a bike last week that had been sitting for 3 years. Owners told me it had low miles. Got it running a day later and discovered it has 70k miles! But because I bought it so cheap I still came out happy.
Obrigado pelas dicas
E parabéns pelo bom trabalho
Thank you for watching!
You sir are a treasure!
That’s very kind of you. Thank you for watching and commenting.
i just stumbled onto your channel ,liked what i had seen and subbed.i have a 1988 sportster 1200 my girl friend had bought for me a few years back and to this day it runs like a raped ape .sportster are awesome bikes and very reliable. great video my friend 👍
Thank you for your kind words and for subscribing! We have another sporty in the shop for next week that we will be shooting a video on so stay tuned!
Great video and very educational and helpful. Keep up the good work ! 👍🤘
Thank you for those kind words of motivation!
Petcock, I believe the Pet stands for petroleum
Thanks for clearing that up. It’s always been a weird word to say.
SPORTSTER4LIFE
They are great bikes
@@butlercustomsthanks for the video. I got a 2020 iron and also working on old sporty. I make vids, nothing crazy, but I see you have some great content! Thanks friend
@@butlercustoms agreed!!!
Looking forward to part 2
Thank you! I should be uploading part 2 this week or the next. Waiting on new parts to come in. Make sure to click the bell and you will be notified as soon as it’s uploaded! Thanks so much for watching and commenting!
nice video, easy to watch. Spurgeon!
Ha. I've actually heard that more than once! Thank you for watching and for your kind comment.
@@butlercustoms well, I'm a pastor. And I own an 86 xlh1100. again, really good video
@@guypmiller that’s awesome. Keep plowing my brother!
Great video my guy!! Just got my first Harley it’s a 1989 xl 883 great thing I ran into your video! One question what kinda of oil do you use for your trans and primary? Any help would be appreciated so much thank u!
Congrats on the Harley. And thanks for watching and commenting. I use 20w-50 SAE in all three holes on older Harleys. I’ll run a 75w-90 SAE gear oil on 5 and 6 speed trans on twin cams.
@@butlercustoms thank u🙏
Enjoying your videos though most of the time you're way over my head, especially in the electrical stuff. Second time through this one I noticed what was bothering me about it. Would you mind two comments that are constructive? 1. In your little star wars style warning note, it should be "bodily" harm. (Yep, in another life I'm the old lady librarian proofreader.) 2. You don't need the background music. It's annoying and distracting and sounds like elevator music from back in the muzak days. I'd rather hear your voice and the sounds of the bike. A good place to use music is to find a cool tune and play it up front while you're showing a sped up section, if you know what I mean. Then when you get done with speeding up the section, and drop back into regular time and start talking again, stop the music. Looking forward to more videos, you're very good at sharing the information!
Great recommendations. I noticed these two things a couple of months ago and I did correct them. I think I changed the bodily harm and I took out the background music on all videos after that one. Thanks for the insight.
Hello sir. Great videos, thank you!! I wonder if you can help me. I started having this issue today. Having problems going into neutral. And also once in first gear and I start moving the acceleration becomes rough and bike starts to chock up as if it once to shut off. This same issue continues through out the other gears. I adjusted my clutch several times recently. Will this be an issue cause by poor clutch adjustment or a fuel deliverie issue??? Kindly advice me please. Thank you!!
Thank you for your kind words and support. Let’s talk more about your issues via email. Please email me at butlercustomsmotorcycleshop@gmail.com
One thing is for sure, an '89 XLH isn't supposed to have points.
That is correct. They went away from points in 1984 I believe, but points will work, it just takes a little rewiring.
I was wondering the same thing because I built an 89 sportster as tail dragger and I’m replacing ignition module now so that part confused me a bit… and also my carburetor doesn’t look like that either. Mine doesn’t have that plastic top. However I still love this video and the info packed into it!!!
Just snagged a 96 Sportster 1200 complete bike for $250.
Awesome find. There are still some good deals out there. We are currently looking for one to build on our channel and give away to one of our subscribers.
We're did you get the helping hand tool from ?
I believe that one was given to me. So I’m not sure where they got it from. I’ll see if there is a brand or part number on it.
Now there's no ocean their Arkansas no matter what corner you go to
🤣🤣
Thank you!!!!!
Thanks for watching!
I would think you would spray a lubricant in the cylinder and let sit a few before you try and turn an old dry cylinder?
I sprayed a light coat of lubricant in it once the pugs were out. Thanks.
I have found that I have a question if you don't mind. I replaced the brake pads and decided to replace the brake fluid as well given that I have no idea how old it is. Well my inexperience shows here as I did not know that dot 5 is purple. The fluid that was in the reservoirs was yellow. I tried to flush it all the way through till I got purple in the drain hose but have since learned that mixing dot 3 or 4 with 5 is a no no. (I was assuming that I just had old dot5) Have you run into this before? Would getting a power bleeder and flushing the fluid again be unlikely to suffice? Or have I just caused myself a rebuild of my brake system?
Great question. Mixing DOT 5 with 3 or 4 causes a chemical reaction that will cause the fluid to gel up. It’s a mess. I would flush the best I could with the correct fluid and make sure all fluid that you use is new and sealed. You don’t want any moisture in there. You will probably have to go through three bottles or a large bottle to get it all out. In part two of this video I will be replacing the complete rear brake system and restoring the front so I will be discussing this issue. The previous owner might not have realized not to use just any fluid. So I would flush it well. I hope this helps and thanks for watching!
@@butlercustoms Well I did some investigating and found out some info. The fluid in my bike was DOT5. I was able to determine this because I use the old empty water bottle as a catch for the fluid when I bleed brakes routine. So I had a sample of the old fluid. The old fluid from my bike did not mix with the DOT 3 that was in the bottle from the last brake bleed I did on one of my cars. Instead it floated on top. I also poured off the fluid from the top that had been in my bike and tried to mix it with water in another bottle. DOT 5 does not mix with water and this clearly did not mix. So this was DOT 5 in my bike. Some digging led me to find several people who said that the purple dye fades with time. So if anyone else is trying to figure out what they have This is some basic info.
Great info to have in your toolbox between your shoulders! DOT5 does not play well with others.
And that’s why I always use a fresh new bottle and flush very well.
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Whats the electrical test to test a condencer...ohm it out..electrically charge it..see if it holds a charge..??
Great question. Think of the condenser like a small battery. Pull the condenser off the bike. Touch the end of the condenser wire to the body of the condenser to discharge any volts that are in it. Turn your meter to ohms. Place one lead on the body of the condenser and the other lead on the end of the wire. You should see the numbers increasing slightly if it’s good. This is putting a small charge into the condenser. Then switch your meter to DC and put the leads back on in the same way. It should show the charge you just put in it and it will start slowly dropping the charge the longer you hold the leads on it. If it doesn’t charge or drops the charge too quickly then it’s bad. And when you buy a new condenser always buy two. One to replace and one to keep in your bag on the bike. Just in case it goes out while on a ride. Hope this helps.
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@jerrybigrig my pleasure
Are you excited? I am! 160 on the front. . .was the petcock off? so no gas sat in the carb?
when I ride, I have two places I shut off the gas when heading back to the mansion flat.
that way when I am at the house there is very little gas in the carb. I let her idle till she stops.
The carbs on this one were not too bad but were clogged. A good cleaning did the trick.
Love what you're doing and your approach. Some good info! I am currently building a 1989 Sportster Bobber. #joebobsgarage
Thank you for those kind words! Make sure to subscribe and click the bell. Got the sporty back on a lift and will be shooting part 2 on Monday!
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That was not the drain bold that was the primary adjuster bolt and nut.
correct. but I always use it a both.
@Butler Customs Motorcycle Shop right on, I stumbled across your videos I just picked up an 86 yesterday trying to get it to fire off no luck yet been in storage since 2012.
Keep at it. They are solid bikes. If you need any help just shoot me an email at butlercustomsmotorcycleshop@gmail.com. Thanks for watching and for commenting.
No ocean big river in Arkansas
👍🏼 thanks for clearing that up! Must have been close to that big river.
Star wars woohoo 🎉
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You don't lub the cylinder before you roll a old engine over.
Great question. I do lube the cylinders but only if it doesn’t turn over smoothly by hand.
Why the helll not I’d take the spark plugs out spray a shit load of wd40 in there and try and turn it over by hand with no plugs then change the oil
To each his own.
What part of Tn You ? Galaten? . Old Boy I know havent talk to for Years He Rides with the Reepers Preacher and The old Boy is a Preacher . Just Askin !
I’m here in the big city of Hartsville, TN. And I’m a pastor as well. Thanks for commenting.
I smell..... i smell...... a chopped sporty
It would be a great one for that!
as soon as I seen you walking out with a cup like that of coffee!!!. automatic!!! thumbs down 👎👎..
Welp, that’s a first.