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From: dehahn@strokr.shr.dec.com (chris dehahn)
Subject: Re: Sportster Hop-up & Winter Storage
Reply-To: dehahn@strokr.shr.dec.com
Organization: Digital Equipment Corporation
Date: Wed, 30 Sep 1992 19:21:27 GMT

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|>From: tim@intrepid.gsfc.nasa.gov (Tim Seiss)
|>Subject: Sportster Hop-up & Winter Storage
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|>Sportsters sure are getting a lot of attention, lately...
|>
|>As many of you might remember, my BIL (Brother-In-Law) has the
|>'92 XLH1200 Sportster.  He gave me his old bike to do what I want
|>with.  Anyway, I've told him about rec.motorcycles.harley, and
|>he asked me to find out about 2 things:
|>
|> 1) Recommendations on getting better performance from his
|>    bike.  He has drag pipes on it, and is thinking about 
|>    doing some more modifications to it.  Any suggestions
|>    as to what would be the next step, such as a jet kit,
|>    or new carb, cam, ignition, along with specific aftermarket
|>    suppliers would be appreciated.  Also, if someone would
|>    care to comment on the best "performance increase/dollar"
|>    and/or the best order in which to do specific hop-ups
|>    would also be appreciated.
|>

Putting drag pipes (straights) on a stock bike only makes noise. Any
additional power would be trivial, and in many instances it will
drop.

IMO the best bang for the buck mods for an Evo Snortster, especially
a 1200, is to:

1) Junk that piece of crap carb 
2) get rid of that kludge of an ignition system
3) fit a good collector pipe

re: 1) Choose your favorite...I like the S&S 'E', some like the Mikuni,
Both work well.

re: 2) The Screaming Eagle ignition changes the advance curve and
moves up the rev limit. It's still a kludge. Fit a Dyna-S DS6-1 ignition
with the stock coil. Or if you have a bit more $$$ the DS6-2 single fire
and a set of coils. I have the Dyna coils, the Andrews coils are also
good.

re: 3) You can still use your straights, since the bike is now better set
up for them. You can get better response, rideability, and a lot less
noise by fitting a good 2:1 collector pipe. Supertrapp makes a mint 
stainless steel pipe that works well. RB racing and Bub also make good
pipes.

Although I'm not an Evo fan at all, if I ever get rich I'd build up an 89"
Evo Sportster for a bar bike.

Have fun,

CdH

<<<<<<<<<<<<   Ninety eight....don't be late  >>>>>>>>>>>>
Chris deHahn....CdH....Digital Equipment Shrewsbury MA USA
dehahn@strokr.shr.dec.com
From: exuses@exu.ericsson.se (Stacy Scott,exu-xt-df,5959)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles.harley
Subject: '89 XLH 1200
Keywords: Price??
Date: 30 Sep 92 20:59:25 GMT
Reply-To: exuses@exu.ericsson.se
Organization: Ericsson Network Systems
X-Disclaimer: This article was posted by a user at Ericsson in North America.
              The opinions expressed are strictly those of the user and
              not necessarily those of Ericsson.

I am thinking about buying an '89 XLH 1200 Sportster and would appreciate the net's
opinion of what a fair price would be for a bike with the following:

     Very good condition (body and paint)
     Screamin' Eagle Carb
     3K miles
     Windsheild
     Two-up seat with backrest

Please E-mail, Thanks
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles.harley
From: neal@cmptrc.lonestar.org (Neal Howard)
Subject: Re: Long time mystery
Date: Sat, 3 Oct 1992 17:00:41 GMT
Organization: CompuTrac Inc., Richardson TX

>One thing about HDs has always puzzled me...
>
>Why don't the pad-lock holes on the forks and the frame line up 
>when the bike is on its side-stand? These 1/2" holes miss aligning
>by at least 1/4", so it doesn't seem to be an accident. About all

What year models were they? On my 1991 XLH-1200 the padlock holes line up
perfectly. Were yours made during the last of the AMF era when worker
morale and quality control were a sad state of affairs?

<--------------------------------------------------------------------->
< Neal Howard                         | '91 Harley Sportster XLH-1200 >
< email: neal@cmptrc.lonestar.org     | DoD # 686                     >
< CompuTrac, Inc. (Richardson, TX)    | '69 Cougar XR7-GT390          >
<--------------------------------------------------------------------->
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles.harley
Subject: Re: Wobble at 70mph+
From: jim.wenzel@grapevine.lrk.ar.us (Jim Wenzel) 
Date: 26 Sep 92 10:37:00 GMT
Reply-To: jim.wenzel@grapevine.lrk.ar.us (Jim Wenzel) 
Distribution: world
Organization: The GrapeVine BBS *** N. Little Rock, AR *** (501) 753-8121


Tom Randolph * Get  rid of  the windshield.  Seriously, unless something
               major is wrong, like the fork is about to fall off due to
               worn steering  head bearings, then there's  only that one
               thing that could be causing  it. I presume you've checked
               the simple  stuff like: steering head,  tube clamps, axle
               nuts...?
                                 = = =

    I have  to ensure they are  tight.. (as best as  I can) Someone else
    mentioned possible  that the rear wheel  is not 'true' to  the front
    wheel. I will  pull off the windshield though and  ride it to see if
    it is indeed the culprit.  (I somewhat suspect it anyway).

---
 * SM 1.06 A0059 * { Rule 62 A Rule To Live By }
                                                                 
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles.harley,alt.motorcycles.harley
From: arnie@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu (Arnie Skurow)
Subject: Re: Regulator vs. battery question
Organization: The Ohio State University
Date: Mon, 28 Sep 1992 17:34:23 GMT

In article <9flp02X2233c01@JUTS.ccc.amdahl.com> efk00@cd.amdahl.com (Eddie Kieg
er) writes:
>Howdy all. Gotta question about charging ststems (our FAVORITE topic)
>
>Given a late model evo big twin ('86 Softail), and knowing that the
>regulator is in parallel with the battery, if my regulator is
>overcharging my battery, will a voltage measurement accross the
>battery (with the regulator hooked up obviously) show >> 12 volts
>(like >15V), or does the battery win the "fight" between 'em and
>pull the voltage down (and then boil away)?? If the regulator is
>puttin' out 18V, will I see that (or like 16-17) over the battery??
>Inquiring minds, etc.
>
You will see the voltage reaching the battery when you place the
leads of a Voltmeter on each post of the battery.  This is the
easiest way to diagnose a regulator/alternator problem.  I just
tested a friend's FXEF and we discovered that at ~3,000 RPMs, his
regulator was permitting nearly 19 volts to reach the battery.
Overcharging will "boil" out the electrolyte and cause the
battery to dry up.  Undercharging results in the battery becoming
unable to start the bike, run the lites, provide voltage to run
the ignition, etc.

Of course, if you're under 12 volts, you'll have to test the
voltage from the alternator.  You can obtain a pigtail from a
burned out regulator so you'll have the appropriate plug to plug
into the alternator socket.  You're reading will be in Volts AC, and
these volts increase x volts with each 1,000 RPMs.  I don't have
my manual here so I can't tell you how many volts.  It can reach up
to 95 VAC at 5,000 RPMs or such.


Arnie SkurowOA
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles.harley
From: tomw@stephanie.megatek.uucp (Tom Wright)
Subject: Re: Long time mystery
Reply-To: megatek!tomw@uunet.uu.net
Organization: Megatek Corporation, San Diego, California
Distribution: usa
Date: Fri, 2 Oct 1992 20:50:24 GMT

In article <1992Oct01.164833.12064@gecko.uucp> ed@Tekelec.gecko.uucp (Ed Campbell) writes:
>>Why don't the pad-lock holes on the forks and the frame line up 
>>when the bike is on its side-stand? These 1/2" holes miss aligning
>>by at least 1/4",...
>
>     This is a function of lean angle and steering geometry. The
>hole is placed to bring the fork close to a full lock turn. The
>natural turn angle of the fork varies with the sidestand length,
>suspension length at rest, rake angle, and pavement slope. The
>tire size and profile has a profound effect. My '76 has a 9"
>extended fork and it usually lines up ok.

I don't think so in general. With every HD I'v seen that does not have a
radically modified front end (e.g., extended 9") or modified side stand,
the bike leans over with the forks in the full turn lock position. Since
the two pieces that touch and establish the lock are each on or welded to
the two pieces of metal that have the holes for the padlock, all HD has to
is allign them to the lock position, and they will line up in virtually 
all parking positions. Nice try, though.

Still puzzled,
Tom Wright
'89 Heritage

ps. Ed: I like the 
>My other car is a '54 Harley Servicar.
tag line. My other car is a '59 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I. It usually
causes some excitement at the Harley shop even though it's not made in
America.
From: bob@halfdome.sf.ca.us (bob pasker)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles.harley
Subject: Re: Sensitive cage alarm systems
Date: 2 Oct 92 22:07:01 PDT
Organization: Disorganized Organization

In article <BvIp3E.EDG@cmptrc.lonestar.org>, neal@cmptrc.lonestar.org (Neal Howard) writes:
> Doncha just love it when some cage with one of those "glass breakage" sensors
> in the alarm parks next to your Harley? They always go off whenever I start
> up my bike   B-}                                         
> The cager always gets pissed as hell. I luv it.

as paulb and i were riding around la a month or so ago, i was amazed at 
all the alrams that went off as he passed by.

y'think i should get some straight pipes for my bmw?

-- 
-- bob pasker
-- bob@halfdome.sf.ca.us 
--
From: paulh@tekcae.cax.tek.com (Paul Hammer)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles.harley
Subject: Re: Regarding Fringe
Date: 2 Oct 92 15:41:08 GMT
Article-I.D.: tekcae.1135
Organization: Tektronix, Inc., Beaverton,  OR.

>So I got to thinking...  Fringe has been around for a very long time.  The
>cowboys and settlers of the West had it on their clothing. I've seen pictures
>of Indians with fringe as well.  It would seem that for people from that age
>to do something, they would have to have a practical reason - I doubt that
>they were fasion motivated.

Leather clothing of that time was not sewn together as we see it
today.  When the components were cut from the leather (that is,
sleeves, shirt/jacket fronts, backs, pant legs, etc) one marked
out the "solid" portion and then cut 2 or 3 inches excess all
the way around.  This excess is then sliced thinly from the
edge to the "solid" portion boundary.  Then all this "fringe" is
used to tie the garment together.  No needle and thread required,
complete garments manufactured using only hide and a buck knife.
They generally didn't bother trimming the fringe after tieing.

-rickf
From: randy@ninja.megatek.com (Randy Davis)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles.harley
Subject: Re: Sportster Crotch Rocket??!!
Date: 30 Sep 92 19:10:25 GMT
Reply-To: randy@megatek.com
Organization: Megatek Corporation, San Diego, California

In article <1992Sep30.033158.769@microunity.com> jeff@MicroUnity.com (Jeff 'Giga-hurts' Kaskey) writes:
|cleaner first, followed by the front springs and a cam.  The whole
|shit-load I've listed above will run under $2 Grand if you do the
|installation yourself, though I'm not counting the frame mod or
|the 1200 bore job.  Get a bigger gas tank - you won't want to stop
|for a LONG time :-) And don't act too surprised when you catch up
|with those GSXRs and Ninjas on any road with a few twists in it.

  And don't be surprised that they were loafing along, and blow your doors
off when they turn up the throttle, for 1/2 of what you just spent hopping
up the Sportster...  (Sorry, Jeff).

Randy Davis                            Email: randy@megatek.com
ZX-11 #00072 Pilot                            megatek!randy@uunet.uu.net
DoD #0013                                     ucsd!megatek!randy
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles.harley
From: blgardne@javelin.sim.es.com (Dances With Bikers)
Subject: Re: latest issue of Motorcyclist
Reply-To: blgardne@javelin.sim.es.com
Organization: Evans & Sutherland Computer Corporation
Date: Fri, 2 Oct 1992 13:33:47 GMT

jdk@cs.brown.edu (Jennet Kirschenbaum) writes:

>anyone have a copy of the latest Motorcyclist with winterizing info?
>I'd love to get a copy

Umm...   Have you tried a newsstand?

-- 
Blaine Gardner @ Evans & Sutherland  blgardne@javelin.sim.es.com  BIX:blaine_g
580 Arapeen Drive, SLC, Utah 84108           Favorite road signs:
Dumper of Dirtbikes #46             FJ1200   Winding Road Next 77 Miles
My other motorcycle is a Quadracer           Caution: Passing Areas Not Marked
From: brianz@sturgis.Corp.Sun.COM (Brian Zavatsky)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles.harley
Subject: Re: Is that Ness ????
Date: 1 Oct 1992 21:51:23 GMT
Organization: Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Distribution: world
Reply-To: brianz@sturgis.Corp.Sun.COM
NNTP-Posting-Host: sturgis.corp.sun.com




it was the Honda 250 "REBEL" --- 

bz


Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles.harley
From: jimh@county.lmt.mn.org (Jim Hassing)
Subject: Re: HARLEY TRADING CARDS
Organization: LaserMaster
Date: Fri, 25 Sep 92 12:19:42 GMT

In article <6704@transfer.stratus.com>, scol@scottsdale.az.stratus.com (Scott Colbath) writes:
> 
> In article <1992Sep23.154824.1460@den.mmc.com> rea@den.mmc.com (Vince Rea)  
> writes:
> > 
> > 
> > HAS ANYONE PURCHASED A SET OF HARLEY TRADING CARDS?
> > I HEAR THE PRICES ARE GOING THROUGH THE ROOF.
> > I'VE LOOKED FOR THEM IN MY AREA (CENTRAL CALIFORNIA
> > COAST) AND THEY ARE SOLD OUT. 
> 
> I had a friend suprise me with a set she picked up in San Francisco. Nice  
> cards, cost her about two bucks.
> --
> **********************************************************
> Scott Colbath
> Stratus Computer
> Phoenix, Az.  (602)852-3106
> Internet:scott_colbath@az.stratus.com
> **********************************************************
> 


The cards are very interesting and well done, some of the photos are very
dark but over all really nice.

My wife bought me a set after I started to complain about my old hondo
and started looking at HD's in the paper... hmmm... she went and got 
me a '93 HD catalog also...    :>


-redeye
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles.harley
Subject: re:Wobble at 70mph+
From: jim.wenzel@grapevine.lrk.ar.us (Jim Wenzel) 
Date: 26 Sep 92 10:37:00 GMT
Reply-To: jim.wenzel@grapevine.lrk.ar.us (Jim Wenzel) 
Distribution: world
Organization: The GrapeVine BBS *** N. Little Rock, AR *** (501) 753-8121



William C * Slow down!!! last that i heard  the speed limit was still 55
            (65).
                                 = = =

     OH!... Someone  must of painted  the sign that  said 85 <GRIN>.  No
     wait a  minute.. that was the  interstate I was on...  <jeez> I get
     confused easily...

     As a rule I do just putt along.. There are occasions though where I
     like to get around some of  these 'sunday drivers' that seem to try
     and ruin a nice ride thru the mountains.
---
 * SM 1.06 A0059 * Do HD's sneeze when they catch a virus?
From: frampton@skitzo.dseg.ti.com
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles.harley
Subject: HOG ROAST
Date: 1 Oct 92 15:10:37 CDT
Organization: Texas Instruments Component Test Facility

   I usually hang out in r.m.dirt but I got ahold of some info that
   some of you may be interested in.  Hope its not old news.

   This Sat & Sun they are having a HOG ROAST at Mosier Valley
   Motocross park in Euless, TX.  Fun, contests, ride?, Harley show bikes 
   and vendors.  All proceeds go to Scottish Rights Childrens Soc. and
   Battered Womens Shelter.  Motocross practice on Sun.  Info 817-540-0167.
_________________________________________________________________________
mark frampton..#62 O/30 NOVICE |    You can ride as long as you are alive,
frampton@skitzo.dseg.ti.com    |      as long as you can take the pain.
                               |
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles.harley
Subject: Re: Sportsters .nes. Harley
From: jim.wenzel@grapevine.lrk.ar.us (Jim Wenzel) 
Date: 26 Sep 92 10:37:00 GMT
Reply-To: jim.wenzel@grapevine.lrk.ar.us (Jim Wenzel) 
Distribution: world
Organization: The GrapeVine BBS *** N. Little Rock, AR *** (501) 753-8121



John Stafford * And, hey, if it makes  you _feel_ better, John Makel and
                Tim Seiss, I  take it back. There is  nothing wrong with
                Sporsters. It's the RIDERS that are fucked.
                                 = = =


   Wait a sec... what's wrong with  that.. I don't mind getting fucked..
   Ask  my girl  friend. Perhaps  this attack  on Sportsters  stems from
   sexual frustration.. ah that's it <GRIN>.

   Seriously speaking.. I rode my first bike back in '76. Due to lack of
   $$'s and  a marriage in  between I was  unable to afford  my own bike
   till last year.  I bought a used Sporty '84  model. Sure I would love
   to have  other models.. and  have drooled over  the Heritage on  more
   than  one occasion.  Bottom line  is I  can't afford  it. I  enjoy my
   Sporty. It  allows me to  enjoy the road.  I didn't by  a rice-burner
   because I wanted a Harley. For what I've put into this Sporty getting
   it back  on the road  I could of  bought a nice  rice-burner probably
   new.

   It's bad  enough that you  guys flame other  brands... but, when  you
   start attacking models that is carrying it to far (IMHO)

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 * SM 1.06 A0059 * Beauty may be skin deep, but ugly goes to the bone
From: Stafford@Vax2.Winona.MSUS.EDU (John Stafford)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles.harley
Subject: Re: FXSTS
Date: 5 Oct 92 14:36:29 GMT
Followup-To: rec.motorcycles.harley
Organization: MSUS

In article <Oct02.161844.33862@yuma.ACNS.ColoState.EDU>,
zaphod@lamar.ColoState.EDU wrote:
> 
> Are there any truths to the rumors of problems with the springer
> front ends?  I haven't had any and I just keep hearing this?

Nope!  I run a bone stock mid-forties springer and it's still
just fine.  Just replace the steering bearings every two
years and the lower bushings every three.  Trivial.
From: jim.wenzel@grapevine.lrk.ar.us (Jim Wenzel)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles.harley
Subject: Re: Wobble at 70mph+
Date: 28 Sep 92 11:53:00 GMT
Reply-To: jim.wenzel@grapevine.lrk.ar.us (Jim Wenzel)
Organization: The GrapeVine BBS *** N. Little Rock, AR *** (501) 753-8121



   I  would  like  to  say  thanks  to  all  that helped with the wobble
   problem. After  adjusting the windshield  back and making  sure it is
   relatively even all the way around  the problem is corrected. This is
   something I should of checked.. (always  look at the obvious <G>) and
   I thank the many folks that responded in a helpfull way.
---
 * SM 1.06 A0059 * Be vewy, vewy quiet....I am hunting tagwines!
                        
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles.harley
From: ed@Tekelec.gecko.uucp (Ed Campbell)
Subject: RE: EVO Compression question
Originator: ed@rover
Organization: Tekelec Inc
Date: Thu, 01 Oct 1992 16:16:57 GMT


>Ed Morandi:

>Anybody know what the compression should be, in pounds, for
>a warmed-up, healthy 80" EVO motor?  Shop manual only gives minimums
>and acceptable variation.

     The ideal compression pressure is 14.7 PSI * compression ratio.
  8:1 comes out to 117.6 PSI, 8.5:1 is 125.95 PSI. 9:1 (rare these
  days) is 132.3 PSI. This will vary by several PSI depending on
  the ambient atmospheric pressure and compression ratio variation
  caused by carbon buildup, temperature related variations in guage
  accuracy, etc.

      BTW, you can get a very early warning of deteriorating engine
condition by tracking fast and slow cranking speed compression readings.
A small leakage past valves or rings will cause the slow speed pressure
to drop off more rapidly because there is more time for the air charge
to escape.

Ed Campbell

'57 FL
'76 XLCH
My other car is a '54 Harley Servicar.

*************************************************************
   "Never trust anyone in a cage, if they weren't nuts
    they'd be on a scoot like anybody else."
                        Grandmother
=============================================================




Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles.harley
From: tomw@stephanie.megatek.uucp (Tom Wright)
Subject: Re: Sportsters vs Rubbies (was Re: Looking for a motorcycle)
Reply-To: megatek!tomw@uunet.uu.net
Organization: Megatek Corporation, San Diego, California
Date: Fri, 2 Oct 1992 20:40:06 GMT

In article <82490009@hpcc01.corp.hp.com> dbooth@hpcc01.corp.hp.com (david booth) writes:
>Here's a start:
>
>Speedo
>Tacho
>Frame
>Left Side of Tank
>Right Side of Tank
>Left Footrest Rubber
>Left Footrest Passenger Rubber
>Left Gear Change Lever Rubber
>Right Footrest Rubber
>Right Footrest Passenger Rubber
>Ignition Key
>Air Filter Cover
>Timing Adjustment Cover
>
What? Have they stopped putting "Harley Davidson" on the mirror stalks?

Horrified,
Tom Wright
'89 Heritage
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles.harley
From: groh@omicron.cs.fsu.edu (Jim Groh)
Subject: Re: '89 XLH 1200
Reply-To: groh@nu.cs.fsu.edu
Organization: Florida State University Computer Science Department
Date: Thu, 1 Oct 92 11:12:42 GMT

In article <1992Sep30.205925.2173@exu.ericsson.se> exuses@exu.ericsson.se writes:
>I am thinking about buying an '89 XLH 1200 Sportster and would appreciate the net's
>opinion of what a fair price would be for a bike with the following:
>
>     Very good condition (body and paint)
>     Screamin' Eagle Carb
>     3K miles
>     Windsheild
>     Two-up seat with backrest

 Blue book says 4850, average retail.  YMMV

-- 
Jim Groh     groh@sig.cs.fsu.edu  | DoD #0356  |   Hog# 0437643 |new  improved
1959 XLH 900  **  1982 FXR  **  1989 XLH 883  **  1990 XLH 1200 | smaller sig
From: dbooth@hpcc01.corp.hp.com (david booth)
Date: Mon, 28 Sep 1992 05:25:31 GMT
Subject: Re: HARLEY TRADING CARDS
Organization: the HP Corporate notes server
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles.harley

Yep,

I have a boxed set of series 1 and series 2 cards plus I nearly have
the complete series 1 set that I have collected from the foil 10 card
packs. 

They are excellent and I'm sure will appreciate over tiem


Regards

DB
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles.harley
Subject: Re: Wobble at 70mph+
From: jim.wenzel@grapevine.lrk.ar.us (Jim Wenzel) 
Date: 26 Sep 92 10:37:00 GMT
Reply-To: jim.wenzel@grapevine.lrk.ar.us (Jim Wenzel) 
Distribution: world
Organization: The GrapeVine BBS *** N. Little Rock, AR *** (501) 753-8121




Afinlayson@kean.ucs.mun. * Things to check  or have checked: 1. steering
                           head bearings = = =


  Thanks..  will  check  these  items  out.  I  just  adjusted the chain
  recently so that will be my first  place to look. What is the best way
  to  check and  see if  the front   and rear  wheel are  'true' to  one
  another?
---
 * SM 1.06 A0059 * You do not convert a man by silencing him