Harley Compensator Issue / 1994 FLSTN Heritage Softail Update
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- Опубліковано 22 сер 2024
- The next day after getting this bike, I decided to investigate the noise that I was hearing that was coming from the bottom end. As I suspected, it was the compensator nut that worked itself loose. Not only did I find the compensator to be loose, but also some other things as a result of it.
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Tatro Machine
/ @tatromachine
Pure gold. You have your wife in the garage sorting your swap meet parts and she comes up with the very parts you need!
When I met my wife she asked me to get the can opener in the junk droor in the kitchen.It was full of an assortment of shovellhead small parts.It was at that moment I decided she was a keeper.We have been married since 1974 and riding together since then.
Awesome story, I was born in 1974!
Ray Locke
Brother, you got that right.
Anyone who would trade a twin-cam, straight up for an EVO, gets my vote. New subscriber.
EVO with Castrol 20w50 will run forever.
I traded a 2017 103 FLS for a '97 Fat Boy.
The Evo is the best engine they ever made. It's their equivalent of an air cooled BMW (that I've also had a bunch of). Lasts forever. I'm mostly into Shovelheads (have 2) but I freely admit the Evo is a better engine. I just think the Shovel has more charm.
@@ChefPelle We agree on all points. I am a huge fan of air-cooled boxers and shovels. A partial solution for the Shovel is to go with an S&S. But a properly-wrenched HD can be pretty rewarding. Practically, you have to go with the EVO. Esthetically, the Shovel gets the nod. One day l will make one into a lamp.
I've got a 91 heritage my sister brought new 18000 miles, I got it about 2 years ago when she passed away. I'm finally getting it up and going this year after getting it lined out after sitting so long with untreated gas and such. Would rather still have her around instead but that's life.
Sorry man...she'll be riding with you every where you go.
Dude, you are so lucky to have that woman. I would give anything to have met someone like her. You can share the full biker experience with her. She knows about the parts, doesn't mind getting her hands dirty. She found the parts you need to fix your scooter. Bro, you are lucky. God bless you and your special wife.
i smiled when you opened that box. made my day. your missus is awesome
Be careful with that glued magnet rotor. The magnets like to come unglued and things get nasty fast on the stator. The factory finally went back to a retained magnet design, # 29981-95. It also eliminates the spacer washer that "turned into a frizbee" on your trashed assembly.
That’s why I hate to part with spare parts. It was great to see that big smile on your face when you opened that plastic bag, but that smile got bigger when you gave the thumbs up! I’m happy for you my friend.
Tatro rebuilt my 82 Wide Glide. Surprised me to hear his name after so many years. Very smart guy and no one better when it comes to Shovels.
...and a great channel too....
"Finding" a twenty dollar bill you forgot you stuck in your back pocket is good..... "finding" new spare parts you had forgot you had for your Harley....even better. Take it from an old guy that has done this more than once.
The catch it early and quick fix feeling? Indescribable!
Ko
Not sure which is better: finding parts you need or that local shop. Good luck and good people!
Just want to say again.....thanks for making your content!!! You are now my favorite UA-camr!! I remember before we had the UA-cam motorcycle content all there was was crappy b movie biker films.....now you can get all kinds of motorcycle shows on here. You are good clean down to earth biker cinema!! Thanks again!!
Way cool. I remember reading a magazine 25 years ago about a guy who traded a new fatboy for a FL pan head which was the article in the mag and thought he was crazy !!! Not so crazy now !!! I had a 89 heritage I sold my brother who gave it to his son at 16 years old !! Bike is still in the family !!!
Ya gotta love those EVO's and their simplicity. You made the right choice with that trade. Much better looking motorcycle and there is a lot to be said for the longevity of the 80 ci.😎✌
Nothing like that gratification you get after fixing it with your own hands eh?? I love that feeling. Forms an even stronger bond between myself and the bike. Great video
No finer feeling than knowing something is about to give up the ghost, and you've got the replacement part waiting on the shelf........one of lifes great joys!
It's always a good day when you find you already have the parts you need!
This is a good channel for happy endings, philosophy, and wisdom. I'm subscribed. My only bikes have been bicycles. Imagine riding from the San Francisco waterfront through Fisherman's Warf, etc. to the Golden Gate Bridge, then over and on to Tiburon. My best days ever on two wheels.
Your video brought back memories. I have a 94 ultra classic and after the first day of ownership discovered the stator was bad. Also beware the original cam bearings in that motor are notorious for disintegrating around 45000 miles. Mine did and I ended up reworking the entire motor with wiseco pistons, andrews cam, single fire ignition, custom lifters from Texas company and recently Barnett clutch. Runs great and very reliable with the exception of the starter button on the handle bars working when it wants to! Thus the need for the manual button on the solenoid.
Good job brother, you're awesome. In 1985 when I was 15 years old the first Harley I Road was a new low rider with the Evo 1340 if I'm correct but there is something different about it that just isn't the same as these newer engines. right now I'm rolling the 88 twin cam 04 Ultra Classic, but, I will never forget that lowrider and the fact that a grown man that worked for my dad driving a truck for my mom and dad's company CR Drivers, trusted me enough to ride it up the road and back, 5 foot 8 140 lbs soaking wet at the time. I had been riding dirt since I was 7 and he knew that, thank you Big John, you took my love for motorcycles to another level🤘🏻 so thank you, Wherever You Are🙏🏻. Great video, keep them coming
You probably already know this, but if you clean the threads really good with Brakleen before you apply the Red Loctite, it holds way better, I don't have a lot of trouble with compensators coming loose after that. Good to see other people wrenching, I was beginning to think it was a lost art.
i drive by Tatro Machine almost everyday. i have got lots of parts from him. at a great price. he is a very honest Man... and smart...
I love it when you find the part you need awsome. I felt joy for you
Your wife is King. Impressed you thought about it long enough not to waste any time or money. I would have went down the wrong road fast. New parts to boot.
I have 1993 evo. I put a 1-1/2" BDL belt drive in it. For $650.00 you can't go wrong. No more compensator. No more oil to change. A better clutch. And it all fits inside the original primary cover. Cheaper than replacing parts over and over. And no more starter kick back or crunch. I love it!
I’ve always wanted a Heritage Springer- this video just reinforces that desire...
Never see that kind of love around these big dealer shops around here.
Love that sound, and thanks to the misses for sorting parts huh, that was awesome.❤️&✌️
I've got a 98 Evo road king and man I love it Thanks for bringing us along
LOL That couldn't have worked out any better. Tatro, yeah he is a nut that guy, smart as a whip with an old school soul and great with bottom ends. You should check out Pacific Mike, he is the Bob Ross of motorcycles but old school and the knowledge is awesome.
The reason I'm 2 years late, is because I'm just now looking into a 1993 Heritage with 47,000 miles on it. It looks really clean in the photos (they always do). I'm gonna keep my 2012 StreetGlide though, no trades.
Good fix there SaddleTramp, and good luck.
Looks like the Bike, and the Ole Lady are both keepers!
They sure are. Thanks!
goes to show you can never have to many parts stashed. bike sounds great !!
Right??
Really liked this. Thank you for sharing your experiences and thoughts with us.
Jim's world of wheels in Oviedo fl used to leave parts in the mail box for me. Tom and Kelly are salt of the earth.
Watching the video, when you say you're going to Scooters, I think that's a coiencidence, we have a shop here named Scooters, then that you talked to Kenny, wow really. I live 3 miles from the shop.
Bike is very nice enjoy That bike looks as good as a new one that style doesn’t get old
Heck yeah love Tatro smart dude and one heck of a machinist
Sounds good buddy, I like the gasket in the bbq 😂 love your garage 😃👍
Thanks, moto!!
Great video nice memory of my first major(I didn't know what the noise was or what my charging system failures were) thanks for the memories.
Big thanks , im having the same trouble with my 97 Heritage Springer you saved me some time and trouble..Ride safe my friend...Greetings from Ireland
Nice job man. Way to think it through on the sound not changing with RPM's. That is something a lot of people don't actually list to. They may pick up on a odd sound but don't pick up on it changing or staying the same depending on what they are doing. Can't wait to see what you are up to in the next one.
I just bought a 98 Electra glide last month (just like yours) 😂 been watching your videos for a couple years. Your calmness when things break, and the simplicity you feel when tackling the job really motivate me when I go out to the shed to work on mine lol. Learn a lot from your videos. And that softail sounds mean brotha!
Hey, man. Thanks so much... That means something.
the early Evo engines are known for cam bearings going out and also the pinion shaft race comes loose and eats the casses so if you have not yet been in the cam chest I suggest you do at the very first noise from that area , I am going to find a way to put my spare S&S Evo engine in my street glide so I can have it all in one nice package, also have a softail with a rippin 90 inch eveo built by me in my garage good luck with it
Man I really like watching you wrench. New to the channel but really digging it.
Interesting, also pondering a throwback and settle for an EVO - likely an EVO2 , more like I got older and appreciate carburated bikes and the longer stroke sound of the evo's. Problem is ..I'm not such a hot mechanic, can do basic stuff but replacing a stator/ rotor would be a step up for me. Local shops no interest in servicing EVO's anymore - nearest Indy at 200 Kilometers but a good shop indeed. Good luck with your channel
Hey man, we had a scooters down the rode from me, but closed down mid 2000's. Now all I got jpcycles about an hour away. I miss scooters, good people. Local bike shops are the best.
that's so kick ass, you finding those parts. My first vid was you trading that 2012, a little surprising no doubt but I'm looking forward to enjoying the journey with you. cool beans.
wow the old Homewood HD would leave parts in the trash can for me all the time those wer the days
You guys are lucky in America, lots of indy bike shops.The new compensator nut is a #70 Torx.
I always enjoy stopping by the garage, have a blessed week my friend
Thanks for coming by, man.
Tatro is Awesome i have spoken to Keenan Tatro several times and he is always helpful. I have 2 scoots 72 shovelhead he helped me with and a 95 FLSTN i just bought so your videos are a HUGE help since the dealership sold it to me with bad stator and voltage regulator. the dealership is taking responsibilty to fix but if they drag their heels i have the same parts your wife found in my shopping cart at JP Cycles. thanks again for videos and i hope your back is better today.
Glad to see that you had what you needed. As you well know "what a man sows , that shall he also reap". You definitely sow good so its no surprise that you reap good. God bless.
The scooter Gods have smiled down on you. I had stuff back when I had my 81 Superglide that came in handy a couple years later.
Be sure to check the old coil. If it's good, clean it up and stash it. Those things are notorious for failing as a result of the heat they get from the primary oil.
Awesome video sir! Must be nice having a local Indy that close to your house. They’re far and few between here in North Georgia. 👍
I AM STILL SICK TO MY STOMACH THAT I SOLD MY 93' HERITAGE ! love your content and im on a 10' ultra now.
I don't blame ya for being remorseful. It took me a bit, but I don't miss my 103 twincam. There's so much more life to these old bikes than just going fast. Thanks for following!
Even the twin cam had this problem , just think ,if you were doing this on a shovel you'd be removing the clutch and inner primary to get to that stator , what a pain in Keister !
I love that sound(the pipes). I had an 01 Softtail right before my 03 Fatboy, and it had that same sound. Probably had the same pipes.
it's great to have a 'win' when you diagnose something and make an affordable repair. good job; i learned things from your video.
@@brucehelppie6119 Thanks, Bruce. Glad this helps you.
Nice video, you have a great local shop. I wish there was more of them, thanks for sharing. Cheers
Don't forget to take care of all the rust under seat lol
Hey, dig the EVO's. got a 96' FLHRI which I bought new... Now it's a carburated, cammed with new Fueling lifters. Now it's the most fun one can have (with your clothes on anyway). Good info. on the stator situation, enjoy your EVO.
Awesome local dealership , love the stator & rotor find ! lol.
No way you got that lucky with the parts or the old Lady...lol!! Too cool!!
I have a 91 and a 94 Heritage Softail classic and I've had to replace the stator and rectifier rotary cap on both of them luckily I've had no problems since I fix it it was my first time
Dang good feeling when you find you already have the parts
It's one thing having the parts, quite another to find them when you need them. Nice!
Great videos man. Knees to the breeze 😎 Cheers from Perth, Australia.
You’re the most real dude on UA-cam, love your your channel man, God bless 😎
Thank you, James. That means a lot. You rock.
I gotta check mine now. I been hearing that noise on my 99 fatboy.. Thanks for the good content..
Great update look at all them Goodies. Wow fixed the problem great deal. I have always like to fixed my bikes. My problems is I have gotten over my head few times.
The EVO sounds good. I have a '13 Slim, although considering purchasing an older EVO Bike.
Excellent ur 'hunch' as to what was wrong turned out right & u can work on it urself fantastic
Hope u bring us some more footage of a 'ride' & after u swap out the bars ::))
Amazing luck bro! Keep the shiny side up!
Man thats cool that the parts were around, when you needed them. And dang I saw that extension mark on the rotor, and couldnt believe someone could ride, It that long with the bolt loose, Great fix, I probably would trade a twelve for that too.
Your old Lady is cool! They dont make um like that anymore !
Wow...I stumbled across your site not long after I bought my first Harley a 2019 Street Glide. Now, I know how you feel about new stuff
but it was my first. Now I am hooked on HD and just bought a project bike. A 1997 HD FXDL with 21k! it just needs some love and molding
into something for my taste! Hopefully it will get me off my butt and get my channel going! I am now subscribed to your channel and look forward
to going through your content!!
Thanks man!
subbed today...love your channel...sadly just put my 87 FL on the market....time for it to find a new home and for me to go to another bike.
I was talking to my mechanic the other day and he says there"s a real trend of bikers who have up-graded to the 8 valves etc to going back to the older evo"s.....I"m thinking the modern bikes are the ones you want to hire...but not actually own...cheers from New Zealand.
I had good luck with cycle electric stator or factory hd . Drag , cus chrome don't last. Love the content. I run a 89 heritage with an antique plate . Built it myself. Delcron cases, runs on 4 wires and ape Hanger's! God bless.
I really truly enjoy your show thank you
Good video. I have a 97 and did not know about this problem. Guess I will be checking mine soon. 🍻🍻
I'm having same issue with 03' Dyna fxdx along with fixing cam chain tensioner issues! I can relate!
Love the video of you Trading your newer bike for the older Evo motorbike great deal and I love the work that you did to find out that it wasn't lifter noise awesome job love you videos keep them coming
Hey bud I’m glad that was a easy fix 👍 now you can be back n the wind my friend 😎
Good deal! Nice to have spare parts for sure!
I get three to four removals out of one primary gasket, theres certain configurations of spacer & washer depending on the compensator you have . I didn’t hear it rattlin!
loving all those hard tails wanting to get one
Awesome find on that stator I like the the other style a little better because the magnets don't fall out and leave you stranded but you had them right there why not use them GOOD LUCK STAY SAFE AND KEEP THE RUBBER DOWN AND THE SHINY SIDE UP PAUL TAV AUGUSTA MAINE.
What are the odds, you know?
Can't remember who made it, but I got a comp lock nut that fits over the comp nut. Keeps it from coming loose. Good for peace of mind.
Sometimes their is a reason why something doesn't sell. like the shop, bike sounds good.
Great videos!! Down to earth and as fun as Tatro haha
Well spotted with the engine 👍🏻
That's some really good luck, man hahhaah the odds! Another reason I can give my wife to convince her about stockpiling parts hahhaah
And that’s why you never get rid of parts awesome bud
My son-called MAN CAVE has music stuff(old speakers,turntable,guitars,vinyl,books,just STUFF.However, before you call me a hipster,let's see, LEATHERS.not fashionable, REAL LEATHERS.H-D PARTS,BSA PARTS,Now where are those AMALS?Bizarre artworks,David Mann anyone? First aid kit?🎸🔫📷 THAT'S HOW TO USE A GUEST ROOM.RIGHT?😄🎹
You got a really good wife and knows her stuff. Lucky she found that for you.
That shop is what we need in the UK we only got dealships.
Ya always make it interesting. I think you and that bike are meant for each other.
Thanks, man.
It helps to clean the oil off the threads before tightening. Should hold better.
Lucky that it did not strip out the splines on the crank or tear up the bearings.
You ain't lying
God provides! Never had that happen to me,shovelheads,or Evo !