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16 inch rim for Flathead	Does anyone have a spare laying around? Is there a modification that can be made to use a "star hub" rim?
1948 Pan rubber mount	I am trying to figure out if I can mount my 48 Panhead in a rubber mount frame without too much grief.
1948-1959 fork cups	1948-1959 fork cups
1949 fork	Does anyone know if the 1949 hydra has another fork as all later models?
1949 fork slider	Can anyone verify whether this is a 1949 numbered fork slider
1949 OEM peacock blue paint color examples	Can anyone direct me to any pics of an example of a 1949 Pan painted in the OEM paint color PEACOCK BLUE
1949 pan frame with inline springer	1948 to 1949 frame neck rake changed?
1949 riser bushings	Any thoughts on how to get that sucker out of there so I can press in new bushings?
1949-1950 rear fender & neck locks	The 3 rib pannel on my 49 rear fender , has been eat up
1949-1953 controls	There is still a dead spot when changing direction of the twist
1954 speedo question	Can someone tell me what color the upper background ring should be?
1957 FLH paint scheme	I have a 1957 FLH that has an interesting paint scheme
1958 Duo Glide special color	Was there a champagne color in 1958
1959 Duo-Glide colors	I need urgently help on 1959 Duo-Glide colors and scheme
1959 tank badges	Which badge is correct
1959 throttle spiral	Is it necessary to remove the grip after I remove the end screw and spring
1964 FLH tanks	1964 tank questions
1965 FL paint schemes?	I have a 65 FL & looking for info on the paint schemes
1965 FLH Fuel Tank Emblems	Do these attach with Screws or Adhesive?
1965 fuel tanks	Where is a good source to locate a set of 65 five gallon tanks
1970 Hydra-glide fork on a 1953 Pan frame	Can I fit a 1970 Hydraglide FLH fork assembly on a stock 53 Panhead frame without modifications
39-54 Tail Lamp Fender Holes	Rear Fender
About long springers	Is the long springer say 12 over really that bad?
Adjustable forks	I can tell it did not line up right
Adjustable triple tree venting plug	The fork plugs are an aftermarket type with no vent plug
Adjustable triple trees	How much difference in ride is there without having these and having a sidecar.
Aftermarket speedo error	I did the highway side-by-side speedo comparison with a car
Alternatives to Pogo	Are there any viable alternatives to a pogo for a solo seat?
Best way to finish a frame?	Paint or powder coat
Big time vibration!	It runs great and puts out lots of power but the motor puts out some intense vibration!
Bouncy front end	I get a front end, stiff up and down
Buddy Seat grab bar	I am trying to find out what year(s) a single bar style buddy seat grab bar would be correct for.
Buddy Seat T-Bars	There seems to be a large variance in the design of the t-bar for pan buddy seats
Check that axle nut	The rear wheel was totally loose with the axle sliding fore and aft in the chain adjustor slot
Chopper rear fender	I am trying to find a rear fender that will hug the tire without spending several hundred bucks.
Crash bar/auxiliary seat spring mounting	Can anyone tell me the proper order for mounting the rear crash bar, frame clamps, and the buddy seat auxillary spring bracket
Date code on 1958- 1964 frame	What translates the "L7" date code on my 1958-1964 frame to in year and month
Decal coverage	What is the best way to seal/protect them without eating them up?
Duo turn signal mount	Can anyone tell me if the first Pans to use the rear bar turn signal mount, had the small, square indents on the rear fender, just below the light?
Duo-Glide center stand	When I swing it up to engage the clasp, it hits the bolt the holds the rear crash bar lower flange
Extended forks	Any recommendations on what weight of fork oil I should use to get a bit more firmness without losing what little suspension I have?
Extra swingarm hole: what is it for	What is the extra swingarm hole for on the right side just behind the shock
Fender trim	I need the P/N for the front fender side spear trim mounts on the early 50s FL models
Fork cups/bearings	Do I need to press the bottom fork bearings on to the fork stem
Fork disassembly	I want to swap out my lower legs to some that have the fender mounts on them
Fork leg question	How interchangable are right and left drum lower legs
Fork length...	Fork length is measured...from where to where?
Fork lock	How do you take your fork lock out of the frame
Fork lock removal	Can it be drilled out and what size drill
Fork lock repair	Can I just buy a NOS and "push" it into the fork to repair?
Fork seals	Can fork seals be replaced without disassembling the sliders?
Frame bending	Are these old frames mild steel tubing
Frame identification	Did they just number all the rigid frames from the 60s with just one number and one letter so no one could really tell the difference between a 62 or
Frame identification (year)	How do I tell which year frame it is?
Frame markings	What years did HD put the frame date of manufacture on the upper motor mount
Frame mounted seat system	I would like to know where the two frame brackets mount
Frame number	Does anybody out there have a similar number on the headstock
Frame number details	I am trying to get more details about the numbers that are in this frame
Frame numbers	Aftermarket frame
Frame painting vs. powder coating	Should I smooth out some of the worst welds before refinishing/blasting
Frame Work for Flathead UL	I have A UL frame that needs straightened.
Front end	I have a 1947 wl -- 45 solo. someone told me they thought that the front end was from a servicar, not a solo model. How can I tell the difference?
Front right motor mount bolt	I have a loose front right motor mount bolt.
Fuel caps---to vent or not to vent---	If I filled her up, and put her on the side stand, fuel would run out of the left gas cap
Fuel tank repair	Anyone have any ideas for repairing the tank
Fully enclosed chain guard	I would like to find another fully enclosed chain guard
Gas tank removal	How do you get to the bolts at the rear of the tank
Gas tanks color	What year did they have maroon?
Grease the rear hub and brakes	I pumped a load of grease in the rear hub...immediate brake failure
Handlebar brake cable path	Which is correct
Handlebar riser bushings	Has anyone replaced there handle bar riser bushings
Handlebar switches	What size screws and can I use sheet metal screws or should I drill and tap for machine screws
Holes in swingarm	I've bought a 65 FLH and have took it down to the frame and noticed two small holes
How to mount the buddy seat	I am hoping someone can help or lead me in the right direction for a correct installation
How to remove 1964 oil tank	I am trying to remove the stock oil bag and I just can not figure how to get it out of the bike
How to remove the fuel rod	I cannot figure out how to get the fuel rod out
Hub bearings	The problem is not in running clearance bearings/cages to races, nor in end-play
Hubs?	Hubs?
Hummer tank	Does anyone know where i can find a ignition switch for a old hummer tank
Hydra fork rebuild	Any of you guys out there know who does old hydra rebuilds?
Hydra Forks not working Correctly	It doesn't seem to have any rebound dampning. Is this typical of the Hydra Forks?
Hydra or springer	I want to rebuild it to the original condition. May I use a hydra or a springer fork
Hydra-Glide Neck Bearings and Fitting Tin	My problem is my I'm doing a resto on a 1954 BT and the fork panels are about 1/8" shy of matching up with the mounting holes on the triple trees.
Identifying a 49 Panhead frame	Does anyone have any pointers as to how I can identify that a frame is an original 49? for example casting numbers, particular mounts that should be t
Inline springer vs offset	What springer I should look for: inline vs. offset?
Inner primary cover	The ratchet lid is rubbing on my new primary
ire fitment	What problems would a guy running tires that say front fitment on the front and rear of the bike possibly encounter
J-slot air cleaner inspection tag info	What is listed on the original inspection tag
Knuckle frame conversion	Anyone have any tips on welding and cutting a knucklehead frame
Later oil tank in 1958 frame	Is it possible to mount a 1965 and later oil tank/battery tray in a 1958 frame without modification
Leather seat care	What do you guys use on your seats to keep the leather soft
Looking for a stock looking seat	What Im really looking for is a dual spring style seat
Modified springer trail	I picked up a 49FL with an old springer front end that has been lengthened 8" over
Motor mount	My second motor mount, freshly blasted of rattlecan paint, is also starting to give me a complex
Neck bearings and cups	Should I have used the 48-59 bearings and races?
Neck lock	When these pans came from the factory, were the neck lock and ignition switch a matched set
Neck lock cylinder replacement	Do not see any obvious pin near the lock
Need frame ID help	I am trying to find out is what the frame is
Need speedo face repaired	I am lookin to find someone to roll on new bezel ring and glass
New springer	I installed my $50 12" over springer last Saturday
New tin	Where can I find aftermarket tin that can basically bolt on
NOS and/or exact reproduction fuel tanks	Does anyone know where I can find brand new either NOS or Exact reproductions of 1958 or 1960/61 foot shift specific fuel tanks
Number of wheel bearings 67 FL front	Is there 2 or 3 wheel bearings on a 67 FL Drum brake front end
Offset springer vs. inline springer	What springer I should look for: inline vs. offset?
Oil tank cleaning	Would anybody know of something I could use to dissolve rust
Oil tank repair	Can these be repaired
Oil tank support bracket	I am wanting to use a wraparound oil tank in a late seventies frame
Old man suspension	Any experience with this?
Old rims	Is this a sidecar or trike wheel or
Panhead frame - wishbone or straight	Do any of you know what years HD used wishbone legs and what years straight?
Panhead shock restore or repair	Does anybody know where to find parts for restoring original panhead rear shocks
Passenger footpeg	Having trouble finding/fitting passenger footrests
Pictures of horn mountings	Can anyone please mail me som photos of how the horn is mounted?
Powder coating rigid frame	I was told that I must remove the head lock or the heat from powder coating would destroy the spring inside the lock
Primary cover	Can anyone tell me if 65-84 are the same.
Radial tires	Who rides on radials
Rake	Am I correct informed when I say that the 58 - 64 frame has a 30 degree rake?
Rear axle	Wanted to replace the rear sprocket on my 52 FL, could not get the axle out.
Rear Brake and Drum 37-57 BT	Finding the right combination of parts
Rear fender painting	I need to get a rigid rear fender painted
Rear fender size	What size flat fender would look appropriate for the Avon 140/80
Rear Fork	I do not know if I have the original '59 swing arm or not.
Rear Hinge Pin	Does anybody know of a good way to change the hinge pin on an FLH rear fender without screwing up the sheet metal too bad?
Rear Hub Lugs	The rear brake pedal went way down and the rear felt a little squirly.
Rear wheel	What type of rear wheel is used for mechanical brakes
Rear Wheel locking Up	When I tighten the rear axle nut, everything jams up.
Rear wheel options for WL	Just wondering if anyone has put a sportster or other rear wheel on a old 45 solo frame?
Remove axle sleeve	Is there a proper way to remove and install the axle sleeve from the backing plate
Repack speedo	I was going to repack the speedo
Repop rear fender	Can someone tell if a genuine rear fender sits central between the frame rails
Restoring raked frame	What is the best way to de-rake it
Right side gas tank line fitting	The right side gas tank fitting [petcock] is shot
Rims	Is this considered a 3 or 4" rim
Sealed wheel bearings	Has anyone been able to install sealed wheel bearings in their old Star Hubs
Seat post	is there any adj. on the springs?
Seat post removal	could someone explain to me how the seat post assebly is removed from the frame?
Seat post springs question	Is there a missing spring I do not know about?
Seat recommendations	What kind of non-buddy style seats are comfy with the pogo stick/T-bar mount
Self closing gas rod & the laws of gravity	I find that the gas rod is rotating towards closed on its own
Side fill oil tank	Anyone got some kind of dipstick that works?
Sidecar/utility box frame	I was pondering the idea of building a frame for a utility box and putting my locksmith equipment in it.
Socket Screw Wheel Hub	Would anyone happen to know what kind of wrench you can use to fit the 5 socket screws that attach the wheel to the drum brake?
Solo seat	Does anyone know of a supplier that make a heavy leather solo?
Speedo change	Can a 1950s kilometre speedo be changed to a MPH ratio
Speedo odometer	I was wondering if the trip meter knob should roll the numbers back all at
Speedometer drive challenge	What is the best way to find out what is causing the problem
Speedometer gearing	Anybody know how to pick the correct gears and how much I need to pull out to change this gearing?
Speedometer Restoration	Anyone know of good shop that rebuilds/restores speedometers.
Speedometer Wrong Speed	Describes speedometer problem
Spoked wheel truing	Anybody know a shop in Dallas, Tx or close-by that has the equipment to true up a star hub wheel?
Spongy handlebar dampers!!	How do you remove the black rubber dampers from the old style/early big twin triple tree.
Springer choice	My concerns are ground clearance, handling and of course looks.
Springer on a 53	I'm going to install a stock early style springer on my 53 and was wondering if anybody out there is running this set up.
Springer vibration	At about 70 mph my upper springs on my 1948 FL springer fork start to vibrate so bad the acorn nuts become a big blur
Star hub rebuild	Where and how is this measurement taken
Steering dampener	I am planning on adding a steering dampener to my 51 wishbone/hydra-glide
Steering dampener on wishbone	Anyone have a wishbone with one intact that could possibly measure the hight off the top of the steering head?
Steering head lock	Have drilled out the pin holding the lock into the steering head, but have no key for lock
Stock coil mount tap broken	The down post for the coil mount etc. has a tap broken off in it
Stock frame	I came to the conclusion that it may be time for a new frame when the bracket holding the kickstand broke off
Swingarm frame	Swingarm frame
T-bar and tank mounting	The t-bar and tanks want to mount in the same hole
Taking a springer apart	I am having trouble with my springer
Tank emblem painting	Anyone have experience re-painting the lettering and designs on tank emblems
Tank Emblems	I am hoping to paint my tank and fenders on my 57 and was wanting to know what the emblems look like.
Tank emblems 1949 Pan	Are these stainless steel or just plain old American steel
Tank sealer	My gas tank started to seep near one of the mounts.
Tanks with emblems	Any of you fellows running a black tank with 63-65 emblems on it
Throttle/bars	Any info on how to do this would be appreciated
Tin primary bolt size	Colony cover bolts do not fit
Tin primary: how does this go together	How does this go together
Tiny tachometer / speedo combo	Not a finished job yet, need to smooth out the edges, but you get the idea
Tire bead breaker tip	Tire bead breaker tip
Tire Irons and you	How difficult is it with the tire irons?
Tire pressure	I thought I ask how you guys go about tire pressure
Tire size	Can anybody tell me what the correct tire size is for a servicar rim
Tire Sizing Diagram	Tire information
Tire Tubes	What valve stems with tubes should I get? Rubber or Steel stems
Tires	What are my options on tire size?
Tires and Tire Pressure	Which tires do you all recommend (Coker?) and what pressures are you guys using.
To braze or weld?	To braze or weld tool box mount?
Tombstone speedo	Are the speedo face mounting screws on a original speedo on the outside of the actual tombstone
Tool box mounting question	I have the spacer, but I am a little confused as to where it goes
Torque specs for the rear axle	I am having trouble finding out the proper tourque specs for the rear axle
Trail of confusion	Am I correct in thinking that for a given rake angle you effectively increase trail
Triple tree	The stainless cover for the triple tree does no fit
Tuning up a 51 speedometer	I am in the process of tuning up a 2:1 1951 Stuart Warner Speedometer
Vented fork caps	Should all of the caps have the vent valve and vent hole, or were there exceptions
Vibration	What could change internally to make that much vibration, and not make noise?
Vintage Avon tire source	Does anyone know a source of vintage Avon 5.00x16 tires resembling those made in the 60s
Weak fork springs	Weak fork springs
Weld on hardtail	I have a 58 swingarm frame I want to hardtail
What holds em on (trim strips)?	I have to wonder what holds the strips in place
What is this clanging in lower legs?	I am still getting a slight clanging upon hitting each small bump
What year frame?	is there a way to nail down the exact year?
Whats the Difference in Tire Height	how much would it raise the front end of the frame
Wheel centering	I have had a wheel built and the hub looks about 1/4" over to the brake side
Wheel runout	Does anyone know what may be acceptable
Wheel spacing..again.	It is offset about 3/8" to the non brake side
Wide Glide Triple Trees	I am trying to figure out when harley went from a 3 degree de raked tripple tree to a o degree raked tripple tree.
Wishbone frame	If it is 53 why arent the front tubes flattened?
Wishbone frame question	The lower front leg tubes of the frame are "pinched" at the back
Wishbone frame stock	I am looking at some early wishbone frames, some have a bar below the backbone, some do not. stock

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