Just wondering what you guys are using for engine sprockets on your WL's for good all around use? Not looking to break any land speed records but would like to cruise comfortably at 55 mph if possible. But on the other hand don't want to have to lug the engine at low speeds either.
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It really depends on how and where you ride. If you live in a busy town with stop and go traffic, stay with a 30 tooth, the standard WLA sprocket. that will be easy on clutch and transmission. On the other hand if highway driving is the main use a 31 or 32 will work well on basically flat driving using M-41. Keeping RPM's down will increase motor and transmission life. H-D made up to 34 teeth for strong motors. Shelby
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With you or the engine? Seriously start with making sure all engine and transmission mounting bolts and nuts are tight, then make sure primary chain is not dry. Put in clutch at speed and let motor idle to see if vibration goes away. With that gear the rpm's are not that high at 55. How long ago did anyone check rod side shake? Look for simple first then look deeper. Shelby
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Originally posted by shelbyinparadise View PostWith you or the engine? Seriously start with making sure all engine and transmission mounting bolts and nuts are tight, then make sure primary chain is not dry. Put in clutch at speed and let motor idle to see if vibration goes away. With that gear the rpm's are not that high at 55. How long ago did anyone check rod side shake? Look for simple first then look deeper. ShelbyBob
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If you bolted the motor down on top of the paint you applied to the frame -- squashed the paint -- then tightened up the engine mounting bolts and castle nuts and cotter pins, they're probably loose. Motor mounts have to be bare metal, as vibration quickly pulverizes a layer of paint and you end up with a gap. And 250 miles is about the time it takes. Don't ask me how I learned that!
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Originally posted by Sargehere View PostIf you bolted the motor down on top of the paint you applied to the frame -- squashed the paint -- then tightened up the engine mounting bolts and castle nuts and cotter pins, they're probably loose. Motor mounts have to be bare metal, as vibration quickly pulverizes a layer of paint and you end up with a gap. And 250 miles is about the time it takes. Don't ask me how I learned that!Bob
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