Big Dog Breakdown

[Slag]

I have been on here for awhile, I came from a sport bike to a big dog. i was wondering the best way to learn how to take the dog apart or at least learn how to do it, so I dont have to pay a tech when I want to put new parts on. I bought the manual before the company went out of business, now i guess I will need to get a lift. A lot of you guys have been doing this for awhile so I thought I would ask the best way to learn how to do it, i just dont want to mess anything up . Thanks in advance..:flag:

 

[francoblay1]

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[Doggin it]

Make sure you invest in torque wrenches and blue and red loctite. Somewhere on this site is a printable torque spec sheet that should be followed to a tee. Good luck.
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[awg]

Ive had to do some things on my dog also. When that time comes here are the steps I take. I do a search here on the forum first looking for similar problems like mine. If I dont find the answer I ask. Having a manual is a plus also. I read and read some more. I do search's on google. Then once I have enough info I plan on how to tackle the job. Its all about planning. I have had to do a wire plus...rear tire....pulled the rear cylinder to replace a bad stud and so far thats it. So plan ahead.

 

[Th3InfamousI]

Get yourself a lift and some tools. You don't need to go spend $1,000 on a table lift there are much cheaper lifts that work just as good. I have a table lift and a motorcycle lift, both get used for different reasons. Table lift for maintenence, motorcycle lift for cleaning

I myself don't use tools on a daily basis so I am a big fan of harbor freight, their sockets and wrenches are well priced for the weekend warriors and I haven't had any of them break. I know some guys will argue quality but when I may use a 1.5" socket 1 time every couple years paying

I've been collencting tools since I bought the bike back in 2010 - Now my garage is overfull. But I got almost everything I would need at this point and I have stripped the bike down, removed the transmission, and done quite a bit of maitenence

 

[Letbigdogintocanada]

Lotta reasearch,lol,just put her on a lift and start getting to know things,this forum is the best tool,no ?? Is stupid,start off with proper maintance of your dog,once u feel comfortable ,move on to the next phase,don't be intimidated,basic maintance iam sure u can handle,good luck

 

[BBChopper]

I came from the Metric world too. My Dog was my first American V Twin and it really hasn't been that hard to adjust to. Now I'm on my second Harley too.. It's mostly strait forward. Just check all the info hear on the site...

 

[skullsinflames]

Get yourself a lift and some tools. You don't need to go spend $1,000 on a table lift there are much cheaper lifts that work just as good. I have a table lift and a motorcycle lift, both get used for different reasons. Table lift for maintenence, motorcycle lift for cleaning

I myself don't use tools on a daily basis so I am a big fan of harbor freight, their sockets and wrenches are well priced for the weekend warriors and I haven't had any of them break. I know some guys will argue quality but when I may use a 1.5" socket 1 time every couple years paying

I've been collencting tools since I bought the bike back in 2010 - Now my garage is overfull. But I got almost everything I would need at this point and I have stripped the bike down, removed the transmission, and done quite a bit of maitenence

you sir are correct!!! for as little as you use the tools at home,harbor freight is a great choice for inexpensive tools:up:
you would laugh at my tool set at home...craftsman,sk,harbor freight,yardsale,even some lost and found :roll:
Now at work its a different story...snap on,mac,matco,and cornwell..
hell I got atleast $60k yes $60,000 in tools for work and that's not including the $10k tool box to store them in:bang: :bang: :bang: :bang:

 

[skullsinflames]

I came from the Metric world too. My Dog was my first American V Twin and it really hasn't been that hard to adjust to. Now I'm on my second Harley too.. It's mostly strait forward. Just check all the info hear on the site...

and don't forget to stay hydrated!!!!!!!!!!!!:lol::lol:

 

[Srodden]

and don't forget to stay hydrated!!!!!!!!!!!!:lol::lol:

That might be the issue here ? Too much Jim beam hydration lol

 

[liferider]

Biggest thing, don't be afraid to ask for help. Wrenchers on this site are some of the best

 

[Slag]

Thanks everyone, I will keep y'all informed as to how things go.....

 

[DynoDave]

As mentioned, this forum and the members on it are your best resource of information. One tip I learned from watching the show American Restoration is to take pictures with a digital camera as you disassemble things. That way when you have that large box of parts and you get ready to reassemble, you don't have to rely on memory as to how everything goes back together.

 

[Raywood]

I came from the Metric world too. My Dog was my first American V Twin and it really hasn't been that hard to adjust to. Now I'm on my second Harley too.. It's mostly strait forward. Just check all the info hear on the site...

Love this pic of my buddy :2thumbs:

 

[Letbigdogintocanada]

Oh yeahh,n alotta Beammmmmmm