How to: CR replacement

pknowles

RETIRED
Just re-read this thread and it is a most excellent write-up. Also noticed in the pictures that you motor has the diamond cut heads and jugs :oldthumbsup:.
 

john sachs

Well-Known Member
When dealing with small torque values I have a tendency to stick to the higher end of the range. Just habit..
I remove & install a lot of S&S COMPRESSION RELEASES. I DON"T go over 28 ft. lbs. of torque due to the poor thread arrangement. Nor do I use any thread locking compound on them. Also check the release for a loose jam nut between the solenoid and base. You will need to file down the jaws of a 7/8" open end wrench to fit/tighten that nut.
John
 
Awesome just made me start working on mine they never worked all 8 or 9 years I've owned my 2005 big dog chopper rat bike . I just checked mine the rear was so lose I used a screw driver in the notch on top to un screw it. Now I know why I ALWAYS have had performance problems. Always got it to run good but never got it 100% tried new carburetor, new electronic ignition ,and so on.....
I've had this scooter about 8 or 9 years kind of a rat bike. But man have I had problems it was all stock when I got it.

1.clutch exploded in the cases took it apart was in 4 pieces went to an autoclutch got arthritis in hands

2. Headlight melted the plug shorted out Headlight burnt up some wires

3. Rear wheel came lose at the hubs (bolts tight)
But play in hubs had to have them welded.

4. Everything electric took a dump ,speedo ,tach, would shut off in the middle of riding for no reason I got a boat fuse box and rewired the entire bike front to rear no more big dog electrics left. Got a GPS speedometer

5.front end all seals blown leaked everywhere had to change everything

6. Changed out from a belt to chain drive, I have it posted here some place my old account couldn't remember sign in.. bike was green then

But I still love it.....
 

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Here's the chain conversion I did.

 

82ndAirborne

Active Member
Supporting Member
I was just doing some research prior to replacing my CRVs... This was an amazing article you put together. Can't thank you enough for your time and trouble. The pictures are some of the best I've seen here. Everything is covered! Thanks
 
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