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Seven armatures for seven generators
I bought seven armatures for Harley Model 65A and 65B 12-volt generators. The 22-dollar part was better than I expected. The 112-dollar armature was worse than I expected. I bought two armatures from Amazon that were nearly identical. One was 5 dollars more, but was shipped and sold by Amazon. The more expensive one had no splatter on the shaft, no sealant on the laminations, and a hardness testing dimple on the end of the shaft. Since I have to return the cheaper armature, I may have to pay shipping, even though it was defective. The 112-dollar defective armature I bought on eBay made returning a snap. Request, get a free USPS label, and set it out front to be picked up by the mail perso...
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Sportster 65B generator rebuild 1982-84
Просмотров 2,8 тыс.3 года назад
[See "Mistakes" below] Harley switched from the Prestolite to a Hitachi generator in 1982. It has more output, 13 Amps, vs 10 Amps, and the output comes on a lower speed. In this rebuild, I go in thinking I had a bad armature, when it was just a corroded brush holder. I fixed if for the price of two lock-washers. A very good day. I go over the NOS armatures available on the internet, and my goo...
Iron Sportster bead blast LH case
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.3 года назад
I remove the footpeg stud, get the Timken bearing races out, clean and bead blast the left-hand case of a 1982 Iron Sportster engine. A pictorial web article: www.open-sport.org/Repair/Bead-blast-LH-case/ My buddy's Amazon affiliate links: Aero Kroil Lubricant, Aerosol Can, 13 Fluid Ounces www.amazon.com/Aero-Kroil-Lubricant-Aerosol-Ounces/dp/B0018AIJR2/?tag=cookinexperi-20 Kano Kroil Penetrati...
Harley Model 65A 12-volt generator rebuild
Просмотров 4,6 тыс.3 года назад
I tear down and rebuild a Harley Model 65A 12-volt generator. I change over from aftermarket aluminum end bells to old factory steel ones. 21-page picture article of another rebuild: www.open-sport.org/Repair/Generator-rebuild-65A/
Harley Davidson generator testing
Просмотров 3,2 тыс.3 года назад
I dig out a couple dozen Harley 12-volt generators and my home-brew generator test rig, to see how much of this old iron actually works. Most did, a few did not. The nicest surprise was seeing how well the Hitachi generators worked. They start up at lower RPMs, seem smoother and quieter, and are supposed to have higher output. Website article with pictures: www.open-sport.org/Repair/Generator-t...
Iron Sportster generator overview
Просмотров 4,7 тыс.3 года назад
I go over the generators and voltage regulators used in 1952 K-models to 1984 Iron Sportsters. The factory did put and alternator behind the clutch in late 1984, I don't cover that. Big website article: www.open-sport.org/Repair/Generator-overview Fixing oil coming out the generator article: www.open-sport.org/Repair/Generator-oil-leak/ Harley K-Model site: www.harleykmodel.com/technical/genera...
Iron Sportster ignition systems
Просмотров 7 тыс.3 года назад
An overview of the ignition systems on Iron Sportsters and K-Models from 1952 to 1985. I state that you can put the 1980-85 module on 1971-1979 bikes, but the modern module might not work when you kickstart the bike. In 1980 and later, there was no kick-starter on the engine. Biggest problem with mechanical points are the advance flyweights egging out at the pivot and hitting the back of the po...
Iron Sportster bead blast RH case
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.3 года назад
I strip the right-hand engine case, clean it, and bead blast it in a homemade blast cabinet. I used #10 fine glass beads. This left a beautiful silvery finish on the cases. I had some silicone sealer and gasket residue that needed special attention, but things worked out well. Website article: www.open-sport.org/Repair/Bead-blast-RH-case/ My buddy's Amazon affiliate links: Atlas 772 26-inch Nit...
Iron Sportster split case, starter R&R
Просмотров 2,9 тыс.3 года назад
This video shows removing the starter from a 1982 Iron Sportster, then splitting the cases. I press out the flywheel from the left case with a cheap Chinese press. They are about 250 bucks on eBay or Amazon. Do not hammer out the flywheels, that will damage the Timken bearing. Website article: www.open-sport.org/Repair/Split-case_starter-R-R/ Really Useful Box® 64 Liter: www.staples.com/Really-...
Iron Sportster primary and transmission R&R
Просмотров 7 тыс.3 года назад
This video shows opening up the primary cover, getting the clutch apart, getting the primary chain and sprockets out, and then pulling the transmission. Transmission work on an Iron Sportster is a big tear up. You have to get the exhaust and sprocket cover off the right side of the bike, then take the whole left side apart to get down to the tranny. Website article: www.open-sport.org/Repair/Pr...
Iron Sportster gearcase, oil pump, sprocket cover
Просмотров 7 тыс.3 года назад
I tear into the gearcase cover, aka, cam cover, as well as taking off the sprocket cover, and removing the oil pump. Website article: www.open-sport.org/Repair/Gearcase-oil-pump-R-R/ Really Useful Box® 64 Liter: www.staples.com/Really-Useful-Box-64L-Clear/product_2215515 Really Useful Box® 32 Liter: www.staples.com/Really-Useful-Box-32L-3-pack/product_2215516 My buddy's Amazon affiliate links: ...
Iron Sportster cylinder R&R
Просмотров 1,7 тыс.3 года назад
This episode discusses parts storage and cleaning as well as removal and replacement of the cast iron cylinders. Website article: www.open-sport.org/Repair/Cylinder-R-R/ Really Useful Box® 64 Liter: www.staples.com/Really-Useful-Box-64L-Clear/product_2215515 Really Useful Box® 32 Liter: www.staples.com/Really-Useful-Box-32L-3-pack/product_2215516 My buddy's Amazon affiliate links: Hansen Socket...
Iron Sportster rocker boxes R&R
Просмотров 8 тыс.3 года назад
Once the cylinder heads are out of the bike, you can unbolt the rocker boxes from the heads with a 1/2" deep-well socket. A 5/8" wrench gets the rocker shaft nuts off the shafts. With the boxes disassembled, you can polish the aluminum, a task for a later episode. Website article: www.open-sport.org/Repair/Rocker-boxes-R-R/ My buddy's Amazon affiliate links: SE 3Pc Power Extension Bit Set - 750...
Iron Sportster cylinder head R R
Просмотров 11 тыс.3 года назад
Getting the cylinder heads off an Iron Sportster can be tricky. It's even trickier getting them back on. This video talks about some ways to get the job done, even with the engine still in the frame. Website article: www.open-sport.org/Repair/Cylinder-head-R-R/
Iron Sportster oil line R & R
Просмотров 9 тыс.4 года назад
The top-end oil lines in an Iron Sportster carry oil up to the heads. Getting them removed and replaced is pretty simple, but there are some tips and tricks to make things right. Webpage: www.open-sport.org/Repair/Oil-line-R-R/index.html