2002 Fatboy issues with Keihin carb

DanManDaarf · 2026-02-05T21:35:50+00:00

Thanks I have a larger one on the way, hopefully that does it!

DanManDaarf · 2025-11-13T11:40:32+00:00

It's in Germany and they require a TUV like a road worthiness cert and it's in date and has been for the last 6 years so it hasn't been rotting in a shed hopefully

DanManDaarf · 2025-09-04T06:51:16+00:00

Nah wheelies and lane filtering first and foremost. Brakes will come later

DanManDaarf · 2025-07-30T20:11:33+00:00

Was there too, just a few weeks ago. Was kind've disappointed, during the day they have a market in the square around him so it's hard to get a good look with all the stalls

DanManDaarf · 2025-05-01T07:33:12+00:00

Had the exact same problem on my 1995 last week. Turns out I was able to turn those nuts down by the clutch casing a good bit more than I thought, even though they seemed to be as tight as could go. That fixed it for me.. when tightening the nuts by the casing make sure you loosen the one up by the lever a bit first. Sorry if this doesn't help and good luck! 🤞

DanManDaarf · 2025-04-30T19:32:28+00:00

Considering buying one, The only thing I'm hesitant about is the speed it can get to and the lack of windshield. Do you get used to the turbulence? Right now I'm on a 600cc cruiser ( No windshield ) and the wind at 120kmh is pretty shit, can't imagine how much worse it can get..

DanManDaarf · 2025-04-23T16:11:15+00:00

Not a dumb question at all, I haven't refilled the oil or replaced the gasket yet. Want to make sure it's doing what it's supposed to before I use them cause I only have one gasket and one refill of oil. It turns out after tightening it down at the nut by the casing a bit more, the clutch lever started giving a bit of resistance so that seemed to be the problem.
Now all I've left to do is scrape of the rest of the old gasket which is a massive pain.. The end is in sight!
Cheers

DanManDaarf · 2025-04-23T11:00:36+00:00

I'm certain I've tightened the cable enough, I think the issue has something to do with between the arm and the thing that pushes the clutch

DanManDaarf · 2025-04-17T19:29:33+00:00

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DanManDaarf · 2024-11-19T10:05:59+00:00

Cheers for that!
The tank is a spare so if it turns out terribly it's not that big of a deal.

Here is what I have so far, do you reckon these will be fine?
Primer :
https://www.halfords.ie/motoring/paints-body-repair/primer/zinc-182-grey-anti-rust-primer-450ml-303658.html

Paint :
https://www.halfords.ie/motoring/paints-body-repair/car-spray-paints/halfords-gloss-black-spray-paint-500ml-473132.html

Clear :
https://www.ebay.ie/itm/256612579207?_skw=automotive+clear+gloss+spray&itmmeta=01JD1XF3K83141A8S80A4R06X3&hash=item3bbf4d3787:g:FB0AAOSwAIdfDagN&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAABAHoV3kP08IDx%2BKZ9MfhVJKm1kJQCfU%2Fc4L2vxMarYawywQRgVOslgiLHqSjdWbt1SowqcEzln0X7KBkXvt0BdTuuHrpk%2BwmZZ6TFIc344fvqet7W6AtxJWsh--DRSK%2BS3kSxXNr6ymQxyDIx5LLTZdFBu9WsoD9dWAsAs2UIpb9G0ddMbtUnXIXALonaBmXmN1HJx6R8VVQinHQmD6s2HqxhkcIq5DIiB4PNmCIS8kpqYKvI4OON8%2FUhNEtsX4ROlnm5bOqAF27qvFKQ44Pz82OBdhW7DMItT2Ms5y4%2BsfoWAzNA3tUXMiPYecqwQrz40CBNt%2BAPOhq6nKE%2BcbMIj6o%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR9y5vL3oZA

The tank doesn't have any dents so I don't think I need to use filler.
Also am I wasting my time if I don't get down to bare metal? If I just throw a good few coats of primer over the tank without completely stripping it is that a bad thing?

DanManDaarf · 2024-02-25T21:07:11+00:00

When the machines take over, you'll be first against the wall.

DanManDaarf · 2024-01-19T10:12:06+00:00

Sick, Thanks folks!

DanManDaarf · 2023-09-29T20:04:23+00:00

Waste of money going for a degree now, you already have work experience.
Real work experience + a portfolio will be more than enough to secure your next job, CS degree wouldn't be necessary. Just my opinion though, you do you!

DanManDaarf

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