muff528 3 #26 July 28, 2009 Quote Quote Cheers mate ... she's on her way to the local HD hospital ... If I had to rely on a Harley to earn my paycheck.......I'd buy a Honda. Don Yeah!.......I was thinking he should get something a little more reliable. Like a Ariel or BSA or a Vincent to ride. A Brough would be OK, too, but Lawrence says the brakes aren't all that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #27 July 28, 2009 Get an Aprilia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #29 July 28, 2009 I'm not a Honda fan but I know what you mean. I didn't really have a choice .. I needed a job and only had the Sporty. Actually, I reckon that she's one of the most reliable bikes that I've ever owned... Nothing much to go wrong and generally easy to work on/service. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 898 #30 July 28, 2009 Nice to see someone actually knows the product rather than 35 year old hype. They have changed a LOT over the years. I've had 5 Harleys all of which were significantly more reliable than the Honda or any of the Kawasakis I've owned. I hope your girl is up and running soon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #31 July 28, 2009 CHeers mate (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #32 July 28, 2009 She's back ..... sorted (the workshop manager pushed me to the top of the queue because I sadi that I need it for work - what a jolly good chap). 2 hours labour - £139 - ouch 1 Drive Belt - £149 (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 898 #33 July 28, 2009 in US how much is that? I grew very tired of paying stealership rates years ago. I fix my own shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #34 July 28, 2009 Quote in US how much is that? about $475 Quote I grew very tired of paying stealership rates years ago. I fix my own shit. And riding a Harley, you get SO many opportunities to do just that... (Dude - you KNOW I had to say it after your comment above)Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #35 July 28, 2009 $228.92 for the Labour and $245.39 for the Belt Just shy of $500 (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #36 July 28, 2009 Glad you got it sorted, Tone. How'd the boss take it (both of them - the one that pays you and the REAL boss)?Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #37 July 28, 2009 Cheers Mike ... They're both fine about it thanks ... the Real boss .... because I'll be out of the house working again (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #38 July 28, 2009 Quote Cheers Mike ... They're both fine about it thanks ... the Real boss .... because I'll be out of the house working again Dammit, Tone...get a job and get out of the damn house, you're driving me crazy!!! Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #39 July 28, 2009 You got my house bugged? (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #40 July 28, 2009 Hey - glad she's all fixed up "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 898 #41 July 28, 2009 ummm...ok. With five Harley's ranging in model year from 1992 to 2005, I have replaced: tires brakes one drive belt spark plugs oil filters air filters oil So one repair in 17 years. Not too shabby. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #42 July 28, 2009 Quote Hey - glad she's all fixed up Cheers m'dears (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjhdiver 0 #43 July 28, 2009 Quote Just strted a m/c courier job and I'm off the road already (I know the Sporty is not a work bike ... but it's what I've got) ... Anyway..... just pulled away from a set of lights when the engine rev'd but no power getting to the back wheel ..... The drive belt had snapped - bugger. I need to get it fixed ASAP or no pay. Damn .... Damn .... Damn Well at least it's a Sporty so it's a quick and relatively cheap fix. If it was a big twin, you'd have to take the entire primary system and clutch out to replace the belt. I've done it, and it's a pain in the arse. If you're going to do a lot of stop start riding in the city, a chain and sprocket conversion is a good idea. You can fix a broken chain with a O-link at the side of the road if you know what you're doing.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 898 #44 July 28, 2009 a big twin final drive belt can be replaced without opening the primary. it comes off the tranny, not the primary. done it a few times my ownself. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFKING 4 #45 July 28, 2009 Quote So one repair in 17 years. Not too shabby. Sounds like you hit the lottery. Having witnessed many friends' breakdowns over the last 30+ years, HD's have quit 3 or 4 times more often than Hondas, Suzukis, Yamahas, and Kawasakis combined. Just curious.......roughly how many miles a year did / do you ride yours ? Don"When in doubt I whip it out, I got me a rock-and-roll band. It's a free-for-all." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #46 July 28, 2009 Quote You can fix a broken chain with a O-link at the side of the road if you know what you're doing.... Been there ... done that. My old Ducati poped the 'quick link' a couple of times (I kept spares in the tool kit after the 1st time) .. The chain did more damage when it left the bike than the HD belt could ever do!! The belt was 7 years old ... never had a chain last that long or anything like. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 898 #47 July 28, 2009 usually about 18k minimum. i have put as much as 50k on in one year. i also ride 'em hard and fast! nothing like an 800lb bagger standing up on the rear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #48 July 28, 2009 Quote ummm...ok. With five Harley's ranging in model year from 1992 to 2005, I have replaced: tires brakes one drive belt spark plugs oil filters air filters oil So one repair in 17 years. Not too shabby. Not much difeence here ... 2 Sporties (1200 and this 883). I've changed (not had changed) The oil (and filters)... loads of times 2 sets of Tyres (1 set on each) 1 battery, 1 Voltage Regulator 3 sets of Spark plugs Bulbs ... plenty of bulbs (must be the vibration) (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFKING 4 #49 July 28, 2009 Quote usually about 18k minimum. I'd say you've gotten your money's worth then. Don"When in doubt I whip it out, I got me a rock-and-roll band. It's a free-for-all." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjhdiver 0 #50 July 28, 2009 Quote a big twin final drive belt can be replaced without opening the primary. it comes off the tranny, not the primary. done it a few times my ownself. Er, then tell me how you get the new belt over the front drive sprocket Einstein The front sprocket is mounted on the transmission mainshaft which passes through the back of the primary, and onto which the clutch is mounted. You can get a chain over the front sprocket without a primary removal, but you ain't getting an endless belt there without removing it. That's why I run big O-ring chains these days. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
