How do you remove the cam cover on a 1997 XL1200?

1. What year did Harley change to hydraulic cam chain tensioners?
2. How do you adjust a Harley Davidson pushrod?
3. What does a cam do for a Harley Davidson?
4. How do I know what kind of Sportster I have?
5. What year did Harley not buy?
6. What is the primary cover on a motorcycle?
7. What is Harley primary oil?
8. What year did Harley switch to Delphi?
9. What does a bad cam chain tensioner sound like?
10. How long do hydraulic cam chain tensioners last?

What year did Harley change to hydraulic cam chain tensioners?

Regardless, the cam chain tensioner issue occupied more space in Twin Cam forums than the cost of gas debate. All of which in 2007 resulted in H-D modifying the part with a hydraulic actuated tensioner. As it turned out, 2007 was a big year for other reasons too.

How do you adjust a Harley Davidson pushrod?

Rotate the engine. Watch the intake valve open (pushrod goes up) and then close (pushrod goes down). Continue rotating slowly until the cylinder's piston reaches top dead center (TDC). The cylinder that you're adjusting will now have both its tappets on the base circle of their camshaft lobes.

What does a cam do for a Harley Davidson?

By installing a cam upgrade on your Harley, you can increase horsepower or torque by essentially changing your valve timing. You'll be letting the exhaust out and fuel/air in at very specific times. By changing this timing, you can increase maximum torque in different ranges, such as low or high.

How do I know what kind of Sportster I have?

It's all in the VIN # located on the motorcycle's frame. Where is the VIN # on a Harley-Davidson Sportster? Up close your VIN # should look like this. The letters below (4) (the 5th and 6th characters in your VIN number, beginning with the letter C) represent what model of Sportster you have.

What year did Harley not buy?

Personally, avoid 1972–73 early 1000cc models and 1979 specific and 1979–81 in general. Mostly has to do parts availability. So If YOU are committed to your H-D purchase, there are no bad years.

What is the primary cover on a motorcycle?

A derby cover is a metal plate, usually made out of sheet steel, used to cover the clutch of motorcycles. Its main utility is to protect the workings of the clutch from possibly harmful dust and other possible contaminates.

What is Harley primary oil?

Answer. You actually have a couple of choices for the primary drive. The optimum product would be Mobil 1 Racing™ 4T 10W-40 motorcycle oil, but it is also okay to use Mobil 1™ V-Twin 20W-50.

What year did Harley switch to Delphi?

With all the changes in 1999-2000, things were quite at Harley-Davidson for a few years, though in 2001 they switched to a better, Delphi EFI system on the bikes that were injected. 2001 was also the first year the Softail line was available with a fuel injected motor.

What does a bad cam chain tensioner sound like?

Listen for a metallic sound that resembles a rattling or scrapping noise. The sound can be intermittent or constant, but it will be a metal to metal contact. ... If you hear a rattle, metal to metal slapping or scraping coming from inside the cover, it indicates a timing chain noise.

How long do hydraulic cam chain tensioners last?

I don't object to spending the extra money on any of the cam design upgrade options (hydraulic, gear drive, etc), but the truth is, you can leave the existing design in place, replace the tensioners with new ones and expect to get another 40K-50K miles out of them. For most people that's 5-10 years of service.