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| techtalk:evo:engmech09a [2024/05/12 02:53] – [Cracked head at the front mount threads] hippysmack | techtalk:evo:engmech09a [2024/05/18 21:32] (current) – [From the Service Manuals] hippysmack |
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| - Install rear mount bolts. | - Install rear mount bolts. |
| - Install the lower front mounts. | - Install the lower front mounts. |
| - Install the upper front mount. \\ It is not suggested to leave it off. It adds rigidity to the entire engine/frame structure. ((John Harper of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/frame-mount-evo-sportster-talk-1986-2003-models/203891-top-motor-mount)) \\ Tighten the bracket to the head before you tighten the bracket to the frame to keep from introducing any additional stress. ((aswracing of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/frame-mount-evo-sportster-talk-1986-2003-models/193620-crack-in-head#post4209755)) | - Install the upper front mount. \\ It is not suggested to leave it off. It adds rigidity to the entire engine/frame structure (and reduces vibration). ((John Harper of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/frame-mount-evo-sportster-talk-1986-2003-models/203891-top-motor-mount)) \\ Tighten the bracket to the head before you tighten the bracket to the frame to keep from introducing any additional stress. ((aswracing of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/frame-mount-evo-sportster-talk-1986-2003-models/193620-crack-in-head#post4209755)) |
| - Install the top center mount. | - Install the top center mount. |
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| Here is how the upper front mount looks as installed. \\ | Here is how the upper front mount looks as installed. \\ |
| The washers in the 1st pic aren't OEM matches but as you can see in the 2nd pic, that's Ok. ((photos by Bryan1976 of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/frame-mount-evo-sportster-talk-1986-2003-models/201174-front-motor-mount#post4454811)) \\ | The washers in the 1st pic aren't OEM matches but as you can see in the 2nd pic, that's Ok. ((photos by Bryan1976 of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/frame-mount-evo-sportster-talk-1986-2003-models/201174-front-motor-mount#post4454811)) \\ |
| | * Factory bolts and washers: ((IXL2Relax of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/frame-mount-evo-sportster-talk-1986-2003-models/201174-front-motor-mount#post4454811)) |
| | * Bolts (4716W) 3/8"-16 x 1-1/4" Hex Head - Grade 5 |
| | * Washers: (6701) 3/8" x 13/16" x 1/16" |
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