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    Motor Trike differential

    I was wanting to see if anyone else had ever had any problems with a solid-axle Motor-Trike differential. Mine is on a 1997 FLHTCUI, little under 16,000 miles. one end of the aluminum carrier broke off. I called Motor-Trike and they told me I could bring it in and they would rebuild it for...
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    crank sensor

    Having a hard time locating a crankshaft position sensor. Where would be a good place, that may have it in stock? Doesn't seem to be an aftermarket one made either. Its for a 1997 FLHTCUI, Harley part #32447-95.
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    80 c.i. ??

    I've got a 1997 Ultra-Classic, FLHTCUI. with a Motor-Trike kit. Its got about 9,800 miles. I run 42 in the front and 32 in the back tires. Motor oil gets changed every 2500, primary and tranny along with motor every 5000. I did add a K&N air filter. A lot of interstate riding. My question is...
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    97 FLHTCUI oil temp gauge

    Where can I find a oil temp gauge to install on my 1997 FLHTCUI? I can find them for the newer ones but not this old rig. Any and all help is always appreciated.
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    aftermarket exhaust

    I've got a 1997 Ultra-Classic FLHTCUI, with a motor-trike kit on it. Looking at installing slip on mufflers. Any thoughts on which ones would be better or worse?
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    1997 Ultra Classic Trike

    I'm fixing to buy a 1997 Ultra-Classic, it got a Motor-Trike kit 2 years ago. The actual bike itself only has 5,500 miles on it. Is there anything in particular that I need to pay attention to or consider changing?
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    transmission conversion

    Getting ready to convert from a 4 speed manual to a auto-stick. Pulled the body and motor yesterday. If the weather holds out, will try and pull the manual trans today. Looks as if I've got everything for it, oil pump, flex-plate, torque converter, booster, tank, and transmission. Hopefully itll...
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    Update: End is in sight.

    Almost through with the VW Trike build. Finally got the motor straightened out where she purrs, well actually a low growl, it works for me though. It seems all that is left is disc brakes and gonna replace the manual tranny with a auto-stick. Found a complete set-up that still works properly...
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    disc brakes

    As I'm nearing the finish line mechanically, decided its time to start looking at converting the drum brakes to disc. It's got a 72 model VW rear-end, any ideas and or suggestions to start looking.
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    To All Our Vets...

    "Standing for those, Who stood for us"
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    Holes

    Just got in a little bit ago from a ride. Everything went great, old girl (trike not wife), was purring great. Our roads around here aren't the greatest to start with in Northeast Louisiana. Was running down Interstate 20 at about 80 mph, when I hit it. Understand she's an older heavy rig, with...
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    oil temp sender

    Mounted the oil pressure sending unit under the dist. at the top and behind the crankshaft pulley in the threaded hole. It works great, where, or is there a place to mount a oil temp sending unit. As always any and all help is always greatly appreciated. Thanks, Lasso
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    Oil

    Alright boys and girls, finally nearing the finish line with this build. As I'm typing this, looking at the Cobalt Blue with Silver Pearl, still on my hands. Hardest damn paint I ever tried to get off. Anyways, was considering going to Shell Rotell 15w-40, old school, engine oil. I live in the...
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    Hard Brake

    Still running drum brakes on this VW Trike build, getting close to the finish line with it. My brake pedal is rock hard though. Everything is working, the pedal is just hard. Can anyone point me in the general direction to look. All help is always greatly appreciated. Thanks, Lasso

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