Time to put the gas tank back on, then the exhaust system, floor board, seats, air cleaner - test start!!

As she idles I see a dripping... gas!!
I pulled the air cleaner back off and saw the L fuel inlet fitting was cracked - I really wanted to take a test ride so I did a quick temp fix to get out and take a spin.
Still leaks - a little - but I was planning on checking to see what the jets were so I was going to take the carb off anyway... I ordered a brass replacement fitting - so that should never happen again.

Just wanted to thank everyone that helped and had faith in me - couldn't have done it without you!!

Your bike is looking great. What could you tell different after the changes you made?

That paint scheme has always been my favorite color for a road king , bike looks great. DEERSLAYER

Hey KS,
Thx!! As for the difference - I took it out for a short spin - a couple miles around the neighborhood just in case something went wrong - I wouldn't have to push it far to get back home - that said - I was able to try it out - easy, cause it needs to be broken in. First thing i noticed was the throttle response - as soon as I gave it a slight twist it went - that's new!! Then on a straight I cracked it and it jumped - that's new!! It pulls at 1/4 throttle like it used to at 3/4... I didn't take it up on the freeway and really jump on it yet but the little bit I did was a big improvement over the old cam.

The new cam is what they call a "bolt in" meaning I didn't have to mess with anything else. The stock valves, springs and clearances are all the same. As I get more time riding it I'll keep you posted as to gas mileage, performance & any problems I may encounter.



Thx!! Mine Too -
I remember the first time I saw a Road King at the dealership - It was love at first sight - and it was this color... I tried to buy it right then and there - It was already sold.

While I had it apart I did my best to polish every thing I could - a lot of it is behind something or hard to reach - plus that new chrome makes a big difference too.

Shiny as a new dime.

RK..congrats..I guarantee you no dealership would have been as meticulous and through as you have been, well done!!

Thank You!! - and thanks for being such a great friend!! Knowing I have a riding buddy waiting on me kept me motivated to not only do it right but to get it done.



Thanks!! You're not the first person to tell me that, but then again I'm not trying to make a living doing it either. The wrenches have to produce, me I just needed to do my best. I'm much happier doing the work, I've had my disappointments with others working on my stuff and the severity of this situation dictated that I do it. I'll tell you what, I enjoyed it, despite the back ache. Too bad the technology is out dated, cause I'd like to do it for money.

Dealerships should be both production and quality work. Can't put a premium on good quality and conscientious work.

It's never too late to learn a new trade!