general heads up

[rocknturtle]

I have a 84 1200 can you guys give me any heads up on things I should take special care of from the start. It runs great starts it does have some exhaust noise. are exhaust gaskets a reg problem or do I just need to tighten them up. thanks turtle

[RebelRouser]

The Stator Will Give You Headaches... For Some Reason The 1200's Burn Through Them On Average Every Two To Three Years...

[rocknturtle]

the man I bought it off of was a teacher. he took a manual"and it is very worn in these areas" and took the engine out put new stater and new belts.. put it back in and when done had a leak at the rear gasket . He gave up. told me there was no way he was taking it out again. so 1500 dollars later I have a 84 wing with a bunch of new stuff. I can live with the leak......I wore out a good trailer and a cement floor with harleys. It doesn't leak that much. would like to change someday. thanks for the reply. I have 2 mottos...life's to short not to have fun...and if you quit learnin you might as well quit livin.. thanks for the knowledge. I need it. turtle eyes oldies

[BIG T]

the exhaust gaskets are NOT reusable...probably your leak...they are still available from our fine sponsors or the honda stealer...T

[rocknturtle]

thanks big T I was hoping that was it. have'nt got to getting down to check them yet.19 degrees here today and I just laid aroung the house. thanks again turtle sleepy