Tuning by Paper Towel, 1931 HD VL

C. Dolan · 07-23-2008, 07:05 AM

Bike has since put in some miles on the July 4th SD Harley anti helmet ride,

and won the bike trophy at the La Mesa Cruise Night.

There were mostly Harley's lined up un both sides of a 2 block long stretch of street. It got the most attention.

Starting at Fiesta Island:

and ending up at SD Harley.

Look to be a couple of hundred bikes.

They had traffic control at the intersections, so we didn't have to stop at

intersections.

Went up I 5 to 52 to 163 and the HD shop.

The only wrenching needed was on the top tank bolts vibrating out about

1/4 inch. Took out and put loctite when I got home.

Hobbit · 07-23-2008, 07:14 AM

very cool i guess the blue sheet is to stop it marking its territory, got to love old bikes 1 bolt jeez i have to check the ones on my 2008 regulary

C. Dolan · 07-23-2008, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hobbit

very cool i guess the blue sheet is to stop it marking its territory, got to love old bikes 1 bolt jeez i have to check the ones on my 2008 regulary

It was actually all 5 bolts on the top that hold tanks to frame.

Lost 1 of them, outright, and the other 4 were out 1 / 4 inch.

I'll post La Mesa Pictures in the later morning.

USMCCWO5 · 07-23-2008, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C. Dolan

and won the bike trophy at the La Mesa Cruise Night.

You would have my vote. A classic, thanks for sharing.

C. Dolan · 07-24-2008, 05:20 AM

The La Mesa Cruise Night Org hasn't updated their web site from July 10th.

Here's some pics from last Thursday.

I may take my 46 Knuckle or '52 Pan, over there, tomorrow.

Tigg · 07-24-2008, 01:26 PM

Sweet bikes Bro

thanks for sharing

01dynaglide · 07-24-2008, 07:37 PM

Nice bike. That is something that you don't see on the road much.

C. Dolan · 07-25-2008, 05:44 AM

Didn't make the show, tonight.

The '46 Knuckle battery was beyond charging, pulled it ,and it was 4 years old.

Decided to pull batteries on 4 Pans, 4 J models, and 2 Indians.

Will be going to a local battery specialist and be getting some sealed batteries, as available.

Below, a copy of the web page, which they finally updated.

Yours truly.

.........

The Bad Man's Angel · 07-25-2008, 05:52 AM

You get my full respect and i don't give it often.
Way Cool!!

07-23-2008, 07:05 AM	#11 (permalink)
C. Dolan Start The Engine Ride: 1931 Harley VL Join Date: 2007, Dec 20 Posts: 35	Re: Tuning by Paper Towel, 1931 HD VL Bike has since put in some miles on the July 4th SD Harley anti helmet ride, and won the bike trophy at the La Mesa Cruise Night. There were mostly Harley's lined up un both sides of a 2 block long stretch of street. It got the most attention. Starting at Fiesta Island: and ending up at SD Harley. Look to be a couple of hundred bikes. They had traffic control at the intersections, so we didn't have to stop at intersections. Went up I 5 to 52 to 163 and the HD shop. The only wrenching needed was on the top tank bolts vibrating out about 1/4 inch. Took out and put loctite when I got home.

07-23-2008, 07:14 AM	#12 (permalink)
Hobbit Moderators Ride: 2008 Heritage Softail FLSTC Join Date: 2007, May 18 Location: The Shires UK Posts: 3,185 My Mood:	Re: Tuning by Paper Towel, 1931 HD VL very cool i guess the blue sheet is to stop it marking its territory, got to love old bikes 1 bolt jeez i have to check the ones on my 2008 regulary __________________ not riding fast just flying low peace thru superior horse power

07-24-2008, 05:20 AM	#15 (permalink)
C. Dolan Start The Engine Ride: 1931 Harley VL Join Date: 2007, Dec 20 Posts: 35	Re: Tuning by Paper Towel, 1931 HD VL The La Mesa Cruise Night Org hasn't updated their web site from July 10th. Here's some pics from last Thursday. I may take my 46 Knuckle or '52 Pan, over there, tomorrow.

07-24-2008, 01:26 PM	#16 (permalink)
Tigg Community Star Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: 2007, Feb 12 Posts: 441 My Mood:	Re: Tuning by Paper Towel, 1931 HD VL Sweet bikes Bro thanks for sharing __________________ Never take your self too seriously ..nobody else does Tigg

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01dynaglide Play The Throttle Ride: 2001 DYNA GLIDE Join Date: 2008, Jun 13 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 183	Re: Tuning by Paper Towel, 1931 HD VL Nice bike. That is something that you don't see on the road much.

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07-25-2008, 05:44 AM	#18 (permalink)
C. Dolan Start The Engine Ride: 1931 Harley VL Join Date: 2007, Dec 20 Posts: 35	Re: Tuning by Paper Towel, 1931 HD VL Didn't make the show, tonight. The '46 Knuckle battery was beyond charging, pulled it ,and it was 4 years old. Decided to pull batteries on 4 Pans, 4 J models, and 2 Indians. Will be going to a local battery specialist and be getting some sealed batteries, as available. Below, a copy of the web page, which they finally updated. Yours truly. ......... Last edited by C. Dolan : 07-25-2008 at 06:19 AM.

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The Bad Man's Angel Warming The Wheels Ride: 2006 XL883 Low Join Date: 2008, Jun 04 Location: West Virginia 37.3742°N 81.213°W Posts: 121	Re: Tuning by Paper Towel, 1931 HD VL You get my full respect and i don't give it often. Way Cool!!

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