Any people from buffalo NY? or close enough?

[bill in mn]

Most switch to the 2nd Gen when they get old and start to slow down.....

 

Or they buy a Harley.. I tell my HD friends the reason I buy v-4s ( I have two ) is so in my waning years I can take off two of my plug wires and still keep up..

[Yammer Dan]

Or they buy a Harley.. I tell my HD friends the reason I buy v-4s ( I have two ) is so in my waning years I can take off two of my plug wires and still keep up..

 

:rotfl::rotfl:

 

My neighbor the Fat Boy with the Fat Boy claims that Hardley would eat my Yammy's...Just can't get him on the road.:think:

[saddlebum]

Not to scare you away from a 1st Gen but there a few recurring problems that are common to a lot of these bikes. It can be a rewarding experience to put one on the road in reliable condition. They were one of the first generation of pure touring bikes produced. They are definitely a classic in many ways and I really enjoy mine. Here are a few more items to be aware of when looking for a 1st Gen:

 

Second gear in the 83 and 84 models.

 

The charging systems, stators and regulator rectifiers, and connecting plugs.

 

Starter, two pole to four pole conversions, clutch sprage failures.

 

Fuse box failures, upgrades available.

 

Carburetor diaphragms, holes and cracking.

 

Weak front fork springs, upgrades available.

 

TCI failures, upgrades available

 

The engines are solid as are the drive-line components. There are a lot of new and used parts available and the help on this site covers all of the common problems and usually solves the unique.

 

Welcome to the forum, stick around and enjoy.

Fortunately most of the items listed are relatively minor issues and easily rectified. I also think most of the stator and rectifier issues are the result of overloading the electrical system with extra lighting etc. This is why I installed LED fog lights (only 2 amp draw) and use LED were I can.