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Hi Craig, Welcome to the YOC.

Oh God me to, what were we thinking listening to this stuff?

If you can just push it to full compression then there is a problem, you should be able to squash them down a bit but all the way is unusual to say the least. It might be best if you were to get someone to have a look at them for you, your local bike shop might be able to tell you if there is anything wrong. The springs do loose some of their springiness? over the years and can become permanently compressed but that only happens if they are under stress all the time I think. How loud is this squeak? is it just a chirrup or is is a full blown graunch noise? that might give you some idea as to how bad or not it is. Not trying to worry you here just trying to get a handle on the actual problem

AH airbrush in first picture, didn't see that (DOH!) even better then really smart.

I'm sure DWERP is impressed!!!

I like the graphics, are they new ones or old stock? Looks like they did back in the 70s/80s nice job. My back wont take a rigid frame anyway but that is RIDICULOUS!!! Just joking looks like you have spent some time and money on it.

Welcome to the YOC, hope you enjoy being here, lots of advice on here from folks who know your bike front to back, love the INTRO.

Does that make US famous then Mike? I'm sure my brothers wife's cousins uncle who was married to a German had a sister who's friend's mate shook Adlof Hitlers hand.

Thank you Feliks, the next Harley I pass will get the middle finger and if stopped I will tell him you told me to!!!! There's a new member on here called Harley, I don't mean him.

EPIC!!! He's the guy that made a wall of death out of pallets and bits of plywood you gotta love the British in a shed mentality. LMAO

If your young enough to do it then go for it, by young enough I mean that us old f**kers have done it before and have the sore back and shoulders to prove it, you will also find that your arse will get cold before your head as it will be 2 feet above your head, it's fun to ride like that until you get to lights then you look like a dick cos your trying to look cool while scrunched up in the most unnatural position possible. They are easy to fit and can help you get round corners fast but you limit your vision and if I remember right you limit your turning circle as well, one good thing tho is your really near the ground so it's not so far to fall when it all goes wrong.

You had better ask for it now Andrew, we can start a new thread called "Nobodies heard of them but their famous HONEST!" Do you want to borrow my shovel Andrew? PS I went to school with Rick Parfett (Status Quo) yes and I know you have never heard of him Andrew.

Just a quick question Nigel, What would the difference be between the bike with present mileage and if it had the "proper" mileage on it? If your talking a couple of grand then you have every right to be pissed but if your looking at say£150 then is it really a problem? Not my bike and not my problem I agree but are you going to go all HULK on them for that amount? It might be an idea to squeeze a "sweetener" out of them say a new jacket - pair of gloves or something else you might fancy. Just a thought.

What a good idea "BUT" don't the gas stations around you have lights? Should have made them red and scare the local devil worshippers.

Ah Yes Feliks there's always that, if you don't know ask is the best way but if some numb nut's tells you this is how it works what can you do?

I like RUDE!!! and it helps keep the rif raf away.

Hi Welcome to the YOC, I'm in Stroud just up the road from you, will wave as I pass you!!!!

Thank you Feliks what a nice way to end the day.

Thank you DT, was going to say "if you hum it we will sing it"

Just love it!! A nobody that tommy has already dressed and classed. Dron writes a regular column in Octane. He is the author of several books including Porsche: Engineering for Excellence (2008) and Alan Mann - A Life of Chance (2012, with Alan Mann). Sounds like just the guy you would want to meet at a party, engineering for excellence YAWN. Sorry Andrew but REALLY!!!!

Tasky, What a really nice thing to do, full marks on improvisation as well, Yes I agree that's a real biker, shame they don't show this sort of thing in the adverts for motorcycles ain't it?

Hi Kenny no problem mate your not the first and wont be the last, it's only when you get to know the site that it will all come together, lots of info on here and lots of people who know their stuff to, if you have any questions about how to do something then bung it in the workshop area and wait for a reply. The wiring on my XJ was a nightmare, the usual gorilla with a pair of pliers and knife had attacked it so had to completely rewire the blasted thing, I was thinking of doing the same thing with my Maxim but got to many bikes and not enough time, if you are really going to do the trike thing then lots of peeps on here will be interested in how your getting on so start a thread in the PROJECTS section and post up what your doing, expect lots of comments as I don't think anyone has done one on here for a while if at all. If I can help out at all feel free to shout out, where are you by the way cos if your close and want a hand let me know, good luck.

I would say that if they had to take the generator out when they fixed the starter then almost certainly they are the cause of the damage, but if they just removed one part and replaced it then no they are not responsible. You have to find out what they removed to get the original problem sorted and go from there.

Hi Kenny, There are loads of systems out there that will fit your bike just pick one and that's it really, a 4 into 1 will be cheaper than the 4 into 2 but it's your bike and your money, you should be able to pick up a collector box from most suppliers if that is all you need, does not matter that it's a US import either as they are all the same. Just sold my Maxim and that had a 900 exhaust on it just took a bit of fettling to get it to fit ok, the 600 exhaust will not fit no matter what you do as the down pipes are completely different. If you go for the 4 into 1 system you do not have to adjust anything like carbs and such as it's comparable to the original system. Hope some of that helps. PS It's not the done thing to shotgun your question on the site mate, just cos you put it in loads of sections will not get you an answer any quicker. It's also considered polite to say Hi first in the NEW MEMBERS section before you launch into a "how do I fix my bike" question as we are strangers to you and your a stranger to us, it's a bit like turning up at the pub and asking a group of strangers to help you fix your problem without even saying hello, just think what would happen there and apply it here. Your welcome to stick around and get involved but we like to get to know new people first usually, by the way Welcome to the YOC it's always nice to meet new folks.

Welcome to the YOC Harley, with a name like that your gonna get shit I'm afraid, they don't mean any harm so don't get upset we all go through the ragging one time or another. Any questions on how to fix your bike then go to Workshop otherwise choose what you think is best, DON'T post workshop questions all over the place that will get you talked at not to. Enjoy the site, nice people on here and a wealth of knowledge so "have at it".