2003 Harley Davidson Dyna Revival! Carb rebuild, tune up, and more!

Welcome back to the shop and you and I get this 2003 Dyna back on the road after siting for almost 5 years! We will be rebuilding the carbs, giving her a good tune up, and a once over.

[@scottcobbley1189]

The shortened diaphragm spring that came out of the carburetor is part of the re-jetting done when the carburetor was modified to accommodate the aftermarket exhaust pipes and air cleaner. I believe it allows the slide and needle to open a little earlier. Back in the day, we cut a couple loops off of that spring to shorten it.

[@butlercustoms]

Good to know. But this bike was stock if I remember correctly. Thanks for the info.

[@willisluckey4328]

I have the same sporster custom of that bike and am very thankful i was able to buy it, i have done a lot of upgrades and only a few more things to upgrade , for an 883 it really runs strong 💪 very thankful to have found you, i really like your work and the great information you share on working on Harley Davidson motorcycles ⚡⚡⚡🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🏁🏁🏁keep up the great work and thank you again for taking the time to help us out with working on our own bikes 👍👍👍🤝🤝🤝💯💯💯

[@butlercustoms]

Thank you for your comment and for your support!

[@billellis6538]

Just done exactly the same process on a 2003 anniversary sporty here in the UK. Only 7200 miles but had been sitting for 4 years. Needed master cylinder rebuild, fork seals, carb overhaul plus a full oil and filter service. The fuel tank was pristine inside but the tyres were rotted out. Put on new rims and stainless spokes as the originals were a bit manky. Now looking and riding good.

[@butlercustoms]

Wow. That’s was a big task. Good job. We are going to Red Kote the tank, so stay tuned!

[@guypmiller]

I'm looking forward to watching this - thanks for posting!

[@butlercustoms]

Thank you!

[@JimStephanie]

Great videos! Look forward to learning how to Red Kote tank on my '89

[@butlercustoms]

Thank you so much for watching and for your support. The Red Kote video will be hitting our KZbin channel tomorrow at 7pm central time!

[@Christofuzz-hc9xl]

I just bought one of these for my first Harley last week. Thanks for this video. Why do i see difference rear fenders on other supposedly same bikes? Mine looks like yours

[@butlercustoms]

Congrats on your purchase! Most sock fenders are the same and there are tons of aftermarket ones and some people chop the rear fenders.

[@Lucky..B]

E85 is a no no it does funny things to Carbs and injetshion systems !

[@butlercustoms]

I agree. Never heard of anyone running that in a bike. Ethanol free or premium at the minimum for me.

[@jerrybigrig9475]

😎👍😎

[@butlercustoms]

Thank you!

[@jerrybigrig]

😎👍😎 I have occasionally had a problem where id get an overflow when i put my reserve on..correct..that doesnt make sence..anyone else have that happen..what was your fix..?? Float pivot pin.. Oh yea..momma says hi..🤣😉👍

[@butlercustoms]

I’ve ran into something close to that before. The issue was not with the carb but with the petcock. Had one that when he turned the reserve on there was still enough fuel that ran through the ON position as well and that caused too much pressure for the float needle to stop the fuel. It was weird. Never had an issue like that before or since.

[@aspen6679]

Same. Only with reserve.

[@_2wheelsmovesthesoul_619]

Good video. I like how you don't try an rake the customer over the coals on work. Folks sometimes get ahead of thrmselves wit maintenance and wanna jus replace everything sn don't really have to Do you have the link for the carb cleaning tools and the red punch you used to press the float bowl pin out? I def gotta add it to my tool roll

[@butlercustoms]

Thank you for your kind comments. Here’s the Amazon link to the carb cleaning tools and the punch. Thanks for watching! DESIN Carburetor Carbon Dirt Jet Cleaner Repair Tools Kit Engine, Airbrush, Spray Gun Cleaning a.co/d/7CRKhn8 NEIKO 02639A 6-Inch Automatic Center Hole Punch with Adjustable One-Handed Spring Impact, Chrome-Plated Shank, and Premium S2 Steel Tip a.co/d/egu69EW

[@_2wheelsmovesthesoul_619]

@@butlercustoms you welcome and I appreciate your help buddy 💪🏾🤝

[@butlercustoms]

@@_2wheelsmovesthesoul_619 my pleasure.

[@charlesmiles9115]

😛😛😛❤❤👍👍👍👍👍

[@butlercustoms]

Thank you for your comment and for watching!

[@bradlypulte3122]

Hi y'all I have a 2003 Dyna wide heritage I just bought it it run good from the this shop it had spit going the road I chang plugs were fald when I try to start it will jump and back fire I was told my time is messed up what do y'all think carburator or time in need yr help thx

[@butlercustoms]

If plugs are fouled then you are getting fuel and not enough spark or spark at the wrong time. So I would suspect a timing or spark issue.

[@bradlypulte3122]

@@butlercustoms wow thxs so can u kinda show where should start my mom pass couple ago she the who bought the bike with little money she left the guys that work on it sng guy who sold the bike are know help they took my money now want talk too me any help i cant get would be greatful too yall thxs

[@butlercustoms]

@@bradlypulte3122 it would be hard to diagnose properly over messaging.

[@bradlypulte3122]

@@butlercustoms well thxs for your time many thxs in the wind

[@bradlypulte3122]

Hey man I like your videos I would like for you too help me trouble shoot my 2003 Dyna wide glide heritage I just bought it it's got 3500 on it if I have too pay for u too help me that's not a problem I'm 60 yrs old I'm on disability I roughneck 30 yrs I can trim a wrench I want too work on my bike with a little help from u I'll be waiting on your text many thxs

[@oleksasirotinin1532]

who was a supplier of that crappy rebuild kit?

[@butlercustoms]

I’m not sure where he bought it from. I’ll have to ask him.

[@DevenportCreations]

Wet corn dog 😂😂😂

[@butlercustoms]

Thanks for watching!

[@herrent]

Has anybody heard anything good or bad about KIPA carb kits

[@butlercustoms]

What is kts?

[@herrent]

@@butlercustoms Siri auto correct fucked up my message. Sorry about that. I corrected it.

[@butlercustoms]

@herrent oh. I’ve never used those kits before.

[@herrent]

@@butlercustoms what was the kit you used for this video. I want to stay away from it.

[@butlercustoms]

@herrent I can’t recall but I think the customer ordered it and not me. I do t think the box even has a brand name on it.

[@Claude-om9og]

Eyeballing is not how you set the float height. There is a spec in the manual for that. Also if you would have bought an OEM rebuild kit instead of a generic Keihin kit then all the new parts would have fit. Amateur hour!

[@butlercustoms]

The spec in the service manual is useless with aftermarket floats. That’s why I blow in the fuel inlet and eyeball and feel when the fuel actually cuts off. To me seeing and feeling is much more accurate than setting a spec in a book and not checking it. And if I can save the customer some money on a generic rebuild kit, and it works, then that’s fine with me. And as far as being an amateur, aren’t we all?

[@michaelslawinski6449]

I like the video, it is very informative. I have put my fxdx 1999 apart and have some understanding of the keihin cv carb being serviced in this video. It is a very good Walk through but I agree, there is a certain procedure for the setup of the float. I would also get an OEM replacement kit , they do not cost a fortune. Eventually the carb has to work, which has been achieved. Very good instruction !

[@butlercustoms]

@michaelslawinski6449 those are some great tips. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@herrent]

@@Claude-om9og I called the biggest Harley Davidson shop in Los Angeles today and they don’t have OEM carburetor kits they’re referring me to aftermarket

[@butlercustoms]

That is correct.