Cam gear and timing marks for a 1988 harley davidson xl 1200 sportster...I took off the cam cover to replace the gasket and the cam gears came out with the cam cover.. Is there a diagram or instuctions on te internet that i can print out so that i get the gears in right with the timing marks i guess that also puts it at the right timing specs. Please help i am confused because i was told to put the #1 piston at top dead center but when i do that none of the marks will line-up right what am i doing wrong?

SOURCE: spark plug

The proper air gap is .032 to .036 depending on spark plug brand.

SOURCE: oil drain plug

Follow the hose that goes to the frame from the oil tank. Loosen the clamp and pull.

SOURCE: spark plug

The proper air gap is .032 to .036 depending on spark plug brand.

SOURCE: How much oil does my 2005 Harley Davidson XL 1200

Maybe it wasn't flushed and there was still some old oil in it.
Do these things have a level indication?
If the level is right, start the bike and run it for a minute or so, watch the oil light. Then stop it, leave it a few mions to let the oil settle in the sump and check it again.
What I mean by flushing out, have a look at how it's done on a different type of bike -
http://www.r1-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?s=04def9814c7f2512992f7ddd6282151c&t=145500

SOURCE: why do rear fork bearings on harley davidson 2006

First of all there not called bearings if you are refering to the rear shocks. The terminology used is confusing but I think you are refering to the rear shocks. If that is the case there is no bearings. The part you are refering too is called bushings. The bushing is between the shoch and the bolt itself allowing movement of the shock assembly. Over time the bushing develop wear or wear spots which cause a gap in the bushing itself. This gap once it starts will only get worse and could present itself as a dangerous situation given enough time and mileage. The 30,000 miles is merely a suggested time to replace for the worst conditions of riding. Not everyone rides double or runs on crappy roads, so the way the bike is riden has allot to due with it. However a good Harley Davidson Mechanic can examine the shocks and check for wear. Not all bikes need to have them replaced but Harley errors on the safe side factering the worse rinding condition to cause the replacement at 30,000 miles. My suggestion is to have a good dealer look at your shocks and determine if the bushings are okay or need to be replaced. One way of checking this is to raise the back wheel off the ground slightly and see if you can move the whole shock assembly side to side.....not up and down! If the shock assembly moves at all side to side its time to replace the bushings. As a general rule I would replace the whole shock assembly simply because if it is that worn around 30,000 miles the bike was ridin in harsh conditions and you can bet the shocks are not up to snuff either. You will also notice if you replce the whole shock assembly your bike will ride and feel like a new one again. Good luck and don't cut corners.......it may cost you allot more in the long run.

WildBill