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Forward controls on an 82 XLH Ironhead

Putting forward controls on an 82 XLH Ironhead, what are the prose and cones? I’ve been told by a few people it’s hard on the transmission so I’m not sure what I should do?????

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Rigid_EVO Digital Oil Pressure gauge

I am fitting a digital oil pressure gauge to My trike and want to keep the idiot light. There are many sender units out there. I need to know at what pressure does the oil pressure switch activate i.e...

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disconnect the battery - any problem?

Hello Is there a problem to disconnect the battery cables for long period? for example I know that the speedometer is digital (sportster 2009) and I want to confirm that there is no damaged if I...

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Saddle bags with quick detach sissy bar

Ive had my Viking bags on the 883 now for a while and I like them. Very convenient for around town or day trips. I knew I would have to figure something out when it comes time for longer trips when I...

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Ironhead Robicycle

Anyone Heard from Robi??? Been about 3 days since he was on here. Maybe he got Buried up in the last big Snow Episode?? Robi!!! Where are Ya Boy????

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Ironhead Another one for our antique guys.

http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/mcd/4274763642.html

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Rubbermount_EFI high rpm during downshift

New to forum-Hoping someone can help me. I have a 08 Nightster that I purchased used (about 1200 Miles). Since I have bought it, when I ride a few miles at a constant speed, normally about 50 mph, the...

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Taxes Paid (and then some...) 2012 Iron

Finished Tuesday night - V&H Short Shots, SE Intake with round bobber style cover and NRHS 1250 upgrade. Went smoothly except for an oil leak around the base of one of the pushrod covers which I...

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Thinking aloud: buell monoshock retrofit for a "softail" sportster?

Does anyone know if it would be possible to retrofit a buell monoshock onto the sportster to give the bike a softail look (along with adding struts or removing the springs entirely?)

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The rancher's wife

A successful rancher died and left everything to his devoted wife. She was a very good-looking woman and determined to keep the ranch, but knew very little about ranching, so she decided to place an ad...

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Profile pic or avatar

I've searched but can't find the link or instructions for adding an avatar pic,. Ty

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Rubbermount_EFI any exhaust suggestions for an 883

Does anyone have any suggestions for a set of pipes that perform well AND make noise?

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Rigid_EVO Kwik Keihin Karb Kwestion

Can anyone tell me what the various inlet and vacuum locations on a '99XL 1200. 1 - When looking at the carb on the bike there is a small brass nipple directly above the throat and butterfly that I...

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Ironhead To light or not

Picked up a '68 ironhead XLCH, not stock, DNA springer, disc brakes, no trailer queen, a kick only rider. It's from South Carolina, I live in west Virginia, I doing a refresh, paint ,seat, header wrap,...

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Headwork

Hi guys. I have been looking into doing a 1250 kit on my 01 1200 c. But reality is that if I rip the bike apart now I probably wouldn't have it back together for 2 years! I work a ridiculous amount....

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Just saying' hey

I just joined XL, and have bought a '68 ironhead XLCH. Nice bike no trailer queen ...a rider. I'm making it mine with some paint, new seat, header wrap, swapping the apes for drags, bobber tins,you...

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Progressive Shocks - Chrome Hardware

Hi Guys, I just got a great deal on the 444s, chrome. Can I get chrome hardware and bolt covers for these? Thanks!

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Ironhead pet peeve time.......

Why> I often ask myself, on a custom bike, one that the owner/builder has spend blood and treasure on.....with mods that make me drool.... do they leave those $2.00 HD stock footpegs on??????????...

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Always be faithful...

I was a very happy man. My wonderful girlfriend and I had been dating for over a year, and so we decided to get married. There was only one little thing bothering me...It was her beautiful younger...

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H-D Nacelle kit for 06 model ?

Anyone got the part number for the Nacelle kit they released years ago to fit the xl ? And does anyone have one ? Send me a pm, trying to find one is like looking for gold.

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