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Custom Speedo Mount

I have really enjoyed having a bike and something to work on again, thought I'd share todays project. So my second project after installing and internally wiring some 10" Tbars, was to now figure out...

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Ignition Switch mounting/retaining screw

Here goes a long shot!!! lol.. Anyone out there know the size and thread for the little screw that mounts the ingnitions switch and cover to the bike? Its the factory switch and mount. mine vibrated...

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Ironhead front brakes

Could use some help from all you XLH people. I love sportsters so I bought another one to make me crazy. This one is a 1974 XLH. Bone stock but has been sitting for about 12-15 years. I got it home and...

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New member from Iowa

Hey Folks, Name's Alex and I live in Ankeny Iowa. Joined this board last month after I bought someone else's Ironhead project bike. My wife had a 883 a few years ago and I had a 1200 Cyclone that I...

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Funky Lighting

New to forum, first bike. I've searched this problem, but continue to be left scratching my head. Installed DK customs bullet turn sigs on my 99 883. Here's what I've got: Front running lights only...

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Dodging the Toll

I've been successfully dodging the toll bridge on my way to work for the past 4 months. STICKIN IT TO THE MAN! I live in a "certain city" that recently installed a toll on a bridge I HAVE to drive over...

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Blowing oil filter gaskets

I have a 2001 Buell Cyclone. I'm posting here because it's basically a 1200 Sportster motor. Here's what's happeining. A few weeks ago I started it up, rode about 1 mile and noticed by foot was covered...

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Saddlemen Amricano

Have any of you seen this seat in person? Thinking seriously about purchasing one, but would really like opinions on the appearance/quality. Jim in NE OH

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It's Dan Dunn's Birthday Today

It's NRHS Dan's birthday today... HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Dan!!!

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Ironhead newbie

Hi y'all! I'm Kim from Oklahoma. I have a 75 XLH Ironhead. It's a project my husband and I took on together. Seems like we have a few different ideas about "my dream bike".....lol.. I'm glad I found a...

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Cases Weeping!!!!! Need to fix

Hey like the title says... my cases are weeping pretty good. Is the only way to fix it is to reseal the cases? Also I'm tired of the "breather bolts" Whats the best fix for that?

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Where to Buy Mid-Glide Fender Spacers

Hi Everyone, Doing a mid-glide swap on my ride. I need to know where I can buy some good looking fender spacers like you see on the wide-glide set-ups. They don't need to be chrome, since I will be...

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Ironhead Transmission Woes

I have a 1980 Ironhead, with a 4-5/8 stroker. My problem is 2nd gear. Last summer I went through the transmission, the dogs on 2nd gear were worn some, so I bought a 2nd gear, which wasn't a Andrews. I...

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Hello From Austin...

New member here from Austin Tx. life long enthusiast, worked for 20+ years as a Harley-Davidson tech and was involved in many aspects of the business. Look forward to being a long term member... Lots...

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Ironhead After market oil tank

My custom oil tank holds 2.5 quarts at 8/10 full plus I have an external oil filter that holds about another 1/3 of a quart. My oil tank only gets pretty warm never too hot to touch mostly like a...

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Push Rods Weight

Tried to search for push rod weight and did not find any. I am interested in Hammers fixed length ones but they do not give up any weight information. Here is what I currently got: Crane adjustable...

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Rigid_EVO Help with honest price

My 92 Hugger ate a case side cam bearing. it needs to be sleeved to be fixed. I stole it's top end to fix my 98. The other issue it had is that the fender extension rusted out and broke off. So i...

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Ironhead Got my motor back from Advance Machine... new rebuilt.

Last motor ever rebuilt by Phil Runser. Honored to have it really. Now that I have this back I can bolt it into my front hoop and work from there. Led Sled hardtail was super outta whack, so I chopped...

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Give a shout out to my boy

...and his band Redwood. My son is in the white t shirt on lead guitar. Forgive the screamo music. It gives me a headache too and they practice in my basement!!...

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