08 883 1yr anniversary
After renting bikes for the past few years I finally bought my own. This is the one yr anniversary of that great decision.
View ArticleTank lift kit as simple as it seems??
I'm in the middle of doing a wire tuck and after laying my tank on the bike it doesn't look like there is much room for the wires no matter how creative I get. I've always been interested in a tank...
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Red light runner mini bagger rebuild.
After laying the bike down back in October (to miss a cager that ran the light), the insurance rebuild is finally complete. Went the the upgraded 4.5 tank, custom mirrors, pegs, shifter, grips, two up...
View Article08 Nightster On Craigslist
I put my 08 Nightster on craigslist today. Just in case I will share it here. http://wheeling.craigslist.org/mcy/4305557669.html
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How do my brake pads look to you?
I'm thinking I have another season or two out of them..wadda ya think?
View ArticleTop end gasket kit question
Hi guys, wonder if you can help. In my James top end gasket set for my 2006 there were 2 small round rubber o rings in with the Map sensor rubber seal, any ideas where these these o rings are for ? I'm...
View Article'07 Dyna TC96 to Stage III TC107?
Say you had a 17k mile 2007 Dyna Lowrider with the EFI TC96 and the stock 63hp just ain't gonna do. :D What is the natural upgrade path? Stage I - 70+HP/80+TQ? > AN Big Sucker or something milled...
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New taillight on a 48
This is a Canadian model 48 that uses the taillight as running/brake light and the turn signals only for left/right signaling. I chopped the fender more than half way up as well as i cut the struts....
View ArticleRubbermount_EVO Removing air filter
Hello Team: This is for a 2005 Sportster Custom 883. I am trying to get to the carburetor but can not remove the air filter and the air filter housing. I removed the cover and the air filter element is...
View Articlefuel bottle mounts
Looking for a fuel bottle mount. Post yours up and tell me where you got it!
View ArticleIronhead Ironhead tail light
My manual says my OEM tail light bulb is rated at 3cp and when stopping it should be able to go up to 32cp. The candle power rating system has become obsolete and I can't find anywhere local that...
View ArticleLonger shocks
What are the longest shocks that will fit a '91 with stock pipes and passenger pegs? I am thinking the peg will hit the pipe before the axle hits the muffler? Thanks
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Ironhead starting the assembly process
,framepowdercoated. ,freshly gone thru,three angle valve job,new rings. closeup of color. the tank im going to use, tank and fenders painted by my dad.all the red is powder. jugs, heads,rocker boxes...
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Rigid_EVO Headlight/Taillight Question
1999 Xl1200 - what would cause the headlight and taillight to go out but leave the brake light functioning normally? My buddy was helping out by installing the tail/brake lamp. Unfortunately he hooked...
View ArticleNew Member Says Hello
Hello everyone, Introducing myself here. I'm Tom from Weeki Wachee, FL. Picked up a 1990 1200 Sporty a short time ago. Going through the routine; making sure it's road worthy and changing a few things...
View ArticleHow do I make the heads semi shiny
I just painted my engine on my 2001 sportster 1200 s I left the heads unpainted. I'm not sure if I am going to leave it that way. What can I use to clean the heads up to make them look nice, I don't...
View ArticleIronhead Spare heads for my 76
Am planning to start building up some spares for my 76 this year - generator, regulator, starter solonoid, points, advance mechanism etc etc. Would also like to have spare barrels, pistons and heads...
View ArticleIronhead Chain info?
I was looking at my currrent chain. It looks pretty old and has some rust in a few places. How can you tell if you need a new chain? I am not too interested in throwing a chain. Thanx for any advice.
View ArticleTwisted Sisters Ride...Harley vs. Javelina
A couple of weeks ago I had the opportunity to camp out in Garner State Park with several members of the Gruene HOG Chapter. We rode the famed Twisted Sisters and had a great time. It was a ride I'll...
View Articleafter market head light rewire?
I am replacing my 1990 883 deluxe factory headlight with a tear drop after market headlight. I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions on how they would rewire it so I would not have to cut holes...
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