Quantcast
Channel: The Sportster and Buell Motorcycle Forum - The XLFORUM®
Browsing all 38843 articles
Browse latest View live

Rubbermount_EVO Screamin Eagle air cleaner

If a fellow couldn't afford a NRHS / Hammer air cleaner this year but could land a SE for a great deal would it be worth switching from stock?

View Article


Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Ironhead XLP 1000, Police Ironhead Sportster?

My grandfather was a State Trooper from 1950-1985. For some of that time, he rode a motorcycle. He remembers the FLH, both panheads and shovelheads, but he also remembers a "police edition" Ironhead...

View Article


Beware (Biker Parts Superstore)

I ordered an Andrews gear set for my 90 4 speed from Biker Parts Superstore. Unfortunately I didn't see the reviews of the site before and it turns out it's a scam. It's been a week my order is still...

View Article

Ironhead Stroker build

I just got the motor from my 85xlx to a small shop, going to have him do all the work for me since I'm having shoulder surgery next week. So far the plan is to drop an S&S 74" stroker kit in it,...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Ironhead What are my plugs saying??

75 XL .... Bike is having a tough time starting so I pulled the plugs to take a look. Picture below shows the FRONT plug with the with part still clean and crispy looking. Looks almost brand new. The...

View Article


motor cycle lifts

What motor cycle lifts do you use? Not the ramps too much space and money. $200 max budget maybe something dual pourpose would be nice

View Article

Ironhead 72-73e early 1000 cc ( first 1000 cc)

what was the stock compression ratio for this motor thanks ts

View Article

Rubbermount_EVO carb sputter off idle...coughing/choking

I have an intake & straight pipes on a 883... bought a HD 45 pilot jet per recommendation of symptoms and went to install to find it already had a 45. (I was under the impression that was an...

View Article


Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Idle adjuster

Anyone ever seen this before? Sorry I got a carb so I never looked. Seems pretty cool. http://www.american-motors-online.co...20Art.%2312%22 A new bike shop opened down the road from my work and he...

View Article


Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Ohio man’s dying wish — to be buried riding his 1967 Harley-Davidson

http://news.nationalpost.com/2014/01...-large-casket/

View Article

Which Tuner is the right one for me..and maybe you to?

Im hoping that as much as this new thread may help me, it will help others in simialr situations have a few questions answered, and also save them a ton of time! I am a new rider who picked up my first...

View Article

Turbo?

Has anyone ever turboed a carbureted sportster before? I'm not interested in kits I would rather try to make something work myself. Does anyone have any info on this?

View Article

Female Newb...

Hello Everyone! So glad I found this forum... I'm new, excited, anxious, but most of all I respect the fear!!! Just bought my 1st ever motorcycle (w/the help of St. Valentine... a few weeks early I...

View Article


Brake upgrades for 95 sporty.

Anybody know of a good front brake upgrade for pre 2000 sportys? I know the caliper mounts are different so late model calipers wont bolt right up...right? Ive done the brembo upgrade on later models a...

View Article

NRHS Jugs & CP #89-2A Pistons NOW WHAT

This is what I have to work with; 1. 2000 XL sportster 883 C 2. NRHS Jugs with CP 89-2A Pistons piston measures 3 1/2" 3. 1200 Heads # 16682-87A (not sure what serial # means) 4. 2000 I Dyna...

View Article


Is there a right and/or wrong tuner to buy?

Its a little longwinded, and ive already posted this in the wrong forum, so thanks for reading...if you make it through!!!!!;) Im hoping that as much as this new thread may help me, it will help others...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Ironhead Need a painter in NY/NJ/CT

Hey guys im ready for a new paint job on my 74 bobber. I would like to get a decent paint job done, but im not lookin to pay thousands for show quality work, which when i call around it seems like...

View Article


Rubbermount_EFI Pop crackle efi

Hi guys....Ive just got myself a 2011 Sporster 48 EFI that comes with Vance & Hines Short Shorts. Everytime I decelerate, it pops crackles like mad. Could u guys give me an advice of how to...

View Article

Mercedes pisses me off

I have an r350 for my wife and it has occasional issues. The other day I bring it in because the brake light burns out and then the new bulb does not solve the problem. these a$%holes tell me I need a...

View Article

Batteries...???

Seems like the main problem with my Sportster is the battery never seems as strong as it should be, like it comes up on the compression stroke and about always hesitates, I kinda feel like it is the...

View Article
Browsing all 38843 articles
Browse latest View live