Howdy from Tucson...
Long time rider, but this is my first Harley... I have an '12 Sportster Superlow... with 11,000 miles 883cc is plenty for me... (when did a 900cc become a "small" bike?)... I've done a few small...
View ArticleAssembly Lube/brake cleaner Other ???s
Can you put too much assembly lube on parts you assemble? Any assembly lube to stay away from or get? Is brake cleaner bad for any rubber parts? Is it better to get a new Deutsh Connector for the...
View ArticleCommon sense vs the universe
Okay, let me preface this by saying my work shut down due to "inclimate weather" so I've been sitting around all afternoon with my brain chugging along trying to think of something besides all the...
View Article2006 Tach Signal Voltage
Hi guys, i understand that the 2006 has a tach signal on one of the wires from the ignition module, does any one know what the voltage of the pulse is ? building a tacho and air fuel meter project from...
View ArticleNeed Some Help - Designing a swingarm
I am designing a new aluminum swingarm for for my 13' Iron. I was wondering if anyone had a CAD model of the frame or some dimensional drawings? It would cut down on time if anyone can point me in the...
View ArticleWill it run??
I picked up a 1995 XL 883 a couple months ago and been messing around with it. I got rid of the buckhorn bars and went with drags. Im not crazy about the tachometer and speedo set up and I was thinking...
View ArticleRubbermount_EVO Dyno in Atlanta-N.GA
Does anyone know of a shop with a dyno in the Atlanta to North Ga area. Im talking about a independent operator with a great reputation.
View Articleextending coil wires
Relocating coil want to extend wires to the coil (Not spark plug wire) anything special about those wire or just plan old automotive wire?
View ArticleRubbermount_EVO TC88A Help
Okay, my 1250 conversion is put together and broken in. I installed a TC88A in the bike with whatever map came in it. Today I received the usb cable, interface, and external power supply. The software...
View Articleodometer issues
Just started at the end of the riding season last year I was on my way to town amd I know its a 3 mile trip and according to the odometer I had traveled almost 700 miles. Anyone have ideas what might...
View ArticleMain system down...ubuntu time
Seagate bit me again..:censor my main server at home died back 3 weeks ago and i did not have time to deal with it. No boot ( off any drive including Ubuntu cd ), no graphics, no bios..farg. Tonight i...
View ArticleRubbermount_EVO Budget Bobber build
I've lurked around long enough. It's time to start posting some. I will post pictures once I get enough posts under my belt to do so. Here's the basics: I've wanted to build a low budget bobber for...
View ArticleWhich tires?
I'm ordering new tires for my 05 1200c tonight, and i'm stuck between the pirelli night dragons and the Michellin Commander II's. Any suggestions/preferences?
View ArticleHello From MN
Just picked up an 04 883 xl for a song. Hope to learn a bunch from you folks and contribute where I can. Dave
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Ironhead my 83 XLX build
hello all my name is Crow and im from Pickens S.C. im currently rebuilding my 83 pretty much from the ground up. ive had this bike for about 5 yrs now. this will be her 4th makeover and 2nd engine...
View ArticleIronhead 1979 Oil Change
I was recently given a mostly complete '79 Sportster. It hasn't been run in years, but nothing is seized up and seems to be in decent condition since it was mainly stored in a garage. I decided to make...
View ArticleIronhead Front sprocket play
Is there supposed to be play between the front sprocket and the shaft it sits on? Measuring from a top tooth I have ~ 1/16 of an inch movement. This is free movement between shaft and sprocket. I took...
View ArticleI'm ready to throw in the towel (CA Won't Let Me Register A 1988 Bike)
Long story short I've got a bike that I cannot title or register in the state of California. Back in November I bought a 1988 sporster with less than 6k miles on it. Took it to AAA to get it registered...
View ArticleIronhead Ez Oil Drain Valves
Has anybody used one of these in an IH at all? Haven't looked into fitment space but seems like it could be useful. http://www.oildrainvalve.net/ez-oil-drain-valve-2/
View ArticleRubbermount_EVO carb overflow/vent dripping fuel
I have an 2006 883 I've stripped down and rebuilt using different gen parts. currently running an old school custom mount narrow mustang tank with dual 1/4" NPT bungs, non-vented. instead of petcocks,...
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