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Hi I paid in November for a swing arm for my Sportster from Trac Dynamics in Valencia Ca. Everytime I call I get a different reason for not getting it "yet". Anyone have dealings with Dave there? Seems...
View ArticleNew to XL
I just added a new member to my family 2001 Sportster 1200XL Custom always been a HD Sportster enthusiast although never own one till now. I like working on my rides on the surface, don't have the time...
View ArticleIronhead Primary Cover Years
Quick question: What years did this primary cover come on?? Thanks
View ArticleIronhead timing hole plug
have any you came up with a better timing hole plug than what they sell? I;ve tried the ones JP cycle have and still have a hard time seeing the mark. I;ve marked the flywheel with a marker but still...
View ArticleWINTER - Why You Shouldn't Just Start and Run Your Bike...
Over the years on this (and other forums) and IRL, I've come across motorcycle owners from cold states who periodically start and idle their bikes over winter to "keep them fresh". I've tried before to...
View ArticleIronhead rear foot peg springs
I have a question for you guys with early 70's bikes. I have a 74 XLCH. The back foot peg springs are seemingly hard to find. Recently someone put repop ones on Ebay....
View ArticleLong Time Creeper First Time Poster
Hi all! I've been creeping on these forums for awhile but finally decided to go ahead and register. I'm living out in Joshua Tree in CA's "beautiful" high desert. I've got an '09 1200 Low that I made...
View ArticleHi everybody!
Been reading for a few years but now finally decided join, I do have a couple of questions too so I'll probably start a thread or two soon!
View ArticleBig Sucker bent filter
I had a Big Sucker stage one put on my bike yesterday but after tightening it up the cover squashed and slightly bent the filter. I had to use some extra washers in order to prevent this, has this...
View ArticleXR1200 any good?
I post here to get a few more views... Is there something wrong with the 2009, 2010 XR1200s? Why are they coming up for sale (with such low miles) and why did HD stop them so soon? I realize they are a...
View ArticleKnight Al's Motorcycle Swap meet this weekend
Not sure if it's a good thing but I thought I would post it. Big Al's motorcycle swap meet in Dundas Ontario this Sunday the 23rd. I would love tic heck it out but can't drive that far from Mississauga...
View ArticleIronhead gas tank
if you know i need the help i have a 85 xlx61 will a gas tank from 1977 fit my bike this tank is a tank with the console and speedo
View ArticleAuto meter 5343
Are any of you guy's using an autometer 5343 shift light with digital tach, I am a cheap bastard and it looks like a good deal at $136.00 with free shipping on ebay. I was thinking that the digital...
View ArticleIginition (points) cover fix
I want to be able to access my electronic ignition without having to drll out rivets or putting my plate 90 degrees. So I figured I would tap the holes and use a Button head screw Here is the...
View ArticleV&H Exhaust
Ok all, looking to get rid of the damn drag pipes and want some V&H pipes, either the Side Shots or Short Shots, leaning towards Side Shots for a number of reasons. Now i know they are for 99-up...
View ArticleIronhead bendix or s&s super g?
Then bendix is on the bike now, but isnt right, not by a longshot. Shud i fix it or the s&s i got?
View Articleinteresting pipe observation
I noticed the Oakland PD is putting loud pipes back on their fleet. Probably bucking Californa regs. An officer was hit by a car. The driver actually stated that he didn't hear the bike. I supposed if...
View ArticleShift Light Frustrations!!!
Pulling my hair out trying to get my two stage shift light to work in the stage mode. RPM shift works fine just can't get a stage light. Stage light circuit requires a input from the VSS vehicle speed...
View ArticleHello
Hello, My name is Joshua, I am from Benton, Arkansas. I just traded in my Yamaha Vstar 650 for my first Harley a 2007 XL1200C with only 7000 miles. What a BEAST in comparison. I love it. I has a HD QD...
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