Ironhead Um what is this part?
Ok, here is the deal. I am gathering up parts for my transmission rebuild. I have put these "Sprocket Shaft Bearing Shims" in my cart at J&P cycles some time. But now, Im not sure where they go. I...
View Article04 1200 seat both butt and eye friendly????
Looking for some help. I have a 2004 1200 custom. It had the original seat when I purchased 2 years ago. It was ok for comfort but last summer it got a tear and needed replaced. I purchased a factory...
View ArticleRubbermount_EVO Will the cam gears fall out if I take the cam cover off?
Just want to be sure the cams don't fall out. Do not want to retime everything.
View Article[HELP] Shifting redonkulousness.
So I have an 03 883R, bumped to a 1200 with all the goodies. Mileage right now is 20,000+ When the motor has been warmed up and running for a while, it's hard to get into EVERY gear with out dropping...
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Ironhead HELP- Just bought a 77' XLCH, trying to tune!
Hey everyone! New to the forum, recently bought a 1977 Ironhead Sportster XLCH kickstart only. When I bought the bike, the guy had it warmed up so she fired and ran then. Since then I have rebuilt the...
View ArticleTorx rant..
F@&K Torx. Whoever invented those stupid bits can rot in super-hell (that's like regular hell...but with spiders and bees in your mouth). They either strip the screw, or strip the bit...then you're...
View ArticleNeed Help. Front motor mount
Can anyone tell me the front motor mount nut size for the stud that comes off the head? My bike is a 1988 sportster Major OD of stud is .375 Need this for my build
View ArticleTwin cam engines...what's the deal?
I am very happy with my 1200 Sporty. But one day I might go a twin cam engine. However, I've read all sorts of horror stories about them, with cam chain tensioner issues and also crank problems. There...
View ArticleTire question
Sportster 48...going for more of a vintage look and changing out the tires. The rear i plan to go with a 500-16 which matches the stock size of the tire currently on there. For the front is where i...
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Ironhead Need help- 74 iron front end is soft.
Guys my front end on my 74 ironhead is crap. I replaced the fork seals a while back and it still sags and is soft. I wanna rebuild it. What do i need? Heres a pic. Sent from my iPhone
View ArticleIronhead 1978 Primary Chain tensionor...Part No's ?
My buddy (Ironbob) Discovered that the primary chain tensioner on his 78 IH has self destructed. Anyone have a parts book handy with some part numbers. He needs Everything for the tensioner .... This...
View ArticleIronhead Fly wheel end play?
My case has been welded and machined and is ready for reassembly So I put a new timken set in my 74. Pressed in new race heated bearings to 275 and lubed the sprocket shaft (-25 degrees due to mother...
View ArticleIronhead it wont start !!
hi folks, after the bike (1980 xl1000) being off the road for a couple of months due to needing a new generator, regulator and starter gear I took her back out for a little run, it all seemed fine then...
View ArticleIronhead '77 Dies At Random Times At A Light...
I haven't found an existing thread that answers my question, though there may be one here I just didn't see. Here's my problem. My '77 Starts right up and runs great, but sometimes (every 30 minutes or...
View ArticleRear End Wiring NIGHTMARE
So I know there are probably a dozen threads that I could pore through to maybe find an answer to this problem but I am in a time crunch so I started this new thread. I have an 09 1200L and the rear...
View Article45 Pilot and 195 main, no baffles, any help?
Hi New to the forum today as im starting to work on my carb and need some help.. I have a sportster 1200 (was bored out from 883), its a 2003 model with an aftermarket arlen ness air filter and the...
View ArticleRubbermount_EVO Big Sucker Install Questions
Hello everyone. I'm installing a Big Sucker on my 05 883C. The instructions say to use grease on the O Rings and the Gaskets I believe. Is there a special kind of grease? How much should I use? Also I...
View ArticleOil pressure switch or gauge ?
I installed a 1999 X1 Lightning motor in my 94 XL and have been enjoying getting it tuned. When I put in the motor I noticed the oil pressure light did not come on so I grounded the wire and the light...
View ArticleIronhead Oley 2014
Is it too early ? Less than 60 days to go to the best AMCA meet for Sportsters anywhere. I usually stay in Reading(about 15 miles) Hotel with bar next door. So who else is going and where are y'all...
View ArticleComplete utter disbelief!
Back in January I decided to do something crazy. I submitted my application for the 2015 Iron Butt Rally. The deadline to submit the first payment was Feb 15. When that came and went I figured I was...
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