Ironhead early cam plate mod.
Ive read that the only difference in the early and late cam plate is shaft length. So, if i was clever and precise enough i could put a new snap ring groove in the shaft and it would work just fine....
View ArticleIronhead check this ironhead out
http://houston.craigslist.org/mcy/4350150135.html Found this on craigslist clean looking bike but who had the story on these bikes? Is what the owner says true?
View ArticleRubbermount_EVO oil pressure bypass... who has tried it
just wondering if a lot of people have tried it? also wondering if this is for a bike that gets ridden a lot or more for a race/track bike? thinking about this mod because my bike does use some oil,...
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Cat Crap
I didnt name it, just wanted you dudes to know about a lens polish that keeps water and foggy at bay. Ive been using these for years. Works well on rifle scopes too....
View ArticleRigid_EVO Gas cap rattle
I just went through some old threads and saw a post about a gas cap rattle that won't go away. I had the same issue and figured it was the stock gas cap. Turns out the rear tank mount bolt runs through...
View ArticleHello from Nashville mi!
I want to say hello to everyone and all my fellow riders..I'm excited to share and learn from all the great people on this site! I'm riding a custom built 1982 xls 1000
View Articleany such thing as too big?
More basic questions from newbie: when i replace my CV40, I know that i am limited to the size that i can put on the stock manifold. i will be replacing my manifold so my question is this: for my...
View ArticleIt's bklyngeezer's Birthday!
Happy Birthday Geezer! Though I gotta say, 41 don't make you much of a geezer! :D
View ArticleRigid_EVO What am I riding??
thruout the forum when users call out their bikes, its always XL**1200/883. My title, registration and insurance card say simply 1995 XL1200. is this correct? i wonder if a letter or two was missed...
View ArticleHi everyone from Italy
Hello guys, I'm writing from Italy, I own a 2004 sporty, tenth anniversary in a couple of months. Didn't ride much in the past few years but after a crash this summer I discovered this nice forum, both...
View ArticleRayborns streamliner at IMS
Haven't been to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum in years myself. Might have to run up this summer. I saw where the '70 Rayborn, Riley & Rivera streamlined was housed there in late 2012. Pics...
View ArticleRunning only rear turn signals, how to make them blink?
I have a 2001 1200C, previous owner removed all turn signals, and wired LED accent lights into the turn circuit. I want to put on rear signals. I have removed all the LED lights and wiring associated...
View ArticleReplacement Battery Cables
Hi Everyone, I want to replace my stock battery cables on my Rigid EVO. Are the Factory cables the way to go or are there better ones that you all can suggest. I imagine the MoCo ones are over priced...
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New enigne wont fire up
New 1250 build. Wont fire up. Best that happens is some back fire thru the tail pipes with flames. I am wondering if the timing is off. It really doesnt seem like there is compression when the starter...
View ArticleIronhead Cam Cover Help
I am building a 67 sportster. I want to leave it a kick start but put points instead of the small fortune for a mag. My question is regarding the cam cover. What years can I go up to on a cover with...
View ArticleRetain OEM headlight visor w/ 7" light upgrade?
Hey guys, Quick question, does anyoen know if its possible, room wise, to retain your stock oem headlight visor after upgrading the headlight to a 7 or 8 inch unit? I have an 8 inch round light on...
View ArticleHello from BC
Just wanted to give a quick hello. I just picked up my first XL, a black 2009 883c. It was time to start riding something a little more relaxed than my raced out Buell XB9R (making over 100hp). It will...
View ArticleRigid_EVO 07 oil pump
Thinking of upgrading to the 07 Sportster pump. However my pump is fine and I do mostly cruising, so I'm wondering if it's worth the investment ?? New Castle H-D has this pump for $112.
View ArticleRigid_EVO Andrews gears
Well I did it, I bought a complete Andrews gear set, and main and countershafts and all new shims and retainers. Currently watching Dr Dicks artical in the Ironhead section on how to blueprint the...
View ArticleWill single seat off roadster fit 1200c?
Will my single seat which is off a roadster fit a 1200c with the larger tank? Standard seat. It's off a 2005 and going onto another modern bike Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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