What are the considerable issues here? (Bike Has Sat In A Garage Unused For...
I will keep this short and to the point. Any input is appreciated. I have rode an 1100 shadow into the ground, working on doing the same with my GSXR 750, but a Sportster is a new ball park for me;...
View ArticleIronhead 75 ironhead clutch problem
I recently built up a 75 ironhead and I am new to this damn motor so bear with me haha. I got it all wired up and it fires. The clutch cable that was in it was about to snap but I put it in a clutch...
View ArticlePainting the porch
A young blonde girl in her late teens, wanting to earn some extra money for the summer, decided to hire herself out as a "handy woman" and started canvassing a nearby well-to-do neighborhood. She went...
View ArticleIronhead S&S Super E accelerator pump
Just picked up a 75 XL that has a S&S Super E installed. Bike sat for a few years and was not getting fuel. Took the bowl off (left carb on bike) and cleaned things up. She fired right up first try...
View ArticleStreet Bob Front Wheel
Seeing as the 2006- Street Bob has a mid-glide front end with a 100/90-19 wheel, do you guys think this wheel would be a straight swap to install on a 48? I believe the Street Bob has 49mm forks..will...
View ArticleRear shocks
Our 86 sportster will bottom out with both of us on it ( great canadian potholes).I was wanting to tour a little this summer and was wondering if I put bags on it can I get heavier springs or just...
View ArticleSpeeding ticket
Speeding ticket near Kingsville , TX Top This One For A Speeding Ticket Two Texas Highway Patrol Officers were conducting speeding enforcement on Hwy 77, just south of Kingsville , Tx One of the...
View ArticleIronhead Here's an interesting one...
I'm not sure how much of the original bike is there but looks to me like there may be enough to save it. http://greenville.craigslist.org/mpo/4353345099.html
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Rigid_EVO Unity fog light convertion
Hi!! I have a unity fog / spot light that i want to convert to headlight (high / low beam). It's 5" overall and i think the beam is arround 4". I can't get sure, not have it with me. I think is the S1...
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Consolidation
The forum is a wealth of information, please take this opinion constructively im not trying to rip on the layout. I think it would be a worthwhile effort to harness the wealth of information by...
View Articleopinions on an exhaust matchup for a 1250 conversion
So per my thread from last week, I pulled the trigger and tore my heads out to have them worked on by the guys at Hammer Performance. A few things have changed since that thread(including an increase...
View ArticleRubbermount_EVO 2006 service manual (Fork Oil Level)
Hi, I'have been trying with no luck to find 2006 roadster fork oil '' highth'' me asurement, added a little extra so I want to level to the right highth . so if someone has a manual sure would...
View ArticleIronhead What do you think of the idle?
I cannot embed video properly so here is a link -> Link What's the the opinion on an idle like this, sounds like to is reving way too low. I thought it might just be the carb tuning but I checked...
View Articlesportster fender trim
Hey, was wondering if anyone ever used any sportster front fender trim?. I got some cosmetic damage to the paint in the corner and don't wanna have it resprayed quite yet, and finding another fender...
View ArticleRigid_EVO 95 sportster cafe build
just bought a 95 883 hugger off craigslist. trying a cafe style build. just wanted to share my progress.
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Decide for me. . . 11.5 or 12 inch Porgressive 412's?
Hi everyone, I don't know how to set up a poll, and I've searched all the threads to read what others have done. I have done some mods on my bike and next step is lowering the bike. I am tall enough...
View Articlenew to site
I stumbled onto this site as I am getting ready to start working on my new sportster. I got a '73 ironhead sportster that I am picking up from a friend. He dropped a valve and was basically going to...
View Articlebolt size for sprocket cover 88 brake line
Anyone know what size this is? I can grab it while I'm here at work. It's the little socket head cap screw that holds the clamp that holds the brake line on the sprocket cover
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Shop Critters: Show Yer Motorsickle Friendly Pet
As usual, the shop door was open and I was working on one of my motorsickles, when I caught a flash of movement outta the corner of my peeper. I turned to see a cat calmly, coolly regarding me from...
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