Rubbermount_EVO Rear Brake Problem
My bike has been in storage since oct and yesterday I started the process of getting it going for spring. I pumped the rear brake and noticed nothing there. The brake light was also stuck on, I pumped...
View ArticleIronhead Barnes Disc Brakes and Sprockets
My Sportster has Barnes Disc brakes , I would like to buy some new discs , I tried searching for Barnes and I think they are no longer around , does anybody make replacement discs for the Barnes type...
View ArticleRicor rears
Before I spend the money please give me your honest opinion on how you like your Ricor rear shocks if you have or have had them.
View Article13.5 inch shocks on Rubermount.
I want to put a pair of 13.5 inch rear shocks (eye to eye) on my 2006 XL1200C. It looks like the belt will barely clear the brake linkage but I think they will be okay. Does anyone know for sure? In...
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Again- 2006 forwards on a 1986-90 (pictures are back)
Yes, this is a re-post. The original thread lost the pictures (service provider related) and the pict's I put on Shutterfly weren't as nice. Sorry it took so long to get the pictures back. T Mack...
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Jiffy Stand Bushings
When I first bought my '02 XL1200C the jiffy stand when putting down would hang up about 1/2 way,and it would take several attempts to lower it all the way. This was annoying when stopping to fill up...
View ArticleIronhead Clutch problem (drag)
Ironhead XLS XLH -81 Hi, I wonder about what the "tight spot" in the primary chain means, and why theres a tight spot. The manual says that I should rotate the primary chain to the tightest spot before...
View Articleshort legged ole lady
Hey guys looking for some options here. Just getting her into riding on an 89 883 hugger. Have lowered the forks,put a thinner seat,and it has what I think are dyna shocks on it. Right now she can...
View ArticleCams
I have an xl1200n and I wanna put a set of cams on my bike. Does anyone have any ideas of what to use that won't hurt the life of the motor? Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk
View ArticleHigh rpm problem in 3rd gear.
1989 Sportster 883 standard SE air cleaner/muffler Carb 175/45 I'm new to motorcycles and mechanicing so bear with me. This winter I rebuilt the top end, rebuilt the carb, adjusting the ignition...
View ArticleIronhead Mikuni VM38-9 problems starting
Hello all, Ive got a 1980 XLH 1000, I started having a problem once I bought this bike, it has a Mikuni vm38-9 carb, properly jetted for bike, 330 main, Q2 needle, 6DP1 jet needle, 2 air jet. My...
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Ironhead 74' XLCH Headlamp Issues
I am unable to get my headlamp to work. When I turn the key on, there is a click by the fuses underneath the seat - but with nothing happening. If I turn the key off, then on, most of the time there is...
View ArticleRigid_EVO Parts Interchange
Looked to see if this had been discussed before and couldn't locate it. Suppose you have a '94 - '03 with a bad frame but all other components are good, and you have a pristine, bare '86 - '93 frame....
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Coast to Coast to Coast in 100 hours or less
Last week I knocked off one of a major riding goal and probably opened to door to several more. I rode my sporty from Jacksonville Florida to San Diego California and back to Jacksonville in less than...
View ArticleNew To Forum
Hi everyone, Ive been lurking here for a bit but have not posted yet. I live in NC and have been riding about 1 year. I have a 1995 Sportster 1200, rigid mount engine. I do all of my own wrenching and...
View Articlevp C-10 fuel and compression
Im looking to run some better than pump gas fuel this year when the weather gets hot. I ran vp u4.4 last year once in awhile, but the stuff is so corrosive. I think the c-10 is rated at 96 octane and...
View ArticleRubbermount_EVO Cam upgrade?
Hi Guys, I have a 2006 883c, cycle shack slip ons, and a K&N air filter. I've heard that installing "w" grind cams in my bike will add some power. I've looked on ebay, and it seems that I can get a...
View ArticleIronhead Service Manual for a 70 XLH?
I just picked up a 70 XLH and I am wondering where one goes about getting a service manual for it? I have done some searching and al I am coming up with is the Haynes manual that covers 1970 thru 2000...
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Hi from northern NY
I'm new to the forum. I bought a 2007 HD XL1200c. I've been riding for about 30 yrs, but never owned a Harley. Pic is from the dealer before I picked it up. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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