Ironhead Aftermarket battery cables
I know aftermarket parts don't fit as good as OEM should but all I could easily find were the drag specialties battery cables and of course they don't fit. Can I drill out the holes to make them wider...
View ArticleRigid_EVO Drive pulley number 2
Two days ago, my drive pulley was stripped out again. All of the splines were completely grinded off by the transmission shaft. It looked as if it was machined out. Now, y'all might remember that I had...
View ArticleElburn, IL
From: Elburn, IL Model: 2006 XL883 Standard (2 weeks old) Hammer Performance 1250 conversion on order :doh Speedo trim/derby cover/timing cover/and air cleaner cover have all been bedazzled with little...
View ArticleFun shifting techniques?
Would anyone be willing to share some fun shifting techniques with me. In a previous thread I read these, loading the shifter, fanning the clutch, hammering, clutch less up and downshift. I'm not sure...
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Ironhead Couple of engine questions
Hi there, I got my lump back at the weekend after my mate spent the past 12 months doing sweet FA with it - I could do some with help please. Firstly I believe I need another engine plate as I appear...
View ArticleLooking at a 1200s
Hey all, I've been riding a 2000 XLH 1200 for some time and am now looking at a low mile 2002 1200s with the dual plugs and dual front disks. It also has the adjustable suspension. I live in Fla but...
View ArticleLike Coffee?
You HAVE to try the Aeropress.. it was invented by the same guy who invented the Aerobee (that flying rubber ring frisbee from the 70's) This thing makes the best, smoothest, most consistent coffee...
View ArticleHow do I ad a quote or pic that shows up at the bottum of all of my posts?
I looked at the user CP and I assumed it was "sig line" but when I tried to ad a pic and quote it said I could only have 1 line. I'm talking about how a lot of guys have a line like this:...
View ArticleIronhead Stopping flash rusting in tank?
Hey guys, still soaking the inside of my old tank....alot of crap and layers of varnish in there. Seems when I do a rinse and leave it out for a bit....it just starts to rust again very quickly. Is...
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Ironhead A Class Act Robert Evans
As some of you may remember, Robevans * Robert Evans* was here awhile back with transmission issues. myself and a couple others gave our advice, and helped to guide him along the way... eventually, he...
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corbin or mustang touring seat
I am ordering a new seat and have narrowed the options down to two manufacturers and three seats so I wanted to get opinions from those who have owned either model . first is the one piece mustang...
View ArticleHigh RPM's then stalls! New tank, peacock & new main jet.. Any help?
Hi I have just put my bike back together after installing a new gas tank, new petcock and different main jet. Old jets were 45 pilot, 195 main. Kept the 45 pilot but swapped the 195 for a 180. Also...
View ArticleNeed help (Front Exhaust Pipe Making A Noise)
My '01 xl883c just hit the 50k mark, no oil leaks or smoke, but the front exhaust pipe is making a dry shik chik tk tk noise off the rear end, not the header end while the rear pipe pers a beautiful...
View ArticleRubbermount_EVO Carb nervousness
My bike ('06 883C) currently has Cycle shack slip ons, and a K&N filter in the stock air box. I just looked online, and my new (used) SE air cleaner and new K&N filter were delivered today....
View ArticleRigid_EVO How to prime the new rebuilt engine? [1990]
I sterted my new engine (rebuilt). 1990 XL Started it only few seconds at idle speed . But I'm scared for real oil circulation on the engine. Oil is on oil tank, I installed a new oil filter filled...
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Ironhead Cycle Electric Voltage Regulator
On the path to making my 77 xlh Ironhead a bit more reliable. Last season I installed a Cycle Electric generator while keeping my mechanical regulator since it was working fine. I learned that these...
View ArticleRubbermount_EVO Whos the Big Sucker?
About a year ago I installed an Arlen Ness "Big Sucker air filter. Since then I have been getting Oil blowback on my bike. Performance is good but its oiling me engine. Am I the real "Big Sucker? How...
View ArticleFind OEM Buell parts in 4 easy steps
If you need to find a OEM Buell part, go to our part finder here: http://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/webshop/searchparts.asp and find your part in 4 easy steps.
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Ironhead Getting Nervous...
I have been reading threads on here for some time now and learned quite a bit. I bought a 72 XLCH about 2 years ago and have just now started to get moving on going through the bike. The bike had a...
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