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Rigid_EVO Question for all you rigid riders.

Wanting to start build another "Chopper", thinking about going for a rigid frame with a spring seat. What can you tell me about the ride with a spring seat, is it tolerable? How does it compare to...

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Mustang one piece wide vintage touring seat

Sportster seat in perfect condition. No tears or scuffs. Mustang part number 75129. Fits 1996 to 2003. List for $434.99 at J&P. Asking $175.00 or best offer. Newnan Ga. Can't figure out how to...

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Going back together

Just joined forum, very nicely put together. Found surfing the web at work. Weather is just getting right to ride in Georgia and i'm kicking myself in the but for not having my bike back together yet.

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Going back together

I bought this bike almost three years ago. always wanted a sporty with drag bars, forward controls and spokes. It only had the forward controls. Finally tore it down to make it mine, but work kinda...

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My sportster GoPro3+ ride video(s)

Hopefully y'all have been taking full advantage of the weather this week?? It's been absolutely beautiful in the Carolina's, if you're not riding, certainly you are missing out...mid 80's nothing but...

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How The Broke-Ass Punk Bought a Harley

Hey all! I recently joined the forum, after viewing it (many) times for help with repairs on my 1200. It wasn't until today that I scrolled down past the technical forums and found this one! I'm 22...

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7" Headlamp w/ Turn signals Inside headlamp bulb

Greetings Sporty lovers - So I now that I've got my bike up and running I have a new issue. I just purchased a new 7" headlamp and casing that has the left and right turn signals built into the...

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What holster while riding?

So, new to riding and now that spring is rolling around(in Virginia) I'm trying to think about how I'm to be carrying my Glock 19. How do you guys carry? Concealed? Open? Shoulder holster? Inside the...

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Prescription glasses fogging under full face helmet

Hello, I just bought a gmax gm54s modular helmet. I must wear prescription glasses to see but when I have the front down on this helmet, my glasses fog up. Not good. This happens with the helmets vents...

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Performance Wheels?

So my spokes are rusting (thought they were supposed to be coated?) and I am going to need to change my tires. I would prefer not having a tube and spoke setup. I want something light, tough, and...

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Ironhead Solo seat 77

I am considering mounting and making a solo seat for my 77,anybody here done it ?i'm interested in mounting ideas and methods,I have some ideas of my own but would enjoy any ideas to study,I know the...

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Custom pulley question

I have a special construction rigid mount sportster. My rpm's are way too high in fifth gear. Even at just around fifty-sixty miles an hour my engine is screaming (I don't have a tach) but I know an...

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Iron 883 conversion marathon

Tomorrow is a big day!! Parts are in, starting at 10am with a bone stock 2010 Iron 883. Here's the plan. Hammer 1250 conversion kit Impact heads New cams Hammer air cleaner Patriot defender exhaust...

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Ironhead Whats on your tank?

So as I'm rewiring somethings, I'm starting to think my ignition ('76 XLH) is aftermarket. Nothing inherently wrong here, but I think it is causing me trouble put things back together. So on my tank, I...

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Barnett Clutch-Information Not Included With Instructions.

I installed a Barnett extra plate clutch kit on my bike. There were basic instructions in the box. I went to their webite and read and found some info that is not included in the printed instrucions....

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Proper Head Gasket Orientation, Right Side Up?

A silly question as I've had the heads off several times and I just can't remember: Which way is up on these head gaskets? The only visible difference is that the steel ring on the inside is wider on...

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Hardstreet bags for a t-shirt (local pickup only 19465)

That's right. Got no room for these. Ran them for one summer. If you are near 19465 and want these, hit me up by PM. First PM get's 'em.

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My winter project is done

What I did: Hammer 1250 Kit Energy One Clutch Painted the block Had the Rocker covers,Primary cover,Cam cover powered coated Tank Lift Wire tuck Lowered the back Stainless Cables Coil/Key relocation...

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Sportster trade in for street bob?

Anyone contemplating trading their sporty for a street bob?

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Ironhead Broken Clutch Cable

Clutch cable ferrule broke at the lever about 80 miles into today's ride and the lever parts all made their way onto 29N somewhere in the area of Manassas. Trailered the bike to a friend's house where...

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