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Rubbermount_EFI front springs swap

would the front stock springs off an 04 custom work on an 07 low model? tight budget, trying to help buddy improve ride?

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Ironhead 79 sportster rear tire

Hello All, First time posting...I'm installing a 200 tire hardtail on my 79 XLS1000. Looking around for a wheel and I'm finding a lot of questions about hub size...Why would this matter? As long as the...

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ISO a speedo (67283-96c) for my first Harley. 1996 1200S

Got my first Harley. Got the ride for cheap due to how much someone had stripped down. Runs like a raped ape but needs wiring, signals, switches, etc to be legal. But the speedo is shot. Already...

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New owner needs tank help.

Ok guys, Just picked up this 1991 1200 and I would like to do something with the tank. I don't like the gap between the seat and the tank and probably couldn't hurt having a bigger tank to extend fuel...

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S&S Aircleaner on stock 1200 CV carb

Anyone have any advice to offer regarding using a classic S&S teardrop air cleaner setup on the stock CV carb for a 2004 1200 Custom with SE slip-ons? This is one mod I've had in mind for my...

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1250 Kits

Has anyone done a 1250 kit on their sporty? Any results or advice? Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk

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Careful rear fender removal

My new '04 1200 Custom has a sissy bar installed that I would like to remove. It's a three-piece unit with the padded back rest bolted to two plates, one of which is installed on each side of the...

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Rubbermount_EVO newer exhaust fitment on an '89

so im building my 89 1200 into a café/bobber. i no i want a 2-1 exhaust. i love the D&D bobcat. but as everyone knows they only fit "04-present" but ive called around and everyone says the...

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Just got my VIEDS...

Got my VIED and now I'm chicken to install. Maybe I'll do it this coming weekend. My bike is running pretty good, but is a bit lean in colder weather so I got the VIEDS, but now I'm thinkin... what if...

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Ironhead obsure handlebar fact needed.

ok so i dont know how to spell obscure. lets move on eh. ----------- you young old codgers who knows about this: im trying to dig up a set of tincover bars for one of our fellow members and ive run...

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Eybrow mod post

Hey everyone, wasn't sure if this should go in lighting or accessories, but I'm trying to find a past thread that had a members pic of the eyebrow with different size holes in series drilled and...

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Hammer 1250 Conversion

I'm not going to provide any technical info because there are far more qualified people to get that from and there's plenty of good info on this forum! What I am going to say is if you're considering...

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Rant about left side foot rest

I feel like flipping my lid - I've been looking for mids for my '89 and finally found a set on ebay. paid $60 with shipping. not bad, I thought. All I had to do was drill out a broken metal pin and...

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I had to replace fork seals so...

While riding a few weeks ago I noticed a dent in the fork tube cap and oil seeping from it. I don't know what dented it but I knew i had to check and replace the tube seals. That turned into deciding...

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Rubbermount_EVO La Rosa Solo Seat Kit Installation Help

Hello everyone! I was hoping someone with a similar setup had an answer for me. I am in the long process of installing the La Rosa solo seat kit for my 05 sporty. I purchased the appropriate kit but am...

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1100 to 1200 Conversion

Ive been given an an engine, 1986 XLH, to assemble for a guy. He was supplied some pistons from a shop to convert it to 1200cc and he pulled it down and had the barrels machined. The pistons are hi...

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Toyota Tacomas

I'm interested in purchasing this pickup with the 4x4 option. I also like the idea of the 4 doors and the V6 engine. Does anyone here own a Tacoma and what are your thoughts about it..?

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Rear M-C snap rings!!!!!!!!!!!!

Okay, my apologies if this is covered somewhere but I'm tired of looking and already about nuts trying to get these things out!:doh 98 XLC, master cylinder re-build simply a matter of pulling the old...

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"90" 4-speed countershaft bearing

:frownthreI have a 1990 883/1200 hugger and need some info on removing the closed end bearing from the case. does it just knock out from inside to outside then replace in reverse?

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Clutch Cable Adjustment

The Harley manual says the clutch adjustment is "easy". Don't look that way to me. My stock 95 1200 clutch is grabbing a little too quick to suit me when I start releasing the lever. Doesn't that...

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