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Rigid_EVO Juice in Accessory but not Ignition

Over the last couple months I've noticed my '03 Custom hesitating a little when turning over but it always started. Last Sunday I went out to start it and it was stone dead. I put the battery on the...

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Ironhead 2 Ironheads,3 states,2000 miles....

2 Ironheads, 3 states, 2000 miles, 100 degree temps & not a wrench spun. Just wanted the "ol' timers" to know I'm still here & doing my thing. Ironhead Red

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new comer looking for opinions, share freely

I am a sportbike rider that spends most of his time on the track because I have a hard time controlling it on the streets. I ride r1's and have been riding for 13 months (short I know, just sharing my...

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silly question what is a iron bike

can't seem to google what that means, does iron reffer to motor metal as compared to another metal :geek

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Cross Country Trip

Hello everyone .I'll be doing a cross country trip the next 2.5 weeks unfortunately not in a Motorcycle (in a Uhaul) :( I'm helping my in laws to move from VA to CA... I'm planning to take Highway 40...

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lets be for real now

ok. so i installed struts on my bike for the same reason everyone else does. because they are way more comfortable, especially when you have lower back problems. i got those bastards put int place, of...

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twin cam carb?

I plugged the vacuum line to carb and put a non vacuum petcock on. How many turns out should the mixture screw be turned out. Stock 2000 twin cam with open pipes and open air cleaner. It's lean and non...

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73 tranny conversion

trying to convert from four speed to five speed on 73 1000 xlch sportster anyone know where to get it at. jp cycles has five speed for big bikes but not for sportster

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Rubbermount_EVO Neutral Green light on&off 05 XLC 1200

My 05 XLC 1200 was a bargain used bike I picked up 2 weeks ago. I usually find neutral by feel. But today I noticed my GREEN neutral light on a few down shifts did not illuminate when I sensed I was...

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Luggage rack help please

Just recently, some one posted a picture of a quick release luggage rack for a solo seat sportster. Does anyone one the one I'm looking for. I looked in the J&P cat but didn't see this particular...

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HD run/turn/brake module

Who here is running one? I am having issues with mine and was wondering if anyone could post up pictures of their install. Specifically the factory plug, plugged into the module, the module and its...

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wire tuck/custom length ignition wires

Just got my first bike a few months ago, a 2012 iron 883. And as always can't leave my toys alone. Did a tank lift, and made a custom mount for the ignition, but can't seem to find any places that I...

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Ironhead Trock shifter pawl on ebay

Is this the real deal? I thought it would be stamped "Trock". http://www.ebay.com/itm/GENUINE-TROC...9c3fce&vxp=mtr

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Ironhead Not Ironhead related, but maybe of some interest

First my apologies go out to Mick, because this is not about an ironhead. However, this year I have been restoring two motorcycles of Spanish origin. One is 37 years old, and the other is a 40 year...

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Ironhead Signal question

I have an 82 Iron. I was wondering if when headlights on if any of the signals are supposed to act as running lights also?

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no throttle responce

long story short ive put 3-4000 miles in this year and about 500 miles ago once and a while it would skip a beat and not fire while getting on the throttle. checked the spark plugs air filter the plugs...

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Ironhead 900 3 1/4" cylinders, what are these?

Got this set off ebay a year or two ago... Unfortunately they had been carelessly packed, resulting in a couple of broken fins & a chunk out of one skirt. However they were cheap, so I just put...

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Hello to All!!!

Hello All. Buckskin1200 here. I have just joined the forum and wanted to introduce myself. I am 48 years old and have been riding since I was 8 years old ( dirt bikes at that age of course). In all...

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Ironhead 1969 IH, No spark?

Hey guys, I am considering making a deal with a freind for a 1969 XLCH. However, he has not been able to get this bike to start. This bike as you may well know is a kicker only and no battery. He just...

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Greybeard newbie

Hey y'all. After riding for 40 years finally got my first HD. A '99 XLH1200C. Neat forum you got here with a wealth of information and experience at the click of a mouse. I also ride a '78 Goldwing...

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