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Rubbermount_EFI Is it normal to be noisy after getting hot?

I've had a 2007 XL1200L for two months now. It had 2800 miles on it when I bought it and I've put another thousand on it since then. I love my bike. I try to ride every day and can't get enough of it....

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Seventy Two Speedo Bracket P/N

Anyone know what the part number is for the Speedometer Bracket for the Seventy Two? I'm looking to change out my riser and speedo bracket on my '05 Custom. The equivalent P/N for my year is 67053-95,...

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Ironhead Tire size

Anyone know of a site that shows final tire deminsions mounted and aired...I need to send this info to Led Sled so they can make my rear fender and make it as tight as possible.

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Rigid_EVO Pics post rebuild

Well it's done and am happy.

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Ironhead Lets see where this leads me, '73 Sporty Project and Re Build

So I fell into a Sporty yesterday. Picked up a 73, that needs a new Jugs/Pistons/Rings and a good go through. Was told it's been punched out a few times, and the last on being the third, developed a...

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mounting a yamaha pacifico fairing on my superlow

After getting backed into in traffic thus destroying my windshield, I bought a pacifico fairing to mount on it. I will post photos when I get to trying to mount it. Begin hate-fest now lol

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Rear turn signal problems

New to this Forum, I have an '07 Nightster and am just completing chopping the rear. I thought this would be the easiest part of the job...boy was I wrong! The issue I am having is after wiring the new...

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Ironhead valve seat problem-75 Xlh1000

So I was lapping the valves on my heads today and the first 3 I did looked fine. The 4th one not so on the good. I have a very thin contact on the exhaust valve. The valve itself cleaned up nice all...

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Hammer Time

Yep I got Hammered! But seriously I just put the first 20miles on it since the heat cycles. I'm very happy with the whole process, Dan & Aaron over at Hammer are amazing, from the initial question...

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Question on changing primary oil

First time changing oil on a motorcycle, so I have a question.... For the primary oil change, can I just (after the oil has been drained) add the oil by the inspection cover by the chain instead of...

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Ironhead Bare bones Project ebay

If your on a budget and want a CH, maybe this is a good start? http://www.ebay.com/itm/1973-Harley-...6c1bea&vxp=mtr

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Question about inside of Primary Cover

I replaced the clutch pack and the spring today since I completed the Hammer Performance 1250 conversion and had a question about the inside of the primary cover. Should it look like this?...

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Oil seepage - is this normal? (With pics)

Just noticed this today, and it has me a little concerned. My 07 XL1200R is slowly seeping oil from a few different places. Looks like the rear rocker box, and rear base gasket. Nothing major, and I...

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Rubbermount_EFI Engine knock

So had my 883 upgraded to a hammer 1250. Just noticed an engine knock, not a ti tic tic but a thwak thwak thwak, mostly heard from the air intake. Am concerned that things are pretty bad, any ideas?

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Ultra copper for cycle shack slip on?

I'm going to put on the cycle shack slip ons tomorrow, and was curious if I should use some ultra copper seal where the muffler meets the head pipe for a better seal. It was a suggestion someone made...

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Rubbermount_EVO Cam Swap, Defenders, Carb, and intake mods done and suggestions

OK, I'm finally done with my mods and have taken several rides and I am VERY happy now!!, I also want to thank everyone who helped by offered help, advice and support, Thanks!!!! So, where do I start,...

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Ironhead solo seat springs - which size to use

how do you know which size or type to use. say your six foot 2 inches tall and weigh 280 ish what type of spring would i need ?

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Ironhead Valve/rocker arm making clicking noise

Just did my head gaskets on my 75 IH. Also replaced all 4 rocker arm spring. Going through my pushrod adjustment. And when my front exhaust valve closes I hear a loud clicking noise. The push rod is...

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My pre-trip check

http://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=e...&v=vymd4tvpggk Did you catch who my companion is? Parrothead and Brad are excluded from guessing. LoL I leave Saturday morning.

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Rubbermount_EVO Allen Wrench Socket Broke Off

So I'm there getting ready to change the oil in my primary I insert my allen wrench sock into the primary inspection plate bolt. Give it a turn and tip breaks off my socket. I tried to pick the broken...

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