Ironhead 1973 Front forks
I have a 1973 Ironhead and I serviced the front forks. I did everything using the manual. Does anyone know what holds the tubes into the fork sliders? Is it just the retaining ring that holds the shock...
View ArticleSecond clunk
As I posted in another thread, haven't had a bike since about 18 yrs ago or so. Recently bought a 2002 sportster 1200 and I do like the bike. My old bike was a 81 super glide. Now, was wondering about...
View ArticleRigid_EVO Spacers under handle bar risers.
I want to raise my bars up about 1 inch from stock,.I thought of using some sort of spacer, but I'm concerned about what grade of bolts to use and if it would be too much stress on the bolts. It would...
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The big day has arrived!
The brown truck finally showed up with all my goodies today! Some of them shown below Came today or had sitting patiently at home: Hammer 1250 kit w/ 30 degree reverse dome pistons dyna2000i ignition...
View ArticleIronhead Downshifting clunk 4th to 3rd
Hello, recently tuned up the Ironhead for summer got her feeling really good. One troubling thing about the bike is that it has always made a loud clunk when shifting down from 4th to 3rd and sometimes...
View ArticlePrimary Vent Hose Question
Where does the primary vent hose hook at? Not where on the motor/primary but where does it vent to? Just to the atmosphere or is there a hook up somewhere?
View ArticleNew member from Vegas
Just bought a 04 Buell XB12R. If there is anyone on here that lives in the Vegas area I got a group of about 7-10 guys that go riding all the time. If you'd like to join us. :)
View ArticleRubbermount_EFI exhaust flange not fitting?
I'm back again! I've been making slow progress on the bike and I'm buttoning everything up getting ready for the first start this weekend. HOWEVER! I go to put my exhaust on and the flanges are hitting...
View ArticleHow much
Is a race exhaust worth? Just bought an XB12R and it has the race can on it. I'm not very fond of the sound. Thanks guys.
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Nightster/Iron wheel swap issue
So I traded my '12 Iron mags for a pair of '09 Nightster spokes. Front went on great but I'm having an issue with the rear. The Iron's rear caliper bracket is too small for the nightster's disc. The...
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Fork Indentification
About a year ago I bought a set of forks from a guy of the Craigslist. I assume that they are Nightster forks or Iron forks since they were painted black from the factory when I got them. I recently...
View ArticleLowering 1976 xlch. Need a little help
Ok so i attempted searching but couldn't find much info to match what I'm looking for. Also I'm doing this for my dad so please don't kill me I just need some quick info lol. He wants to rake his front...
View ArticleSignal stalk
Is there any step by step on removing the stalks from the rear turn signal on the Iron. Do I have to cut wore or do they just un clip I like to be as prepared as possible before taking stuff apart haha
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Ironhead 77 Photo Shoot
I had my photo shoot today for an ozzy bike magazine. A big thanks to Stevennat34 on this forum for teeing up the shoot and Rod Cole of Orlando Images for his time. These are just my crappy camera...
View ArticleStalling sputtering and backfiring and then comes back to life like slut magic
Ok so I get my bike back from the shit head mechanic after he "fixed" a stalling problem I was having, and now Rees a sporadically spark issue it seams the timing is going in and out of wack and I have...
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Ironhead Homebrew rear fender stay/battery tab
Hi there, In a galaxy far, far way... I've been working on that fender stay. If you remember I needed to extend it to meet the rear fender - I don't understand why but theres quite a big gap between...
View ArticleIronhead 81 build slow but steady
Got a ironhead and love it:smoke. the time messing with is not hard and long but quality time. (when ole lady aint around):doh. Ran when i bought but trans would not shift only 1st and neutral if...
View ArticleRubbermount_EVO Badlands r/b/t module on 04-06 Custom?
Any one here have a badlands r/b/t module on there 04-06 1200c sporty if so wheres a good spot to place the badlands r/b/t module4
View ArticlePretty Sure I overfilled the primary, what's the worst that can happen?
:rolleyes: Umm yeah I was lost in another world and put in oh..I'd say a quart and a half at least. I was waiting for it to weep out the wrong hole I guess... Do I need to drain some off or just let it...
View ArticleNRHS will be closed April 12-20
Due to a family emergency NRHS will be closed from April 12-20. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. :frownone
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