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Rubbermount_EVO slip on fit ('07+ SESPs on '04)

will newer 07-up screamin eagle street per. mufflers fit my 04 1200c? there are different listings for 04 and they dont show the new sesp slip ons for 04-05 only older se 2 listings.

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So how come after posting in 'Hot chicks or hot sportsters?'‏ and getting email notification of a new post in said thread amI no longer allowed to view said thread? :censor

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seen this at the dealers (Bell Custom 500 Helmets)

Stopped in this aft. for a few parts...stood in line for a while,the guy in front of me got himself a new batt. and oil filter for his SG...$213 tax in :yikes Holy!! my turn yet..Naaah..so I walked...

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Ironhead Rebuilding the stock Keihin

Is there a good thread on rebuilding the stock Keihin Carburetor? Thanks...

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Probably gonna put this Ironhead tank on my Evo.

Looks like if I bend the front tabs out a little and grind the rears off, it would sit on there pretty nice. Tunnel is the right width and the back would sit flush like the stock tank. I wanna change...

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Moving apes ultimate fix!

After being told: Its normal/ part of it Tighten your clamp more Put strips of sanding cloth in the clamps Which I tried all... my 16" apres were still pulling back :doh I fixed it for good.:banana I...

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Riding in Arizona - When is too hot for motor?

Today it was 97 F. I've only had this bike for 4 months. In city traffic, the heat is kind of intense, rising up all around me. If the oil temp stays around 180 F, does that correlate to a safe engine...

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1250 first fire!

So i've been bugging you guys a bit the past couple of days and getting help from some very smart, helpful and nice people. I'm starting up my 1250 for the first time tonight and I wanted you guys to...

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Ironhead Installing VOES w/Mikuni VM38-9

I am planning to install a VOES with my Mikuni VM38-9. I have not decided what i will use for a fitting or where it will go, but i have these parts and initial ideas. I rescued this brass fitting from...

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Gas tank vent

Hey guys, recently aquired a 2001 sportster from a friend. It was in a wreck and kinda beat up, but I've got almost everything straightened back out. However, the vent line from the right side of the...

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Rubbermount_EVO Chainsickle Rear Sets

Heres some shot's of OCgreenmachine doing an install at Jester Mafia West on his '05 Roadster http://jestermotorwerkz.blogspot.com/

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Drilled 3/4 holes in stock baffle vs slip ons

Here is a video clip if anyone is interested. Stock slip ons with drilled holes in backplate of baffle vs screamin eagle 80503-07 slip ons with no baffles vs screamin eagle slip ons with cycle shack...

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Rigid_EVO Scratch built seat pan

Whipped up a seat pan for my buddies frame mount XL today He made a template out of cardboard and had the pan cut on a water-jet out of 14g. And I took it from there.... Bent the ass catcher Cut a...

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Insurance: what are the ramifications of cancelling my policy immediately?

Many of you know that I've been recently picked off by a f:censorktard making a left turn, a few minor injuries, but I'm losing the battle for my beloved Sporty. Bike's been branded and the...

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Oil drain pan suggestion

When I changed my oil few days ago, I realized this bike is rather low and I couldn't get my oil drain pan under it. Harley dealer had a really nice one that I think would fit? But it was 35 or 40...

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Don't EVER sit on another man's bike!

So, my wife had her friend come over with her husband to look at a few things my wife wanted to give away. I had the sporty out on the driveway, cleaning her up. My wife's friend and her husband came...

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Newbie

Hi I'm Saint from Lincolnshire (United Kingdom) just bought my 2nd sportster, so thought it best I get on here. 1st was a 2000 1200 hard tail bobber that I built as a "can I do it" type deal &...

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Rubbermount_EVO Intermittent Carb Cough

I've been hesitant to post this because I know it's one of those difficult things to diagnose via the internet, but I've pulled my hair out for 6 months now chasing an intermittent carb cough problem....

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Rigid_EVO LSR 2 into 1 exhaust work well with N4 cams?

I installed a 1999 Thunderstorm engine in my 1994 Sportster and was wondering if R&B Racing LSR 2 into 1 headers work well with the N4 (SE497) stock cams? I have installed a HSR42 Mikuni carb and a...

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Charging problem

I'm having a miserable problem with the charging system on my 1986 883. My one year old battery went dead so I charged it up and it started the bike so I used my multimeter to test it at the battery...

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