Rigid_EVO Hard Starting new rebuilt 1990
I heat cycled my new rebuilt 90 XL. It idles perfectly. It's a 88 c.i. Axtel iron jugs flat top pistond with Edelbrock heads (62cc chamber heads) I have a probem. Yhe engine is TIGHT .. seems very...
View ArticleFirst ride on Hammer 1212
FINALLY the weather is nice enough to ride. Got 60 miles on her. Would have done more but wanted to recheck all my bolts. First impression is that it runs smooth and pulls hard, even though I am MOSTLY...
View Article1997 xlh 1200 problems, need help
I have a 1997 EVO Sportster 1200 XLH. Two things are going wrong electrically and I am hoping for some ideas on how to proceed. First, my main headlight seems to have a loose connection as it goes from...
View Article1997 xlh 1200 problems, need help
I have a 1997 EVO Sportster 1200 XLH. Two things are going wrong electrically and I am hoping for some ideas on how to proceed. First, my main headlight seems to have a loose connection as it goes from...
View Articleelectric problems, please help
I have a 1997 EVO Sportster 1200 XLH. Two things are going wrong electrically and I am hoping for some ideas on how to proceed. First, my main headlight seems to have a loose connection as it goes from...
View ArticleIronhead Linkert DC carb question
Are there any significant differences between Linkert DC 7 and a Linkert DC 12 carbs? I have a 7 on my '59 CH and I'm going to swap out the parts from it to a DC12. (My DC7 has stripped threads and I...
View Articlespring plate replacemant
Can someone tell me the parts to use when removing the spring plate? Moco parts are OK.
View ArticleIronhead Original paint 1958 XLH on ebay
How did you guys miss this one? I'm not sure about the paint on the gas tank, and the cylinders have been painted black, meaning they have probably been off the bike and who know what else went on. But...
View Articleprimary has no inspection cover or derby cover
have primary cover with no access, how do I fill, aftermarket chrome[ what were they thinking]
View ArticleTop End Need Overhauled?
I recently cleaned and adjusted my stock carb because I noticed a fuel/oil residue down the side of my bike.. Not a lot, just a small amount. The air screw was way out of wack so I was hoping that's...
View ArticleIronhead Lookin' for new shocks ...
OK, got some extra cash to part with. Want [need?] shocks that i can adjust when loaded up for camping, that will provide a stable ride. So what are you running? or what might you suggest?
View ArticleCat pipes baffle
I have a 14 iron which means it has cats am I still able to do the hole saw baffle removal mod or not? Hopefully a euro sporty guy will chime in haha
View ArticleNew newbie
Hey! I'm Mat, I've just bought my first Harley and made the wise choice of a sportster :) I have been lurking for a little while reading, watching and learning and thought I'd say hi and thanks for all...
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Ironhead Olive Green color in 1969
From this color chart it appears Olive Green was available in 1969. I'm having a set of bodywork painted up and am interested in maybe using this color. Does anyone have a pic of a 1969 they can share?...
View ArticleNeed Help!!!
Alright folks... I need some help and sage advice. A couple of months ago I bought a '97 XL1200S with approx 20,000 miles on it. The guy I bought it from had it tuned up... Plugs changed, carb cleaned,...
View ArticleI've been banned!
For the few of you who know me you know I haven't been very active on here in awhile, for those of you who don't know me, be thankful. While it's true my new career has kept me too busy to keep up with...
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Cleaned the bike up today
Rainy day today so I decided to clean her up. Just had to share. Can't wait to take it and get it dirty again.
View Articleany one running the vpc system
Think I might up grade to the variable pressure plate system I kinda like it's design 40 % lighter clutch pull then stock and as the rpm go up so does the clamping force it is I think a better idea...
View ArticleRigid_EVO Can you spray metal flake straight up from the bottom?
I'm wanting to lay some metal flake down. I've seen some guys flip the painted piece upside down to get to the bottom side.. Is this necessary? Thanks, Nate
View Article21' front tire
Does anyone have any experience with a 21' front tire on their sporty? What's the biggest difference? And should I go with the 90 90 21 or 110 90 21? Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk
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