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Help! 1990 Mustang GT won't start

The kid's car died a week ago. Was going fine, then sputtered, then no power but engine ran for a few seconds and then died. Started again and went another 1/4 before the same thing happened. Then it...

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Rubbermount_EVO best shocks for a 150...155 lbs rider?

I never really thought on upgrading my suspension till I started reading XLXR's threads and posts a year ago. This week I finally upgraded my front end: 5w synthetic oil, Intiminators, RaceTech...

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Risers for my 2014 883N

What's the tallest riser length I can install on my 2014 Iron 883 without changing cables or brake line? I also want to keep the speedo and top clamp mounted on top so I don't have to look down. I'm...

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New from New Mexico

Just wanted to say what's up. Name is Mario from NM but everyone calls me mo, just turned 41.. picked up a beautiful 2008 nightster with 14k miles from a new found friend for a great price. Always...

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Rubbermount_EVO Enrichner Cable

Just curious if anyone has anything different they use to improve upon HD's setup. My cable always, slowly retracts in by itself. I talked to an HD tech, he said try a new cable (which I did) and to...

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Ironhead Homebrew Hardtail

Happy Easter! A quick update - I cleaned my engine whilst waiting for the motor mount to arrive - And then stripped the chopper down. I used the MIG welder to fill some small holes in the frame and...

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I know what I did last winter...

Hi guys, i wanna show you my winterwork. Greets from Germany :smoke

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Happy Easter !

Happy Easter all !! Hrystos voskres! Voistynu voskres! "Christ is Risen!" "He is Risen Indeed"

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Catch can

For those like me who found the side of their bike smudged in oil after a long ride, probably investigated as I did. After seeing nonsense kits like these: I decided to make my own, this was one of the...

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Parts compatibility.. Need help.

Ok so I've got big plans and a low budget for my sportie. A year or so ago I had a good friend pass away that used to own a custom bike shop in my area. He didn't deal too much in new stuff though. His...

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Rubbermount_EFI Shifter Shaft Replacement?

Anyone done this? My bike has been laid down on the Primary side. I've known about it since I bought the bike and it's really never been an issue but I think it's becoming a big problem. I can't get...

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Front wheel bearings problem

Just removed both wheel bearings (1987 1100 stock rim) well now the case or sleave for the bearing is stuck in the rim how the hell do I get that out with out messing up the rim, or do i leave that...

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riding gear stand

I got tired of running around the house for my scattered gear... I have to admit, the project got out of hand, but i enjoyed doing it and now I enjoy my gear all gathered and well displayed: Show me...

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Ironhead Early Bubble Bags

A buddy of mine asked me my input on this, I am not to sure of the early bubble bag market. These appear to be pretty nice, comes with all that is pictured. He can get them, the seller wants $800 firm...

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Ironhead Rear mount

Should the rear motor mount on 76 xlh have lock washers on the bolts Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Ironhead cv carb on ironhead

I know this question has been asked a hundred times over but what jets are a good starting point when running a cv on a 82 sportster?? I currently have a 40mm bendix with adj main jet; but bought a cv...

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Exhaust help

Alright guys I'm considering running open headers possibly with lollipops but I'm have a hard time getting the muffler off I have a 14 iron should I wd 40 it a bit to slide it off?

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Newbie from Down Under

Hi all, Finally joined the site after lurking for the past year or so. Come from N.S.W in Australia and have been riding bikes for the last 19 years. All jap bikes until getting my new Iron in 2011...

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New from HI..

Hello all, Few months ago I bought my first harley.. I have had many bikes over the years from sportbikes to hotrod mopeds and in the past few years have been riding cruisers. Will be 49 this year. My...

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oil from derby cover?

So after I took off my derby cover to adjust my clutch few days ago, I made sure the O-ring was installed properly and put little oil on it. I then tightened the screws by hand (best guess of 10 ft/lb...

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