1987 Sportster 1100 Should I buy one?
I have an opportunity to purchase a 1987 XLH 1100 with 32,000 miles for around $2000 maybe less. I have heard and read alot of issues with the 4 speed transmission. I have read the fixes regarding...
View ArticleIronhead Re- chromer for wheel
Anyone know of a good place to have the rims from my 73 XLCH re-chromed ? I have already disassembled them. thanks
View Article2002 883 R 2 into 1 opinions wanted
Hey Everyone, my bro sold his 2002 883R and has a complete OEM exhaust system for it. He wants me to try and sell it, however, I was thinking about switching out my stock pipes (with baffle punched...
View Articleneed some help from anyone from Vegas.
One of my good friends father passed away this past Sunday. I Want to get a gift card from a supermarket or maybe a food service that will deliver food to his mother because I feel sending her one of...
View Article2003 Sporty 883 just stopped running
I was riding my sporty yesterday I had ridden it about 80 miles to work and back. I went on a short ride a little later and there was no issues, or signs that it was going to fail until I was sitting...
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Quick review: Burly brand sissy bar
Hello all, I've been lurking around here for a while and I figured this was a good way to introduce myself My Burly sissy bar arrived yesterday and I know there has been interest in them but I don't...
View ArticleRubbermount_EFI 4.5 gallon tank and clip ons
Whos got this set up and does it still give that huntch back look like the 3.3 gal. Seems as if the 4.5 sits lower on bike. Sorry if this isnt in right forum
View Article1987 schematic / wiring diagram needed
Hi there from Minneapolis. First post. I'm not a big forum contributor guy, but could use a helping hand here. I've got an 87 Sporty 883 that I'm chopping. I'm in the midst of a rewire/simplification...
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Winter project done
- Front turn signal removal - Chopped one inch off each side of my handlebars - Speedo relocation to engine dummy mount - Dropped front and rear suspension - Lifted headlight by 1" - 3" tank lift - 3"...
View ArticleIronhead Need help troubleshooting my 76 ironhead
So to begin, the bike starts just fine and idles. The first problem I am experiencing is the throttle cable (single cable) which I am replacing as soon as the part comes in. The second problem I am...
View ArticleIronhead cylinder trouble shooting
smoke coming out of rear cylinder i think its worn rings..did compression check was 120 and 121 its good...so iam think its worn rings a flat spot in the cylinder wall ...i am not shore of my readings...
View ArticleStainless Supertrapp 2-1 for forward controls
HI, I'm looking to trade my stainless, polished Supertrapp 2-1 for a set of nice forward controls. Bike is a 1998 1200S. The 2-1 will require mid controls, I will be willing to include mine, but only...
View ArticleIronhead Removing a 74-77 35mm front end?
I need to remove the 74-77 35mm narrow glide off my bike and pack it up to mail. I have no idea on how to approach it and I don't want to start removing bolts and screws without knowing which ones go...
View Article"Importing" Bikes into California?
It's a beautiful State, but I really hate living here. They have taken away most of our gun rights, they tax us to death, and you can't even buy a decent running piece of power equipment here because...
View ArticleEngine problem?
Hi guys nice to meet you. Hi i am from a small isalnd in greece. Unfortunately no engineering for harley here . Ι am engineer for boats I know some thing about engines . So I have a sporster 883 hugger...
View ArticleStrange Noise From Exhaust
Last week I installed Cycle Shack slip ons. I love the sound but at idle there is a strange noise coming from the rear muffler. It only does it at idle and I can't hear it when I'm on the bike, it can...
View ArticleHello from the UK
hi just thought i would intro myself, names steve, live in Derby, UK, currently own a 1960 xlh sporty , and a 1971 shovel , cheers steve
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Digital Speedo/Analog Tach And Fuel Level Sensor Installation
hello all i was wandering if anyone can clarify and help me with some thing for the tachometer and fuel sensor installation. I am installing the following to an xl1200v - sportster 72 year 2012:...
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18 years later.....
Today appears to be the day that my wife retires her 1996 RAV4 (purchased new) for a 2014 CRV. But everything depends on if she backs out of the deal as she tends to worry a lot about money but it...
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