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Rubbermount_EVO 04 conversion diagnostic code

hey gang, the redrocket is still on the road after the 2nd spun bushing so i thought i would start hunting down the error codes that have been set on this bike. a lot of you know this bike from...

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Ironhead Custom clutch and brake cables.

Wow after 30 years other like minded folks. My 72 XLCH has always been my ride that gets a make over this year I will giving Betty (yes I finally gave her a name other @#$^ as my knee hyper extended in...

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Caution regarding debrix.com

I placed an order from Debrix.com for $461.00 in parts for my ride and got taken for every last dime!!!!!!!!!!!!! I believe I have successfully had their website shut down and PayPal is working on...

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Ironhead 1960 XLH, oil leak issues

hi know its been mentioned alot , as i used the search before i posted this, but, when you kick the xlh over, she sounds like one of those sucker plungers you use to clear the sink in the kitchen ,...

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Ironhead air cleaner for cv carb on ironhead

finished putting cv on my sons 82 sportster; went with the 48 pilot jet. He looked at the stock 8in. air cleaner that the big twins run with the cv; he said it would look like crap on a sportster. I...

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Manual Idle Control - Replace IAC Actuator

Hey Guys, have you tried this. A manual idle control, replaces that IAC actuator. Looks cool. http://www.american-motors-usa.com/s...015-/-dyna?c=7

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Ironhead 77-78 foofoo valve find

hey guys for those of you with the 77-78 bikes... I just ran across these and thought to share.. its the internal valve* replacement.. I have a new one, and a used one.. and just bought one of these to...

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Rubbermount_EFI Anyone with 1250 kit and 1200 stage 1 as base map?

Hi. Is there anyone running 1250 kit with 883 to 1200 stage 1 kit flashed from their SEPST as a base map? Stock head and cams on the bike. Will it this be ok?

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Start'em young. 9 week old on Sportster

Here's my kid, Karson on daddy's Sporty.

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Tank Rattle

I've got an aftermarket tank and that thing rattles like crazy! I've cut up some innertube and lined the tank where it rests ion the spine of the frame but it's still loud as hell. Is there a rubber...

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Rigid_EVO Drag Bars gotta go

I have a "99 1200C , neat bike but the drag bars aren't very comfortable on long rides and the mirrors aren't useable really. I want to go to some wider and slightly higher bars and was looking at...

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Ignition Module hand setting?

2001 Sporty 1200 custom.....From the top....I was installing a new ignition mudule for the first time and i pulled the cam cover off,well all the cams fell out. So i found the specs on putting them...

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Ironhead Do these Numbers look right?

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MRC vs Easy Pull

Hi all. Having to adapt the Sporty to make up for my CMC thumb joint arthritis. Ain't gonna get better, best I can do is slow it from progressing. So, after research, here's the best looking choices....

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Ironhead what can I say?????

got the bike put together- nothing major just replacing a cam cover gasket and a few seals. fired right up (those magical kick start gods were smiling) and all seemed well. did seem like there was more...

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Issue installing Detachable Sideplates

Anyone have experience installing the detachable sideplates on a 2007 XL1200L? I can't get the rear screw to reach the clip nut. Any advice on how to get things squished together enough to get it into...

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Hand controls & mini switches

Ok HELP!! I've bought some frisco type bars which are only 21" wide which means my original controls with switches no longer fit. Are there any mini switches which would bolt straight onto the back? Or...

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Ironhead 1970 Heads

Are 1970/71 heads any different from earlier heads ? It looks like I'm going to need a rear head as a large part of the exhaust stub has broken away, I might be able to fix it with time but I want one...

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New to the forum. Richmond, VA

Hello everyone I'm new to the forum. Just wanted to say hi and that I look forward to learning some things about my new to me Sporty 883R. It is an 02 with 14k miles with only Screaming Eagle Exhaust...

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Ironhead generator mounting bolts

does anybody know the size of the generator mounting bolts for a 1973 XLCH ? My kid went to the stealer and they didn't know anything about an ironhead, since they are flat at the bolt head i figure he...

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