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Rubbermount_EVO Shocks: Ohlins HD146 vs XR1200X

I've been choosing new shocks for more than a month now:D Finaly it all narrows down to 2 choices, both are 14" (rear brake linkage clearance won't be a problem): Ohlins HD146 pros: 1. Springs will be...

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help to wire up my 79 XLS

This is completely thw wrong thread, but because you guys went to oley it tells me your close or kinda close. I'm looking for help or someone to wire up my 79 XLS in the Lehigh Valley area. If anyone...

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My 04 XL 1200 Roadster Project !

After a few years off 2 wheels I finally pulled the trigger on a new project ! :tour I found an 2004 XL 1200R with 9K miles on Craigslist for a steal ! & this is what I ended up with. Not bad for...

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Missing a spacer in this pic?

Should there be a spacer between the nut and the brake-arm on this pic? Thinking about the big bolt that goes through the sprocket cover by the way.

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Rubbermount_EVO calculating hp

I was just calculating hp figures on a 2004 883 xl and a 2004 1200R for fun and I used a torque to hp calculator online. I plugged in the numbers for the 883 [50.9 lb/ft @ 4200 rpm]. The calculator...

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Underslung exhaust

Hi RYCA, I'm kind of warming ot the look of your underslung box pipe. Do you have any videos or sound clips of how it sounds with the three different end plates? And do you have any dyno charts showing...

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Greetings from Minnesota!

I had a nice post written up, but the forum logged me out, and here we go again. ;) I hail from a suburb of Minneapolis, and am a new Sportster owner. I've ridden on and off for the last 11 years,...

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how low can i go

07 1200 custom... wanting to get it as low as possible.... what would be the shortest shock lengths can i use and can i use the shock lowering brackets with the shorter shocks?

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Rigid_EVO With compression readings of 190 and 185: Safe to assume no head...

I'm getting some oil blow by, not totally sure where, I think it's the o-ring on one of the front cylinder pushrod tubes, so I did a compression test: 190 and 185, open throttle, but not propping open...

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97 vs 07

wondering which 1200 custom has the most horsepower and torque ....stock bikes

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Metal in the oil, diagnose

Changed oil to day and there is metal in the oil both magnetic and bronze colored. I thought maybe cam bearing but it all looks good there. Check out the pics Nasty looking, has me worried, but all...

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Ironhead Iron pricing in Oz $$$

Well i thought i'd got used to overpriced bikes here just because they say Harley. . . then i saw this one listed on Fleabay overnight http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/171320512...#ht_813wt_1362 Don't get me...

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Ironhead clutch issues

finally got my 75 running good. went a mile down the road and back. when i pulled the clutch in it made a popping sound. no pull on the clutch now. anyone got a exploded view of the clutch actuating...

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want black powder coated spoke rims

im on a budget and want some black powder coated rims. either just the hub with chrome spokes or all black. where can i find some decent rims for a good price? btw its an 03 883. thanks in advance.

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Who's Going to Auto Club Dragway Fontana,Ca 5/10/14 ?

Time for a new post ! I'll be there somehow ! Might even bring my Awesome Stage I Chopper Blue Blue Bitch !

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Ironhead Bonnie Truett Classic Dragbike For Sale

It's an amazing era that we Often find bikes that land in the hands of People that have the slightest clue of what they have, a Husband passes on, 'Im selling it for a friend', bikes sit in storage,...

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Ironhead My '76 Pic - Finally

Hi Guys, Finally figured out the Photobucket thingy.... (I think - Well here goes). So I found her a couple of years ago... Sitting like a neglected kitty... Had not been running in years... Begging me...

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Rubbermount_EFI Brake rotors

Well time for me to redo my brakes, I kinda looked around at J&P and Dennis Kirk. My question is whats a decent rotor? I have EBC pads if that helps.

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Hello from Tennessee

Recently got a 2009 1200 custom. It's my first Harley after years of riding Hondas and Yamahas. So far so good.

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PNW tri state HOG Rally

The Pacific Northwest Tri State HOG Rally is in Spokane Valley July 24-27. I am planning on riding down with some of the guys from Calgary HOG. Anyone else going?

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