Ironhead magneto losing spark in engine 69XLH
So before everyone links me to the typical magneto threads I've scoured this site amongst others and still been unable to find a solution. Now the ground post wire is disconnected and rhe post itself...
View ArticleRubbermount_EVO Replacing the the stock rubber with machined aluminum???
I saw some machined aluminum mounts to replace the factory rubber ones... had anyone tried these or discarded the rubber mounts altogether and hard mounted the engine??? these are from hard tail...
View ArticleLowering Rear with New Shocks Question
I have a '95 XLH883. It originally came with 13" shocks, but being only 5'2" it a 29" inseam I put 12" shocks on it and it lowered it and I am now mostly flatfooted on it. Lately, I have been thinking...
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Way cheaper option for lowering shocks?
Honda Rebel 250 shocks. They are 10.5 inch eye to eye and the aftermarket versions (or 2nd hand genuine) are way cheaper than Sportster lowering shocks. :) Chrome only so if you wanted black you'd have...
View Articlememphis sportsheild
has anyone installed a memphis sportsheild on a superlow they say it wont fit it has 8.5 center to center on forks .
View ArticleSidecar????????
Ok boys and girls, need some imput here. Due to my open heart surgery in 07, I am going to convert to a sidecar rig. (Momma and I want to travel,and she is more comfortable in a sidecar then a trike)....
View ArticlePhilly Throttle !!
This show is on Discovery Channel on friday nights. Really cool show about Liberty Customs. Building classic cafe racer style bikes. Vintage brits like norton .... I have only seen one show and really...
View ArticleIronhead Timing advance question
I pulled the points cover off today to see how the points looked and found that the advance plate is turned all the way to the end of it's adjustment (counter-clockwise). That seems fishy to me. Should...
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Splined gear selector
Anyone know where I can find one of these splined gear selectors? Mine the spines are toast, something happened when it got copper plated and dealer want 70.00. I see some ones on debrix and some other...
View ArticleIronhead Jug numbers?
I have been reading up on numbers for older Ironheads whereever I can find info. What do the numbers on the jugs correspond to? The jugs on my new bike are: Are they just parts/casting numbers ? I...
View ArticleIronhead how do i time my 1971 sportster
i have a 71 sportster that im trying to time. there is a single dot and a line on the flywheel. i keep trying to time it off the line but it is either totally advanced or totally retarded when i do...
View ArticleCleaning up a new to me bike
Hey there everyone! I just picked up a 95 883 and am going to clean it up this weekend. I'd like to degrease it due to a ton of road grime, but have heard horror stories of using degreasers! Any...
View Article100 Pound weight reduction = ?? On ET Reduction
Okay, bone stock "stage 1" frame mount bike... Didn't calculate DA but last week it was dog balls hot and very humid. Mid 12.9's and 1.9 60' times. Blah numbers indeed. Tonight I just carved 98 pounds...
View ArticleHeadlight and turn signal light trouble
I've just taken off the front turn signals because they cleaned the front up better, but my headlight won't work now. All I've done is clipped the three wires that come from the lights and combined...
View ArticleIronhead Looking to get first bike...
So I am young but am looking to get my first motorcycle. I am looking at the 82 Sportster. I like that year because of the 25th anny. I currently have a 78 corvette, which is also the 25th anny. My...
View ArticleHelp! No spark on daily rider
I have a xl1200c 1998, that has no spark. It just cranks and cranks but wont start. You can smell fuel. Tested the plug by pulling it and cranking the motor with the plug grounded..no spark. The wires...
View ArticleHelp with NO SPARK
My sporty has been increasingly hard to start. The other day I rode it up 2 miles down the road got back on in an hour. The bike just cranks and cranks..you can smell the fuel. I took out the plug and...
View ArticleHelp for a friend: 883 Low
My friend has the following problem and I knew this was the place to get him steered in the right direction. Do you guys have any suggestions? You'd be helping a guy who is one of those salt of the...
View ArticleIronhead 69 XLH mag losing spark
So before everyone links me to the typical magneto threads I've scoured this site amongst others and stillbeenunable to find a solution. Now the ground post wire is disconnected and rhe post itself...
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