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Well, it happened... (went down on the freeway today)
Well, what everyone says will happen did happen... Went down on the freeway today. Driver changed lanes from the number one lane to the number two lane where I was wihout signaling and my pegs and...
View ArticleDid you name your bike?
Back in the day, we used to name our cars and pickups if they had some kind of personality enough to earn it. Anybody name their bikes?
View ArticleIronhead chain tools?
i may have not read through the stickys well enough but does anyone have any recommendations for a good chain breaker/press tool for an '82 xlh?
View ArticleRigid_EVO Olrider is in a quandary as far as a 1250 upgrade
From web browsing it appears that one will lose approximately 1-1/2 hp per degree of timing retard on an ~ 65 hp motor. IF so, retarding my planned 1250 (~65 hp motor) to ~24* ABDC would lose me ~ 6hp...
View ArticleAnyone ever heard of TT & Company (Thompson) Helmets?
I was looking at retro helmets online when i stumbled upon this gem: http://japan.webike.net/products/20405040.html Does anyone have any experience with these helmets? I'm assuming they're not dot...
View ArticleCrank case breather bolts leaking oil
I have an 06 883C with a kuryakyn breather. I have had this bike for about a year and haven't had any issues with it. Recently it has started leaking oil from the breather bolts. I took it all apart...
View ArticleAdding 13-13.5" Shocks
Would I run in to any trouble adding those in the rear on my 48 other than hopefully changing the handling and ride quality?
View ArticleIronhead Fouling plugs
Next issue I'm having ... At start up its fouling plugs .. Seems to happen when I start it with enriched in mikuni 38-9 .. Once I change plugs it runs great no issues. As long as I don't use enriched...
View ArticleFirst oil change
Hey there everyone! I am going to be performing my first oil change on my bike today (95 883) and had a question regarding what weight oil to use. I live in central Florida which puts me in riding...
View ArticleHelleaux Dere, How ya'll are, eh?
Newb to the forum not to bikes. Name is Allan, I'm from Louisiana and I have a 2000 1200C, my wife has a 2008 883 Low. First bike was a 50's something Harley Hummer my dad gave me followed by numerous...
View ArticleIronhead Vin on frame and engine
I have matching numbers on the frame and block. But how do I figure exact year, model, and motor size? Any help would be appreciated
View ArticleIronhead Electronic Ignition Melts!
Hi All, I'm new to the site, currently having a blast riding a 79 XLCH Ironhead Anyone know of a solution for the electronic ignition module melting? I had it replaced because it was melted. And she...
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Ironhead Y cams matter *WARNING - RACE KRAP
There is no substitute for real facts. I had convinced (finally) my mate Bruce Marston to outlay $500 for a custom made set of 2 into 1s. To get baseline figures we put his bike on the dyno exactly...
View ArticleIronhead will it ever end
every time I fix something 2 brake, 1980 xls any how my battery was not charging tested gen got over 15v so bought new reg even though old one looked brand new same thing no charge don't know what to...
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Atco Raceway, NJ 7/18 Motorcycles Only
Is anyone planning on going to this, its actually a Thursday. 2 hour drive for me.
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Rigid_EVO PLEASE Please someone have a look at this starter issue. I'm losing...
This has been driving me nuts for two years now. Can't seem to find a solution. Here's a video of what's going on. The starter is 'stalling out' and making a terrible noise (it's usually worse than...
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Ironhead Why I need new footpegs
Nothin to do with hard riding. Picked up this stray pittypup (looks to be bout 6-8 mos old) on July 4th. He was exploring his new digs last night & got real quiet. He'd been working on modifying...
View ArticleIronhead while i've the primary cover off..
I'm replacing my clutch cable and am waiting for parts. I've got the primary cover off. No parts sitting on bottom and to my novice eye everything looks in great shape.. even like new. Is there...
View ArticleIronhead Model-neutral article: "The Beauty of Imperfection"
http://bik45.tripod.com/index201.html
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