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noob from NH checking in!

Hey everyone! It's great to finally actually belong here. I got my baby a year ago. She's a work in progress so far.

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New guy from TX here.

Hey everyone. My names Abe and I hail from the southern tip of Texas. Anyway, I own a 2013 Iron.. only I've done a few things to change it up a bit. I didnt know there was such a site as this one, I'll...

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Any vets watch Homeland?

Did any of you vets watch the series homeland. Did you tear up when they doing the memorial service for Brodys partner and they did the "roll call"? Every time I see a roll call I cannot help but cry...

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Rigid_EVO rim fitment

Hello all, does anyone know if there is anyway i can put a set of 2003 sportster mags on a 2006 sportster? Maybe switch bearings etc. thanks

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Newjack from Missouri!

Hey fellas, I'm Justin, I'm 20 and from Missouri. I'm active duty Air Force, and I ordered my baby while I was stationed in Korea. She's a black denim '13 iron 883. I picked her up early May, and she...

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Vibration damping tie link

Good evening my friends. A long time back, I had saved in my E Bay watch list, a XL vibration damping engine tie link. It basically had a peice of rubber that was positioned in the center of the tie...

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Rigid_EVO Think detonation? HOT engine noise, pict of plugs, Ign module?

Didn't know where else to post this, so if needs moved no prob. Posted before, but starting to lean towards detonation, ignition module going bad, or something occurring when engine oil temp gets to...

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(FREE) 2010 Parts Catalog

Most of us call it the Parts Manual, but Harley calls it the catalog. Exploded views, part numbers, etc $48.00 MSRP. But I'll discount it $48.00 and include the shipping!...

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Ironhead american pickers tonite

nick muth will be on with mike and frank when they go to nicks cycles take alook at his 41 years of parts Williamstown nj :smoke at 9:00 pm

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Unsubscribe ??

Ok...I hate to be "That Guy" but I don't wanna Subscribe to anything...Ever! I have studied my user CP fairly carefully...Guess I'm not trainable..Need Help. thanks RP

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Rigid_EVO Carbon HOT spot pre-ignition picts plausible?

After all this time, I think my issue is caused from HOT carbon spots in combustion chamber and on top of piston causing pre-ignition. My original post somewhat is below to describe my symptoms after...

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Short Shots + Quiet Baffles

Are the quiet baffles the same size as the ones that come with the pipes? Can the baffles be seen when standing next to the bike? I'm new to Harley and aftermarket exhaust. Thanks

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Clutch Apart Finally

Got the clutch apart. Had to quit while pulling the plates out, what a pain. Tomorrow going to use some wire hooks to get the last one or two plates out. Energy one recommends ATF F, thin, non...

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Rubbermount_EFI 2008 swapping to automotive ignition switch

So I have searched and gone through my FSM and I'm still a little unsure how to do this. I'm eliminating the handlebar clam shell switch housing altogether, using 2 momentary switches with coped...

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Ironhead 1982 xlh electrical help

so i seem to be having an electrical problem since my bike's headlight, generator and oil lights don't come on. replaced the circuit breakers and hooked em up to how they were when i got the...

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Loud pipes saved a life... From me!

Ok, driving the SUV after my gal had been driving it... Dark downtown area. Approaching a light I signal and start to change lanes to turn right. Suddenly I hear a bike next to me and jerk the wheel...

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Hammer kit Installed

Got one of hammers complete kits, heads (smash) cams (560's) 30 degree pistons, pushrods, and appropriate jet's. Installed the kit a few weeks back and completed the initial heat cycles, had to wait on...

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Rubbermount_EFI Stock Tail Light/ LP bracket holes

This is my first bike, and I'm wanting to do something different with the rear LP bracket and tail light. Its the only thing on the bike that doesnt look right! I can't seem to find pictures anywhere...

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Let's talk motorcycle wheel building

So, i have been building bicycle wheels for 10+ years, and have gotten pretty good at it. The process of picking out the parts is pretty standard. Measure the hub flanges, hub flange spacing, rim...

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Ironhead Cam Cover Date Stamps

Hi All, I am actually I bit confused about the time stamps in the early cam covers and would like to get some information on this. If you look at the -52 K-Model Cam covers, I have never seen this cast...

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