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Ironhead 73 xlch kickstarter shaft

I need to redo my kicker shaft end play I have shims but the kicker gear stop pin that is peened into the case needs tightened I have a new one but the manual isn't clear on the replacement process....

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Deutsch elimination and BUS ERR

What a nightmare. Okay, I removed all of the deutsch connectors and hard-wired them. I haven't had any front blinkers for a while, so I cut off the remaining connector that was just taking up space. I...

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Rubbermount_EVO how far off center is too far for drive belt on rear sprocket ?

I didn't look at the belt on the rear sprocket until I got home after having the dealer put a new rear tire on the the 2004 sporty :frownthre if the belt sets against one side of the sprocket(outer...

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Back again

Well, Back many years ago, I was a member on here. I had a 91 XL1200 customized with an AME chopper kit, softail style rear fender, stretched tank, custom front fender, forward controls, and upswept...

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Hello from Missouri!

What's up everyone? I've been creepin' around this site soaking up as much information as possible and I figured I should properly introduce myself. I'm not new to motorcycles or to Harley Davidson. I...

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Ironhead starter confusion. Help please

Very confused and out of ideas. Went to start the bike and nothing. I have lights but nothing when i hit the button, no dimming of lights no wharrr or clank of the starter nothing. Figure maybe the...

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Where is speedo sensor?

Iv been looking all over the bottom left of the right side of the frame because I wanna try cleaning it off because my speedo is jumping all over. anyone wanna be specific? maybe even a pic?? my bike...

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Different seats and bars for 2013 48 ?

Hi guys, I'm I'm new to Harleys, and this forum. I have just bought a 2013 48 and want to change the riding position and comfort factor. The original seat.. and my anatomy, are incompatible. :D I want...

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Ironhead Ironhead's runnin bitchin somethin's wrong. HELP!

no problems what so ever. the ironhead runs Fan-Tastic. someone PLEASE tell me what i'm doing wrong?! H-E-L-P. ✠ laugh:laugh:laugh:laugh:laugh:laugh:laugh:laugh:la ugh:laugh:laugh ☠☠☠☠☠☠☠☠☠☠☠☠☠☠☠☠☠☠

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Honda CM400T Starting Problem

I bought a 1978 CM400T a bit back and after I tore it completely down and rebuilt it cafe style it ran great (after carb cleaning of course). I rode it around and let the GF chase me around on it...

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Hello from Ottawa Illinois

I have been looking over the forum since late May for ideas on making the 2009 Nightster ready for daily commute of 84 miles. In addition to a camping road trip from Illinois to Ft Carson Colorado /...

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Ironhead Improvements

Well a couple of weeks ago,I was coming home from a ride and began losing my lights intermittenly,so I figured it was time to dig into my electrics,I Was ,of course "putting it off" til I had time!(I...

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Ironhead AMF original key switch repairable?

I got an original ignition from the amf years, big " AMF HARLEY DAVIDSON" stamped on the key and id like to use it. when I hooked it up, all 3 positions work, but it will not stay in the on position....

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T-Town drags in Tulsa

Ok the time is almost here. Oct 27th @10 am Tulsa raceway park. T-Town drags is an all harley drag race with classes for all models. Come out and have a good time. There will be dyno races, real races,...

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Night stalled and turned off

Hey folks, second post here, so I may be misplacing this thread but relevant. This may be nothing, or something major.... I was riding back to work on my nighty and I noticed that it did not ride as...

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OOPss

Well folks I had buckhorn bars on my 98 and just wanted to change them for a simple 10" ape well the ape hangers came in and after putting them on the bike the brake line is about 2-3 inches short...I...

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Ironhead taps and dies, drill sizes

Dont remember if i posted this but with everyone asking about broken bolts I thought I`d post it. http://www.engineersedge.com/manufac...rill-chart.htm

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New helmet?

I need a new helmet, I used to have a late 80s shoei. Then bought a cheaper one, the one I have now. It has lasted awhile, about 7 years. I'm looking for a light, top quality helmet that will last...

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sporty shock swap

Hi all im new to the forum. Quick question ive got a 97 xl1200s I found some shocks that are from a 2010 xl1200. Can I bolt these up on my bike with little to no modification? Im looking to lower the...

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