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one of the things i am dealing with today is my engine crankcase is filling up with oil, just overnight,,i read somewhere about reseating the checkball; any directions please,,,is it the checkball way...

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Hello

I just realized that I replied to some post on here today and then realized its not he arizona GROUP one that really has no post... I have been on here 8 months and never saw this Arizona part that has...

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XL Forum Trivia

A place to ask all persons, places and things XL Forum related. I shall start: When did this, vBulletin version of the XL Forum begin? Do your worst bridge keepers..:laugh

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New Member Intro

Hello Everyone, My name is Jerry, aka NYCPiper. I'm a professional bagpiper in NYC. I own a 1972 XLCH, had it for about at least 20 - 30 years. Bought it off a friend, rode it alittle something...

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2003 XLC speedo help

So I had to do some re wiring on a 2003 sportster 1200 custom. I had the connector to the speedo de pinned and think I have my speed signal wire in the wrong location (everything works except I am...

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broke my ac support, why?

Any ideas? Noticed it today, only a small amount of surface rust on the bare metal so it must have just happened.

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Where to find 4454 headlamps?

Put in my spare headlamp earlier this year. I have trouble finding a headlamp with my required specs through anyone but Headwind, and its around $50 before tax and shipping... FOR A SEALED BEAM! Does...

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Put my tach shiftlight on, need some help

I put my tach shiftlight on and put it on the bike. I have power and everything is hooked up according to the guide. Just curious, is there a different wire connection requirement for a single fire...

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Ironhead I Want Forward Controls!

I want to install forward controls on my '78 XLH 1000. I'm not comfortable riding with the stock mid-controls (for various reasons which I won't get into). I know a lot of folks are against installing...

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Ironhead put the p cams in

got my bike together today found the knock fixed the rattle and put the p cams in. as far as I can tell bike runs really strong. I will be more able to tell if it runs better than the with the y's as...

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New from SoCal

Hello new from SoCal I have been getting a wealth of information from XLF for some time now and thought it was time to join and pitch in. I have a 2012 Iron. Most recently have ordered my 3rd exhaust...

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New To Harley, But Always Dreamed!

Picked up my first Harley about a month ago. Raising kids, paying bills, and trying to keep my head above water always seemed to come first. I've been dreaming of owning one since about '92. I always...

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new to board

Hi I'm new here used to go to the ironhead board when I owned one

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Rotopax canisters

When I was in Moab a few weeks ago I saw some enduro riders with these on their bikes for extra fuel and potable water. Seems like a great way for me to carry some extra gas on long rides and I think I...

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Starting issue. Tearing the hair out time !

Hi Guys, Im new here and need some help, I have 89 xl with 1200 kit. 19k miles from new. It now has a new battery, new starter clutch and pinion etc. new switches, and still has the same issue. Starter...

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First of the season

It's now official, Spring has arrived in my part of the world. Got my first bee sting of the season this morning.

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Any way to treat a VMAX?

As seen on Craigslist Portland Or. http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/mcy/3978422707.html

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Ironhead Did I get the wrong starter?

I just got a new starter for my 78 but it looks different than mine. I bought a prestolight and it looks like the one in my clymer but my old one didn't have a plate on the motor side and no nuts on...

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Tire valve stem replacement question

I just replaced the valve stem on my front wheel. The wheel is a cast 9 spoke rim. The tire valve that was broke is threaded and about .453 in diameter. The replacement is a .328 inch and has a washer...

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