08 clutch replacement
is there anything i should look into replacing while installing the energy one clutch kit. i was thinking of installing a hydraulic primary tensioner. just wondering if i should replace anything else...
View ArticleNew Bars - Help!
Ok so I bought some new bars and this has turned into a MUCH bigger job than anticipated. Brake line for sure needs to be lengthened. Mine has a soft line that mounts to the frame and a hard line up to...
View Articletubeless tire
Do you folks carry any repair parts when on a trip re tubeless tires, just wondering if should carry any parts to at least get me to a service shop. Also on belt drives is a belt maybe a 1/4" loose...
View ArticleDfelt
Wind in my face and bugs in my teeth.Hey there,I,m that side of 50 and got my first Harley.13' sportster 1200c orange /beer bottle brown.Had it for wk.and half. You couldn,t knock the grin off my face...
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Installed Vulcan 3 Degree Raked Cups
I posted a while back about wanting to do most stuff myself, rather than just buying parts. But this one stumped me. After studying the stance of my bike for a while I kept thinking, "This'll look...
View ArticleIronhead Carb backfire, I'm stumped.
A few days ago the 82 started backfiring through the carb and losing power intermittently. It runs an Ultima ignition, fresh plugs (NGK BPR 6HS), no intake leaks that I can find, I have checked the...
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Ironhead to hardtail
Been working on this for some time now but never got around to starting a build tread well here goes Found this 79 XLCH on CL back in the spring got it for 1650.00 was looking for a shovelhead but...
View Article170.685 mph
I am posting from a cell phone so limited in what I can do. Could somebody do me a favor and post the 170 mph time slip that we have on the NRHS Facebook page. Want to share this history with all of...
View ArticleRubbermount_EVO Best pipe for my needs
I cant even BEGIN to decide on a pipe for my 05 1200R stock motor. I like the frame mount evo supertrapp but I have a rubbermount. I need ground clearance, Passenger pegs and mid controls. I would like...
View ArticleIronhead 180 out?
I have a 76 ironhead that is kick only..hard starter for sure, runs good when started, just exhausting to start. I hear guys say to make sure your not 180 degrees out. what? and how do I tell on what,...
View ArticleRear master cylinder on hardtail help!
I'm building a 2009 rubbermount hardtail . It's a led sled weld on . The rear master cylinder does not fit now . Need to use the stock one , so what Are my options . What did you guys come up with...
View Article1977 XLH Making Clicking Noise
My 1977 XLH 1000 is making a clicking/rattling sound that increases frequency as I rev the motor higher. The volume does not change and eventually is drowned out as the motor increases volume, but the...
View ArticleIronhead Lace a 2000 deuce 21in rim to my 81 hub?
Just like the title says, will it work? Trying to search, but haven't found a good answer yet. Thanks Mike
View ArticleIronhead Rim/wheel refurb?
I was looking at my rims/wheels that other day and the rear has quite a bit of rust on the outer rim...my hub looks good. Would it be suggested to buy some new spokes and rebuild the wheel? I would...
View ArticleSportster in Music video and filmed in my town
Check this one out. Not too bad if you ask me. Filmed in and around Dubois WY, lots of locals in this one. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1j1q...8-Q&nomobile=1
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Rubbermount_EVO Belt to Chain and wide rear tire
OK all, I am seriously considering doing the belt to chain conversion on my 95 HD Sportster 883 Hugger. At the same time I would like to know what the largest rear tire I can run with the chain without...
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Bad new ahead I think... (rocker box oil leak)
While putting a battery tender on the bike this morning, I noticed an oil leak on the left rear side, of the rear jug. Is this the dreaded gasket leaks I keep reading about? The bike only has 2,300...
View ArticleIronhead Wanted 57 XL 3153
WANTED: 1957 Harley Sportster motor 57 XL 3153 for a restoration project. I owned this bike in the late 60's and sold it to a Air Force serviceman. I believe it was last located in the San Francisco...
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my sporty build round 2
finished my rebuild after the first one went wrong. the first time the liner in the back cylinder dropped hitting the connecting rod causing catostrophic engine failure. The second go round heres what...
View ArticleRigid_EVO Front end changes
Hi, guys, Does anyone know what exactly the differences in Sportster front ends were between pre-and post- 2000 versions (besides different lower legs and brake calipers). I can get a real deal on a...
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