New Intro from Texas
Hi guys, New member here from Texas I have owned my 06 XL1200R for about 2 weeks now and have been lurking on many HD forums while I courted my bike for many years.
View ArticleConcerns about bike
A) Being carb'd, the bike seems to have this odd issue where when coming off say a fwy exit to a stoplight the throttle is closed (hand off) and the bike is idling at 1,800 for a few moments then...
View ArticleIronhead Cleaning up aluminum?
I chem stripped my Sprocket cover and Cam chest. IMO it looks so much better over the black paint on the PO's put on. I would like to further clean up the aluminum and get a bit of a shine going. I am...
View ArticleIronhead 1977 XLH Making a Rattling Noise
My 1977 XLH 1000 is making a rattling noise. The noise seems to increase frequency as the motor revs but does not get louder and is drowned out as rpm increase. In my last thread, I was instructed to...
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A big company that cares about normal people???
In this age of huge heartless corporations trampling "normal people's" lives every day, I had to share this story with ya'll. I live near the north-east mainline of the Norfolk Southern Railway. Nearby...
View ArticleRigid_EVO 1450 Cafe Racer Bull Cycles
I like.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rs2tTkrqRY0
View ArticleWarning about Jafrum Saddle bags
Just a heads up everyone, Jafrum has some low quality saddle bags that they sell. After 2 days, my Jafrum saddlebags were install the lids or covers sagged both at the same location. I don't know if it...
View ArticleRubbermount_EVO ~Intermittent ignition problems~ Bad ICM?
Hi guys. I've got an 06 883 converted to a 1250 with an 05 1200 ignition that was "married" to the bike at the dealership. I was having ignition problems a little while back and it turned out it needed...
View ArticleNice problem to have but I need help (Sporty Or Street Glide)
Here is the deal, I want another harley. I want a street glide to tour the Texas Hill country and leave at my dad's house so I can ride when I visit him. I have 2 options buy another sportster or trade...
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Ironhead Need 1975-1976 Mid controls.
I'm so tired of forward controls, who wants to sit with their legs stretched out for long periods of time? I like variety when I'm riding for longer than a bar hop. So anyways, I bolted this piece of a...
View ArticleHD 110th
I live here in Milwaukee and work across the road from the Powertrain division in Menominee Falls Anyone interested in Pics? HD isnt showcasing that many sportsters. And the ones they have start around...
View ArticleIronhead worn rockers
What is the sign that the rockers or the tappets are worn and or the push rods
View ArticleStarter button switch housing on handle bars
I have a stock 95 1200. I had to open the starter button housing to install new throttle cables. Now I am putting it back together and can't get the upper and lower halves of the housing to fit flush...
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My 1250 Upgrade and Farewell
I joined the forum in Oct. 2011 and have really enjoyed and gotten a plethora of valuable information about all things sportsters. Instead of looking on google, it was xlforum first. I'd just like to...
View ArticleDelmarva 2013 - post up here!
If you're going, let us know. If you are there, post up some pics or stories. 13 days to go. My ETA is Saturday 9/7. 3:01 PM. linky
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25ACP love thread
Got a girls gun to go with your girl's bike? Post it here. Questions, stories, etc. Haters are welcome, but may be ignored! My Beretta. Love the way it feels in my hand. The way it fits in my pocket....
View ArticleEngine sludge
I've had a problem with the rockers rattling mostly when it gets hot. The bike has done it every since I've had it. It runs great just sounds like crap. I changed the heads for a set of ported ones. I...
View ArticleAnother tire width question
Im sure its been asked before I tried to search but no result So help me plz I currently own Superlow883 2013.I want to replace rear tire currently width is 150/60 How big tire can be fitted without...
View ArticleHELP!! Throttle cable instalation issues, HELP!
Hey all, I just got me a set of 12" apes & got the correct length cables & all & was changing out the throttle & return cables (on a mikuni if that makes a diff i aint sure) & if i...
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