Ironhead Rim/wheel questions?
As far as rebuilding your wheels go, what can and can't be done? I mean, I can just remove a rusty rim and put on a new one. Can you change spoke and rim size? Say, I have a 16 on my rear, can I change...
View ArticleIronhead ok new ignition and wont start, probably timing.
ok guys, heres what im workin with. its a e73 motor, new crane cams hi-4n ignition. my buddy came over to help me static time it to get it running but we failed, we tried a bunch of things that didn't...
View ArticleRubbermount_EVO What i like about my 2005 1200c
Just bought this bike 2 weeks ago, and man I am Loveing it!!! Ive already repainted it a metal flake chopper green. I would post pics but cant figure out how. This this is Fast, like scary fast. Im...
View ArticleRaising a Custom
Hey all, I've got a 2006 1200C that I've been looking into raising to improve handling and get a better lean angle out of (7 pages of suspension has kinda become my Bible). For the rear, it seems...
View ArticleKeene fall swap meet 2013
9/22/2013 9am-5pm 247 MONADNOCK HWY, SWANZEY,Nh (route 12 s) Cheshire fairgrounds
View ArticleIronhead 1967 xlch for sale
here is a picture of the 67 xlch I;ve been looking at he is asking $2000.00 firm
View Articlexl1200s stock cables with risers?
The stock handlebar position is just a bit too far for me on long rides, so I was thinking about changing to risers with pullback to help out. Maybe this.. http://www.jpcycles.com/product/5000090 Will...
View ArticleRubbermount_EVO Best tool to get to exhaust bolts?
I'd like to be able to check the torque on my header bolts without removing my heat shield (popped screw heads off of pipe clamps, havent dealt with it yet.). Do i need some kind of swivel socket or...
View ArticleStolen License plate!
So I ride into work on Friday, and notice the plate when I swing it out, take my bike around base for a few things here and there, walk over to it with a friend to show the new tank I put on earlier in...
View Articlefoot pegs on the 2014 Sport
from the few pictures seen, are there no passenger foot pegs on 2014 models? seat looks solo
View ArticleSE heavy breather air filter size
I need a new air filter for a SE heavy breather on my 2007 XL883 (cosmetic not functional reasons). I ordered a 29702-08 kit and the inside flange dimension is about 2 5/8 inches and way too large for...
View ArticleIronhead converting to modern footpegs...
I have a 1975 XLCH that's been converted to right hand shift. I've been searching this forum and haven't found an answer to my question... I was wondering if there was an easy way to convert from the...
View ArticleRigid_EVO Trans problem? Not the clutch!
Hey all, New to the forum, but Ive been lurking for a while. As much as Ive been looking though, I havent been able to find a solution for my particular problem. One day I was going through traffic...
View ArticleIronhead Another Charging Issue Thread
New to me 77 XLH Sportster....battery not charging From sticky: Charging system test: Bike not running 12.x Bike Running 11.8ish Generator Test #1 14 AMP output from gen using instructions from FM,...
View Article04'+ seat compability? (1997)
Ok so I was wondering what the compatability was with seats? I really like the RSD 2-Up Boss saddle but its only listed for 04+ sportys, but Im hoping it would fit my 97'. So whats the word yay or nay?
View ArticleRubbermount_EFI RSD air cleaner fit issue
Hey folks, just got a bunch of RSD parts in, including a Venturi Air Cleaner Slam - Black Ops. According to the site it will fit all XL sportsters from '91 to 2013. I have an 2008 XL nightster. I just...
View Article2003 xl 1200c
I have a 2003 XL 1200 C all stock 30,000 miles hard to start backfires, spits, acts like not vetting gas checked vac lines, new gas cap vented, petcock seems to be working fine. When it does finally...
View ArticleIronhead Tires
Hi all, I was thundering along the highway doing a steady 80 mph & the road became nice & twisty. As I was going throught the twists my bike felt like it was going to slip from under me, felt...
View ArticleAnyone change there engine covers for different color?
I am in the middle of a conversion right now and now would be the perfect time to get rid of the chrome primary cover, rocker boxes and cam cover to the wrinkle black version that match my engine...
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