Ironhead anyone know the length of ironhead rear axle?
wondering what the length of the ironhead rear axle?
View ArticleHave 48 tank wanting to trade for iron tank (black)
I have a 2010 48tank and would like to swap for a black iron tank... Any takers?
View ArticleLower RPM on highway
Hi everyone. I love the sportster but really wish I had a 6th gear so that I could cruise on the highway with a lower rpm. Since I'm not about to rip out the transmission, I'm looking at other...
View ArticleShould I upgrade to an alternator?
I already know the answer is yes but I need some persuasion to spend $400 on an alternator. I've got a 77 ironhead, the generators working but a bolt hole is stripped out and I'm interested in...
View ArticleIronhead Misconceptions about restorations
I certainly don't want to re-ignite the long and pointless arguments on restored bikes vs Original bikes vs period bikes and so on, but it seems to me that a few of the threads over the past weeks have...
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Ironhead Fried coil. Single fire to Dual fire?
Here are some pics of my melted Ultima coil that I purchased in June. Second pic shows, if you grab the boot where the spark plug wire goes in you can actually pull the top piece up and see that it is...
View ArticleRigid_EVO Bobber tank ?'s.......
Tried to post this in the Bobber section but I don't see a prefix that fits me. 99 XL883C/1200 is what I got.It has a Bob tank and I need a lil' help understanding how these work....:geek.It has 2...
View ArticleInfo on neck rake please
My buddy was asking me about the rake on soft tails. He wants to buy a Slim but thinks he may want to put a springer on it. We went to the HD web site and looked at the rakes on all the softail models...
View Article1979 XLS Tail light problem
My search skills have failed me, so im forced to ask a question im sure has come up. My bike is a 1979 Ironhead XLS, electric start only, with 12k on it. I just acquired this bike and while its not my...
View ArticleMy bike for sale, 2006 XL 1200 Low--Colorado
http://xlforum.net/pp_classified/sho...cat=500&page=1 Asking $4500 but willing to deal if it can go soon.
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4 speed. A doubt on my XL90
I start showing the image of my 4 speed assy removed from case. then I try to expose the DOUBT I have. Please see the dots I added to the pic
View Article2002 XL1200C No Spark??
Hello, please help. For a while now I've had an intermittent spark failure. It seemed to do it more on hot days. I'd let the bike cool off and then it would start again. This last time it was a really...
View Article10 Common Motorcycle Accidents And How To Avoid Them
Here's a link to an interesting article. Strongly recommended to new riders and worth a read by experienced riders as well: http://rideapart.com/2013/08/10-comm...to-avoid-them/
View ArticleIronhead Sprocket nut questions?
I removed my sprocket cover to inspect everything and I found my sprocket nuts was about finger tight. Is there a torque rating to this or just tighten it up? -or is it supposed to be somewhat loose?
View ArticleIronhead Cafe build
Howdy all, I am planning on building my 84 xlh into a cafe style sporty. I really like the idea of a stripped out low down cafe style bike, with the awesome ironhead sound. I'm not really concerned...
View ArticleIronhead Ironhead prices outside the US
Beeing a Norwegian I think the prices for Ironheads in the US are a steal! I paid USD 4200 for my basketcase 67 XLCH, not in running condition. Maybe the wages are higher over here, but regardless......
View ArticleTrailer axle broke
So the axle on my trailer broke. Now I'm left trying to find a rental trailer to haul my bike while me and the wife go on vacation. Any ideas other than Uhaul?
View ArticleSpeedo/Odometer accuracy vs. Bike Value
In general, odometer mileage corresponds to vehicle value on most everything. And like most cars, my stock speedo was reading a bit high. Using a gps, when my speedo read 60, the gps was 58.2. This...
View ArticleChanging user name?
I would like to change my user name without completely starting a new profile. Is there a way to do this? I am no longer a "mazdatech" so I found a new user name I'd like to go with if that is at all...
View ArticleNew to Harley, skeptic no more
Hey guys, I finally purchased a Harley. After years of bitching about them, and talking myself into hating the brand I finally made the switch. My dad rode Harleys and if he were still alive he would...
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