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Need to find a better way (Mounting Saddlebags)

I got these functional but low budget saddlebags that actually work well but the mounting hardware is crap . I need to know how others have attatched their hard bags . The 4 pieces they gave in the kit...

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global warming doesn't chive around here !!

:laugh Holy shyte....went to Timmies for a coffee on my way to work (06:10) get the coffee walk out,guy beside me is stuck,so i put the coffee on the hood of my truck and give him a push...couple of us...

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Ironhead Musta been a hell of a nice barn

http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/mpo/4221680920.html Ah, memories. But not $7000 worth of memories. Then again.......:tour...Jim

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Ironhead Total Seal, Hastings or Wiseco Rings

I just ordered a set of +.010 wiesco pistons for my 73 sporty. I know the wiseco rings work well and have used them many times on bike rebuilds I have done. I have used Hastings and Total Seal on V-8...

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Things I have learned about jetting

First, gas burns reasonably well over a surprisingly wide range of afr. Second, the range is narrower on the lean side of ideal than it is on the rich side. Third, most folks can identify a slightly...

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Wheel and caliper clearance?

I recently fitted a Henry Abe sevenstar front wheel to my 93 sporty with a jaybrake dual piston caliper. I had to do some grinding on the back of the caliper to clear it from making contact with the...

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Rubbermount_EVO Basket/Hub bearing - symptoms

Hi guys. Does anyone know what the hub bearing sounds like when it's going south? I am hearing a knocking when I shift. It happens as I pull the clutch lever to shift, and it sounds like a bock, bock,...

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How strong is the belt?

How durable are the drive belts? Can you drag race your sporty with the belt? Can you clutch up a wheelie and the belt survive? I love the cleanliness and almost maintenance free service of the belt...

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I goofed. Oil tank overfill.

My bike was sitting for two weeks (waiting for and then installing a new exhaust after I crashed on the last set). When Everything was put back together I checked my oil before start-up and noticed it...

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Can't stop won't stop

I know it's blurry but it was fifteen degrees out on my ride home from work this morning. I took this picture to send to my friend that garaged his Softail when it hit forty degrees.

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Rigid_EVO Riser bushings replacement(Photo guide)

I'll start by saying that this is an extremely simple thing to do. The reason I decided to do this thread is because I noticed that people were intimidated or unaware when I was Googling around to do...

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Santa's Helpers Are Here! NSFW

Time to spread some Christmas joy! Present #1 Present #2 Present #3 Present #4 Present #5 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours!

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fork seal goes out every few thousand miles

Few months after I got my sporty the left fork seal slowly went out and I replaced it but now its showing moisture again n will fail soon. I pulled the leg n took it to a shop for the seal and told the...

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New HD Part - Signal Button Extension Caps

Anyone install these? I got the left one in, but the right side is kicking by butt... http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...09-71500179--1

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Sort of a gun survey

All of a sudden, my Ruger LC9 was dropping the magazine when firing. I could not manually pull it out, but when fired....there she went. I contacted Ruger, sent it back to them and have now received it...

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Dynabeads at Bonneville

Anyone have experience using Dynabeads for LSR at the Salt Flats? Good, bad or indifferent?

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Anyone from Dallas?

Just curious. I work for a local Iscar Tool distributor. We had a critical shipment was supposed to leave 4pm Thursday afternoon. This is a chronic issue so they have now blamed the weather. Of course...

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Some people

Tonight I was out cruising around on my bike. The temp was about 73 and it was a beautiful evening for riding. I went to the grocery store to get a six pack and as I got on my bike and was getting...

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Wiring harness

Hi I just bought a 07 sportster 1200 and have to rewire it do to last owner fried part of the harness and sh#t rigged the rest. I know where theres a harness off of a 07 883 but it far enough away we...

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Ironhead whats up with Kirk & SS?

a couple summers ago...I ordered a Diamond primary chain from kirk...what I received was from motoworld (not a diamond) when I called to elt him know..his reply was..they are all the same( or something...

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