Dead Battery + CTek Charger = B1121, B1123, B1124?
Tried to be as descriptive as possible with the title... The bike: 2011 XL1200N w/ Security, Radiantz LED turn signals front and rear, Biketronics LED module. Here's the story: I went out and tried to...
View ArticleIronhead 76 XLCH - Won't stay runnng
My current project is a 76 Ironhead with an S&S Super B on it. The bike won't stay running when fired up. It will only start when choked at least half way. When it does start up, it runs at like a...
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Help with my 21" front wheel install
I picked up a 21" front wheel off a 99 for my 94. All is good (brake disc, speedo drive spacer, and axle) except for the spacer on the opposite side of the brake disc. It is about 1/4" short. Can I...
View ArticleIronhead Sportster Clutch Plates Thickness
How do you determine the total thickness of the clutch assy. (friction and steel plates) I have currently steel plates that measure .070 (used plates the one that were in the engine) and I am using a...
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Ironhead The 63 XLH I am mechanic to.
After about 15 years this build needs new pipes. I am not going to break the bank for a set so what do you think? The drags have to go.
View ArticleIronhead Early rear shocks, spring length?
I've got a set of K-model shocks, which are approx 14 1/4" eye to eye... For the intended purpose I'd like them to be a little shorter, preferably around 13,5". I took one apart & the spring is...
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Ironhead Thanks, I needed that...
Funny how warm 38 degrees feels after a week or so of temps in teens & 20s. Most of the ice storm remnants had melted so Animal Mother and chanced a 30 minute ride this morning. Had to dodge the...
View ArticleStock Sportsters
Hard to beat the look of a clean, well maintained, stock sportster of any age. In fact it is hard to find one that hasn't been messed with.
View ArticleCam end play
Ok I have a manual and it says to check it but it doesn't give a spec. What should my end-play be on my camshafts. 88 evo sporty. Thanks in advance, I'm getting from .035 to about .04 . Too much?
View Article90 sportster 4 speed won't go passed 2nd gear
So, I have this 90 Sportster (883, 4 speed tranny). I got it from a shop with the clutch and transmission already out of the bike. The magnets in the clutch were broken and it had a bent shift lever....
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Hidden switches
Just wanted to share with you my newly fabricated hidden switch box inderneath the tank Grab a cool tank Cut a hole in it Measure depth of the deepest switch Mark the cut out on some sheetmetal Add...
View ArticleHelp Me Decipher a UK address
For you United Kingdom people, I could use a bit of help. My wife and I met a couple in mexico on a vacation. We got to talking about bikes. Turned out he had an extra sportster seat that he had left...
View ArticleIronhead Barnett Clutch
I ordered a set of clutches and steels from J&P. I put them in the clutch basket today. They seem to fit great the clutches are a bit more wide. The Barnett part number is #306-32-40743 Scorpion...
View ArticleVenting - Scrape, Leak. Ahhhhhhhh!
Just scraped the bottom of my new Big Radius exhaust by making a simple right turn. Oil leaking out of oil cap, down side of bike.. 2008 XLC :censor
View ArticleIronhead any plans for stand
Does anyone have a set of plans or drawing for a engine stand? I want to be able to get to the bottom while in the stand...so no 2x4 box at this point. This is for the 63' motor. Thanx again, 63XLH
View ArticleChanging up the Switches
Hey Everyone so Im in the midst of rebuilding a 1989 Sportster, I have finally come to the electrical fun part. Now Ive gone ahead and decided I wanted to change up the switch housing from the 89 boxy...
View Article2011 48 model
Hi All, Just picked up a slightly used 2011 48 model with the stock suspension. 7783281352 Drove it home about 20 miles and thought, wow this suspension needs help. It's not just the seat but the...
View ArticleA Christmas Story
This is something I copied and pasted from another forum that I belong to. Although it isn't technically a joke I found it to be rather humorous.:laugh Christmas With The Family: As a joke, my brother...
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Ironhead New sickle , 1973 XLCH
Hi fellas just got a new to me sickle. 1973 XLCH been my friends bike for 37 years. Has been 4 years since last rode. This bike has always been inside. Bike has a few issues ..... front fender appears...
View ArticleHelp me please (clutch issue?)
So let me first tell you that last month I had my apes installed with a new clutch cable and the mechanic I took it to adjusted the clutch. Bike was running fine after getting it back until yesterday....
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