Ironhead Mixed cams
I was under the impression you shouldn't mix cam letters. When pulling this motor apart im cleaning and inspecting everything and all the cams are P except the 3rd one and its PB. Would there be a...
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Kijima Sportster Parts
Kijima make some interesting parts for Sportsters. This is the company that makes the 'Eazy-On' fork boots that Mr Lucky's sells: They make quite a lot of brass parts, including some that aren't,...
View ArticleParts from a Iron 1200
I was wondering if the parts (Back Fender and fuel tank) from a 2010 Iron 1200 sportster would fit my xl883c sportster?
View ArticleIgnoring the Customer
To start, I've been riding Sportsters since 1965 and thought H-D was going to produce a bike that fit my requirements at this stage of my life. I was wrong. Read on. When the V-Rod was a new model I...
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Ironhead 76 XLCH Rear Brake Cable
Hey all, I'm trying to track down a stock rear brake cable for my 76. I think I've found what I need, but I'm a little confused about which, going by the image they provide. If you look at the image...
View ArticleReplacing rear shocks??
I have a 2007 1200 Roadster. It has 35k miles and still has original rear shocks. I ride 2 up occasionally. I'm around 170 she is around 140. For the most part the current setup is fine but starting to...
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Ironhead What is this 2-1 Exhaust?
What is this 2-1 Exhaust? Is the part number hand written on the box correct? I do not see it in the parts catalog.
View ArticleStretched swingarm/ Chain length
Okay, so I've got a 2007 sportster, converted to chain. With a 23/60 sprocket combo I'm using like 118 links of 530 chain on a factory swingarm. I dropped a swingarm off today for a 7" stretch job. Is...
View ArticleShould drive belt be changed at 100k mi?
How long on 1 drive belt for you all? I've got 47,000 miles on my 2008 Roadster, 1200. I just had to replace a totally blown wheel bearing. I've been wondering if maybe I been running the belt a little...
View Article1990 Clutch Basket
I have a 1990 sportster and the magnets busted in the clutch basket. I have a clutch basket from a 1984 with a belt drive. Can anyone tell me if it will work on my 90?
View ArticleAnnoying fork gaitor/boot
Does anyone else with an Iron or Nightster have issues with the fork gaitor not staying put? Mine always drops down on one side (showing the silver of the fork itself) and one both sides they bunch up...
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Ironhead 1980 Rear engine mount bolt dimensions?
Hi all, Could anyone tell me the distance centre to centre between the two lower bolts which bolt the back of the engine to the frame? Looks to be about 3 1/2 inches, but without stripping the bike, it...
View ArticleNew Fox Creek Leather Jacket - The Drifter
All I can say is WOW! This jacket looks amazing! Makes me wish I did not already have a Fox Creek jacket. Both sides have awesome hidden pockets! Hmmmm....maybe it is time to sell my jacket and order...
View ArticleIronhead '79 mag
I've got an 18" ,9 spoke 2.5" wide wheel. AMF pn 43539-79. Anybody tell me anything about it. Wanted to put it '93 but wish it were a little wider.
View ArticleFair value for a early to mid-90s XL, I think it's an 883. Buying one that...
Hey there. In your guys' estimation (I'm asking here because so many of us have either bought fairly recently or are looking at the market) what would an early to mid 1990s Sportster be worth in...
View ArticleOdyssey Batteries
I bought an Odyssey battery for my bike about 2-1/2 years ago. Odyssey Battery They tout them as lasting three times as long as conventional batteries and when they fail, they go slowly. They replaced...
View ArticleIronhead starter motors
My 79 XLCH is getting a electric leg, I don't want to cut the covers. With the prestolite starter motor that I have I will have to, I have seen a couple of bikes (online) that have the electric start...
View ArticleIronhead Post carb rebuild video.
Hey everyone, Few weeks back I took the bike out for a ride and it was running like crap kept trying to die while I was riding it and chugging along like it was about to run out of gas. I got the bike...
View ArticleAnother barber question
I didn't want to derail/hijack the thread about tipping barbers. So, I shaved my head at home with clippers from 17 to 35. Last year, I started going to a barber. I've found a shop I like now. It's old...
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