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Rubbermount_EVO Finished project pics.... Finally
Hi All, Thought I'd finally figure out how to post pics and show you guys how the bike has turned out so far. It's been a long journey and I'm sure there will be a few changes yet but for now I'm gonna...
View ArticleIronhead Honing cylinders
Im ready to get my cylinders bored on my 80 ironhead and want to make sure I am clear on some things. The standard bore size is 3.1875. There is some slight scoring marks on the front cylinder and I...
View ArticleIronhead Torque Plate Discussion
I think most would recommend having the machinist use torque plates. These should distort the cylinders the same as they be when installed on bike and thus give a truer bore.
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From the Mitten state
My name is andrew and I am newish to the forum. I own a 78 ironhead and a 91 sporty. picks are attached the 91 hasnt had much done to it. New air cleaner, fairing, handlebars, seat and that is about...
View ArticleIronhead 1967 XLH for sale in vermont
Hey guys, checking facebook ironhead pages and came across a guy in vermont with a 1967 XLH. looks like a pretty good restor candidate. It looks more stock than not but you guys have much better detail...
View ArticleIronhead 79 Sportster mashed trans.
Here's the story. A fellow (not me) bought a 79 Sportster two years ago. On a dark and rainy night he went to load it on his trailer to pick it up. Then the imaginable happened, his foot slipped, he...
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Low Nightster with VH Competition (adapt)
Hi everyone, This is my 09 nightster with VH Competition series and 12" RK shocks. Sometimes when I lean I scratch this pipe, but it has not been a problem so far. The point is that I bought the PS...
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what is the best oil gauge for xl
Everyone should know their oil pressure and temperature. I want one on my 04 xl. i saw this for my BT http://www.ertproducts.com/PRO-GAUGE.html and like it..may get it. but what about XL? what's best...
View Articlenew gun!
I just picked up a "used", which means brand new but traded in, marlin 1895GBL in 45-70 gov. This thing is awesome! I have heard all the horror story's around marlins sense Remington took over but this...
View ArticleRubbermount_EVO 05 Sportsters 1200C Fuel Issues
Gentlemen...we have a problem. I have an 05 Sporty that crapped out on me while at a red light. It turned off and refuse to turn over. After towing the bike home, I tried the basics of troubleshooting....
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Softail Rear Hub question
I realize this might be wrong forum to discuss softail hub but since I am using it on my sportster, I hope some of you might know a thing or two about it? New tires arrived today so I am anxious to...
View ArticleIronhead carb size
Hey guys just after some help with my cv carb it is a original hd cv (has harley davidson cast letters on it) of what year I have no idea but it has a accelerator pump and has 43wa di 13 stamped on it...
View ArticleIronhead Does the Polar Vortex got ya down?
I'm from Wisconsin. Woke up this morning to -18 degrees with a 42 below zero wind chill!!Coldest it's been here in about 20 years! Packers lost to 49ers!! Very sickening!! So howz everyone else doing...
View ArticleBike Exif Top 5 Sportsters
Not sure if anyone saw this (part of my feed on flipboard) but Bike Exif put out their top 5 custom Sporties. Not sure I agree with all of them, but the DP Customs 'Holywood' is a sweet looking ride....
View ArticleIrohead/shovelhead combo
I've been looking at shovester engines with an ironhead bottom end and shovel top. I was wondering if anyone had ever done the opposite with a shovel bottom end and ironhead top?
View ArticleRigid_EVO Difference between 03 & 04 signals
I've been searching and searching for the differences between the signals of a rigid and rubber mount (besides the appearance/look). I like the options available for the 04+ much better than the bulky...
View ArticleHas Anyone Installed A sidecar On A Sportster?
I have been thinking about a side car for my 94 1200. Any info, problems, parts sources appreciated.
View Articlebest performance upgrade for a limited budget
heres my dilemma I currently own a 2002 sportster. it was an 883 and I recently had a 1200 kit installed. Here are my specs: 10:5-1 forged pistons, Andrerws N-8 cams, stock 883 heads and gearing,...
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Ironhead My XLCH at the Toronto Show
Here's a shot of my '69 XLCH taken at the recent Toronto show. It's a bit shabby and there's still lots to be done but it isn't too bad. My thanks to the forum for the help and advice that got it this...
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