Forum: The Board
09-13-2020, 01:58 AM
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Forum: The Board
08-24-2020, 08:11 PM
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Re: Lets get the record straight, LOWBROW.
I worked at a dealership from early 73 to 78. My boss had worked for private shops and dealers in the Minneapolis area for years, and knew a few people at the factory. His biggest complaints about...
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Forum: Wanted
07-03-2020, 03:56 AM
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Re: Sidecar
check for a Chang Jiang Chinese sidecar. They should be available and are usually not too expensive. They are based on the WW2 BMW R71 military sidecar. There used to be a place in NY called...
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Forum: The Board
06-30-2020, 03:22 PM
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Replies: 8
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Re: sportster ridgid frame ID
You could be right. I have had and worked on a few over the years and there were a few changes over the time he made them. The last one I had was a NOS one I picked up about 15 years ago. I sold it...
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Forum: The Board
06-30-2020, 03:41 AM
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Re: sportster ridgid frame ID
Looks very similar to a Wayne Engineering frame. Especially the single front motor mount. If it has super sano welds, it probably is.
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Forum: The Board
06-01-2020, 01:10 PM
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Re: 1965 motor and tranny in a 58-64 frame
This tank is made by Paughco. solves all the problems . V-Twin and others sell similar tanks. V twin also sells a modified stock type 36-64 wrap around tank that clears the starter and primary
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Forum: The Board
05-28-2020, 02:09 AM
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Forum: The Board
04-18-2020, 05:35 PM
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Re: 18” rear wheel
The 8" spokes are for the late 60s and up XL rear drop center rims . I just laced one, the spokes were 8" long. They will fit the same for a star hub., so the 8 1/4" would be for the 30's up...
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Forum: The Board
04-11-2020, 03:30 PM
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Replies: 18
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Re: Anyway to I.D. Shovelhead fender struts?
a little late I suppose, but the total length on the dresser support is 22 1/4" and on the FX 20 1/2". Out side of different holes for signals , and sissy bars, I think the basic FL struts are the...
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Forum: The Board
04-10-2020, 12:51 PM
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Forum: The Board
04-08-2020, 09:53 PM
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Forum: The Board
04-08-2020, 12:48 AM
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Re: Anyway to I.D. Shovelhead fender struts?
Well now that I see the pics larger, I see that the tape measure is unreadable. I will measure again and let you know for sure the spcs. 3rd pic shows the deeper offset. It does not look like it in...
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Forum: The Board
04-06-2020, 08:05 PM
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Re: Anyway to I.D. Shovelhead fender struts?
Harley did away with the hinged rear fender in the late 70's I think. The dimensions remained the same. I have some old FX fenders around, I will measure one and get you the width. I'll see if I can...
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Forum: The Board
04-06-2020, 12:36 PM
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Re: Anyway to I.D. Shovelhead fender struts?
FX fenders are narrower than FL, and do not have a hinged section to secure. FX struts are shorter, and angle in closer together. Over the years there are other subtle differences, but dimensions...
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Forum: The Board
04-06-2020, 12:27 PM
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Re: 41 el
18mm are fine, Using adaptors for newer style plugs can cause some problems, but not what you are experiencing
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Forum: The Board
04-05-2020, 09:34 PM
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Replies: 270
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Re: 41 el
Got another Question, Are you using the big stock style 18mm plugs, or modern plugs with adaptors? This can cause problems.
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Forum: The Board
04-05-2020, 09:26 PM
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Replies: 270
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Re: 41 el
my experience with Mags has been generally good. Wrong wires, CONDENSERS, and cheap points have been my main issues. Had one with weak magnets that worked fine above 40 degrees F, but was miserable...
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Forum: The Board
04-05-2020, 11:43 AM
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Replies: 270
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Re: 41 el
You probably already know this, but you need solid metal core wires with a magneto. The old industry standard was Packard 440 wire for mags, pre suppression, and pre electronic ignition wire. Some...
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Forum: The Board
04-05-2020, 11:28 AM
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Replies: 10
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Re: Fender ID thread?
Find a pre electric start(66H first year) swing arm, or a pre 70 CH swing arm,(same thing). Bolts right in and with all the rigid conversions since the late 60's, there should be plenty out there. In...
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Forum: The Board
04-02-2020, 10:02 PM
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Re: Fender ID thread?
It looks like a earlier CH fender. It only has 2 holes for the license plate bracket and I think they had they had 3 later on. 55 thru 72 taillight hole. Check a website called Tagtoppers, the guy...
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Forum: Parts For Sale
04-02-2020, 03:08 PM
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late 60's tanks, Sonny angel triumph manifold
Sonny Angel 2 to 1 triumph manifold adaptor. $100.00 Late 60's factory 3.5 tanks. These were Cop/ Shriner/ Special order from 1965 until the FX super glide came out. $350.00 and shipping. I have a...
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Forum: The Board
03-24-2020, 12:01 AM
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Replies: 16
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Re: let's talk seats for bit
Can't go wrong with Hirschberg style. Several companies (V-Twin is one) have spring brackets that mount to the inside of the shock studs, and a nose bracket that mounts to the two holes in the...
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Forum: Parts For Sale
02-27-2020, 01:20 PM
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Forum: Tech Archives
02-27-2020, 01:11 PM
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Replies: 20
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Forum: The Board
02-27-2020, 01:11 PM
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