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  1. The Board
    Hey all, I'm currently building a 70 XLCH chopper, I imported the bike into Australia from the US in parts. I bought it already as a hardtail, it's an earlier short frame with an unknown weld on hardtail. I'm trying to get the rear wheel set up and brake working correctly, chain aligned before...
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    I have a 77 ironhead chopper, electric start only that needs a battery and i'm struggling to find concise requirements for the bike. the original builder also made a stupid small battery tray so that's making it even harder to find something that will work. so far my understanding is that the...
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    Can anyone tell me the stock length of the front forks for a 1969 xlh and how to measure it?
  4. New? Introduce yourself here!
    I have been on this forum since 2008 but just got back on looking for hardtail Iornhead Sportster information. I want to build on.
  5. The Board
    Hi guys,sorry I haven't been JJ for a long time.Last year I decide to replicate some horseshoe oil tanks,and finally made the product through half a year's struggle.Guys please give some comments.:cool:
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    I've had a look through all of the carb threads and can't find anything similar to my question. ~~ The bike was running when I got it but that was last November and it sat all winter. Come the better weather I started tidying it up and after a brake overhaul and a complete rewire I started it...
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    I inherited a 1968 XLCH which has been standing idle for almost 25 years. I am pretty sure the bike was running when put into storage. I would like to revive it but unsure how to go around. What I already remarked there is still petrol in the tank, suppose I will need to drain it and clean the...
  8. Parts For Sale
    CityAdaStateOHPricevariousGot a bunch of Ironhead parts i need to get rid of. 1977 Ironhead frame, no paperwork, nice straight frame w/swingarm $100 SOLD- 35mm Showa dual disc lowers (have axle caps, not shown) 35mm Kayaba tubes, 28" length, kinda rough $20 1000cc Primary cover, has a weld...
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    Hello Everyone, I've lurked for a while. I've been riding a 6t Triumph for years now. I'm comfortable with Triumphs. I'm looking to get a 60's/70's Ironhead to do my own build. With older Ironheads that came stock with magnetos, can I run them without a magneto? I came across a good...
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    hi everyone - "new" to the forum. I been hanging around unofficially for a while. im stuck on a current project so figured it was time to sign up and join the fun. so here it is - my first post and im already asking for help.... Im Rebuilding a '72 xlch motor and having a hard time getting the...
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    Greeting I'm hoping someone else has had this issue with their carb. and came up with a solution. Then it would be cool if they read this thread and posted their solution so that I too can share the joy of happier days of riding. I'm running an SU Eliminator on my 71 XLCH hardtail Ironhead and...
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    My 73 year old father in law is about to undertake this project. Any advice, tips, tricks, or previous experience and suggestions greatly appreciated. He's a very experienced HD chopper builder, but he doesn't read very well so he asked me to "ask the internet" for him ;)
  13. Wanted
    Like the title says... Lookin' for a pipe for my daughter's 75th Anniversery bike. Have scored the correct (hopefully!) muffler and bracket; need the pipe (#14) shown in the pic below: Hopefully someone out there's got this part kicking around; it's the last part I need to finish my...
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    Hola Everyone. Bought myself a XLH 1000, 1974 last year. Shes been under the knife for a year now, and are almost good to go. -Exhaust made from drag pipes, with heat wrap. -Kick conversion -DIY Candy red flake Paint -rebuild master brake cylinder -new OEM clutch ass, switched from Mike's...
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    Hi everyone. So here we go. Got myself an old lady last year. Xlh 1000 1974. Good used, so I gave her some make-up. Stock engine but whit a kick conversation, 21" front wheel with shaved legs. Penga zephyr handlebar with stock brake master and PM cable clutch ass. Dual 70' headlights and a...
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    Hi Got an 71 motor, wanna fit a 72 oil pump, will it work..? If so, dosesnt look like the holes are the same, while fitting the body on the case.. :-) ?? Thanx..
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    I've been trying to install a kicker on my '79 sporty, but as I'm sure most of you are aware, this is the bastard of ironheads. So I have all of the parts I thought I needed, but of course I'm having trouble with just about every aspect of the mechanism. First problem -- after riveting the...
  18. New? Introduce yourself here!
    I've been around bikes since I was 12 (now 47) and I love nearly all makes but currently HD is my choice brand! Working on a '57 titled ironhead with a '76 motor in it. Here are a few pics of where I'm at with it... [/URL][/IMG] [/URL][/IMG] [/URL][/IMG] Working on collecting parts now, and...
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    I been building an 84 ironhead XLH, its time to start the wiring I'm looking to buy a new electronic ignition kit, that has the coil spark plug wires and ignition since I'm going to have to buy everything anyways. My question is what would be the best kit to buy? I'm looking at buying a twisted...
  20. Parts For Sale
    CityGlenwood SpringsStateCOPrice300I picked up this set of matching cases for my ironhead project that is being back burnered. Overall they are in pretty good shape with the two repairs show. One to a stripped tranny door hole and the other the rear motor mount. Both need a lil work before assembly.
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