Hi Jeff, Good to hear that you were able to find the kit. I hope it is what you need to mount your tank. I'm not suprised to find that it is obsolete. I know...
The New Years Day ride was great. Hundreds of jumpers this year...as many motorcycles. Come visit Lake Steinbrudd Estate Scott K. Mathison Husband, Father,...
The following is an email that I received tonight. For those interested in attending, please post here and we might be able to organize a group outing this...
Putting in a new set of clutch plates in an 81 Roadster. Can't find the information on how far nuts for the retaining disc are supposed to go on the studs....
Got any photos you can post? I got an 81 XLS also. From the HD service manual: Tighten nuts until releasing disc bottoms on spacers Zemmy!! 81 XLS 03 883R ... ...
Hope this helps, but this is as I read it. Compress the tool so that the pressure plate styds enter the holesin the releasing disc enoughso that the nuts can...
Hope this helps, this is how I read it: Compress the tool so that the studs enter the holes in the releasing disc enough so that the nuts can be threaded onto...
Yea but keep in mind the spacers are to set the clearance and come in different lengths.My feeble memory says the length should be 1.530 for new friction...
I will be there but wont be riding because my son wants to go with and he's only 6 so.....way to cold for him so...We'll be attending sat. early about ...
Bob, you touched on some good points. The spacers mic'ed out fine, but the new lock nuts are cheap insurance. I've replaced the outer clutch housing, fibers &...
I dont think my HD manual has a spec on these.To be honest I dont use a torque wrence on them.6 ft/lbs sounds a little light maybe about 10. A 1/8 allen wrench...
Do you mean that YOU add the lead additive??? Are you having a problem with pre-ignition? Lead slows the burn rate or explosiveness of the atomized gasoline....
I like "Super" just doesn't seem to run well on Unleaded or Mid Grade. ... problem with pre-ignition? Lead slows the burn rate or explosiveness of the...
Hello, this is a News Group that is devoted to the XL1200S Sportster. We don't want to take away from any of the other Great Sportster News Groups out there,...
While changing the fiber plates in my 89 Sporty, I removed the rotor shell assembly only to find all my magnets have broken loose. The magnets were not broken,...
I suggest finding a starter, generator, alternator rebuilder. Find a small, hole in the wall operation and ask an old timer what adhesive to use. They might...
Theres really not a good answer for this personally I dont use an additive.Many Ironheads have had unleaded conversion done which include having seats pressed...
It's been REAL quiet in here lately. I hope everyone enjoyed the holidays and is getting ready for the next opportunity to get out and ride. I've still got...
This is the first post i've made all winter. Hope that all is well with everyone and the new year is treating you all well. I hear ya Spence. I've got cabin...
Bassani Pro Street pipes New Grips Fork Brace Lower front w/Progressive Springs Remove rear shock caps Freeze ass of while doing all above Bruce 00 883 ...
Hey all, Was trying to hibernate here on the state line after getting laid off from work just before Christmas. Came down to selling the Sportster or the...
http://chi.motorcycleshows.com/imschi/V40/index.cvn The link works better without the trailing punctuation...... Mike <miketoride@...> wrote: Hey all, ...
