1975 Harley Ironhead Sportster Will it Run?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 พ.ค. 2018
- After digging out some gremlins and making some upgrades this bike runs really good!
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Bought my '75 XLCH in the spring of '76. Rode it across Canada that summer and chopped it that winter and still own it after 43 years. It's part of me.
Is it a good 1st bike to own??? Or will I be fixing more then ridding it. 2400$ for a 1973 xlch. Runs rides great... Lower end rebuilt 2400 miles ago. Has 14k on it
You definitely enjoy what you do ..
It shows ...keep on keeping on ...
Its people like you that keep the Harley World Alive and Well ...
Thank You for All that You do with These Ol Iron Bikes ...
I just love to hear that old long stroke of the 70s sportsters. Very unique and a great job cleaning up the mess of previous "mechanics". Interested in on of these in the same generation. thank you for sharing
Learn something every time I watch your vids. Good teacher. Nice bike.
What a beautiful sounding scoot! Looks real good, too!
I had a 74 sporty when I was a kidd.this bike is going to make some very lucky person happy.
Man that fatbob style rear fender looks badass on that sporty.. I might have to put one on my 96 hugger
Love that paint on the tank
Nice work. I think its a good thing you are keeping old Ironheads in the game. Seems to be an unwritten rule that most Ironheads fall into the hands of ham handed mechanics. I have several big twins but I still love my old 1974 XLH.
Kevin N Hey thanks Kevin, I really do enjoy keeping them alive. Can definitely relate to the comment, I've bought them from people that had no business wrenching. Unfortunately sold a few knowing the new owner would destroy it, can't keep them all though. Thanks for watching!
Looks damn good brother! Love your vids.. look forward to a riding video.
Ok man loved to have it same year I was born lol awesome video brother
Hey man , It looks & sounds great ! - I have a '72 XLH 1000 , and I get so much out of watching your videos .
Joe Campbell Hey thanks Joe I appreciate you watching and glad the videos have been helpful!
Awesome video clip, thanks.
Great job! Sounds really good!
Man that looks cool and sounds awesome
Another job incredibly well done
workingmansdead 44 Hey thanks I appreciate that, I really enjoy bringing them back to life. Thanks for watching!
I know it’s probably a pain in the ass to upload regularly but your builds and videos kick ass. Keep at it brother.
evan donnelly Hey thanks Evan, positive comments like yours motivates me to post more. I'd post more in depth if I could figure out some easy editing software. Build an engine, no problem...do computer stuff, ahh not so smart at. Thanks for watching!
jfrost77hd jfrost77hd I hear ya. I’ve been watching your videos for years now, I learned so much from em. I’m 21 now I think I found your channel at 16 or so. I remember when you were workin on the white can am
evan donnelly Damn you have been watching a long time, thanks man I really appreciate the support! Most of the dirtbikes are long gone besides my first bike... 76 ke175 and the xr200. Need to dig them back out, been a few years. Thanks again for years of watching me babble on about bikes 👍
This is one rad bike. If I had the space for an ironhead along side my 85 wide glide, is get one in a heartbeat
EFI is the Devil Time, space and money...its hard to have all 3. I barely have any of them but hard to turn down a good deal. Thanks for watching!
Man that Harley is sick brother! Great video!!
K Hernandez Hey thanks man I appreciate that, thanks for watching!
Again, Thanks for Sharing. Nice ol bike.
denro0 Glad to share and really appreciate you watching!
Looks good, runs good, sounds good! Man, I need to pick me up an old Ironhead Sporty.
Great Egret It's for sale if your interested, fun bikes and possibilities are endless. Thanks for watching!
Great Egret buy that one. He knows what hes doing.
I'd love to, but motorcycle finances help up by an old Honda rebuild and modding out my EFI Sporty, but an Ironhead is in my future. Great channel, man! I've also got an eye on your eBay shop! Good stuff!
@@GreatEgret what are you doing all the way down here in Ohio from up nort eh! Wonders of the internet. Enjoyed your Rte. 66 trip videos.
@@user-mp2qj6rs9c waiting for the weather to break for some real riding, my friend! Thanks for watching the Route 66 series! Driftless Region series coming this summer!
Very nice. I'm hardtailing a '78 I'm my living room. I see you have matching blinkers in the rear fender. Were those stock? I have the same ones on the front fork but it would be nice to find a pair for the rear as well.
Man that sounds good. Wish my evo fired up that fast
Wallie2004 Yeah it always fires right up, getting the timing dialed in makes a big difference in easy starting. Thanks for watching!
Good job man..... Love that sound.
Paul Upton Yeah it runs good and has great compression, thanks for watching buddy!
Good video I just bought a 75 sporster 1000 cc ironhead. Some one bobbed the rear fender what kinda price for a rear. Fender ? Thanks
Awesome ironhead. I'm in the market for an ironhead. I'm not real familiar with old harleys and not sure about pricing. I'd like to know what you are asking for it. I've been watching your videos. You clearly know your way around old ironheads. Do you have any others for sale right now or in the near future?
At least it didn't take me a day to see this one! hahaha.. Cheers man!
barfass Hey thanks for watching buddy!
Cool looking bike 👍
Brother I would absolutely love to get my hands on one of your project ironheads that you know is a good runner, because I don't know if I can afford your work with the unbelievable work your doing to these bikes, but I have always wanted a seventies Ironhead or a shovelhead
Hey Joe I appreciate the kind words, Ironheads and Shovelheads are all I really mess with it. I do have a bunch of both but not really any for sale right now. I'm in the process of relocating but hope to have a line up with prices on everything eventually. Thanks for watching the videos 👍
Man awesome video !! Finally I found a fellow Ironhead owner with some how to videos ! ! I have a question...I have an 75 XLH1000 and was going through my manual, to see if I had to pull primary to change starter and solenoid ? TY,
Hey Steven, no you do not need to pull the primary cover for that, you can pull either starter or solenoid with no issues. You can even pull the whole starter housing assembly if very careful not to drop the brass thrust washer from starter shaft. Thanks for watching!
Good show, what battery you got on there?
I like it! You must be the Sportster King cause you are always getting good bikes in. This a bigger shop? Or did you just reorganize it?
I just stick with what I know and have lots of parts for, always kinda looking for more. Same shop just organized differently. I'm in the process of moving to alot bigger place though 👍 Thanks for watching!
What plugs are you running I have a Dyna tech in my 73 XLCH
Awesome Great job brother!
William Taylor Hey thanks buddy! 👍
What a bike 👏👏👏
How much I'm looking for a 75 frame with title if you have a frame that will work for 75 engine . Nice work !
The more things change the more they stay the same. Those bikes tanks are similar to the 2018 low rider and the 1200 iron sportster. By the way, enrichner valve is what we old country boys called a choke, LOLing out loud.
Man sounds really good man, wish you was closer to me,
IRON HEAD Yeah I hear you, always good to meet and talk bikes with fellow Ironhead guys 👍
jfrost77hd " is there any other kind of bikes? Lol , ironhead ,forever, forever , Ironhead
That is a mint ride
is that a 1/2 year conversion, or did you /previous owner do left side shift conversion.
Nice bike!!! Some people should just throw their tool boxes in the dumpster.
Man, I want it.
I have a 76 with 3000 miles. Its in pieces but willing to sell either as parts or as is. all original, absolutely nothing wrong with it. Reach out if interested.
Hello, I may be interested. Can you send maybe some pictures, your location and asking price for it as is to theharleyguy@yahoo.com
Thanks!
Love your videos do you have any access to king and queen Sportster seats for 75 iron head
I probably do but I'm in the process of relocating and unfortunately have a lot of stuff packed away right now. I appreciate you watching the videos!
Good job
Cool bike man.
Oneten Kohut Hey thanks man, I appreciate you watching!
First off Love your vids man!! Second I have a 77 flh shovel that is next to impossible to start, electronic points and start. but it needs help starting... any thoughts? runs good when warm but the throttle response is garbage.
Did you get your carb issue figured out ..??
Great job.
Two questions, what is the idle set at? Mine is set at by book at 900, 700 and she seemed to idle for a few minutes then would quit, probably due to sea level.
Second question, do you have an original working Bendix carb with a fixed main lying around? I have several carbs around but only one fixed and it is toasted (If I remember correctly the throttle lever shaft hole thru body is worn out ). I did purchase a new Bendix maybe five years ago with adjustable main but wanted an original.
Wooley689 I just set the rpm's by ear, people like that slow lope but it's hard on the engine so I turn it up a hair over loping. I've sold all my Bendix carbs but keep getting people asking for them so will pick them up if I see them. Thanks for watching!
Need factory points cover
1975 sporty ????
WOW awsome the skill !!
CONSECUTIVE썬 Hey thanks for watching!
Just curious when you tore into yours did you silicone up the self Oiler on the drive side. I liked my old Ironhead but definitely not a everyday rider unless you enjoy turning wrenches all the time . I had 77 custom transmission gears was broke in half have no clue how it ran and wasn’t make noises till it just finally give away and locked my back wheel up when it happen.
American Badass I've never silconed them shut but have welded them closed. I've even seen pennies jbwelded in there to seal them. This one didn't seem to be leaking over so I left it alone. Thanks for watching!
That is a awsome! Ride nice job man...
Lamar Meekins Hey thanks Lamar, I appreciate you watching!
What are you lookin to get for it ?
Need someone to send me wireing diagram for a 1974 ironhead 1000 left hand shift!! Been converted to electric start and alternator😪
small favor to ask.Can you please tell me what size allen are the two mounting screws for the starter on the back of the inner primary cover on a softail? would really appreciate an accurate answer.I know your knowledgable,its not in the shop manual.I need to get one long enough so I dont remove the oil tank.Thanks very much.
workingmansdead 44 I honestly couldn't tell you what exact size it is, I'd guess probably 1/4"or 7/32".
i wanna just hang out in that garage!!...
HDJeffA Lol, yeah I spend way more time out here than in the house for sure. Thanks for watching!
welding aluminum is easy and you can file it out to like new
I wish my 86 run like that.
nightprowler It's a good running bike, getting the carb and timing dialed in along with a good intake seal makes a big difference. Thanks for watching!
Curious what you got outta this bike when you sold it? I found one and am considering picking it up.
These really vary bike to bike, I actually sold this to a viewer while back pretty cheap. For a running bike ballpark price probably 2k-4k. Thanks for watching!
jfrost77hd I appreciate the quick response and the vids! I found one bone stock in what seems to be good condition for $2k so if that’s the bottom end I think I may bring the old girl home.
What kind of lift are you using?
It's a Harbor Freight lift, fairly cheap and does the trick. Thanks for watching! 👍
Gap the plugs at .040 with a Dyna Tec DSK6 ?
Michael Byerly Yes sir, believe it calls for .038-.042 so I always spilt the difference and set to .040.
Thanks for watching!
jfrost77hd
Thanks Pal
Man I've got a 76 ironhead it would be really nice to pick you brain on a couple things. If you have time thanks
Jordan Aiken Yeah what's going on?
Well my 76 is kick start only and I'm having a really hard time finding the parts I need to convert over to electric just wondering if happen to have any go to sites for parts and and would I have to switch to electronic ignition
Jordan Aiken I was building complete bolt on units but they sell quick. I've got just about everything and can start gathering the rest if your interested? I do sell the housings, solenoid, shim/gaskets and have them listed. I don't really sell much of the inner guts since I build with them. You can still run points with it but you will need the kidney bean oil tank with bigger battery, battery tray and support bracket.
Man that would be so awesome what kind of a price tag am I looking at and would I be able to get away with a small cylinder oil tank just like the look a little more but I'm definitely interested I appreciate you taking the time to reply just curious are you anywhere close to michigan
Jordan Aiken You may be able to get a small battery with enough cranking amps but I've always put the original XLH style parts on them. You'd also need to weld the ring gear on the back of your clutch basket. I can build them with all new parts or occasionally good used parts but about out of those. I'm in Ohio, hdrider77@live.com is my email were we can discuss pricing.
Nice!
R HEIDEMAN Hey thanks buddy!
Nice
Where can I get an electronic ignition for my 69 XLCH? Thanks!
Yours being earlier would have either have a magneto or distributor, Mallory makes a electronic ignition distributor. I have one listed for sale on ebay if interested.
jfrost77hd I'm interested in the Mallory. Could you post a link or your eBay name so I can look it up? Currently running a distributor. And want a more reliable ignition system. Thanks!
Found it. Thanks. Got a video on how to install it? Don't want to buy it & screw up the installation.
@@inkpusher11 Unfortunately I have no video installing them but they are easy to install like other electronic ignition systems. Also install instructions available online, thanks for your interest and hope to do business.
Hey J. Hope yer well. Think my Son might be interested. Let me know what yer asking. Thanks Bro
Brooks Ashbrook All good here, just out of space so this ones got to go. hdrider77@live.com is my email if you want to talk a price. Thanks for watching!
are those just drag pipes, no baffles? sounds mean as hell lol
Derek Odom Yes, drags with no baffles. Thanks for watching!
Christ bro really you don't get out much do you ? When did you last actually see a Iron head running with drag pipes ? What decade ?
this one, just now lol. right up there!
Derek Odom Hey nevermind this guy Derek, he's been badgering my videos lately. Hope all's going good with you buddy!
I just found this channel ,did you end up selling it ?
Yes I did, thanks for watching!
@@jfrost77hd figured as much had to ask ,killer channel !
Still got the green Kawasaki ke
PTE 2509 Sure do, that was my first dirtbike I've got to keep that one. 1976 Ke175, haven't fired it up in years but need to dig it out sometime soon. Sure it will still run after minimal work...it always runs! Thanks for watching!
Wow bud you look a little younger without that old man's beard, lol
littleaub Yeah it had been 2 years since I'd shaved and got curious if I still had a face. Getting hot outside and single again too, maybe find me a young honey, lol. Thanks for watching!
Hey brother u want to sale this bike
Sorry this bikes long gone, thanks for watching!
hahaha, good ole previous owners... sheesh!
Your not far from me I'm in rabbit hash kentucky.
boost sideways You've got a dog for a Mayor or something right? Heard it's a good ride out there and plan to make the trip eventually. Thanks for watching!
jfrost77hd yeah she a pit bull an it's an amazing ride bikes down here everyday the sun shines
What ironheads do you have for sale ? Send me a message, we can talk details. I'm local.
LuciTheLight Really don't have much for sale right now, this ones sold. I should have another one ready in a month or so, thanks for watching!
is that a 1/2 year conversion, or did you /previous owner do left side shift conversion.
'75 was the year all new bikes had to have left hand shift.
is that a 1/2 year conversion, or did you /previous owner do left side shift conversion.
Irma Nagle This is stock for 75-76 models, the shifter comes out the right side then has the crossover linkage and shaft to make them left side shift. The 77 and later models had the shifter come directly out the left side. Thanks for watching!