That rear motor mount I have the exact same one on my 79 iron head. That’s funny!!! that wiring harness is completely stock and totally not butchered. The only reason I went with a bolt on hardtail kit for my brother 71 ironhead is so I could keep the brake drum and brake linkage all intact I didn’t want to switch over to a juice brake and disc wich you would have to with the weld on hardtail kit, my 79 already had juice brakes, so that’s why I did the weld on kit with that ironhead!!!!
My uncle completely rebuilt his iron head and kept all the parts original and then he sold it cause can't get parts for iron heads anymore. That bike was sharp when he got done with it. It was a kick start only bike.
Wooot, snowy days are for wrenching! The ring gap is different for the top and bottom ring, but that looks like maybe the top lost its spring. I would investigate 🧐 Cheers to Ironheads and wrenching and choppers🤘😁🤘
Thanks Sally. Ironheads are a whole new ballgame for me. I could always look at a manual lol but I would rather hear from you guys that already know this stuff. Sometimes I have trouble comprehending them damn books. Thanks for the information. Stay warm out there
Man... You hit me in the feelings when you was talking about Big Sexy, RIP Brother, my mentor was like a second dad to me, and he loved to build them sporties! Shovel head guru as well, There's not a day goes by when I'm wrenching that I wish I could call him up! We'll all ride together again someday! Much Blessings Bro!
Reqr head bolts to the top tube with a mount/bracket. Front head bolts onto front or frame under the neck casting with a mount/bracket. From what I remember.
Hey, return line going to the bottom of the oil tank will have an inner tube inside the tank, going all the way up to the top of the tank and oil comes out like a fountain.
I dig the videos man! Youve got some good hands! I would love to hear some sit down stories though. Im sure after a million miles you have a few! Cheers brother
i miss big sexy, he had a silver and blue electra glide that i rode on the back of pretty much all the way to wisconsin cause daddy had that vstar with a god awful back seat on it. i remember that iron head you and sexy built when i was probably 10-11 years old, it had that blue amf tank on it. i gotta find the picture of me sittting on it
Ring end gaps should be the same, they changed the amount 3 or 4 time through the years (.010" 59-69 / 79-82, .015" 70-78, .008" 83-85). You can check manual for right limits on specs. Got a little something for ya in Fridays video coming up. Made a mistake on where you are at but corrected it in the description. Thanks for the mention again. Moving up and getting to 1000 slowly but surely. You are growing quickly!! Good for you!!
@@itsmytimeletsgo yea I’m just assuming lol. I have noticed in the manuals like you say they vary. I have re top end a ton of dirt bikes. Never done one of these old sporsters yet. Just trying learn all I can lol. When ya can’t afford a engine builder you have no choice but to learn
Is that a lock lugnut on the hole on top of the cam cover? Idk if its 4 the Speedo cable or for a mag? I've seen both. What's it a 77? I never seen a rear cylinder motor mount like that...🤷 Definitely had a starter at sum point. When u take the primary cover off look to see if there's a Bendix gear around the clutch basket...👍
Hippie. Hey Buddy. Was watching Slicks channel and he showed a poster you sent him. Said you was going to give 500 to people. I know I'll fall in that range somewhere. How do I get one for my shop.
Man he was bullshiting lol. He was paying me back for wearing his shirt backwards 🤣🤣🤣 I only made 1 banner. I sent it to him because he has done a lot for me, but I will get some more made and give them away as prizes
Thanks for watching Hippies Chopper Corner
You didn’t bore me hippie I like this video!!!
That rear motor mount I have the exact same one on my 79 iron head. That’s funny!!! that wiring harness is completely stock and totally not butchered. The only reason I went with a bolt on hardtail kit for my brother 71 ironhead is so I could keep the brake drum and brake linkage all intact I didn’t want to switch over to a juice brake and disc wich you would have to with the weld on hardtail kit, my 79 already had juice brakes, so that’s why I did the weld on kit with that ironhead!!!!
hammer in hand use to make one and i used my drum break. i had to relocate the cable stay but that was it.
Great Content !! Looking forward to the Build and following along with this project and the rest..Appreciate it...✌
Thanks Dink
My uncle completely rebuilt his iron head and kept all the parts original and then he sold it cause can't get parts for iron heads anymore. That bike was sharp when he got done with it. It was a kick start only bike.
That snow looks pretty though. ❄
I always wanted to build a dragbike sporty but, streetable. I love the looks of those sporty dragbikes.
Wooot, snowy days are for wrenching! The ring gap is different for the top and bottom ring, but that looks like maybe the top lost its spring. I would investigate 🧐 Cheers to Ironheads and wrenching and choppers🤘😁🤘
Thanks Sally. Ironheads are a whole new ballgame for me. I could always look at a manual lol but I would rather hear from you guys that already know this stuff. Sometimes I have trouble comprehending them damn books. Thanks for the information. Stay warm out there
Really enjoyed your video Hippie! Good content, love them iron heads also.
I'm trying
Another great video. Cheers
Never boring keep up the good content
Looking forward to this build
Man... You hit me in the feelings when you was talking about Big Sexy, RIP Brother, my mentor was like a second dad to me, and he loved to build them sporties! Shovel head guru as well, There's not a day goes by when I'm wrenching that I wish I could call him up! We'll all ride together again someday! Much Blessings Bro!
Thanks Terry
Reqr head bolts to the top tube with a mount/bracket. Front head bolts onto front or frame under the neck casting with a mount/bracket. From what I remember.
I thought that was on Evo sportys
New to your channel like the old scoters. and like the needling between you & slickhead
He's my bro. Helped me a lot. Thanks for subscribing man
Hey, return line going to the bottom of the oil tank will have an inner tube inside the tank, going all the way up to the top of the tank and oil comes out like a fountain.
thanks bro. i really appreciate it. i had no idea
You should feel the weather here in the Catskill Mtns. In upstate NY!
Wind chill is -20!
Oh shit
😂 we not supposed to have this kinda weather.. 6 degrees here in blue ridge GA tonight. I'm ready for spring hippie.
yeah i heard. i talked to some people in gainsville today
I dig the videos man! Youve got some good hands! I would love to hear some sit down stories though. Im sure after a million miles you have a few! Cheers brother
Stay warm and keep pumping
thanks man
Ironheads gotta be the meanest HD ever built!
EVOs are like a girl you bring home to your family, while an Ironhead, well, is not!!!!!
Lol
Another great video ! Keep up the great work ! Almost as good as slickheads videos !!!!
im striving to be on ol slicks level lol
My motor mount is in between the Jugs. Mine is also a 76
i guess I'll have to make one
@hippieschoppercorner I never seen one on back rockerbox.
@@edZILLA64 n0r eye.
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Slick said the first 500 people to commeny..would get a free poster..??😉🤣👍
Slick is getting them made for me. Hit him up in his comments and tell him I said to hook you up. 🤣🤣🤣
i miss big sexy, he had a silver and blue electra glide that i rode on the back of pretty much all the way to wisconsin cause daddy had that vstar with a god awful back seat on it.
i remember that iron head you and sexy built when i was probably 10-11 years old, it had that blue amf tank on it. i gotta find the picture of me sittting on it
I remember that trip
Hell yea
thanks man
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hippie there is a top motor mount on the frame great video
Thanks man
Ring end gaps should be the same, they changed the amount 3 or 4 time through the years (.010" 59-69 / 79-82, .015" 70-78, .008" 83-85). You can check manual for right limits on specs. Got a little something for ya in Fridays video coming up. Made a mistake on where you are at but corrected it in the description. Thanks for the mention again. Moving up and getting to 1000 slowly but surely. You are growing quickly!! Good for you!!
Thanks Ralph. Once you become monetized, the algorithm will start pushing your channel even more
In my experience as long as your not less than .008 your safe. I was always told to much gap is a heck of a lot better than to little lol
Thats what we all hope. Just gotta hang around long enough to let them know your serious I guess.@@hippieschoppercorner
I imagine you could be right there. I just posted some suggested minimums for Sporsters. Thanks for commenting.@@Scummy_shovel
@@itsmytimeletsgo yea I’m just assuming lol. I have noticed in the manuals like you say they vary. I have re top end a ton of dirt bikes. Never done one of these old sporsters yet. Just trying learn all I can lol. When ya can’t afford a engine builder you have no choice but to learn
Some Slick dude said your giving away print outs of Fuse bike art sign he did for ya.. winner winner chicken dinner 😊!! LARGE
Oh, I've gotta come back for his ass lol
HELLZZZ YEEEEAH!!!
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ring gaps shud b da same. least al0t cl0ser den dat.
eye wudnt change my electric start & single fire igniti0n fur nuuuuuthin!!!
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Good candedate for a Shovster .? What club
Vipers? 76 sportys were not Ele start .
Man good day a ride
Is that a lock lugnut on the hole on top of the cam cover? Idk if its 4 the Speedo cable or for a mag? I've seen both. What's it a 77? I never seen a rear cylinder motor mount like that...🤷 Definitely had a starter at sum point. When u take the primary cover off look to see if there's a Bendix gear around the clutch basket...👍
Man I'm not sure what it is. It does look like a mag hole, but it's a 76 so it doesn't make sense
75 & 76 they had that crossover shifter 77 they went back to actual left side shifter like on urs
SS a conversion out there for 76 yr starter conversion $750 costly must best starter kit 4 ironhead
Iron heads can be kick start or starter bikes.
Thanks man
Stay real stay safe
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Hippie. Hey Buddy. Was watching Slicks channel and he showed a poster you sent him. Said you was going to give 500 to people. I know I'll fall in that range somewhere. How do I get one for my shop.
Man he was bullshiting lol. He was paying me back for wearing his shirt backwards 🤣🤣🤣 I only made 1 banner. I sent it to him because he has done a lot for me, but I will get some more made and give them away as prizes
Yeah, that's what I thought but figured I would ask anyway. Thanks
I never thought it was good to have to kick my bike
Slick has put your poster up...upside down.
lol yeah i saw that. he threw down the gauntlet. ive got my come back already worked out lol stay tuned. its all in fun hes my bro
we got that same crap in arkansas.
Damn, well stay safe and warm