Harley Ironhead Sportster To Big Twin Frame Swap in Progress!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 พ.ค. 2017
- Progress on the Harley Ironhead Sportster Engine Shovelhead Big Twin frame swap, please Comment, Like, Share and Subscribe to see more!
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So darn good! Visionary.
WOW that's an extensive project. I've never heard of anyone doing this before looking forward to the finished project
Slick engine mount design and fab! Not cutting the frame is very cool since it doesn't interfere with stuffing a big twin into it later if desired. Nice way to recycle an Ironhead that blew out the transmission case and get an interesting custom.
Its kinda rare to convert a Sporty to do what you are intending for this one. I saw one about 40 years ago, thought it was neat and a lot of work. That's what you call, a labor of love. Brother, looks like you got the,worst part done. God bless ya bro.
I've seen a few pictures of this done but its really cool to watch the process of doing it. Good work man
Playing all your videos (most recent first then earlier so) backwards, I think this bike looks real sweet. There was back in the nineties, a company offering four-cam cases for Evo engines... apparently the valve or pushrod geometry was more direct or something and that meant it was more efficient... anyhow, it'll be nice to see the bike in a future video when you have it finished. Like all your stuff - stay cool.
It looks great soo far, I'm excited to see the finished project 👍
Nice work
I admire your determination and totally understand what you say about staying on it because it would be easy to walk away from. I will subscribe so I can see it running one day. The four speed trans and the bullet proof kick start set up from the big twin will be a big improvement. The best of luck to you!
cool videos man. keep up the good work. I wish I had your knowledge about older Harleys
Man that's gonna be a cool ride once she's all done...that custom stuff is some of the most irritating but equally as fun stuff to do. Been bangin' away at my own thing recently...has a few more extra wheels though!Cheers man.
Pretty kool bro ! I got a 76 sportster xlh 1000 with a jammer frame , I love it !!! My 2nd one “ they alway have the best sound too! 😎😎😎👍👍👍👍👍
Wicked Jared, Can't wait to see it done , put down the beer and get busy! LoL
Looks awesome so far...Early rocker boxes would look great on the heads...
cool project. looking good
IHcubcadet Hey thanks buddy, I'm enjoying doing something different and a good challenge. Only made up a few new cuss words on this build, thanks for watching!
" MAN "...You sure are ambitious, Brother !! ...That is a lot of work, and I could see perhaps a few bottles of JD. Just to get though the headaches from all that grinding. ..But it will look good when she's done. ..Keep up the good work brother !!!!
frank roden Hey thanks Frank, yes it's definitely been alot of work and looking forward to getting it finished. I'll get an update uploaded soon, thanks for watching!
That's gonna be badass Man.
Paul Upton Hey t jg sinks Paul, I'm having fun with this one but it's alot of work. Thanks for watching!
just found this. will follow.
I’m thinking about doing the same kind of think… do you have diagram of the bracket you made to support the motor to the frame?
love the videos. I am trying to reinstall a 1977 sportster motor in the frame and the back lines up perfect from is too high wont allign wtth motor mounts ant tips on the 77?
Hello, thanks for watching. The front should have some engine mount plates that attach it to the frame. The engines are pretty heavy sometimes its easier to lay the engine on its side then lay the frame over it on the ground and bolt it up.
Did you make the front engine mount? If so can you make me one and how much?
I keep looking at the right side and seeing Panhead gear cover there. Be damn tough as nuts if it could look that way, people would sit and scratch their heads over that.
Wooley689 Yeah it should confuse some people for sure, I'm putting earlier rocker boxes on it that look more like the Shovelhead ones so should look kinda like a generator Shovel or Pan/Shovel. Really appreciate you watching and I'll get an update posted soon.
Hey bro,will you do a video of a 1980 Ironhead Sportster of labeling parts,assembly & such?
Cool bro. Got to meet ya all one day
mlunden11 I'm a one man show here and usually always wrenching in the shop, just give me a heads up. Thanks for watching!
What are these rear shocks?
pretty cool you're gonna keep oil in your primary, instead of doing one of them BDL monstrosities.
What?
I want to do this to my 74 XLH
Can you answer a ?
I have a 74 IRONHEAD BUILT to the hilt
BANDIT CLUTCH ANDREWS TRANSMISSION
Tore the chain guide out Blew off the lower case lip right where the small bolt holds the primary
If I tig in a new piece do you think it will hold up to the vibration?
Hey David, if tig welded well and smoothed flush where the primary cover mates with case it should still seal fine. I'd address whatever reason the tensioner slipped go ensure it doesn't happen again. I've seen a few cases repaired because of that. Thanks for watching!
That's cool she is undecided (feminine vibes everywhere) I plant to see you at wsuseon...
I can't wait to see this one running and cruising up and down the toad brother.
Any idea on when the next video will be?
I have a 77 ironhead sportster. I want to put a big bore stroker in it. Pretty much i want a stock looking streetable drag bike .How much would a complete stroker build cost?
More than it's worth because Sporty engine rebuilds and big twin rebuilds basically cost the same, and Ironheads are not particularly good engines and far inferior to '91-2003 Evo Sporties with the alternator on the crankshaft. You can price the components and tools online if you want to tackle most of it yourself. Labor varies by region and by shop. I did a 4 5/8" stroker (no big bore) with all the goodies including a full Andrews transmission,, 900 timing cover to run a mag etc back when I didn't know any better but I'm not in love with it and ride my big twins far more. If someone gave me a '77 I'd clean it up and sell it then put the cash plus much less than a built Ironhead would cost into any Evo big twin. "Streetable drag bike" Ironheads are fairly unpleasant to ride. Beware of high comp Ironheads on the street because your starter motor may not be able to cope. I run oil coolers on all my iron cylinder HDs because they don't shed heat well. Evos don't have that problem and their top ends last much longer.
Check the xlforum for all you'll want to know about Sporties then choose based on how you indtend to ride.
Even if you pour a dump truck full of money into an Ironhead it's still an Ironhead.
ride it to wauseon...amazing project
Charles Barber If I do that I can can't buy much, probably a good idea actually! Never made it to Wauseon but gonna be there this year and looking forward to it. You going, maybe see you there?
Mr. Frost, I enjoy your videos and as we live not far from each other, I would like very much to meet you. I have a 77 XLH and have some questions that I know you could answer due to your knowledge with the iron heads. I'm not on Facebook but would like to check out your house projects and look at your bikes.How can I get a phone # or a dress so I can bug you for an hour or 2? I live in Piqua not much north of you.
Hi nice job but a genuine question. What is the point of putting a shovelhead transmission into an Ironhead engine?
The ironhead engines have the engine and transmission in one case. The transmissions occasionally blow out the rear cases leaving you with a useless engine. After mine did just that I cut the rear transmission portion off and mated it with the shovelhead transmission. It was a lot of work but wanted to try something different. Thanks for watching!
@@jfrost77hd nice yeah it looks really smart. Would the sportster tranny be any better with a more durable trap door?
Hey man, cool project. What ever happened to those good Ol two stroke bike vids, love those bikes.
Felix24975 Hey Felix, I still enjoy the old 2-stroke dirtbikes but there's just more money to be made on old Harleys. Glad your still around and thanks for watching!
That is pure coolness!! Will the tran be a baker 6 speed?
fx802 Lol, my buddy keeps saying the same thing. That would be cool, probably not this round unless Baker wants to sponsor this bike or donate a trans, but maybe eventually. Thanks for watching!
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Would you be interested in a 95 cubic inch divorced case Shovester project ?
Possibly depending on how it's priced, I definitely don't need anymore projects but sounds kinda interesting. Can you give me some details or a way to contact you?
Made anymore progress on this yet??
Wooley689 I've got the belt drive all together and walked away for a couple months, just started making the exhaust for it last week. Plan to be riding it this summer.
Keep me posted would you, I'm very intrigued with this build. Thanks.
Shovster
Jealous of your shelves.