Ironhead From the beginning 1982 xlh ironhead 1000

[SportsterTah]

This is the first time I have attempted to put my bike back together. I just pulled it out of storage and have no help. I can do this! Motor and trans was rebuilt and now I need to get the motor mounted. Mainly need help with rear mounts. Placement and bolt sizes. Then I can really get down to business.many help is much appreciated.

[1Scooter]

No help here. Hindsight is 20/20. IF ya put the takeoff hardware in a ziplock bag and labeled it, like rear motor mounts, front motor mounts, you would know where they go. THAT is a beginners 1st mistake. Look for a Factory Parts Manual.

[rokytnji]

To give you a idea what the stud kit looks like

https://sportyparts.com/cdn/shop/pro...g?v=1628546276

Lots of good threads on this site to give you a idea of what you need to do

http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2081296
http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=657134

Plus youtube should have videos also for anything you don.t know,

Good Luck

[Racepres]

Or
Stick a Machinist rule into each fastener hole... dig up the Hardware and sort by Length and Course vs Fine thread... get to it... Patience to do things the Hard Way... but... somethings you will Remember!!
Soon you will recognize hardware as you see it in the Basket!!!

[BigMek]

+1 on the Parts Manual - it's invaluable for little details like bolts. Or look it up online at Ronnie's. Here's a link to the 82 XLH. https://partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche...ydavidsonmc/13

If you use the Parts Manual pay VERY close attention to which years and models are called out for each item. It looks like Ronnie's already has it sorted, which is nice.

If memory serves the top and bottom rear motor mount bolts are the same thread but different sizes. You also have to install the passenger footrest at the same time, because the bottom bolts go through it and thread into the motor mount. The 82 is weird.