Here she is. I plan on putting on a sporster gastank, weld-one rearend, and maybe lowering the front. Im attempting to make a little bobber. Do these forks look longer than stock or is it just me. Ill post some more pics in a week or two once the back end is torn down.

Hi Finksies nice looking bike you have there.
wellcome to the forum from the uk.

Nice find! :smoke

Nice Scoot! The forks look to be normal length, if they are over - it's not to much (less than 2 inches).

Cool, another Bobber project, I'm getting ready to post some pics of my '78 project. Why would you want to swap the tank out for a sporty one when you have the perfect tank on thee for the o'l school look allready?

Pat

Very cool looking bike!! Congrats and welcome to the forum.

Welcome to the forum. Hey, there is nothing like an ironhead, eh.

welcome fink...nice lookin ironhead ya got there.....why not keep the porker tank, was the tank of the times for your bike

Yo Ironhead...

GREAT looking ride for sure. My first thought was that the forks are longer and seem to have more of a rake, maybe one of the better after-market upgrades. Difficult to see without having the wheel aligned with the frame. Post a couple more pics when you get a chance.

The tank issue is always subjective, some like original, some don't. I'm a fan of the longer fatties that tend to fill the entire backbone from the neck to the saddle. But again, it's a subjective call.

Either way, it's a bitchin' bike. CONGRATS...!

- - - Ride safe... with fists in the wind.... :tour

J.W.

Hi.

First off, welcome to the asylum.

Nice Bike, you can lower the front a bit by sliding the fork tubes up the triple trees.
As far as the weld in kit, Unless you pissin' blood, i would get a nice set of Progressive shocks and save your kidneys.

Welcome to the forum!!!! Good lookin ride, and nice to see another Ironhead here!!!!

Greg

Hi.

First off, welcome to the asylum.

Nice Bike, you can lower the front a bit by sliding the fork tubes up the triple trees.
As far as the weld in kit, Unless you pissin' blood, i would get a nice set of Progressive shocks and save your kidneys.

I was gunna do that, but the forks tapper off at the very top. So I think I might just try to pick up a shorter pair at the slavage yard.

I love the tank, If you want to trade for a sporty tank I have one on my 74 and Ill even throw in some $, Are sell that one? Let me know

Here she is. I plan on putting on a sporster gastank, weld-one rearend, and maybe lowering the front. Im attempting to make a little bobber. Do these forks look longer than stock or is it just me. Ill post some more pics in a week or two once the back end is torn down.


....Ya definately got over length forks there .........but your rake looks stock........

.....Is that an XLT...?...........

welcome
mines a 79
when i saw your pic i had to call my wife over
i says
hey you wanna see a guy that looks really happy

Welcome!
Another Ironhead, our numbers are growing :D

I love the tank, If you want to trade for a sporty tank I have one on my 74 and Ill even throw in some $, Are sell that one? Let me know

I would man, But I already bid on a tank on ebay. Im gunna be selling some of the parts like the gastank, rear& front fender, swingarm, chainguard, and seat. If you want any of the parts make me an offer that is reasonable. All the parts are in really good condition and have no rust. I can send more pics too.

Looks like she's been well cared for. Here's a pic of my '77 and i'd say your forks are longer.

Wecome Finksies,

Nice Iron you got there man.
I have a 79 that is begging for attention as well. Good luck on the change over. Later, Nativebroncofan

The whole back end is off, now Im just waiting for the hardtail to come in so I can start welding that up, I put on some drag bars too, seems as though Im gunna have to shorten some of the cables.

Another pic

by switching back and forth between both of the 77s... id have to say finksies are atleast 4" over

looking good so far..keep us updated with your progress.

I have a 77 also and will be doing the weld on hard tail.

Just got done polishing the cases,just smoothed them out and then hit them with scotch brite.

Good luck,
Mike