The Sportster and Buell Motorcycle Forum Lowbrow Customs  

Go Back   The Sportster and Buell Motorcycle Forum > Blogs
XLF Gallery XLF Classifieds XLF Blogs XLF Shout XLF Arcade XLF Disclaimer/Privacy Statement/Terms Of Use

Members Birthdays
rider1951 (62), 883RRR (59), schnucki (54), sportxl (47), gvd883r (43), ambulldogg (35), Teejay, silversporty86 (27)
DK Customs
Speedway Instruments
Licks Holiday
Biltwell

Zippers Performance
Old

A good way to get to work and build trust

Posted 27th August 2012 at 02:18 by Nolemags

Needed to work on a Saturday and decided to take the sportster. It was a cooler morning. Just a few degrees but noticeable due to a drop in humidity. The sun was trying to come up when I left.

Not wanting to wake up the whole family, I didn't give it the usual minute or two to warm up. A younger me would have pushed it up the road a bit before kicking it. Funny how the amount of consideration can go down when it is just too much effort. But I did get on down the road quick and did...
Nolemags's Avatar
XL FORUM TEAM MEMBER
Posted in Uncategorized
Views 426 Comments 1 Nolemags is offline
Old

Flywheel assembly all done

Posted 19th August 2012 at 07:51 by 62 Ironhead

New Jims pinion and sprocket shafts fitted, new bearings and thrust washers, S&S Heavy Duty Rod Kit, balanced and trued.

62 Ironhead's Avatar
XL FORUM TEAM MEMBER
Posted in Uncategorized
Views 272 Comments 0 62 Ironhead is offline
Old

Canopy Road ridin'

Posted 17th August 2012 at 03:08 by Nolemags

Took a short ride today before dark down Meridian Road just south of the GA FL line. Went down to the Bull Headley landing where the water is just starting to come back with the 15 inches of rain we have had in the past 4 weeks.

The 69 was a little hesitant at first and then smoothed out. A mild pull of the throttle gave a good throaty growl and it really wanted to keep going.

When I left the landing I decided to wind it up a little more than usual and held third up...
Nolemags's Avatar
XL FORUM TEAM MEMBER
Posted in Uncategorized
Views 208 Comments 0 Nolemags is offline
Old

ebay parts arrived

Posted 2nd August 2012 at 15:48 by 62 Ironhead

Re-furbished Zenith carby and brass air cleaner.



62 Ironhead's Avatar
XL FORUM TEAM MEMBER
Posted in Uncategorized
Views 269 Comments 0 62 Ironhead is offline

Custom Search

All times are GMT +1. The time now is 03:36.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.5
Copyright ©2000 - 2013, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
XL Forum - Linson Media LLC