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 Topic: sportster tanks on xs's |
s008ess
Replies: 101
Views: 43589
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 Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: July 8, 2009, 3:10 pm Subject: Re: sportster tanks on xs's |
| I agree... I am going to sell my Sportster tank and buy as Wassell or Hap Jones so I can fit in with the new wave... Time to chop off last seasons hardtail as well and do a drop seat... It's all about ... |
| Topic: Kreem |
s008ess
Replies: 8
Views: 1653
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Forum: Fuel Posted: June 12, 2009, 1:08 pm Subject: Re: Kreem |
| I took mine to a local radiator shop for preasure testing after a leak was welded up... |
| Topic: Incredible 78 E in Spokane |
s008ess
Replies: 7
Views: 4042
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Forum: Original Equipment Restoration Projects Posted: June 4, 2009, 11:52 am Subject: Re: Incredible 78 E in Spokane |
| I don't see any cutting tourches in the future for an XS that is going for more now than it did out of the factory... |
| Topic: Spark plug ? |
s008ess
Replies: 3
Views: 1166
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Forum: Engine Posted: June 3, 2009, 10:48 am Subject: Re: Spark plug ? |
| A properly running engines spark plug should have a brown or reddish colored electrode. If the electrode is black, the bike is running too rich. If its white, its running too lean. |
| Topic: Drop seat |
s008ess
Replies: 6
Views: 2186
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Forum: Did you say Bob? No I said Bobber! Posted: June 3, 2009, 9:53 am Subject: Re: Drop seat |
| All I would know is ebay... It is just a plain cap for harley... Those are pretty cheap... The petcock is going to cost you around $20-$30 depending on what you want... I will let you know if I find s ... |
| Topic: Drop seat |
s008ess
Replies: 6
Views: 2186
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Forum: Did you say Bob? No I said Bobber! Posted: June 2, 2009, 8:44 pm Subject: Re: Drop seat |
| Looking good!!! |
| Topic: New over old |
s008ess
Replies: 9
Views: 5356
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Forum: Pamco - Electronic Ignitions Posted: May 29, 2009, 3:25 pm Subject: Re: New over old |
| It looks to be quite a bit cheaper... |
| Topic: cleaning the engine |
s008ess
Replies: 12
Views: 4394
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Forum: Engine Posted: May 28, 2009, 4:21 pm Subject: Re: cleaning the engine |
| I use a six pack of beer (for me) and an electric tooth brush with soapy water for the engine... |
| Topic: rust on spoked wheels |
s008ess
Replies: 3
Views: 1640
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Forum: Drive Posted: May 28, 2009, 3:51 pm Subject: Re: rust on spoked wheels |
| Go to the hardware store and get something called Naval Jelly. It's a pink rust-removal goop, and will dissolve the rust. You will need to do something to prevent it from rusting up again after you cl ... |
| Topic: XS2 Leftovers... |
s008ess
Replies: 3
Views: 1773
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Forum: Did you say Bob? No I said Bobber! Posted: May 28, 2009, 2:05 pm Subject: Re: XS2 Leftovers... |
Most stuff has been committed already... If I haven't worked with you yet, chances are what you are looking for is gone. Sorry  |
| Topic: Working on a bobber |
s008ess
Replies: 7
Views: 2165
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Forum: Did you say Bob? No I said Bobber! Posted: May 28, 2009, 10:38 am Subject: Re: Working on a bobber |
| The best sporty tank is one that has been measured and fits the backbone of the bike without sitting funny... You may need to shave off the original tabs and make your own mounts. I discovered the Iro ... |
| Topic: Sportster Ironhead tank |
s008ess
Replies: 16
Views: 2804
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Forum: A place to clean out your garage - Give Aways Posted: May 27, 2009, 5:08 pm Subject: Re: Sportster Ironhead tank |
You could get one of the split tanks and do one side gas the other with your drink of choice and use the petcock as your tap... Could get a little warm though  |
| Topic: Sportster Ironhead tank |
s008ess
Replies: 16
Views: 2804
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Forum: A place to clean out your garage - Give Aways Posted: May 27, 2009, 4:21 pm Subject: Re: Sportster Ironhead tank |
| My guess is so that you will go buy another tank and they can charge you an arm and a leg for it. The Ironhead tanks only held 2.2 gal. I think... At least that is what I was told by the guy I got it ... |
| Topic: WTB a solo seat |
s008ess
Replies: 3
Views: 995
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Forum: A place to clean out your garage - Give Aways Posted: May 27, 2009, 3:30 pm Subject: Re: WTB a solo seat |
| Check ebay for a store called Plane Jane Rollers... I got a solo spring seat for under $40 from them a year ago and have had no problems or complaints... |
| Topic: Sportster Ironhead tank |
s008ess
Replies: 16
Views: 2804
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Forum: A place to clean out your garage - Give Aways Posted: May 27, 2009, 3:18 pm Subject: Re: Sportster Ironhead tank |
| Sorry guys, I didn't mean to start a fight. I was just trying to sell it for what I paid for it. |
| Topic: XS2 Leftovers... |
s008ess
Replies: 3
Views: 1773
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Forum: Did you say Bob? No I said Bobber! Posted: May 27, 2009, 1:47 pm Subject: Re: XS2 Leftovers... |
| Got the PM thanks! |
| Topic: Sportster Ironhead tank |
s008ess
Replies: 16
Views: 2804
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Forum: A place to clean out your garage - Give Aways Posted: May 26, 2009, 3:40 pm Subject: Re: Sportster Ironhead tank |
| Worked out a trade deal with Shaydaddy... |
| Topic: Sportster Ironhead tank |
s008ess
Replies: 16
Views: 2804
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Forum: A place to clean out your garage - Give Aways Posted: May 22, 2009, 12:01 pm Subject: Sportster Ironhead tank |
| I have a tank from an Ironhead Sprotster that was spray painted and has some rust inside. Place for a single petcock on the right side. couple quarter size dents from the bars (guessing, they were the ... |
| Topic: how loud is it? |
s008ess
Replies: 4
Views: 3809
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Forum: Exhaust Posted: May 22, 2009, 8:04 am Subject: Re: how loud is it? |
| I run open headers on mine and it is pretty loud... I'd imagine it wouldn't be much different then yours without the baffle is now... |
| Topic: starting my chop, simple fuel question |
s008ess
Replies: 1
Views: 985
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Forum: Fuel Posted: May 19, 2009, 1:22 pm Subject: Re: starting my chop, simple fuel question |
| That is the way I did it. |
| Topic: Can someone confirm no directionals and headlight for me? |
s008ess
Replies: 14
Views: 5135
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Forum: Electrical Posted: May 13, 2009, 2:36 pm Subject: Re: Can someone confirm no directionals and headlight for me? |
| Have you switched to LED lights? |
| Topic: painting question |
s008ess
Replies: 5
Views: 2639
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Forum: Frames Posted: May 13, 2009, 10:54 am Subject: Re: painting question |
| I got mine on ebay last year... Couldn't find the color I wanted at the local shops... |
| Topic: XS650 Bobber Build Chronicle - XatanS 650 |
s008ess
Replies: 10
Views: 2891
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Forum: Did you say Bob? No I said Bobber! Posted: May 12, 2009, 3:14 pm Subject: Re: XS650 Bobber Build Chronicle - XatanS 650 |
| Hinge with a lid and you got a glove box |
| Topic: Bobbing Down under. |
s008ess
Replies: 20
Views: 12173
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Forum: Did you say Bob? No I said Bobber! Posted: May 12, 2009, 3:07 pm Subject: Re: Bobbing Down under. |
| That isn't a bad price for a running bike at all. I got mine dirt cheap but it was far from running. I can't wait to see what you do to it... Keep us posted with updates and pics!!! |
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