The Ultimate Sportster Question Thread. To the MAX!

[mikewerx]

Springer length

So just picked up a nice old springer, and plan on putting it on my swingarm ironhead, but already dropped the rear, and want the dropped ride up front too, but have no idea how short I should cut the springer down to. Love the look of Max's knuck, so can anyone advise on how long from lower tree the springer legs should be? The bike is completely stripped down, otherwise it would be easier.

Running a 21" up front

Thanks!

[junkyardxl]

Can't you place the wheel where you want it to be and measure from the axle to the center of the hub for the difference. That was my plan on my springer. Cut at the top and re thread the tubing for the caps.

[shiftace]

Anyone got brake upgrade ideas for pre 2000 sporty's? I've done the bagger brembo calipers before on 2000 and later bikes but my 95 uses a different caliper mounting setup so that caliper won't work.. This single pot caliper isn't cutting it.

[mikewerx]

Can't you place the wheel where you want it to be and measure from the axle to the center of the hub for the difference. That was my plan on my springer. Cut at the top and re thread the tubing for the caps.

I would, yeah, but tires are off, wheels are delaced...so looking if there were any good measurements.

[nomoney]

Yall will have to excuse this dumbass newb, I posted what's probably a common question in the forum before I noticed this thread.

I just picked up a pretty complete 1980 roller sporty in a trade. I've built a couple grudge match cars and I know my way around a pushrod motor but this is my first foray into motorcycles. I've ridden but never owned or maintained one.

What year parts and motor will work on my bike? Do I have to use 1980 stuff or are parts interchangeable for a certain generation? Sorry for the long windedness


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[sportysrock]

Nomoney, get a parts and a service manual at the dealer. They are worth it. Parts have a number like this 12345-80(A) which is 5#s-year introduced and sometimes a letter for the current revision. 32436-91B is an ignition kit, which came out in 91 and has been revised 2x with an A and again with a B.

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[nomoney]

Ok thanks man, I have the shop manual in one of the boxes


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[nomoney]

What's the stock tooth count on a 1980 sprocket


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[sportysrock]

1980 so 4 speed,
engine 34
clutch 59

Trans final drive 21
Rear wheel final drive 51

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[MRB]

Ive always went with fine thread for nuts and course thread for going in to cast or aluminum.
MRB

[MRB]

Ok. What size and pitch are the rear motor mount bolts on a 93' 1200? 3/8x24? 3/8x16?

Fine for nuts and course for cast or aluminum

[Cbbobber80]

Truing 72 xlh flywheels without a truing stand?

Is it possible to true my flywheels without a truing stand or lathe? Picked up a 72 basket case and the P.O forgot to install the clutch hub spacer. Jacked a bunch of shit up, main issue was my compensator sprocket extension eating into my case. Have a new left side case, my cases are split, and my flywheels are out.

Thanks in advance

[crodriguez]

Is anyone making hardtails for 04+ sportsters besides Led Sled, Kansas, and V-Twin?

[Nosebleed]

Is anyone making hardtails for 04+ sportsters besides Led Sled, Kansas, and V-Twin?

Twisted Choppers up in Sioux Falls does if you want to order one, and MercuryMoto makes them by hand out in waaaay southern California. Not sure if Special 79 or 47 industries does them special order, but they might. Look up Mercury, 79 or 47 here on CC and contact them. Let me know if you can't track 'em down and I'll assist.

[berryzz]

Intake manifold for sportster

Hey guys I have a 95 sportster 883 and was just seeing if anyone knows what manifold I need to run a s&s Super E?? Thanks for the help