Hey all! I recently picked up a '76 XLH Ironhead and am curious as to where to start making assessments on what needs to be done. I need to purchase a coil. Run the entire electrical harness. Run the oil lines, and put new fluids in her. I bought her from a trustworthy gearhead and was ensured that the engine has good compression, turns over, and the tranny nicely goes through each gear in the pattern.
My question to the community is this: Is there anything I can look for, any diagnostic tests, visual, or otherwise that will help me determine just what kind of condition the bike is in? I don't know how long it's been sitting, and neither he nor I know what the inside of the motor is looking like. Is there anything I should be concerned about replacing immediately? Bearings? Drum shoes?
Thank you in advance for any advice!
My question to the community is this: Is there anything I can look for, any diagnostic tests, visual, or otherwise that will help me determine just what kind of condition the bike is in? I don't know how long it's been sitting, and neither he nor I know what the inside of the motor is looking like. Is there anything I should be concerned about replacing immediately? Bearings? Drum shoes?
Thank you in advance for any advice!
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