Is this basketcase worth rejuvenating for a novice wrench like me?
#41
04-19-2012, 10:58 AM
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Yeah you're right. I'm not a master with my hands. What I am is methodical and want to do things right once I decide to do it. It might take me twice as long as others but, in the end, I'll make sure it's done properly.
The seller hasn't returned my email. So, I'll move on. I also have a soft spot for Sportsters. Since the mid to late 70's as I can remember. So if I were to pick up a project, it would be an Ironhead. I'll look for one that doesn't need a total tear down but maybe just needs enough work to make it fairly inexpensive and fun to do.
The seller hasn't returned my email. So, I'll move on. I also have a soft spot for Sportsters. Since the mid to late 70's as I can remember. So if I were to pick up a project, it would be an Ironhead. I'll look for one that doesn't need a total tear down but maybe just needs enough work to make it fairly inexpensive and fun to do.
Dude can also be a help sometimes finding a good start. Tell the family you're taking them to Knoebels Amusement Park and then just "make a quick stop to look around".
#42
04-19-2012, 11:58 AM
OK -- I say this too often not to have a percentage but --------- Bill Custom Cycles/Old Bike Barn and Museum in Bloomsburg. Figure 2 hours northwest of Funky North Philly. Parts or whatever are no problem once you get known and join him in his Anti-Evolution Revolution. Dude can also be a help sometimes finding a good start. Tell the family you're taking them to Knoebels Amusement Park and then just "make a quick stop to look around".
Dude can also be a help sometimes finding a good start. Tell the family you're taking them to Knoebels Amusement Park and then just "make a quick stop to look around".
#45
04-20-2012, 05:54 PM
I sold my really cherry 84 Iron Head for $3500. It had 50,000 miles on it, but ran like new as the engine was rebuilt at 30,000. It was the XLH version, and I kept the cases and rocker boxes polished up like chrome. I really hated to sell it but I had to in order to buy the 99 Softail Custom that I had been drooling over for years.
#46
04-20-2012, 07:08 PM
I sold my really cherry 84 Iron Head for $3500. It had 50,000 miles on it, but ran like new as the engine was rebuilt at 30,000. It was the XLH version, and I kept the cases and rocker boxes polished up like chrome. I really hated to sell it but I had to in order to buy the 99 Softail Custom that I had been drooling over for years.
Good looking scoot. I always liked those king/queen seats. Too bad they don't make one for the current Sporty.
I'd really like to get one from my birth year. It would be nice to fix up something as old as I am. Even if I'm beyond repair myself.
#47
04-20-2012, 07:52 PM
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I won't let an ironhead sporty in my garage LOL , I hear you but I've known some guy who lived for them too .
#49
04-20-2012, 08:17 PM
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In all seriousness, if you choose a 900 as a project you will have your hands full in terms of getting it right for a street ride. The parts are out there but lots of time is required during the process..Worn out cam bushings are a bitch to get right because you have to line ream the bushings to do it right and finding someone who can line-ream those bushings properly is even more difficult.
Like Twisted already stated, go with a 66-69 Shovel if you seek nostalgia because a Shovel is much less maintenance and easier to work on!!!
Like Twisted already stated, go with a 66-69 Shovel if you seek nostalgia because a Shovel is much less maintenance and easier to work on!!!
#50
04-20-2012, 08:30 PM
In all seriousness, if you choose a 900 as a project you will have your hands full in terms of getting it right for a street ride. The parts are out there but lots of time is required during the process..Worn out cam bushings are a bitch to get right because you have to line ream the bushings to do it right and finding someone who can line-ream those bushings properly is even more difficult.
Like Twisted already stated, go with a 66-69 Shovel if you seek nostalgia because a Shovel is much less maintenance and easier to work on!!!
Like Twisted already stated, go with a 66-69 Shovel if you seek nostalgia because a Shovel is much less maintenance and easier to work on!!!