Fixed an issue with my taillights. I’ve been running the harley module to make turnsignals day run brake. I bobbed the back and got rid of the original taillight. The problem I was having because of the single filament bulb the difference between running light and brake light wasn’t significant enough. Basically running lights were brighter than normal. Put a set of front turn signals on the back rewired and good to go. So if anyone needs the module for their turn signals I have one laying around. Idk what years it all fits.
Fixed an issue with my taillights. I’ve been running the harley module to make turnsignals day run brake. I bobbed the back and got rid of the original taillight. The problem I was having because of the single filament bulb the difference between running light and brake light wasn’t significant enough. Basically running lights were brighter than normal. Put a set of front turn signals on the back rewired and good to go. So if anyone needs the module for their turn signals I have one laying around. Idk what years it all fits.
I have an 06 as well and am interested. i'll PM you
What did I do to my sportster today???? Well, I picked it up. Literally, I picked my bike up today. Good way start riding season off! Haha Stupid high winds and uneven parking lots 😂 Found the excuse I needed to buy that new tank I've been looking at.
Since I won't be riding on the Tracker today I might as well do a few things to the Tracker.
The front brake rotor that came with my used front wheel only has 6 thou. left on it and chatters a bit so it is gone. Replacing it with a rotor that is drilled but the same 5 hole style as my rear which is almost new. OCD?
Still getting the occasional carb fart through the S&S Super E. I've got the jetting right for the Kerker 2 into one (.0265 int and a .066 main). Mix is 1 1/8 turns out. Accelerator is 3 1/4 turns out. The plugs look good. I tried a larger intermediate jet already and it fouled the plugs.
The bike starts and idles perfect. If I ride it like it's stolen, also perfect. With a light touch I get an occasional fart.
I already replaced the intake seals and checked for a leak.
The o-ring on the accelerator pump nozzle is a little flat so I will replace it.
I'll open up the carb vent hole on the bottom of the carb and seal off the one in the backing plate. All I need to do is tap the backing plate and use the same grub screw from the bottom of the carb.
My Super E is the older style with the fixed .040 air bleed hole. .048 would probably be better for my 883 but I would rather not drill yet.
Unless I sell this bike to start another project I will bump up to 1275 next winter. It would be a torque build for real world power and not just for a big dyno number. I'll probably talk to the guys at Hammer. A pair of Axtell ductile iron cylinders and some head work should do it.
AAAANNNNDDD... one more pic. If you look close you can just make out my Home Depot idler wheel. 3" works perfect, now I just need to find something with bearings.
Craig
Hiding from the rain.
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What did I do to my sportster today???? Well, I picked it up. Literally, I picked my bike up today. Good way start riding season off! Haha Stupid high winds and uneven parking lots 😂 Found the excuse I needed to buy that new tank I've been looking at.
you normally do not go down with high winds and uneven surface unless you used your front brake when your front tire was not straight. Regardless, I hope you are okay...bike can be fixed.
Can anyone tell me the bolt size for the shocks for perhaps 07-13 sporties? I could not find it in the manual for my 2011 1200L which was 11.5" stock.
My 1980 XLH is 3/8-24 X 1 3/4. Looking to replace the original 12.5" shocks with a pair of OEM Showa 11.5" shocks but need to know if the bolts will fit my earlier model sporty.
04-13-2018, 07:49 AM
