Ironhead Chopper Build Transmission Install / Chain And Oil Tank

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Another Ironhead video. In this one, it's the Ironhead Chopper Build Transmission Install along with seeing about the chain and oil tank fitment. In this build I was wanting to use the oem oil tank, but wanted to find out after I install the transmission if the chain would clear the oil tank. But like with every chopper build, there's always a curve ball. Just like with an ironhead... it's an endless black hole of something always needing to be done.
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@xltranger98 4 года назад

There’s a sense of pride and accomplishment in riding something you put together yourself and have figured out what will fit and what won’t. Harley shops here in New York won’t work on anything older than 10 years.

@181Travels 4 года назад

It's a good thing that Harley Shops won't work on anything over 10 years old! It creates a secondary market for other shops to open. Plus I don't know of any other car, truck or motorcycle manufacturers that work on their "old" vehicles.

@SaddleTrampTV 4 года назад

Same way here.

@DUMBODEATHDEALER 2 года назад

I'm the new ironhead guy... Thanks for these videos

@oldrlh 4 года назад

Ironheads equate to 1 thing patience and you seem to have it.great vids cheers from Australia.

@SaddleTrampTV 4 года назад

Yes they do

@sidneysnottley6414 3 года назад

Ahhh.. brought back memories of working on the trans from my old '71 Sporty - That was a learning experience. No RU-vid in those days... trial and error. ...BTW - Great channel.

@SaddleTrampTV 3 года назад

Thanks, Sidney.

@boomerguy9935 3 года назад

I love straight-cut gears. One of the things I really like about my 2005 XL883 is the sound of its straight-cut gears in the transmission. The "new and improved" 2006 transmission with helical-cut gears and plastic-caged needle rollers just don't "sound right" to me. Supposedly, besides being quieter they shift better but I can't tell the difference. I love the vintage sound of my noisy transmission which never, ever misses a shift.

@carlinadona7358 3 года назад

I'm so excited I just picked.up a 73 ironhead and your videos are my new favorites

@SaddleTrampTV 3 года назад

Aahh man. Thanks so much.

@bepponabuco7389 4 года назад

Great video with cool motorcycle building music! Say hello to the Missus for us, my wife helps me out on my bike too! 😎

@vincentvelazquez6001 4 года назад

A great mecanic lesson for the quick and first time mounting of the transmission,with a precious help of the Mrs.The oil tank reminds me my ironhead 30 years ago ,I had the same...This bike is gonna be the "Spirit of the Seventies"Cheers.

@SaddleTrampTV 4 года назад

"Spirit of the Seventies"... I like that.

@johnnysechrist6313 3 года назад

I learned the grease needle bearing trick on car driveshaft u-joint when a cap fell off. Had to be fast when working in a garage as a 50/50 grease-monkey.

@bigrednick100 3 года назад

Man this is making me think about my 73 ironhead trans i assembled about 2 years ago. Never done it before. Never fired the motor. Might have to tear it back out and check everything. Good video keep it up.

@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA 4 года назад

Another GEM from Sir Harley Houdini! This dudes mechanical genius is stellar 😎

@SaddleTrampTV 4 года назад

Not a genius. Just going off the past experience of my first harley from 18 years ago. But thanks, bro.

@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA 4 года назад

SaddleTramp ok ok. An experienced Harley savant ! 😁

@joebehanna5894 4 года назад

Well said anonymous , he is "super saddle tramp!"

@bharatnagarajan5780 4 года назад

Older machines are so simple and straight forward to work with try to keep the tank .......nice job Tramp. BTW thumbs up to wifey she did great.

@bobb.9152 4 года назад

We built alot of sporty ridgids back in the day. They were great. They had one problem the rear chain would fail do to it slapping on the bottom every time you shifted or got off the gas . We installed an adjustable idle gear under the chain. Problem fixed. Keep up the good work young man.

@SaddleTrampTV 4 года назад

Thank you, Bob. Yeah the Tramp tends to do that a little.

@joebehanna5894 4 года назад

Oh ya thanks for all the work you and the Mrs. Put into videos . I hope to one day meet you.

@SaddleTrampTV 4 года назад

Maybe one day

@HoneyBeagle 3 года назад

For a guy that's considering picking up an old iron head to chop but has never worked on them, these videos are great!

@thatoneguy35312 3 года назад

A friend of mine recently gave me his Ironhead project and this is a huge help. Never touched one before this and I've learned a lot from your videos. Thanks for the great content, it has made my slow moving process a little faster.

@SaddleTrampTV 3 года назад

Glad I could help!

@jerrybigrig 3 месяца назад

@thatoneguy35312. Did you get it together and riding ..??

@GJM866 4 года назад

Years ago my brother somehow got the local Harley dealer to rebuild his ironhead. I was surprised that they did it, but they did a nice job. Must have had an old timer there to take it on.

@SaddleTrampTV 4 года назад

Wow, good on those guys.

@rodslogic4350 4 года назад

Thanks for sharing. When it comes to gear boxes I tend to back off but you just took the mystery out of it thanks again 👍

@SaddleTrampTV 4 года назад

Cool you got something out of it.

@bryanfisher9118 4 года назад

Don't mind the hater's oil tank is great, made me chuckle when the needle bearings fell out just because I've been there great video

@dougschwarz6699 4 года назад

Cool team effort! You and the wife work well together! I appreciate the detailed explanation of what your doing and what's next.

@SaddleTrampTV 4 года назад

Thanks, Doug.

@kidmoto22 4 года назад

Thumbs up to the Misses for the assist......👍.

@SaddleTrampTV 4 года назад

She's a trooper.

@maryspeight2840 4 года назад

One of the best videos to date. Love to see people wrenching on their own bikes. Thanks again. G.Speight

@OZARKSHDRIDERS 4 года назад

Man Corey, every video you do is getting that machine that much closer to being on the road, and you are right about finding an HD dealership to work on it, I already know they won't, if I need something done to my Sucker Punch done I have to do it myself, but I also know a guy to LoL, can't wait to see you going down the road on it brother, job well done sir 👍🏼💯

@jefffrayer8238 4 года назад

That's what I was told last weekend at Harley. Even my bikes are too old for them to work on. 2006 is about as old as they want to deal with. Sad. They do have the specialty tools if I need them to press bearings or whatever. Thankfully I was able to buy Harley Service Manuals and have great teachers on RU-vid.

@OZARKSHDRIDERS 4 года назад

@@jefffrayer8238 yes sir, I've heard other people say that same thing, doesn't make sense tho when it's a Harley, I mean did they forget how to work on the older bike's LoL, na I don't think they want to take the risk of working on an older bike, I don't know, but I know you're right about it tho 👍🏼💯

@19TE72 4 года назад

Haven't been there, haven't done that, don't have an iron head, but I still wanna know how it's done. ;) Thanks for the video.

@SaddleTrampTV 4 года назад

Sure thing, Amigo.

@charliewright4840 4 года назад

The music is great , post was good. Helper was great. Sorry for ur troubles.

@SaddleTrampTV 4 года назад

Thanks, Charlie. Troubles are no big deal. That's just part of trying to make things go together that were never meant to go together .

@Saddletramp1200 4 года назад

Good job Son, don't forget the blue Loctite.

@SaddleTrampTV 4 года назад

Got it done, Pop

@joeriley3721 4 года назад

I have 3 iron Head. You Do make it look semple. Just came across your video. Good and informative. Thank you.

@SaddleTrampTV 4 года назад

Hope it helps

@harryodum5598 4 года назад

Yeah man you got to grease them or gravity will eat it for lunch. I'm like 74 now and I tell my son who is 47 when he's working out those old bikes I laid on him I just say is there anything I can say 2 help! Haha my old ass can't get down there anymore you have to get a cherry picker and a good strap choker you get my old ass up. LOL have fun Saddle Tramp I know I used to like it.

@handgunner1911 3 года назад

harley upgraded this to caged bearing on newer sportsters but honestly this old design is solid it works well i have seen on newer sportsters where guys would over tighten chains and would cause caged bearing to oval or wear out and if not careful you damage the cases .this is agreat video showing what you need to do and what it looks like

@Supermankev2001 4 года назад

Love the opening with the drone. Interesting video looking forward to seeing this bike project progress. Nice to see the Mrs. giving you a hand working in the shop. Liked this video well done.

@SaddleTrampTV 4 года назад

Thank you, Kevin. Yeah she's quite the lady.

@tetlow2 4 года назад

@@SaddleTrampTV my lady is my extra set of hands too. She out in the garage anyway while I'm wrenching. Always good to have a great ol lady.

@SaddleTrampTV 4 года назад

@@tetlow2 Indeed man

@reiddon85 4 года назад

Bike looks great can’t wait to see it complete . Been workin at getting mine back together had a little mishap lost the gas cap while ridin , turned around to get find the cap and found some SC sand that was a bit loser than I thought and laid it over as I was stopping and of course it spilled fuel and had a little fire so now it will get new paint and I’m slowly getting money together and gettin parts so I can at least ride a bit more this year . Hope y’all are staying safe keep the great vids coming and props to the mrs. always great to see family jump in on a build

@SaddleTrampTV 4 года назад

Thanks, man. And good to know you didn't go up in smoke.

@reiddon85 4 года назад

SaddleTramp burnt my hand a bit lost a lot of hair on my arm and face but only cause I grabbed the bike to get it to stop dumping fuel . In the end I grabbed it by the sissy bar and pulled it out of the flames and grabbed my rain gear from my back pack and snuffed it out

@charlesmiller-xx2ei 4 года назад

if you take the seal and plate that holds it ( round 4 screws ) you can put the bearings in from the out side and not have to worry about bearings falling out and such, plus you can see the fit (quick, easy) have never seen nobody do it like this, but I have 20 or 30 times

@SaddleTrampTV 4 года назад

Thanks man

@scottoakley290 4 года назад

Common sense mechaniics at its best good on ya 👏

@gitanopnmex 4 года назад

👍 good job misses

@DieselsHOGVlog 4 года назад

Great video brother! Speaking of T shirts, love the Johnny Cash 👍🏼. It wouldn’t be as fun if everything just fit man, I’m looking forward to seeing your workaround on the oil tank, and also great call not butchering that piece of history too! Take care man✌🏼

@SaddleTrampTV 4 года назад

Thanks, Diesel. Glad to see I'm not the only one who can see it that way as well.

@arthurleino 4 года назад

Liked this video! You are right, shops don't hardly work on Ironheads. The man I knew that did in this area died about 10 years ago.

@SaddleTrampTV 4 года назад

Man, thats a bummer

@boomerguy9935 3 года назад

Like a lot of vintage motorcycles out there, I love the looks and history of the Iron Head. I don't want to own one but I'd love to ride one if I ever get the chance. The same goes for other classics from England and Germany. The pure mechanical sound and smell and magnetic and draw me to them. Great informative and educational video. Your patience is amazing.

@Tomcaatt 4 года назад

Indeed blessed to have a good woman behind you ( along with a cool ironhead doesn’t hurt ), or maybe the other way around whatever

@SaddleTrampTV 4 года назад

She is great, isn't she?

@jerrybigrig 3 месяца назад

👍😎👍 Thanks for the info..just got a 1973 ironhead right hand shifter..once its running..may have to convert the shifter too..

@SaddleTrampTV 3 месяца назад

Glad to help

@JerseyNickMoto 4 года назад

Another great video! Your videos inspire me to learn to work on my bikes a little at a time.

@SaddleTrampTV 4 года назад

Thank you, Nick.

@WildOn2sVlog 4 года назад

Thx for the vid. I tend to start wrenching on my bike after these vids for no reason lol. Thx

@SaddleTrampTV 4 года назад

No problemo amigo!

@WildOn2sVlog 4 года назад

SaddleTramp ya got stage 2 stuff coming, new px seats, etc. Will see how it turns out 😆

@frnktdmn1937 3 года назад

7:43 I totally disagree, yer videos are outstanding Bro.!

@jimscycleandautotn8508 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing my brother 🙏

@glennfazzino6630 4 года назад

Always interesting and entertaining videos.

@daves4yah 4 года назад

Nice video Mister, enjoyed it. Good luck on the oil tank, I'm sure you got something around the shop that will work. Cheerz!

@christophaustria4775 4 года назад

Hey Corey, another great video of yours. Just love the atmosphere of your garage! The more I watch vids 'bout these old iron head bikes, the more I feel like I would like to own one myself. Saw some shadetree vid the other day. He was riding an old XLCR Cafe Racer. Really a great bike. Unfortunately they are rare here in Austria.. Anyhow, come time, come another bike... 😜 Looking 4ward to your next vids Liebe Grüße aus Graz, C.

@pjay4972 4 года назад

that`s the best way to put the bearing`s in the trans.i saw guys put the trans in and then the bearings and forget to put the clip in.what a mess. thanks for another great video

@assassinred426 3 года назад

Every time I see someone working on a kick-start motorcycle makes me wish I could find a kick-start engine so I can start my own project

@SaddleTrampTV 3 года назад

You can get a kit for pretty much any of the bikes except for 86-90 sportsters. Other other than that, there's kicker kits for shovels on up to twincams.

@assassinred426 3 года назад

@@SaddleTrampTV ok

@nevereverestop2872 4 года назад

You just try rings spacers for the same tank that’s beautiful tank may have a lot of memories inside Buddy ⚙️

@johnbrisker5584 3 года назад

Good video really like the info you put out finally getting back to getting mine back together after i was ran off the road . THUMBS UP TO THE MRS’s👍🏻🍻

@SaddleTrampTV 3 года назад

Thanks, John

@thebuzztone 4 года назад

Good Stuff !

@brentheaslip1534 4 года назад

Many a time i have had to use the Missus as well...a good tool to have

@SaddleTrampTV 4 года назад

Priceless, isn't she?

@danmoore2443 4 года назад

👍🏻nicely done

@TheHighestGodisGood 4 года назад

Digging the oil tank! Subbed :)

@SaddleTrampTV 4 года назад

Awesome, thank you! Welcome aboard.

@harleydavidson801 4 года назад

Nice work there👍

@SaddleTrampTV 4 года назад

Thanks for the visit

@BillyBlaze7 4 года назад

good on ya for keepin the old scoots alive man, I am with ya I love that oil tank its a shame you couldnt use it

@SaddleTrampTV 4 года назад

Thanks, man. Yeah I hate it too, but all things happen for a reason.

@BillyBlaze7 4 года назад

@@SaddleTrampTV thats right my friend :-)

@Spaceman_Spiff_74 4 года назад

@saddletramp I remember my Ironhead worked with that oil bag in the swinger frame but the hard tailed version did not. A horse shoe oil bag will work fine in that frame get a k model oil bag if possible that will fit or modify an old big twin tank to fit but it will have to be a custom deal either way since those motors barely fit in a hard tailed frame as is. Watchin this takes me back, you make it seem way easier than I remember it being for me! Peace

@SaddleTrampTV 4 года назад

That's because I haven't got to the hard part yet. Lol

@rayrayadkins6178 2 года назад

I on a 1977 Ironhead 1000 Sportster and I'm missing first gear and the shim to go in that shaft

@MoeLarrycurly1 4 года назад

When I built my 69 triumph Tiger and I put a hard tail section on the back of the frame I had a horse shoe shaped oil tank and quickly I learned the chain started to cut through the oil tank so I had to make a spring tensioner for the chain to keep it away from the tank.

@SaddleTrampTV 4 года назад

That's part of making things go together that weren't designed to.

@llewvirtue861 2 года назад

If your trans and clutch are both oiled, why the sealed main shaft bearing, unless the type of oil is different

@danheino7006 Год назад

Keep it on the road...thanks

@SaddleTrampTV Год назад

Will do!

@bennoury8509 4 года назад

LOOKS MUCH BETTER WITHOUT THAT TANK SORRY!! LOL ...A SMALL TANK WILL LOOK REAL GOOD..GREAT JOB SO FAR!!!

@crusoeoctavio 4 года назад

Video by video you will finish your Ironhead, congrats

@SaddleTrampTV 4 года назад

I hope so. Thanks man.

@bigrednick100 3 года назад

Lowbrow customs sells a Gasbox horseshoe oil bag for ironheads. Tcbros has a bat box that might work for you.

@jerrymercer7683 2 года назад

I love the kidney oil tank. Let me know if you want to sell it.

@nickyscarfo136 4 года назад

Good job brother

@SaddleTrampTV 4 года назад

Thanks, man!

@dennisboggs5777 3 года назад

Someone needs to make a video showing how to figure endplay in mainshaft and counter shaft

@jobuck893 4 года назад

Great video man its looking good. 👍that's for your wife

@SaddleTrampTV 4 года назад

Thank you so much. You guys are making her smile.

@waldos6525 Год назад

your awesome dude good videos

@SaddleTrampTV Год назад

Thanks!

@saddletrash8481 4 года назад

I was smilen, I know them needle bearings was gonna fall out, i done it to me too. Seems gods a fate make you do it twice sometime three, like they teachin you patience or jist laughing at a guy. Goin together nice, Tramp :)

@DJTruth_1970 3 года назад

my 77 ironhead chain "self clearance" the oil tank and made its own chain oiling system, however a few quarts of oil proved to be over lubrication...

@toolbox7890 4 года назад

Thx saddle i am actually in the middle of having to replace my first gear for the reason .I have that same oil tank on mine so hopefully i don't have to scrape it but i left the swing arm on

@SaddleTrampTV 4 года назад

Glad I could help

@shujin12345678 4 года назад

I like the kidney style oil tank you are using ... one word of advice if I may, get some leather and make a cover for it. My buddy did it for his '73 ironhead. It helps keep the hot oil tank from burning your leg up lol .. trust me, I know ...

@SaddleTrampTV 4 года назад

Great idea, but it turns out I'm not going with this tank.

@shujin12345678 4 года назад

@@SaddleTrampTV yeah, I saw towards the end of the vid that you are going with another tank. Hard for me to tell from a vid, but would you be able to space the that kidney tank out a bit, 1/2 inch or so, to clear the chain?

@SaddleTrampTV 4 года назад

@@shujin12345678 I'm sure it could be done, but in the end it wouldn't look natural I'm afraid. Plus it would be an undertaking that I don't want to fart with.

@spikem1547 4 года назад

Too bad you don't have a friend that's good with welding and fabrication, I think that tank is to cool not to use. Can't wait until the first ride video. See you in the wind.

@ImminghamIronhead 4 года назад

I have an Ironhead, which is my first bike in 20 years, so go into as much detail as you like!

@ImminghamIronhead 4 года назад

There's always something wrong with it. Always.

@SaddleTrampTV 4 года назад

@@ImminghamIronhead They can be a bit of a black hole at times.

@rickthompson6816 3 года назад

Really enjoying your videos, I want to do an Iron head project but I have never owned one. Is it better to weld on the hardtail or buy a rolling chassis a little racked and stretched and buy a donor bike??

@donovanhowardmusic 4 года назад

Yeah not been there not done that. My last iron head transmission was definitely farmed out to a TShirt owner!🤣🤣

@flht6111 4 года назад

First shakedown run today

@jimhayes4000 4 года назад

Great video. I'm really dign that bike . Cant wait to lay down some miles on it . Nice to see a couple working together on a build . Does Your Lady Ride Solo ? PEACE

@SaddleTrampTV 4 года назад

No. Rides with me. She likes it better that way.

@harryodum5598 4 года назад

Damn dude I got a box full of those things and the garage! Don't know what's going to happen 2 that crap I got up there when I Kick the Can? If I known I could have sent you a bunch of it you wouldn't have to buy it at no damn Harley dealer. I hate those damn straight cut Harley gears damn near the same crap they had on a 37 VL geez. Already what keep the gravity on top have fun live everyday like it's your last my brother. Just a little advice from old A2 Flash

@Spaceman_Spiff_74 4 года назад

Hey @saddletramp did you check the end play of your mainshaft once you locked down the trap door? Or is this just a mock up for the chain clearances?

@SaddleTrampTV 4 года назад

End play is good. Plus I wanted to get the chain on there too. Killed two birds with one stone. Not everything makes the cut.

@leechamberlain1273 4 года назад

Ok Well done MRS lol

@ArmenianLifewithMitch 4 года назад

4am Armenian time...and I'm an Aussie too!

@whatsstefon 4 года назад

Armenian Life with Mitch Armenian Aussie here too aper!

@safeeffective385 4 года назад

You should name it "Hell in a bucket"

@SaddleTrampTV 4 года назад

There's a thought.

@benderbender1233 4 года назад

👍 fur da Mrs & 👍 fur u boss!! 🤘😎

@benderbender1233 4 года назад

horseshoe oil tank wit built in battery box is wut eye went wit.

@SaddleTrampTV 4 года назад

Thanks, man.

@benderbender1233 4 года назад

@@SaddleTrampTV more accurately, it presented itself an was supacheap so eye hada use it. 😝

@Mr.McStache 4 года назад

Time patients and steady Hands. Helped rebuild a 48 and seams there was putting bng on shaft and sliding and ugh....

@SaddleTrampTV 4 года назад

Patients indeed

@thebluecollarfather3717 2 года назад

Does the thrust washer at the end of main shaft that has the tab need to be positioned a certain way?

@SaddleTrampTV 2 года назад

Kinda yes. It'll find where it needs to go once you get rolling though.

@davep2322 4 года назад

Keep the oil tank ST, its authentic, could a few spacers work moving it out from the frame?

@SaddleTrampTV 4 года назад

I'm just gonna go with something else. I found one that'll work. That'll be another video later on.

@bernardspillane5948 2 года назад

hello, can u tell me, the big armed washer on the main shaft, does it have to be in any one specific spot, please?

@SaddleTrampTV 2 года назад

No. It'll find it's position once you get rolling.

@hippytrev7452 4 года назад

10am Aussi time tomorow..

@SaddleTrampTV 4 года назад

You live in the future!

@pcontiman 3 года назад

how did you get to be such a good internal motor mechanic ?

@mountaindew8042 2 года назад

69 sporter basket case.. Is it something worth bring back to life..or walk away.

@SaddleTrampTV 2 года назад

Bring it back, man!

@rconomy4153 3 года назад

What about end play?

@daveroybal1310 Месяц назад

Hey Amigo had a question. Trying to figure out list compression in front cylinder. I baffled the exhaust and think I restricted the too much and messed something. Don't know what I'm looking for a blown head gasket or valve. Everything look ok but...? Thanks Dig all the videos

@SaddleTrampTV 17 дней назад

Compression should be about 115 yo 120 psi I believe.

@KowboyUSA 4 года назад

Winner winner chicken dinner!

@SaddleTrampTV 4 года назад

Lol

@jerrymercer7683 2 года назад

Dude, awesome video. Where are you getting your parts ?

@SaddleTrampTV 2 года назад

Online and from local shops.

@scottsautomotivecenter5612 Год назад

I have a question what the best way to determine your thrust washer thickness on both shafts. I have a trans out of a donor bike my trapdoor was screwed they left the washer of shifter cam was rubbing on fork rod I don’t seem to have correct thrust washers mainshaft starts to bind when snugging up door

@SaddleTrampTV Год назад

You might have too thick of a thrust washer or check to see if those main shaft bearings are in place.

@scottsautomotivecenter5422 Год назад

@@SaddleTrampTV i read the manual several times checked the spacing between every gear im waiting on thinner thrust washer for counter shaft low gear right now at zero lash now created another problem shifter cam not running gears smoothly binds going up