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I just fired up my 76 xlch after it sat in my shed for the last 10 yrs about a month ago. Only took about 5 kicks and it came to life! What a sweet sound they make!
Sounds good! I had a 1980 Sportster, sat 2 years , when I went overseas 2 years. Changed the Battery, cleaned the Mikuni carb. It fired right up! Good job on this!
Hey thanks buddy I'm stoked about it. I run into all kinds of characters and sticky situations dealing with these old bikes, always keeps it interesting! Thanks for watching!
Great video! I am an Aussie and have a 1984 ironhead, beautiful old girl, I've had her many years and before a bad illness would ride with my mates from here to Broken hill, that;s 900 km through the Australian outback. loved tp hear her start.
I have a 81 buried in my parents basement. Was my first street bike. Lot of fun. Learned alot, and made a bunch of noise.... 3rd gear rolling down a big hill in the city engine braking was awesome..
had a 79 sportster years ago. kind of a bastard year. master cylinder in the way of rear pipe.mine was a rat . when i tore it down for top end rebuild, had a 60 over piston in front and a 30 over in the rear. got it running pretty good. went to a 60 pan after it. shovel top end. ah the good old days! getting older now. cant get rid of the harley bug. keeps me up at night. just finished a UL build. only cause i never had a flathead. good luck on your projects and ride safe
Hey Dave, yeah the 79 has a few quirks to them that are alittle different. I've seen all kinds of funky stuff over the years. I mainly stick with Ironheads and Shovelheads but have a buddy with a flathead that's given me an itch for one of those too. Thanks for watching buddy and I appreciate your comment!
l_t_d not sure if I will even get a response but here goes I just got handed down a 1975 Harley Davidson Ironhead unfortunately it has been sitting for about five years I've ridden many motorcycles but never owned a Harley what should I do for tune ups first on it last it was turned over was 2011
drain the gas if any out,flush it as best you can,put some fresh good gas in it see if it has sparkum! -oh,and check the oil out,probably needs changed,wouldn't hurt to check out the trans and primary oil too
I ride a 73 Sporter it is a friend bike but he doesn't ride now Ben standing in shad for 20 yrs I put it back on the road and ride the shit out of it love it
Thanks for putting this out Current project, 1977 sportster slow crank, cracked start solenoid, hoping that the slow crank is being caused by the solenoid. Wrench on.
Realy enjoyed it, my first harley was bought in 1984 it was a gray 1979 xlch I sure liked that bike still riding today and have had many different harleys I have enjoyed all of them but that first one will always be among the favorites
Nice! I love the 79' Model Harleys. I had a Shovelhead Harley and never had a problem with it. People like to bad mouth them,But this shows they are strong engines.
Ive done bikes all my life and have found that pieces about as big as a half dollar of a busted up grind stone work well in cleaning tanks.(also self tapping screws or lock washers will suffice)Sounds great!
Nice Job, she's a beauty. I recently bought a 79 Roadster I've reading and cruising the internet for info. In my searching I discovered that 2 front disc brakes are only on the 79 Roadster, not Sportster. There's other differences also, 2 inch longer front fork, no kick start option and a few other things I can't remember, so congrat's, you have a rarer bird than you thought. Been doing some stuff on mine and wouldn't mind comparing notes in the future.
I had a79 in 80 - it's the bastard year - almost no aftermarket parts fit. The battery is too small, and the electrinic regulator sucked too. After fixing those things, it did work ok, but the 57 - 78 frames were better. If you bought it right, you'll have fun on it but thefy are hard to sell. Have fun !
Yeah they've had that reputation, the 1 year sprocket cover and brake linkage is the big quirk. With the 80 cover and linkage it gives you alittle more flexibility. I agree there's a lot more 57-78 stuff for sure and typically what I look for in bikes. I still own this bike and a few more 79's since, I've kinda got soft spot for all Ironheads unfortunately, lol. Thanks for watching!
Hope the hater was the first to see this light off. Can't begin to grasp where these people come off with this business. Great job getting her to light off and idle. Really thrilled for your success. Made my night.
i have a bone stock 79 sportster kick and electric with original simese exhaust.it even has the original goodyear a/t tires.great bike you have there.thanks for shering
I really appreciate you watching and glad to hear I've got some long time followers. Trying to get back into uploading more and it feels good, thanks for watching!
I'll tell you what I think, I think it's awesome! I have an '01 solid mount evo sportster and it's great, but I would love to find an old ironhead like you have there! It looks like it will clean up real nice, too. I'm sure you'll have a blast with it, I know I would. Great find!
I don't know who got more excited you were me about that motorcycle starting. Sounds good so far brother. Won't be able to make it to the hill climbs I got family coming in do you enjoy yourself. Talk to you soon.
Yeah it's always exciting to fire them up for the first time, especially when it's that easy and so far so good! I kept an eye out for you at the hillclimbs, had a good time and got a pretty wild wreck I uploaded. Thanks for watching and we'll get together sometime!
I had a 75 xlh iron head for 20 years. best bike I ever owned. Times got tough I sold it for $1500 IT was bored 20 over and head shaved .10. S&S super B carb and stripped down to nothing but a head and tail light. Never let me down . Wouldnt charge the battery so I carried a charger with me. Drove her home with only 1st gear for 50 miles at night. Felt like I was sitting on a volcano.
Ironheads catch a lot of hate, but I've always liked them. My father in law inherited an 83 Ironhead from a friend that passed about 10 years ago. His widow actually let it sit for about 8 years before she gave it to him. That bike has seen a lot if miles.
Man that thing looks almost like my bike. Nice Ironhead bro! Hey bro I need some help or advice? I replaced the battery & the spark plugs,plug wires are good. It'll fire up every time but won't stay running? What could it be? Sylnoid,Starter,something electrical,my choke cable won't open?,something with the carb? I'd appreciate it or maybe we could go Live to show you or I can make a video? Thanks in advance if you help me?!
Well the price was right and kinda thought to good to be true, then when he started jabbing I did start to wonder about it. The owner seemed like an honest guy so just hoped for the best and so far so good!
I put to much oil back in it, the resevoir was empty and the engine had filled up. I drained what I could from the primary side but still had more than I thought was in it. Pretty common if they don't puke it out at start up after sitting so long. Thanks for watching!
yea many times guys like that [ I know a few]don't stay sober long enough ..m any never have the money to get the dream barn find toys like a old sporty.. great video
If it had a rod knock in the motor , then why did the other guy want it so bad...😅 Sounds good my friend. I have a 75 iron head sportster 1000. Has starter problems and the points need to be set and static timing done. She should fire right and run.
Just found this video, watched alot of your others. Good stuff man! Heard you say you are just north of Dayton, I'm in Middletown. Would love to see the stuff you have and pick your brain about my 1988 XLH! If you dont mind, join "Ohio Sportsters" on FB. Small group of us all thirsty for your knowledge! Great looking bike by the way! Take care
Hey thanks Mike, yes I'm just north of Dayton but about to move an hour further north. I really only mess with 85-earlier bikes so not much help on your 88 unfortunately. I don't do FB either but sure a great group of you there. I appreciate you watching the videos 👍
That's excellent man I will have to wait till next month I have just spent a bunch of my money and have to wait for funds to come back in but I have a nice little list going thanks for any help I appreciate it I will keep in contact and you keep pumping out those awesome videos Man👍
Had one just like it in 1984. Mine was xlch, but I added the electric start. I did like the new style kicker lever. I started with a totalled out bike went through the whole thing. I
Micheal Antisdel Very cool, yeah 79 was the last year for the XLCH. I've added starters to them and kickers to the XLH aswell, its nice to have both for sure. Thanks for watching!
@@jfrost77hd Yeah I've seen a few ways like diesel fuel and a handful of bolts and shake the hell out of it. Like you said a piece of chain. A pressure washer you got to be careful with that though certainly wouldn't want to blow a hole in the tank and then dry it out. A few shot's of methyl hydrate work. Stock Rock's
Great work man, thanks for taking the time to share! I'm heading out later this morning to look at a '76. Not exactly a barn find but she does need a bit of work (don't they all?). Hoping to convert it back to a right side shift and turn it into a fun little hooligan flat tracker. Thinking your eBay store will be atop my browser history! Do you know if all '76 models, (like the '75's) are linkage converted to left side shifts, or are later year '76 models true left side shift that cannot be converted? Thanks ...Rick
Hell yeah that's pretty cool I might be getting a 1979 ironhead sportster Do you know about the transmission problems because they told me when it was nuteral it would pop in to gear on its own
Never particularly had that transmission problem with any of them. Possibly clutch out of adjustment, primary chain tension or something with the pawl carrier I'd guess? Good luck to you and thanks for watching!
Lol, that's always one of them "Shut Er Down' moments if your not flowing. Then all the excitement goes down hill realizing you've probably going to pull the engine to get to it. Thanks for watching!
Looks like a mostly unmolested stock bike. Nice to find them like that. Ironheads seem to suffer a lot of abuse from ham fisted mechanics. I love my old '74 XLH. Good work getting her going.
Hey Frost I've been following you for a while I love the Sportsters I have a 75 Sportster myself I've also looked on eBay you have a a shop selling some stuff I have a bunch of parts I'd love to buy if there's any way I can get ahold of you and maybe order a bunch of stuff from a 75 Ironhead
Hey Gringo, yeah that's not a problem at all. Make a list of the parts you need and I'll make a combined listing so it saves you on the tax. Be glad to help if I can and appreciate you watching the videos!
Wow for not running and sitting that long that sucker sounds awesome, I’m looking to get rid of my Victory Vegas and get an older Harley just because I love the way they run and everything, working on The Vegas at the moment but yeah
