Here is a pic of me and my Ironhead at last Wed. Quaker Steak and Lube Bike Night. It was classics night and you can also see a couple of nice shovelheads in the background as well.
Congrats on the win. I have an 84 being rebuilt. also in the family we have an 80 ironhead and 73 & 79 shovels. We like the older Iron. Mine is an 89 1200 But I love it. Mine is ugly too. Just gotta love that Hammerite.
Location: Cleveland, OH - Longing for Savannah, GA
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RE: Won my first Bike Night Trophey
Congrats on the win...I can't wait to get my basket together...74 frame, 76 engine/trans. Quick question...I am eliminating the electric start option for simplicity sake and was wondering because of all these rumors....was this engine properly names the "Milwaulkee Crippler" because of it's kick/compression combo? Later
Location: Cleveland, OH - Longing for Savannah, GA
Posts: 443
RE: Won my first Bike Night Trophey
Another quick question for you.....I noticed you posted a thread a qhile back ralating to the carb issue. I am curious to know whick one you went with since I have the original Bendix, but should I switch or keep it? I haven't had the engine fired yet .... the bike is still not together and has sat for quite a few years as a basket so I am sure I will have some issues with ajustments on the carb to begin with. Should I just sell it on ebay for a super E or a mikuni? Not quite sure
See the "correct way to kick start an ironhead" thread. That should cover the history of the Milwaulkee Crippler.
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ORIGINAL: nardoindustries
Congrats on the win...I can't wait to get my basket together...74 frame, 76 engine/trans. Quick question...I am eliminating the electric start option for simplicity sake and was wondering because of all these rumors....was this engine properly names the "Milwaulkee Crippler" because of it's kick/compression combo? Later
The Super E performed well at high speed but at low speed sputtered. I currently have a bendix which operates well at low speed but at a loss of high speed performance. As soon as I can afford it, I will go with a CV or slide style carb like Mikuni.
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ORIGINAL: nardoindustries
Another quick question for you.....I noticed you posted a thread a qhile back ralating to the carb issue. I am curious to know whick one you went with since I have the original Bendix, but should I switch or keep it? I haven't had the engine fired yet .... the bike is still not together and has sat for quite a few years as a basket so I am sure I will have some issues with ajustments on the carb to begin with. Should I just sell it on ebay for a super E or a mikuni? Not quite sure
Won my first Bike Night Trophey
