79 Ironhead- New level of therapy(pics)
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Cruiser
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79 Ironhead- New level of therapy(pics)
I have to admit it. As much as I have been enjoying my riding during the past few years, I still craved the sound and feel of an Ironhead. I finally found one that was to my liking. I don't have the time for a "project" but I can wrench when I need to. That being said, for the past year I told myself, if I find one I like, I'm gonna jump on it. I can keep it running and do the basics but I knew if I picked up a project--that project would still be a project 5 years from now. I know some will understand and some will call me a poser because I didn't do it myself but here she is. I love her and like Huey Lewis said- "I need a new drug"- I found mine.
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From: Florida
Very nice bike.
And I totally respect your position about getting one that is ready to go and just worrying about keeping it maintained. I have a family with two additions in the last three years. Just keeping my modern day v-twin maintained, not to mention all the mods I want to do are enough to take up all the time I want to spare to wrenching and still be able to actually ride.
Hope everything works out.
And I totally respect your position about getting one that is ready to go and just worrying about keeping it maintained. I have a family with two additions in the last three years. Just keeping my modern day v-twin maintained, not to mention all the mods I want to do are enough to take up all the time I want to spare to wrenching and still be able to actually ride.
Hope everything works out.
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Cruiser
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Thanks Skeez. Thats it--between the kids, the wife and work, there is no time for a project. As much as I love spending time in the garage working on the bikes-I have to be able to ride and hear that engine or it's just not enough. Ride safe.
Road Captain
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From: Eugene, Oregon
Very nice!
I understand all about the "not wanting a project bike for 5 years..."
Time limitations, money constraints, higher priorities of whatever kind. Hey, at least you found yours, and the changes can evolve over time as you can manage, and still ride that '79 in the meantime. CongraTulations!
I understand all about the "not wanting a project bike for 5 years..."
Time limitations, money constraints, higher priorities of whatever kind. Hey, at least you found yours, and the changes can evolve over time as you can manage, and still ride that '79 in the meantime. CongraTulations!
Tourer
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From: Oklahoma
Pffft, poser. Just kidding, that is a sweet looking bike. I'd love to do a project, but my attention span might be an issue as well as funds. I get away with spending money on my bike because she loves to ride on it, but I don't think mama would respond to well with something I had to spend money on to get running especially if it had a solo seat.
Post some action pics when you get out on it. Bet that paint looks even better in natural light!
Post some action pics when you get out on it. Bet that paint looks even better in natural light!
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Wildomar, CA
Looks like someone put together a really nice bike. Congratulations!
My personal taste would be change the back fender, and pipes, and run a peanut tank. I just never liked Sportsters trying to look like an FL. I like them to look more like a sporty bike, but that's just my views.
Or you can make any changes you want to personalize it to your liking without having the bike down.
Nothing wrong with a turn key bike. Ride the wheels off it and enjoy it!
My personal taste would be change the back fender, and pipes, and run a peanut tank. I just never liked Sportsters trying to look like an FL. I like them to look more like a sporty bike, but that's just my views.
Or you can make any changes you want to personalize it to your liking without having the bike down.
Nothing wrong with a turn key bike. Ride the wheels off it and enjoy it!
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Tourer
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You probably saved a ton of money as well as time. And that is a great bike.
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Great bike, but an iron head or shovel should take years of your life, tens of thousands of dollars, and cursing, possibly a divorce before you can fire it up.
Seriously though I'm looking into a project shovel right now, willing to spend $3000 to get started.
Seriously though I'm looking into a project shovel right now, willing to spend $3000 to get started.
