81 ironhead wants to start.
 

I'm trying to get my old ironhead going, it wants to start but I'm pretty sure the carb needs going through. It's bored 60 over and seems way to rich also it won't stay running once the prime burns off. Any help is great. Any recommendations for rebuild kit?

Here's some help with the carb ...

Cleaning a Carb
http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/s...d.php?t=185361

Setting The Pilot Screw on Your IronHead
http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/s...ad.php?t=71361

and this ...

Intake And Exhaust Leaks Tests
http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/s...ad.php?t=39766

Thanks ironmick I'll check these out. I got it running it runs until I drop it gear then it conks out

OK, so it starts and idles, and continues running if you twist the throttle? Then if you put it in 1st gear does it immediately stop? or does it stop when you release the clutch lever [engage the clutch] to ride off?

I got the clutch adjusted bled the brakes and rode around the neighborhood it sure felt strange to be back on it again but it was fun. I have some cleaning and sorting left to do yet.

Good news! Nothing like the look, sound and feel of an IronHead.

Well in the process of getting this bike road worthy again I was replacing the brushes in the genarator. well I had a small eletrical fire. I suppose its time for an alternator. Are there any ideas on what i should look for?

Poweraythor is a member of the other IronHead forum. He is a Canadian, and builds a very high quality alternator ...

Poweraythor alternator conversion
http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/s...ght=alternator

The V-Twin alternator has been used successfully by several IronHead forum members. Buy from any of the usual suppliers, J&P Cycle etc ...
http://www.vtwinmfg.com/webapp/wcs/s...102_3305046_-1