ignition switch conundrum - '66 XLH

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May 1, 2012 | 04:33 PM

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IronMick

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And i am on my 3rd IronHead; and none has been an easy ride. Jeeeze, i bought a Honda Shadow Spirit 1100 new in 1997. One oil change each year and my wrenching was done. Now, ...

May 1, 2012 | 05:48 PM

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scottfisher

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Originally Posted by IronMick

And i am on my 3rd IronHead; and none has been an easy ride. Jeeeze, i bought a Honda Shadow Spirit 1100 new in 1997. One oil change each year and my wrenching was done. Now, ...

....we get a feeling of pride everytime they start because--- they start because of everything we've put into them.

May 2, 2012 | 07:15 AM

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Ironhead Dave

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Originally Posted by scottfisher

....we get a feeling of pride everytime they start because--- they start because of everything we've put into them.

So true.....I have several bikes. All vintage and mostly Japanese (due to their availability and cheap price). But there is nothing like hearing that Ironhead fire up and I have never had compete strangers come up to me and enthusiastically praise my other bikes like they do my Sporty. It makes it worth all the time and effort.

May 3, 2012 | 06:35 AM

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boarder1959

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After the punishment of our Ironhead's we can take a break and ride the evo soft tails lol

May 3, 2012 | 01:10 PM