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Old Jun 5, 2012 | 12:39 PM
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I picked up this beauty from a guy who bought it freshly rebuilt. It sat in his living room under a piano blanket for three years. First question I have; whats the best way to break in the motor without ruining it. Second, does anyone have a service manual for this motor?
 
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Old Jun 5, 2012 | 01:02 PM
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You need these two manuals, widely available from a local indie bike shop, HD dealer, J&P Cycles, eBay/internet sellers, etc. Just put the numbers into the eBay or Google search engines ...

99484-78 Service Manual
99451-78B Parts Catalog

This thread will have all you need to know ...

Tips For De-hibernating Your IronHead - A guide to bringing your bike back from its winter hibernation. Also a useful guide for ironheads which have been sitting neglected for a long time.
http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/s...ad.php?t=69876
 
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Thanks very much guys!!! I'll keep you posted!
 
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Scott,I looked and couldn't find a download,guess I'll have to put out the scratch.Thanks
 
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Another useful thread ...

break in period
http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/s...d.php?t=302136
 
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