Keep in mind that he has it tied down, thus compressing front forks. It has more travel unstrapped, I'd assume.
On another note: looking forward to this build! Keep the DK Custom builds rollin.
Brain fart, and I've been strapping bikes down for 47 years. learned to not compress completely, to keep from blowing seals. But since the front suspension will be replaced, guess no harm.
Last edited by dirtdreamer50; 07-11-2017 at 11:54 PM.
... I have been wanting to do a build of my own and have always found a certain charm in owning and maintaining a machine that is older than I am.
The notorious Ironhead was found on some obscure Facebook bartering group and with a little finessing, I was loading it up to carry home...
The bike seems to be well maintained and is "good from far but far from good".
The general idea is a rigid springer but time will tell. I will of course be using as many DK parts as possible as well as a few other companies that don't rhyme with Screamin Seagull.
I have always preferred the term "Squeaking Beagle", but that's just me.
Brain fart, and I've been strapping bikes down for 47 years. learned to not compress completely, to keep from blowing seals. But since the front suspension will be replaced, guess no harm.
I agree with not compressing them completely but the fork seals are both blown out already... Just one more reason to ditch these for a springer
Originally Posted by Architect
Iron heads!?!?!? I wish you all the luck in the world and will be watching.
I've been warned that I DO NOT want ironhead problems in my life... Probably should have names this thread "Project Hardhead"
So, before tearing the bike down, I figured I should take it for a short ride. Just to take it thru all of the gears and make sure it runs well. I get to the end of the block and realize I better go back for my cell.
As I pulled back into the driveway the bars come off the bike like a nascar steering wheel...
For now I think the iron head has earned a key tag
I will be ordering the Weld-on Hardtail from TC Bros today and will be disassembling the bike this weekend.
07-11-2017, 11:50 PM
