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Finally starting to work on my new to me 1977 XLCH Ironhead and I have a question. When I bought the bike from PO, it had a cracked sprocket cover. I know from research that HD used to have a part (34848-77) that addressed this issue, but I cannot find one anywhere. Are there any other workarounds, like a later model cover that is beefier that will fit...or...?
I tried to upload two pictures, not sure where they went!
Last edited by Skiprrrdog; Oct 10, 2021 at 03:11 PM.
If previous owner replaced the sprocket kick start-shaft bushing, it will generally crack the cover. HOWEVER there is a replacement for it. Look up Sports Parts online. Kirk is selling them for around $45. OR web search SPORTSTERPEDIA,com for DYI version. I don't need one for my 77. I'm 71 years old and only use the kicker in an emergency.
Thanks for the reply! I do not know what the previous owner did, but I will look into that part. Its riding time here in Tucson and Im itching to get going!
I've been wracking my old brain lookin for some info for ya. Here ya go . . . . XL Forum. JOIN IT. The click on Ironhead Section. Now on the top look for Search. Type in - kicker support bracket. First post gives ya instructions for to make that damn obsolete part. You will have to replace that cracked one unless ya get it welded . . . but that would look like crap. The 78 CH uses the same cover and inherits the same problem. Best bet is an Ebay Special, after ya make/get a kicker support bracket. GOOD LUCK, my slightly younger Brother.
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1977 Ironhead question
