I have this chopper that I got from a guy, and want to change a bunch of stuff on it. One of those being the pegs, because the shift lever is worn and clunky, and I had to reposition the shift lever peg because my foot barely reaches it. I've been looking for a replacement, but can't find one that'll mount up, or if I do, I'm not 100% sure. The shifter that the bike has is worn, clunky, and seems kind of unstable. Any help? Pics attached [ATTACH... Need shifter for weird setup ..read more

Hey all. I recently purchased a chopper from a friend, and I'm trying to track down information about it. I was told it was a 1980s FXR frame and an 80 evo engine, but the numbers aren't adding up. VIN: 4B7H846984S000586 Engine: DLK751496 The bike cranks, but won't start. It gets fuel to the carb, has compression, has spark through the plugs, and has a tested good battery. I'm trying to track down a manual for the frame so I can start going through the wiring, but can't find a VIN... Need help identifying chopper VIN/Engine ..read more

Hi everyone, new to this forum. So I’m resurrecting a 97 fat tire chopper. It has a 5-speed and a EVO off of a 99 softail. My problem is the 5 transmission studs. They aren’t long enough for me to put a nut on the bottom. I believe they are 7/16 course thread to 3/8 fine thread. They are thru holes into the transmission. How are people solving this problem? I haven’t been able to find longer studs. Thanks for any help ..read more

Hello Forum, I have a Harley Softail with custom wheels. There are no markings on the wheels. Anyway, I started doing a chain drive conversion and ran into a problem the rear hub has a center hole of 2.5". The only sprockets I can find are 2.25" diameter. Has Harley used a 2.5" diameter hub center flange? Thank you in advance ..read more

Greetings, fellas. This is my first post to this magnificent forum. I want to thank you in advance for your hepp and I am excited to be a member of this community. Quick background. I don't really ride, I am quite mechanically inclined. Ive been a car mechanic from age 17 to 34. My dad used to ride choppers back in the 70s. Now he is 72, first he bought an 09 Electra-Glide, I thought it was much too heavy for him and he laid it down at a few stop lights. I put my foot down and convinced him... 2023 Road Glide CVO.... TRIKE ..read more

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Hello community, I have a 2005 special construction chopper with a 73 shovelhead with dyna 2000 I been riding fine. Road earlier in the day no issues. Parked for a few hour went to run to the store fired it up got to the end of my street died would not start. Adjusted the carb a little got it started. Took off got the same distance about a block died again. My bike only has 1,000 miles on itvso all parts are new but the bike sat for about 2 yrs before I got it. But I have been riding it... 73 shovelhead cranks but does not start ..read more

I have a 1969 according to the log book Harley Davidson FLP cone shovel, but im confused, the last 4 digits on the engine number are 68H2, so i think that denotes its a 72, It also has a 17 digit frame number stamped on the frame under the engine starting SABTVR So im confused what year it actually is, Can anyone help Cheers ..read more

Hi all I have a 2004 American IronHorse Stalker that I recently replaced battery cables and battery. Now when I try and connect battery the shifter linkage gets super hot really quick and starts smoking. Not sure what's going on, fuses checked out good, not sure how to check relays with my ohm meter but now there is no power at all when I try and turn key on while tapping negative cable to battery. Any ideas? I can't find anything on the net about problems like this. Thanks in advance... 04 American IronHorse shifter linkage hot and smoking when connecting battery cables ..read more

Hello, can't seem to find the info I'm needing. I want to adjust my primary belt and having a problem. My bike is a 73 shovelhead with 3" Bdl primary belt. And a 5 speed trans. I broke lose the 5 trans bolt and tried prying the trans back and didn't seem like it wanted to move at all. Am I missing something. I don't see how the trans could move back. The inner primary case is one piece that bolts to the engine and to the trans so how could you slide the trans away from the motor to snug up... Primary Belt adjustment 73 shovelhead custom chopper ..read more