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Hopefully this isn't too silly of a question, i'm a bit new at this and the only way I know to learn is to ask. I have a 2008 XL 1200C. It has V&H short shots with fuel pak and a Harley Heavy Breather performance air cleaner kit. I was interested in ways to increase horsepower. I realize...

I have a 78 sporty with the jugs bored to .020, stock heads with valves and guides near outside tolerance, short pipes, keihin carb with .60 pilot jet/1.70 main, running 4R plugs, stock coil/bosch regulator, new odessy battery, new flyweights/points/condenser. I've had it running for about 5 min...

I bought this 03 sportster in 07 with 4600 miles . Have made a lot of changes , Thanks to J&P . I added the sissy bar and pad , the crashbar and highway pegs . Cycle shack exhaust, buckhorn handle bars , windshield and saddlebags, forkkbag is nice , all in all this bike RIPS . I do however plan to...

I have some residual fuel that I think is "misting/spraying" onto engine while I ride. I asked a motorcycle mechanic about it and he said umbrella valve needs replacing. What is he talking about and is it hard to do. Please tell me the technical term for the part so I can look it up, and can...

Hey guys, 2yrs ago my father wanted a new Harley so I gave what money I had to him for his new 06 Softail Deluxe and took his 71 Sporty to keep in the family. I was looking for ways to put my stamp on this bike and after seaarching the web I needed to look no further once I came accross J &P. From...

My Ironhead has electric and kick start. I have replaced all the electric start components that need to be replaced according to wear and damage (needle bearings, thrust washers, shifter lever... on and on. However, there is still a bump and grind that I haven't figured out, yet. Yes, of course,...

this is my bike last year,currently its at harley of ottawa,canada getting,a new bullet headlight,fog lights,side mount plate,chrome spoiler,handlebar mounted digital clock,zombie levers,chrome brake cover,leather fork wraps,leather studded tank bob,chrome axle nut covers,arlen ness mirrors,digital dawg...

I have done alot of work on this bike & the only problem I have is if you give it gas to fast it will cut out until you let off on the gas & reapply the gas very slowly other than that it works perfect no backfire nothing. just waiting at a stop light & the light goes green if you give it...

I Have a very bad back & have changed the stock seat to a LePera Daytona which helps. I ride with the local HOG's & we ride many miles in a day. Would changing the Rear Shocks help? I am 220 pounds so I would need to spend a lot of $$$$$$ & I am useing the stock shocks right now also...

I have a 06 Sporty with stock rear shocks & go on long rides & I am 225 Pounds my question is would it be worth spending the money for better shocks? Like 412 Sereis for $299.00 or 418 for $494.00 or 440 I.S.A $590.00. That is a big price range, but how much better would say the 418 over the...