Tried richlin, the dude looked them up, gave me a pair but they were way too long, actually made contact with the pistons dont worry, i discovered this by measurement as the threaded portion of the plug looked really long. Late 1979 went back to the original way, and life went on. With heatseal iron on backing so your mom doesnt have to sew it. If you go over a hundred, i found out it breaks the speedometer cable. Sep 20, 2014 the bike started out as a 1979 harleydavidson xlch ironhead sportster, it was bought and owned by a member of the nyc hells angels during which time it was doubtless involved in some remarkable and highly illegal escapades. Dennis kirk carries more 1979 harley davidson sportster xlh products than any other aftermarket vendor and we have them all at the lowest guaranteed prices. Motorcycles on autotrader has listings for new and used 1979 harleydavidson sportster motorcycles for sale near you.
The bike is sold as is as shown see all the photos and the description. A wet clutch followed in 1971 and the vtwin was punched out to 1,000cc in 1972, approaching 70 bhp. Select any 1979 harleydavidson model founded in 1903, harleydavidson is an american motorcycle manufacturer that specializes in heavyweight motorcycles designed for highway cruising. Rare vintage harley davidson motorcycles pin pinback official product look nr. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Find 1979 harley davidson listings for sale near you. I started by hanging out at his shop, asking questions, and helping out anywhere i. Ironhead chopper chopper motorcycles and custom motorcycles. Save 1979 sportster exhaust to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. With heatseal iron on backing so your mom doesnt have to sew it on your outlaw vest.
Jan 08, 2015 first ride completion 1979 harley davidson xlch ironhead rat bobber no patina yet. The engine is a twocylinder, two valves per cylinder, pushrod vtwin. When i was first getting into building bikes, i met lil scott scott sorenson in sturtevant, wisconsin. When harleydavidson bolted their new overheadvalve motor to the kmodel frame in 1957, the sportster legend began. Instant download 1979 harley davidson sportster service manual repair, obtain the information you need to fix your problems now. Sportster history 1966 1979 article by mark trotta. Used blue original paint 1979 harley ironhead sportster oil tank resevoir battery box tray.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Get the suggested tradein value and retail price for your 1979 harleydavidson xlh sportster motorcycles with kelley blue book. This is a true time capsule, a 1976 harley sportster xlh, the bike is unrestored and all original except for the handle bars, not pictured are the stock seat and chrome battery cover but i have them. This xl sportster patch is 4 wide by 312 tall and is fully embroidered. Sales for 1978 topped 17,000 units, the highest in ironhead sportster history. Download 1979 harley sportster service manual xlh xlch xl. Motorcycle engine parts rebuild kits for harley davidson. Ironhead spark plugs archive the sportster and buell. Good condition for its age with original decal and not dented up.
Find 1979 harley davidson sportsters for sale on oodle classifieds. You can distinguish the 5759 frames from the 6769 by. Help1979 ironhead sportster electricalbattery harley. Models include 1979 sportster xlh xlh xlch xlch xl xl motorcycles. The harley davidson sportster is a line of motorcycles produced continuously since 1957 by harley davidson. A long time hd ironhead mechanic helped me with an oil change modification see new pic. To commemorate harley davidsons 75th year in production, a specialedition 1978 sportster was offered, featuring midnightblack paint highlighted by gold trim, gold castaluminum wheels, and limitededition anniversary graphics. This is a numbers matching bike, the paint is original and in excellent condition. Harley went to the letternumber format, so a c 7 frame could be either a 57 or 67 frame. Harley davidson ironhead sportster 1957 1985 viton valve seals set of 4 new fits.
Sometimes bobbers but mostly choppers, short chops and custom bikes. I have not worked on a 1979 but i did have a 70 xlch. Hd tried something new in the first half of 1979, and it worked like a turd in a punch bowl. The hagerty motorcycle valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1979 harleydavidson xlch sportster and assess the current state of the classic motorcycle market. Ironhead orange embroidered iron on sew on harley biker patch. A number such as 3a 11790 h9 appearing on the engine right case and the right side of the steering head on the frame indicates a 1979 xlh xl 1. Harley ironhead sportster 1979 oil tank battery box.
Sportster history 19661979 classic motorcycle build. In 1965, the sportster got a 12volt ignition, and electric start and new front forks followed in 1968. Considered by many sportster purists as the last real harley engine, the ironhead is the throbbing powerhouse that lends heart and soul to a long line of sportsters produced from 1957 to 1985. It is possible to install a distributor in 180 degrees out and it will run but not well. How do i test the voltage regulator on my 1979 harley. For all your harley davidson motorcycle parts, accessories, and gear, turn to our online motorcycle parts and accessories store. We have created multiple annual scholarships, one with the lincoln electric welding school and another with tric cuyahoga community college for students in financial need who are pursuing workforce training. Find 1972 to 1978 harley davidson sportsters for sale on oodle classifieds. Sportster models are designated in harley davidsons product code by beginning with xl. Anyway, for this low budget harley oldschool bobber ratbike wiebe rebuilt the cc harley ironhead engine and did the paintjob. Not rode it as the forward gear controls doesnt connect together, i have rocked bike through the gears. Here at lowbrow customs we believe strongly in supporting us manufacturing. In 1952, the predecessors to the sportster, the model k sport and sport solo motorcycles, were introduced.
Wiebe from the netherlands made available these pics of his custom 1979 sportster which he classifies as somewhere in between harley oldschool, harley bobber and harley ratbike. See more ideas about ironhead sportster, bobber and harley davidson. Sporty ironheads harley ironhead sportster link directory. June 2008 brian from stoneham, ma, made available these pictures of his harley custom chopper which has a 1979 cc ironhead engine in a paughco wishbone hardtail frame this ironhead chopper was built in 2000 and has a rear drum brake and a front disc brake. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used motorcycles, used roadbikes, used dirt bikes, scooters, and mopeds for sale. Keep your bike running smoothly with the best 1979 harleydavidson sportster xl series cc motorcycle batteries at batteries plus bulbs. So we jumped it and i road it to see if i liked it. The xl ironhead motor has both a kick starter and an electric starter, and an.
Shaun from warkworth, new zealand, sent us these pictures of his 1979 harley xls sportster ironhead. Page 7 harley davidson news harley davidson bike pics harley davidson events is for all harley davidson events happening all over the world. Lowbrow customs ironhead xl sportster motor engine patch. Harleydavidson ironhead sportster clutch components. The 883cc displacement advertised as 900cc was derived from a 3.
The ironhead was a harleydavidson motorcycle engine, so named because of the composition of the cylinder heads iron instead of aluminium. Man ive had a bitch of a time finding plugs for this thing 76. The low profile, raked front end, and large diameter skinny front wheel give this hd ironhead short chop the oldschool looks. Even if you had another ironhead motor that wasnt a 1979, it would be an expensive pain in the ass to make it work properly in a 1979 frame. The harleydavidson ironhead motor is the main reason for the enduring success of the sportster.
View the best 1979 harley davidson xlch ironhead xlch motorcycle pictures uploaded by users all over the world. This classic bike still has her original harley davidson factory paint job, and like all 1979 sportsters she has a cc harley ironhead engine with left shift and right rear brake. What are common mechanical problems with a 1980 harley. Lowbrow customs has motorcycle engine parts rebuild kits for your harley davidson, triumph and others. Its an homage to mentoring and the act of paying it forward. Download 1979 harley sportster service manual xlh. I absolutely love old harley s, and my daily driver is a 1979 shovelhead flh80. Crankcase stud, rear, 19521956 k, 1957early 1982 xl. Triple chrome plated hub, spokes, and rim ensure a true show finish. Feb 25, 2009 technically, i ride buell, but the engine is built in the hd factory edit lighten up if you cant laugh at yourself. Rare vintage harley davidson bettee sister brother whore house enamel pin.
Not only that, but we have them all instock and ready to ship today. Crankshaft gear shaft, xlcr and 1979 early 1981 xl. Ironhead sportster harley davidson motorcyle parts. Ive had a couple of ironheads and an evolution sporty over the years my very first bike was a 1969 ironhead. You name it we have what you need for customizing your sportster or bobber. The guy i got it from said it was sitting for about six months, so the battery was dead. In 1979 this sportster featured a new frame inspired by the xr750 racer. Considered by many sportster purists as the last real harley engine, the ironhead is the throbbing powerhouse that lends heart and soul to a long. Very rare 1979 harley davidson sportster model xlch. May 31, 2018 1979 xlh harley davidson ironhead grannys garage. This harley ironhead patch is laser cut from veg tanned leather at the throttle addiction headquarters. I started by hanging out at his shop, asking questions, and helping out anywhere i could. Most of the problems stem from its solid mounted engine and poor electrics.
Noted for distinct styling and exhaust sound, harleydavison has established itself as a worldrenowned brand and is a major influential source of the modern chopper. Super e carburetor kit for 197985 hd ironhead sportster models not equipped with vertical magnetos. Moto iron spoke wheels for harley motorcycles are manufactured to oem specs. Dennis kirk has been the leader in the powersports industry since 1969, so you can rest assured that we have your back when it comes to bringing you the best tires for your 1979 harleydavidson sportster xlh. Decals and emblems harley davidson motorcyle parts. The harley davidson ironhead motor is the main reason for the enduring success of the sportster. The harley davidson data book shows the xlch had a production total of 141. Best selection and great deals for 1979 harley davidson sportster xlh items. The 1979 harleydavidson xlh sportster and all other motorcycles made 18942020. I did like it so i bought it thinking i only had to replace the battery. Comes with preperforated holes for easy handsewing onto the location of your choice. I built the motor from a basket case so i never had plugs to refer to. Select a 1979 harleydavidson xlh sportster trade in.
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