How much did a 1979 ironhead Sportster cost?
79 ironhead . Lots of new parts, exhaust cycle shack pipes. New wiring harness . handle bars and risers. new matching brake rotors. new rear master cylinder and chrome caliper . New paint, tires, Accel coil, wires, points and plugs. new handlebar switches. Rebuilt S&S super B . It has a couple oil leaks!. Over $ 4000.00 invested over three years.
What makes an ironhead Sportster engine so hot?
The cylinders and heads are cast iron and the pushrods are aluminium. The pushrod will expand more than the cylinder when hot and it is possible to adjust them too tightly. When this happens the engine will be hard to start hot and you stand the chance of burning a valve from an adjustment that is too tight and holding the valve (s) open.
Do you have to take care of Ironhead Sportsters?
Theoretically you should have a good one if everything in the engine is within specification and you take good care of it. FUN FACT: Most cheap Ironhead Sportsters for sale are money pits that have been used and abused and are in need of much attention.
What kind of parts are in a 79 Ironhead?
Check out photos or better yet come check out in person. 79 ironhead . Lots of new parts, exhaust cycle shack pipes. New wiring harness . handle bars and risers. new matching brake rotors. new rear master cylinder and chrome caliper . New paint, tires, Accel coil, wires, points and plugs. new handlebar switches. Rebuilt S&S super B .
What’s the top end of a 1979 Harley ironhead Sportster?
Top end pulled jugs powder coated and new rings installed, new clutch. everything else on bike is brand new. Check out photos or better yet come check out in person.
What did I do to my 1979 Ironhead?
Thanks for looking! 79 ironhead . Lots of new parts, exhaust cycle shack pipes. New wiring harness . handle bars and risers. new matching brake rotors. new rear master cylinder and chrome caliper . New paint, tires, Accel coil, wires, points and plugs. new handlebar switches. Rebuilt S&S super B . It has a couple oil leaks!.
What kind of engine does ironhead Sportster have?
The Ironhead 1000cc Sportster engine was chosen as the starting point of this project, the top end of this motor does not have through studs and allowed for heavy cosmetic modifications to produce the “One off” hand built “Copperhead” tribute you see today!