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Thanks Chuck.

So, this would be considered an 'accessory' aftermarket item that was available in the 1950's and 1960's. I must admit, having worked on many D.C. Linkert Sportsters back in time,...

Blimey, you're exactly correct Rick - its a tickler! I blew through it, but didn't think to push it down! I had ticklers on my Amal Monoblock carburetors on my Triumph, but I've never seen them on...

I wish I knew which dents are O.E.M. and which were 'owner applied'. Do you still have the mufflers and bracket? If so, how much would you be asking?

Cotten,
You're correct about the brazing causing brittleness in sheet metal. How does the silver-colder react to chrome plating?

I agree with VPD. I've used the Harley Heat resistant spray-can paints since 1970 with great results. They changed it in some way in '78 but I never experienced any difference other than the design...

Thanks VPD - I thought that last one might be an FX!

I've dug out a spare DC-12 carburetor for my '64 CH and noticed that it has a brass vent on top of the float bowl. I don't r remember seeing these on any other Sportster DC linkerts nor have I found...

Gentlemen,

I'm going through my instrument box and find that my memory is a little fuzzy when trying to assign part numbers to some of my later Sportster speedometers and tachometers. I would...

Thanks 59xlh, ,but I think I'll continue looking. I probably could repair the road rash with a layer of brass, as its fairly deep but it's a lot of work.
Thanks for responding!

Thanks for responding....
That's great information. I would first like to see what 59xlh has and if it's too badly damaged for my repair skills I may reach out Mr. Kelly. Do you have is contact...

Thank you for responding.
How bad is the road rash? Is it repairable? If so I mat be interested...

As a follow-up to the above, I installed the Barnett plates in my '64, used standard springs and adjusted them a little looser than the dry clutch measurement - I went by 'lever feel'. The bike is...

I'm looking for a similar exhaust system for my 1970 XLCH. If anyone has one for sale, please reply.
Thanks...

As a follow-up to the above posting, I received as response from V-Twin stating that the carburetor base re-manufacturer (apparently not Tillotson) is not willing to install the check ball assemblies...

I'm assembling a Tillotson carburetor for my 1970 XLCH and am installing an adjustable main jet. I have a NOS adjustable main jet kit still in the factory envelope (without the installation sheet)...

I'm assembling a later ('D'-Series) Tillotson carburetor for my 1970 XLCH and noted that Ted sells replacement white plastic bases. While I have several original used bases, they have yellowed as...

A couple of years ago I met a guy either at at Oley or Hebron who was selling inserts of the correct frame casting hallmark numbers. These were cast pieces that are welded into a machined pocket in...

Yes Cotten, I understand your position completely.

I'm in another profession now, but earned my living early-on by repairing Harley-Davidson for many years and you're certainly correct; I now...

Amen to that brother. You're correct and that's my plan exactly. Because I work away all week, I'm going to put the bike aside for a week or two until I can take a full day to remove the carb,...

Cotton,
I removed the low speed needle from the knob and it's length is 3.520". Therefore, it looks like it's the correct P/N 27336-27 and not as I previously stated.
I really thought we had an...

Cotton,

I agree that the M35 is the culprit, as the M74B works fine with the settings around 3.5 and 1.5. I don't believe that the needle settings are the problem, as the problem reflects a lean...

Cotten,
Yes, I always draw both flange across 400 grit paper placed on a thick glass plate until smooth. I use my shop compressor with a small inline regulator set to 14 psi. To test the...

I had my '47 FL judged awhile back knowing that it had an incorrect carburetor (M74B) and it did quite well. I'd now like to elevate its status past Junior 1st. So in the interest of correctness I...

We go every year and plan to return on 2020. I was there from Thursday through Saturday afternoon and stayed with my buddies at the H.D. Generator Service tent who got there on Wednesday. Wednesday...

Well folks, here is the status to-date.

I removed the blistered decals, wet-sanded the clear coat and my painter re-cleared and polished the tank. I then applied ANOTHER pair of decals. Mike...