Weekend Off…
April 23, 2018Took this past weekend off. Wife and I headed down to the OBX for the weekend. So no real progress on the Sporty, waiting on some parts before I can really get anything else done anyway.
Category: 1990 Sportster
1990 Harley Davidson Sportster Project – Bringing a broken down Craigslist find back to life.
New Bars
April 19, 2018Got the new bars, risers, and grips this week. Got them all fitted up. Still waiting on the switch covers and front master cylinder from eBay, should have them sometime next week. I think the new bars look fantastic, little different look…
She’s Alive! She’s Alive!
April 14, 2018She started!!! I replaced the ignition system with a new module, sensor, rotor, and coil. Prior to replacing the ignition system I was getting a spark on both plugs but based on some youtube research; we had a spark, just not enough….
Exhaust Wrap
April 9, 2018Looks like the reason we are not able to get the Sporty to start is the ignition module. So replacing it with a Compu-Fire HDE-1 Digital Electronic Ignition which I ordered and is on the way. Since I am waiting on parts…
Compression Test
April 7, 2018Still having issues getting the Sporty to start. She turns over, sounds like she wants to go… but nope. Have tried a fresh battery and some starter fluid with no luck. Couple of buddies on Facebook said I may not have good…
So Close…
April 2, 2018Sandy and I did some work on the Sporty over the weekend. Primary is all put together. Carburetor and such is mounted. When we hit the button she turns over, even fires a few times, but will not start. Couple of times…
Preparing to Start…
March 29, 2018Just a quick checklist of things I need to finish up to try and get the Sporty started, maybe this weekend.
Replacing the Exhaust Studs
March 28, 2018Did some tinkering on the bike this evening after work. When I tore things down and I pulled the exhaust off two of the four studs, one in the front and one in the rear, came out with the nut so I…
Signs of Life
March 26, 2018Just a bit of tinker on the Sporty this weekend. Nothing major done, but checked a couple of small things off the list. Every little thing gets me that much closer to making it go (and be bad ass while going).
New Oil Tank
March 21, 2018Had the day off today and the new oil tank showed up. After a trip to the dealership to pick up the isolation mounts I got it fitted. Not completely done yet, I have a couple other things to do first, but…