Tinkering…
June 11, 2018A few weeks ago I started a new gig and have been traveling a fair bit during the week. I have not had as much time to work on the Sportster project but still tinkering and making progress. Have taken a ride…
First Ride!!!
May 14, 2018Spent the weekend tightening up a few things to attempt to get the Sportster project to go down the road. Brakes, controls, and some other small things all which needed to be done before I could make her go. Then… she went!
Chain Drive FTW!
May 7, 2018The stock final drive on a 1990 Sportster was originally a chain. Someone had converted this one to a belt. This weekend it got put back to a chain. I know a belt is suppose to be a bit more reliable and…
New Shoes…
April 28, 2018Got a new set of tires for the Sportster. The old front tire was not in terrible shape but the rear tire was pretty worn with not much tread left on it. The Sportster project gets a new pair of shoes.
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.
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…