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uploading pictures on here. The files are too large most of the time.
WhenI try to change the resolution or dpi..the pic gets unclear ...any suggestions? got some good pics just to large.

I hit a huge pothole while driving some of the crappy roads here in LA. Now when I hit any size bump at all, the front of the bike makes a "clank" kind of sound. I was wondering if it loosened a bushing or shock bolt. Any guesses gentelmen??

Here is a picture of the custom bike built in delaware ohio, with a turbo on it.

'03 883XLH Oil filling saddle tank?!

Yeah, yeah, yeah, right... I know it was stupid, but one nite I cranked it and left it running (as I got very distracted

I returned to find the bike dead, the battery discharged. It has not run since.

1. I checked for gas, ok;
2. recharged battery;
3. checked for plug spark, NOT ok;
4. checked 15 amp fuses, all ok;
5. checked ignition coil primary got 2.9 ohms;
6. checked secondary of coil got 11 Kilohms;
7. changed plugs new;
8. checked 12volt supply on supply side voltage wire to coil primary was ok; other side goes to "integral stator timing module";
9. with multi-meter on freq mode checked for frequency signal from timing module to coil, w/o plugs, free spinning on starter and got 400 hz signal? seems its doing something like...

Hey guys-
Thanks for the info on the V&H Pro Pipe HS. They sound and perfrom great. I recently was hit by a kid out on a sunday drive. He took a turn too fast and lost his rear end. Fortunately for him, I found it. Nevertheless, my bike is now at the local dealer having an estimate done. I was thinking of making a few cosmetic changes prior to the wreck and thought this was as good an opportunity as any. I want to replace the factory bars. I love the look of old school apes, but not sure that is what I want for long trips. On the other hand drag bars look uncomfortable as hell. I saw a fatboy at the dealership that had the pullback handlebars. It was a sweet look and may be the perfect compromise. Just wondered if anyone had any good or bad recommendations from experience with...