Need some tips on an Ironhead I'm looking at


  • Hey yal, I've been looking for a bike for the past few months and found a 1970 Ironhead that keeps giving me a I desperately want it itch, but I know better. They say it has new tires, new electrical, rebuilt clutch, new battery, and not much else. Still waiting on a response to see if it starts. 

    My question is those that have dealt with ironheads before, is there some is should specifically look for if I go check it out? And what are the most common issues you may come across?



  • @Joshua Fulton man, its an old ironhead. its not something you buy for reliability. they leak, you dont know how well it was maintained. you could drive it 50 miles and it throws a rod LOL if you have good mechanical skill go for it, but if youre looking for reliability, id look at something else. 


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