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Do it! It's a slightly tedious job but the look you get from it is supreme. Keep in mind I also relocated the ignition with the kit. If you install a tank lift the look is even cleaner bc you have more room. You can tuck the harnesses much easier (if you look close under the HD logo you can see one of them sticking out.. eye sore if you know what to look for haha). And yes you wrap it to the frame section by section. I used e-z tape to combat all the elements and protect the wires. This video from blockhead explains it much clearer and a visual aid. I highly highly recommend watching his videos and throw him some love

I got [this one from Amazon](Sissy Bar Backrest & Luggage Rack for 04+ Harley Davidson Sportster XL 1200 883 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008VJY52Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_JRDCzbAFA1CB1).

Different from the style you're looking for, but I assume the quality isn't much different.

I'm really satisfied with it. It gives the look I wanted, a place to strap down my enormous lunch box, and the extra security and comfort for my wife while she rides with me.

The way the detachable clips are engaged, there is no way the sissy bar will fall off. Super easy to install too.

What type of Carb? A kehein CV is going to give you the best response on your ironhead; Mikuni and S&S will both work okay with more fiddling.

Ironheads take a LOOOOONG time to warm up, like 20 minutes at 50 mph according to my manual; and you need to make any carb adjustments when fully warmed or it will be fuck-o.

AFTER IT'S WARMED UP: First you increase the idle speed to ~1500, THEN you set the A:F to halfway between stumbling from too rich and too lean, and THEN you set the idle back to ~1100 or wherever your manual says it should be.

This is a great book on tuning Ironheads.

I'd ditch the drag pipes or install some "lollipops" to help with low end response. (Drag pipes are tuned for DRAG RACING aka wide open throttle)

Straight pipes are not very responsive at idle or when just bumping around town.

No, the heavy duty ones are too harsh unless you do a lot of two up riding. If you always have your old lady on the back, the heavy duty ones are a good choice.

Get the 412, 13" ones for sure, and crank up the preload until the sag is right (it should be sagging about 1/3 of its total travel without you on the bike, just under its own weight. Remember that to see total travel, you need to jack the bike up until the wheels are just 1mm off the ground).

As for front springs, you don't NEED to do them, but if you care about handling and brake dive, a set of Race Tech springs will do an amazing job in the front. Its very easy to install them, you just need the 39mm front fork cap tool or this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002XMYHOI/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1).

You can swap the front springs without changing the fluid also, but you should change the fluid every 5 years or so.

Racetech has a calculator on their site that lets you figure out the spring rate. I weigh only slightly less than you, and I bought a .95Kg/mm spring and its perfect.

http://www.racetech.com/

Don't get the Progressive front springs, even though Progressive makes a fine rear shock, their front springs are, in my opinion, garbage.

Get an led replacement bulb. Not quite a day maker, but LED crisp white, bright, and the lens still looks stock.

Something like this: SEALIGHT H4/9003 LED Motorcycle Headlight Bulbs Conversion Kit High/Low Beam - 6000K Super White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071Z7RHYM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_MyiSDbJ4R1TK2

I installed these on my Triumph Bobber and fit amazingly, are quite affordable and are nice and bright.

Get a blinker relocation kit. Save yourself a bunch of money and DO NOT get from HD. Just find something you like on the internet. You see a lot of guys using these.

Simple, clean, cheap, effective.... You can also get them in black. Then get some round bar end mirrors and call it a day. Should be able to get everything for under 50 bucks.

Mirrors

Make sure you get mirrors for 1 inch bars, and blinker mounts for whatever your fork tubes are, most likely they are 39mm.

I imagine you could connect to the ignition circuit. GPS and cell phone chargers don't draw that much power, I'm pretty sure you would be okay. I'm not 100% certain though, maybe toss a thread up in XLForums, or ask /u/gunslinger_006, he is the resident Sportster expert IMO. Wherever you add the wire, ensure to fuse it properly.

Edit for what I do on my sporty: I have a battery tender lead tucked behind my fuse panel cover, and I got a 12 volt socket adapter for my tender plug. I keep it in my saddle bag, and charge up when I need to :-)

Little on the expensive side but perfect for what I use it for and looks good.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008R0JRY0/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1483814331&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=willie+and+max+belt+guard+bag&dpPl=1&dpID=41fwo94MeWL&ref=plSrch

Something like this? You might find a font you like. The product I linked also makes a 4" version. Make sure you take good tank measurements.

Extreme Max 5001.5044 Wide Motorcycle Scissor Jack - 1100 lb. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0196PAZ1S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_taa_rGt1Ab1YM58V5
I have this and it works perfectly for me. It lifts the bike tall enough to change your tires and stable enough too. And it's easy to store when you are not using it.

Get a 3/8" to 1/2" adapter like this: https://amzn.com/B001DKN9CC

Sand the end flat to get rid of the rounded edges and it will fit perfectly snug right in the middle of the chevron. You can even continue to use it as an adapter.

OP, you mentioned that you have a factory service manual. Clutch cable replacement starts on page 261.

uhhhhhhhh If you say so...

You wouldn't know of good how to for dummies / videos that would go over these?

Also does the quality of mulitmeters really matter if it's just for motorcycle diagnoses? was thinking of getting this, but some of the reviews say it's not that great, what distinguishes a great multimeter from an okay one?

http://www.amazon.com/INNOVA-3320-Auto-Ranging-Digital-Multimeter/dp/B000EVYGZA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1426173691&sr=8-1&keywords=multimeter

I'm sure plenty of the "more seasoned" members will disagree :eyeroll: but my preferred method is quick and simple.

Get your standard INC power cord like the one found at this link: https://www.amazon.com/Foot-Power-Cord-Computers-etc/dp/B0002ZPHAQ

Grab some wire strippers or a pocket knife, hack off the female end, split the pair and strip back about a half an inch.

Make sure your bike is in neutral and the key is in the acc position (before on)

Then plug the IEC into a nearby wall outlet with enough lead to reach your bike. Stand the bike up with the battery cover and seat off.

While straddling the bike (careful this part takes a little finess) drop trou and shove the stripped pair securely into your rectum.

I picked up this one with a Halo ring. It's bright and does a great job of keeping my path lit.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01I3YLQ4I/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apap_uFEgbLqumYjF6

You're welcome: https://www.amazon.com/BioSwiss-Novelty-Bandages-Self-Adhesive-Funny/dp/B07B6T689G/ref=pd_sim_121_7?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07B6T689G&pd_rd_r=76d0c77f-8868-4c9a-9ec3-97797525618f&pd_rd_w=zbGzF&pd_rd_wg=WmqHN&pf_rd_p=5c130f77-a5ef-4ffd-9db1-c29a354f52f9&pf_rd_r=2ND6BBN0W9R8GW8BV5ZF&refRID=2ND6BBN0W9R8GW8BV5ZF&th=1

Right here.