1972 front cylinder 16464-72a

[heavyhitter]

Looking for a front cylinder for my 72 sportster wrist pin went sideways and killed my joy on the one I have been running.

if you have one and want to part company with it please let me know.

thanks

[eglideic]

 The place to look would be at the Davenport meet this week.

[heavyhitter]

thanks eglide

[ricochet]

Do you know what the fire ring OD measures out?  I might have one that I bought in error.

ricochet

[heavyhitter]

i will measure it and thanks

[heavyhitter]

Richet, the od measurement of the fire ring is 3.330-3.335 varies slightly as circumfrance is gauged.

[eglideic]

 Beware.
I believe that 72 was a transition year and if I remember right they were unique to that year only, and are scarce as hens teeth.

[ricochet]

I didn't have another set or loose one.  Both are late 73 and up and already fitted for pistons. Sorry I couldn't help.

ricochet

[heavyhitter]

Thanks guys, yes Eglide 72 and early 73 are unique, problematic, and very rare in runnable shape consequently.  72 is the first year for the 1000cc mill as you all know and it was a learning experience getting it right, ergo the configuration switch in mid 73.

I did find an entire top end from the rocker boxes down from a 77 which will bolt right up, so problem solved but at greater expense and effort.



 

[feebes]

My brother has a 72 XLCH, looking to sell. Motor is in really good condition,tach drive hole never broke,never rebored,has S&S shorty E now but has the original Keihn. bike has 6'' extended forks, otherwise stock. If interested e-mail at feebes@charter.net or call 920-470-9821

[saltcaveminer]

just another option: you can resleeve the 72 jugs.i had my early 73 barn bike resleeved with no problem.Salty

[feebes]

Making correction on 72 XLCH, does not have stock Keihin, but stock Tillotson.
Sorry about the mistake. feebes.

[heavyhitter]

Thanks Salty and Feebs.


Feebs can you tell me in what state the bike is located?

[feebes]

Bike is located in N.E. WI.,50 E. of Green Bay. Stock carb is a Bendix.

[heavyhitter]

just found one and bought it on ebay.
seller says it is 20 over and will clean up at 30 over.

we will see when it gets here.

if it is good that will be a fine deal