IRON HEAD Thanks buddy, though I've parted out bikes with bad transmission area cases before I was glad to give this one another chance at life. Thanks for watching!
I did the same thing in 2004. I ran a 5 speed softail trans with the kicker kit. It was in American Iron magazine in 2005z My bike was a 1975, I used a 3” BDL kit on it. It was pretty cool. Sold it when I finished it. I think it’s in Tennessee now.
Nice, yeah I thought a 5 speed would be cool too but I just built it with the parts I had at the time. It's been a cool bike and definitely something you don't see every day it's been fun. Thanks for watching!
@jfrost77hd hey man I got a question. Nobody cuts the entire lip off the primary side. Is it just to save the effort or is there something I'm not seeing that would prevent it? That's an awesome looking bike man.
Looking last several years!! This bike is very cool!! Im 61yrs and really miss the shovelhead yrs!! I had some good ones!! Like most i rode all the time!! Different then!! I thought way cooler!! Seems there was more freedom!! I may sell my newer bikes and buy a ol shovel or evo!! Sir i really enjoy your program!! Keeping shovels and ironheads alive!! Liked the ol 70 bronson sportster back watching then came bronson!! Take care bro!! Later!!
Your work looks great, I think a shovel/sportster visor headlight and a spoon style seat would look awesome, and would really keep people guessing, it would take some knowledge to know what you are looking at. Keep up the good work bro
I always wanted to do this with a trock stroker kit with std pan heads ! I love your channel and if you have any information for me I would love to hear from you! Keep up the cool fab work brother! This is a sweet ride.
Hey thanks I really appreciate that, like you said it wasn't easy but I'm glad I stuck with it and finished it. Ride safe my friend and thanks for watching!
Looks great and I really like your not cutting the frame which keeps future engine options open. Nice way to give life to Ironheads with the usual transmission case problems.
Man, you got it going, that is fantastic. Been waiting for this. Like the original paint tank and fenders, that's something I've been looking for to go on my 75 Ironhead, original color was black but somebody painted mine before I got her.
Wooley689 Hey thanks buddy, once you saw-zawl your engine in half you've got to stay commited or fail. Though tested my patients at times I'm glad I stuck with it and really looking forward to warmer weather to ride it. Original paint is hard to come by but a good painter can get you the look you want. Thanks for watching!
Greg Jackson Hey thanks Greg, love the old Easyrider magazines too. I keep plugging away would be cool to get it into the new magazines aswell. Probably doubtful but you never know, let's spread the word, lol. Thanks for watching!
François Fafard Hey thanks buddy, I've still got my 79 too and finally rode for the first time about a week ago, ran great! Cool, if you paint yours post a video, thanks again! 👍
Dang bro..you are a pretty good mechanic!I would like to meet you one day..I'm in Canton ohio,Ohio, your not that far away.you are living one of my dreams,except I'm no mechanic. Love the videos ..n thank you!!
Way to go Jared that is f****** awesome glad to see you got it done that one would have been an easy one to walk away from if you haven't kept plugging away at it
Gringo Hey thanks I really appreciate that, though did walk away for months glad I got back to it. Some ideas aren't always great but once you cut your engine in half you have to stay commited or fail. It wasn't easy but really glad I stuck to it, thanks for watching!
jfrost77hd hey Jared my name's Shawn I go by evo or gringo I followed you for years now and I really like what you're doing with those Sportsters I've talked to you a few times before I bought myself a 75 Ironhead Sportster cuz you've inspired me and I'm in the middle of hardtail and Springer front end and all that jazz it's been quite fun I even faulty on eBay and purchase some stuff from you for my bike I wish I had the money to buy myself a Shovelhead with a kick-start like you've got keep up the good work I get great ideas off of what you do
Gringo Hey Shawn, glad I've inspired you to get an Ironhead, really appreciate your business, following and watching the videos. As you know I like Shovelheads and Ironheads both but you build and ride what you can afford and always can save for the next bike down the road. Thanks again for all your support and glad to help if I can! 👍
Robert Cunkelman Yeah that's the plan and hope to get people scratching their heads about it. Been a test of patients and persistence, different than any of my other builds and have enjoyed doing it. Thanks for watching!
Derek Odom Hey thanks Derek, I'm looking forward to getting it out. Runs great and starts easy, just waiting on some warmer weather. Thanks for watching!
Brooks Ashbrook Hey thanks buddy, yeah I did see they had some of the 70's style paint schemes on the new ones. At least they got that going for them, I'll stick to my old crap. Thanks for watching!
You mentioned the Wiseco Pistons are they the domed ones they use in their striker kit. Did you need to MOD anything else to take those pistons. Much better flame spread
Hell yeah I found my inspiration right here in this very video I’m gonna divorce one as well now that I’ve seen it done I’m gonna have a 6 speed ironhead lol
You certainly know your stuff , i hear yu when you say "burnt yourself out on it" ... been there before........fantastic project , they are never finished !!
Hey thanks I appreciate that, I definitely enjoy it but sometimes you bite off to much at once...but also makes it that much more rewarding. I finally put plates on this last weekend and racked up some miles. Had a blast, like you said never finished though. Thanks for watching!
I've been watching this video on and off for 2 years man that bike is badd ass if you ever think about selling please reach out to me I definitely want me one of those shovel heads projects that you got but man that iron head shovel head mix that's badd ass
That's the way Harley should have built the sporty. My '80 sportster trans came apart from poorly made gears. 1 gear broke into 8 pieces and there was a void in the metal at each break.
completely badass, id like to see that 93" you have divorced with a 6 speed trans on it. that would be extremely wild. if you have gotten this badboy out let us know how it rides or acts. Im in ohio as well. not too far from you actually, we spoke last year sometime, if you ever want to get together and do some ironhead tinkering/ riding let me know and ill bring my tools and ironhead out.
Jfrost how can i get aholdof u an talk to u i have a ton of questions for you about ironheads im trying to build one at the moment an have some question about it
It`s awesome! I`d thought about the idea, but have never seen one until now while I was searching CZcams for an Evo sporty engine in an Ironhead sporty frame. So, I just looked through your vids & don`t see any more about this one. I notice it`s a 2 year old vid & wonder what the status is of your creation? Sure would like to know more bout it! Thanx for sharing!
Hey thanks, I've put a few hundred miles on the bike and it ran great! Unfortunately been sitting more than anything lately I haven't fired it up this year but I need to. Hope to have more videos once I get settled into the new place. I appreciate you watching and good luck on your Evo Ironhead swap 👍
The idea of a 6 speed iron head is intriguing indeed. You are a masochistic ambitious man, sir.
What are you going to do for dinner time are you going to build you don't custom wall
Nice! Lots of talent at the end of those wrenches!
That is definitely one of the baddest build I've seen in a long time completely unique I got to give you props brother nice nice job
Glad to see you back,been awhile. I can't ride anymore but I can still watch the cool rides!
Seen ur start video, seen lots of pics of this set up and brother you perfected it , gives me motivation on finishing mine
That's an awesome build man. Can't wait for the finished bike and how she runs
Wow,.. Great Work n Lots Head Scratchin here.
Ur Builds n Mods are Show n Museum Quality.
Hats off to Ya ! 🫡
Sounds of music man , keep them ironheads alive!
IRON HEAD Thanks buddy, though I've parted out bikes with bad transmission area cases before I was glad to give this one another chance at life. Thanks for watching!
I did the same thing in 2004. I ran a 5 speed softail trans with the kicker kit. It was in American Iron magazine in 2005z My bike was a 1975, I used a 3” BDL kit on it. It was pretty cool. Sold it when I finished it. I think it’s in Tennessee now.
Nice, yeah I thought a 5 speed would be cool too but I just built it with the parts I had at the time. It's been a cool bike and definitely something you don't see every day it's been fun. Thanks for watching!
@jfrost77hd hey man I got a question. Nobody cuts the entire lip off the primary side. Is it just to save the effort or is there something I'm not seeing that would prevent it? That's an awesome looking bike man.
Howdy from Corpus Christi Texas. Outstanding 👍 👍
Sounds great, looking good too.
Frankenstein Harley. I am really impressed that's fucken beautiful, stay in the build.
I keep watching this one. It is so badass. I own a 1980 ironhead and would love to do this to mine.
I will keep watching my friend. Keep up the good work brother
Just watch your 1976 Ironhead video. Great job man! The iron heads can make some power. Really good job congratulations hope you still have it
Hey thanks, yeah it's fun bike I've still got it wuth no intentions on selling it. Thanks for watching! 👍
Incredible !!! Well done !!!
Very good job. The only ironhead I've seen like it.
Excellent work young man. Job well done. God bless ya dude.
Bad ass, one of the best I’ve seen
Outstanding concept and execution!
Looking last several years!! This bike is very cool!! Im 61yrs and really miss the shovelhead yrs!! I had some good ones!! Like most i rode all the time!! Different then!! I thought way cooler!! Seems there was more freedom!! I may sell my newer bikes and buy a ol shovel or evo!! Sir i really enjoy your program!! Keeping shovels and ironheads alive!! Liked the ol 70 bronson sportster back watching then came bronson!! Take care bro!! Later!!
That is so awesome!!! Great good man!!
That is a truly bad ass machine I absolutely love it let me know when you want to sell it that is the coolest bike I've seen in a long time!!!
Thanks I appreciate that, I'll be holding on to this one for awhile though 👍
OK...found it. You do super work!!!
That bike is cool , great work.
Your work looks great, I think a shovel/sportster visor headlight and a spoon style seat would look awesome, and would really keep people guessing, it would take some knowledge to know what you are looking at. Keep up the good work bro
I always wanted to do this with a trock stroker kit with std pan heads ! I love your channel and if you have any information for me I would love to hear from you! Keep up the cool fab work brother! This is a sweet ride.
Cool concept dude, Awsome
Ready to see that 1st ride , hell yeah
Man, that thing sounds healthy!!!
Hey J I hope you're doing well. I'm kind of diggin the trumpets they look good on the Sporty. Take care bro and have a good ride
SO BAD ASS!!! Nice work
great job sounds sweet
Awsome and very not easy work . Good vintage easyriders mag ambience in your workshop ! Hello from France to you and subscribers .....
Hey thanks I really appreciate that, like you said it wasn't easy but I'm glad I stuck with it and finished it. Ride safe my friend and thanks for watching!
Nice job my friend..... the tank came looks awesome!!!! 😎
smiley42 Hey thanks, yeah I love the old 70's style paint tanks. Thanks for watching! 👍
So freaking awesome! Love the tank aswell! Badass!
yungmaximillions Hey thanks man, I've always liked the Amf Harley paint designs and definitely an eye catcher. Thanks for watching!
Lots of work. Good job
Thank you for showings that!
Looks great and I really like your not cutting the frame which keeps future engine options open. Nice way to give life to Ironheads with the usual transmission case problems.
NICE, I love old bikes!!
This is awesome. Great job. I’m trying to figure out how difficult it might be to do this to a 98 evo Sportster. Definitely a badass look
Turned out pretty damn nice man! Nice work.
angusandleigh Hey thanks Paul, yeah this one took alot of time and head scratching to get right.
Looks tight man, always cool stuff rolling out.
Kobanspirit Hey thanks man I appreciate that and thanks for watching!
Man, you got it going, that is fantastic. Been waiting for this.
Like the original paint tank and fenders, that's something I've been looking for to go on my 75 Ironhead, original color was black but somebody painted mine before I got her.
Wooley689 Hey thanks buddy, once you saw-zawl your engine in half you've got to stay commited or fail. Though tested my patients at times I'm glad I stuck with it and really looking forward to warmer weather to ride it. Original paint is hard to come by but a good painter can get you the look you want. Thanks for watching!
You're a true motor-vator. Thanks!
Totally old easyrider material. Good job! I like the mf touch.
Greg Jackson Hey thanks Greg, love the old Easyrider magazines too. I keep plugging away would be cool to get it into the new magazines aswell. Probably doubtful but you never know, let's spread the word, lol. Thanks for watching!
Looks great with the early rocker boxes...
Awesome. Love to try it out with a 5 speed.
First time for me brother I think it’s awesome
I love it! I was not aware that it was possible to die a sec the trans on a Sportster. That's a really nice bike.
What's up Mr.!! Frost,
Very cool brother. Your skills are off the hook. Nice job! Have a great weekend brother...
formegolf Hey thanks man I really appreciate that, it's been a long head scratching process but it's getting there. Thanks for watching!
AWESOME! IRONHEADS RULE!!
🤘😎
Freaking well done man! I've always loved a divorced Ironhead. Nice work! Also, I'm stealing that "MF" idea for my own bike haha
Nice work!
Wow this is so awesome !! Great work I cant believe it!
François Fafard Hey thanks man, it wasn't easy but doable. I'd only seen a few pictures of it done and thought was cool so ran with it. 👍
jfrost77hd wow! Great skills ! I own a 79 Ironhead, planning to paint the heads in red like in your other video!
François Fafard Hey thanks buddy, I've still got my 79 too and finally rode for the first time about a week ago, ran great! Cool, if you paint yours post a video, thanks again! 👍
Hella sweet dude wish there was a vid of motor cut and build guess you have to do another one lol
Dang bro..you are a pretty good mechanic!I would like to meet you one day..I'm in Canton ohio,Ohio, your not that far away.you are living one of my dreams,except I'm no mechanic.
Love the videos ..n thank you!!
Hey thanks I appreciate that! This one definitely took some time to figure out but I enjoyed the build. Thanks for watching! 👍
This is insane. Amazing, but nuts.
super job!
Looks good brother....solo springer seat.....warm weather😂😂😂😂😂old man winter screwed us this year....Pennsylvania aint no better!!!
Dual disc narrow glide spoke front end...nice touch
Way to go Jared that is f****** awesome glad to see you got it done that one would have been an easy one to walk away from if you haven't kept plugging away at it
Gringo Hey thanks I really appreciate that, though did walk away for months glad I got back to it. Some ideas aren't always great but once you cut your engine in half you have to stay commited or fail. It wasn't easy but really glad I stuck to it, thanks for watching!
jfrost77hd hey Jared my name's Shawn I go by evo or gringo I followed you for years now and I really like what you're doing with those Sportsters I've talked to you a few times before I bought myself a 75 Ironhead Sportster cuz you've inspired me and I'm in the middle of hardtail and Springer front end and all that jazz it's been quite fun I even faulty on eBay and purchase some stuff from you for my bike I wish I had the money to buy myself a Shovelhead with a kick-start like you've got keep up the good work I get great ideas off of what you do
Gringo Hey Shawn, glad I've inspired you to get an Ironhead, really appreciate your business, following and watching the videos.
As you know I like Shovelheads and Ironheads both but you build and ride what you can afford and always can save for the next bike down the road. Thanks again for all your support and glad to help if I can! 👍
Very well done
Badass Bike. I love that tank so much
nikolaiownz Hey thanks, yeah I love the old 70's paint tanks too. Thanks for watching!
Nice one, you build very cool bikes there bud.....
GerbilFrenzy Hey thanks I appreciate that, it's been a challenge and still not finished yet but the hard part is done. Thanks for watching!
Cool machine
that's really great - it's the kind of bike which will attract people who usually know what they are looking at and they will be baffled
Robert Cunkelman Yeah that's the plan and hope to get people scratching their heads about it. Been a test of patients and persistence, different than any of my other builds and have enjoyed doing it. Thanks for watching!
Bad Ass Scooter. Good work Brother...
looooooove this! that tank is boss. MF is a great touch! sounds like it'll be a little screamer! can't wait to hear an update.
Derek Odom Hey thanks Derek, I'm looking forward to getting it out. Runs great and starts easy, just waiting on some warmer weather. Thanks for watching!
Good channel...love all the ironheads!!!So I have a 70' ironhead, any suggestions on how to push beyond the 4 speed?
👍👍👍👍. Lot of thought.. like it.
Awesome great job
Nice job man.
Dan Thorngren Hey thanks Dan I appreciate that, thanks for watching!
Looks pretty damn good brother....
Love it!
That's funny cuz now they are using the same tank stripes on the 18s. Looks cool J.
Brooks Ashbrook Hey thanks buddy, yeah I did see they had some of the 70's style paint schemes on the new ones. At least they got that going for them, I'll stick to my old crap. Thanks for watching!
You mentioned the Wiseco Pistons are they the domed ones they use in their striker kit.
Did you need to MOD anything else to take those pistons.
Much better flame spread
That is too cool!
joseph mosqueda Hey thanks I really appreciate that, thanks for watching! 👍
Any issues with blow by from crankcase pressure with the breather welded shut?
Love the old Cocktail Shakers
Allan Drake Hey thanks, yeah I've had them for years and finally found the right bike to put them on. Thanks for watching!
freaking love it!
HDJeffA Hey thanks buddy 👍
Hell yeah I found my inspiration right here in this very video I’m gonna divorce one as well now that I’ve seen it done I’m gonna have a 6 speed ironhead lol
Very nice!!!
superdave2112 Hey thanks man! 👍
holy fuck !! best one yet
What kinda charging system did you end up using to replace the stator?
You certainly know your stuff , i hear yu when you say "burnt yourself out on it" ... been there before........fantastic project , they are never finished !!
Hey thanks I appreciate that, I definitely enjoy it but sometimes you bite off to much at once...but also makes it that much more rewarding. I finally put plates on this last weekend and racked up some miles. Had a blast, like you said never finished though. Thanks for watching!
Nice work
Two Sheds Hey thanks and thanks for watching!
I've been watching this video on and off for 2 years man that bike is badd ass if you ever think about selling please reach out to me I definitely want me one of those shovel heads projects that you got but man that iron head shovel head mix that's badd ass
That is more than cool
How. Did. You. Cut. The. Back half. Of the. Transmishin. Off. ?
That's the way Harley should have built the sporty. My '80 sportster trans came apart from poorly made gears. 1 gear broke into 8 pieces and there was a void in the metal at each break.
completely badass, id like to see that 93" you have divorced with a 6 speed trans on it. that would be extremely wild. if you have gotten this badboy out let us know how it rides or acts. Im in ohio as well. not too far from you actually, we spoke last year sometime, if you ever want to get together and do some ironhead tinkering/ riding let me know and ill bring my tools and ironhead out.
Dope!
Hell to to the yeah!👍
Hell ya vary nice
What did you do about the primary pullies?
Jfrost how can i get aholdof u an talk to u i have a ton of questions for you about ironheads im trying to build one at the moment an have some question about it
It`s awesome! I`d thought about the idea, but have never seen one until now while I was searching CZcams for an Evo sporty engine in an Ironhead sporty frame.
So, I just looked through your vids & don`t see any more about this one.
I notice it`s a 2 year old vid & wonder what the status is of your creation?
Sure would like to know more bout it!
Thanx for sharing!
Hey thanks, I've put a few hundred miles on the bike and it ran great! Unfortunately been sitting more than anything lately I haven't fired it up this year but I need to. Hope to have more videos once I get settled into the new place. I appreciate you watching and good luck on your Evo Ironhead swap 👍
Kool...One of a kind
beyond cool
EFI is the Devil Hey thanks I really appreciate that, thanks for watching! 👍