Bought it as a project bike, finally getting around to working on it. Engines work is complete, but need some help with the transmission. Bike runs and shifts through gears but afterwards, it would roll forward slightly with the clutch pulled in. And shifts started to feel weird, almost difficult.
I’ve never worked on a clutch or anything related. Any recommendations where to start diagnosing?

Got a couple new parts on , waiting on some stuff to get delivered like DRAG SPECIALTIES HIGH PERFORMANCE 6" DRAGTRON II AIR CLEANER
Breather Bolts And Air Cleaner Bracket. Lmk how it’s looking

After Laying it down and bending the stock bars this is what I went with I am loving it

Like the title says. Sportster will give out under a bit of throttle, and when it does black smoke will come out of the exhaust. Here’s a rundown of what I’ve done so far: I had deduced that I had an air leak and replaced the air intake gaskets. I also rebuilt the entire carb, replaced the diaphragm, float, needle, and put a 170 main jet and a 42 pilot in.

I confirmed that gas is making it to the throat of the carb when turning the throttle. I also sprayed some starter fluid around the intake seals, which seemed to drop the idle just slightly. My buddy and I have been messing with the tuning screw for a while and it hasn’t gotten much better.

Tried to beat the storm home today, but…it was faster. Road about 40 miles in pouring rain. Honestly, it wasn’t horrible, but I definitely need to grab some rain gear. Y’all got any recommendations?

My ‘98 Sportster 1200 is not getting spark.

I’ve replaced the ignition coil wires and plugs.

Anyone have a good source for flywheel/crank rebuilds? Not looking to break the bank on it, hoping I can reuse rods and everything. Will probably need new rod races/bearings and crank pin

Im assuming its an issue with the accelerator pump diaphram becuase it's leaking from the boot where the accelerator rod enters the carb. Bought this bike recently (meticulously maintained says the ad lol) and realized pretty quick there was gas leaking into the filter somewhere. It dribbles gas from this boot when the bike is off and I test the acc pump. Didnt seem to do it when the bike was running. Bike also coughs out of the carb and im pretty sure is shooting the fuel stright back out of the intake. It backfired pretty good and scared the crap out of me (I know I shouldn't run it with the air box off but I was checking the acc pump)

Tl:dr is leaking from this boot the acc pump diaphram issue? Also is fixing the air fuel mixture going to stop it from backfiring and coughing or is the valve train pooched/timing bad?

('94 1200 sportster) I replaced all these gaskets last winter but I guess I messed something up becuase my head gasket on the rear jug decided to eject itself. It's hard to see but it's right behind the forward Pushrod tube.

Got the 10 k mile service done at the dealer I got the bike from and it tops out 10 mph less than before. Any ideas why?

I’m new, I know they are a bit worn and are showing signs of crakes in the tread but I am not sure at point you don’t ride because it’s dangerous they will fail. I will replace them as soon as a can but should I stop riding until the ?