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 1974 XLH1000 Sportster. I have two of these and they are a candidate for best Sportsters ever built. \\ 1974 XLH1000 Sportster. I have two of these and they are a candidate for best Sportsters ever built. \\
  
-|{{ :video:01_1974_xlh_by_ferrous_head.mp4 |}}|{{ :video:01_1974_xlh_1_by_ferrous_head.mp4 |}}|+|  {{ :video:01_1974_xlh_by_ferrous_head.mp4 |}}   |  {{ :video:01_1974_xlh_1_by_ferrous_head.mp4 |}}   | 
 +|  1974 XLH ((Link to file in Sportsterpedia: http://www.sportsterpedia.com/lib/exe/fetch.php/video:01_1974_xlh_by_ferrous_head.mp4))  |  1974 XLH ((Link to file in Sportsterpedia: http://www.sportsterpedia.com/lib/exe/fetch.php/video:01_1974_xlh_1_by_ferrous_head.mp4))  |
  
 ==== Sporton ==== ==== Sporton ====
 +Sportons are based around Harley Davidson 900 Sportster engines. Housed in replica Norton Featherbed frames - a formidable combination in Historic Racing. ((https://www.xlch.com.au/#)) \\
  
 First Dyno run on the new Generod Sporton Mark 2 was just to get an air/fuel map to see how my guesses on the jetting and timing worked out. \\ First Dyno run on the new Generod Sporton Mark 2 was just to get an air/fuel map to see how my guesses on the jetting and timing worked out. \\
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 First laps on the New Sporton Mark II as Gene and Rod tour around Lakeside at a leisurely pace. \\ First laps on the New Sporton Mark II as Gene and Rod tour around Lakeside at a leisurely pace. \\
  
-|  Starting the Sporton  |  1st Dyno Run  |  Maiden Flight of The Sporton Mark II  | +|{{ :video:01_starting_the_sporton_by_ferrous_head.mp4 |}}|{{ :video:01_1st_dyno_run_sporton_2_by_ferrous_head.mp4 |}}|{{ :video:01_maiden_flight_of_the_sporton_mark_ii_by_ferrous_head.mp4 |}} | 
-|{{ :video:01_starting_the_sporton_by_ferrous_head.mp4 |}}|{{ :video:01_1st_dyno_run_sporton_2_by_ferrous_head.mp4 |}}|{{ :video:01_maiden_flight_of_the_sporton_mark_ii_by_ferrous_head.mp4 |}}|+|  Starting the Sporton: ((Link to file in Sportsterpedia: http://www.sportsterpedia.com/lib/exe/fetch.php/video:01_starting_the_sporton_by_ferrous_head.mp4))  |  1st Dyno Run: ((Link to file in Sportsterpedia: http://www.sportsterpedia.com/lib/exe/fetch.php/video:01_1st_dyno_run_sporton_2_by_ferrous_head.mp4))  |  Maiden Flight of The Sporton Mark II: ((Link to file in Sportsterpedia: http://www.sportsterpedia.com/lib/exe/fetch.php/video:01_maiden_flight_of_the_sporton_mark_ii_by_ferrous_head.mp4))  |
  
 ====== Carburetor ====== ====== Carburetor ======
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 No instructions came with it, but these are very simple carbs. They will respond to tuning just like a real S&S. Actually, like any carb ever made. \\ No instructions came with it, but these are very simple carbs. They will respond to tuning just like a real S&S. Actually, like any carb ever made. \\
  
-|  "Fake" S&S Carb on 1979 XLH  | +|{{video:01_fake_s_s_carb_on_a_79_xlh_sportster_by_ferrous_head.mp4|}}| 
-|{{:techtalk:miscres:01_fake_s_s_carb_on_a_79_xlh_sportster_by_ferrous_head.mp4|}}|+|  "Fake" S&S Carb on 1979 XLH: ((Link to file in Sportsterpedia: http://www.sportsterpedia.com/lib/exe/fetch.php/video:01_fake_s_s_carb_on_a_79_xlh_sportster_by_ferrous_head.mp4))  |
  
 ====== Sidecar Racing ====== ====== Sidecar Racing ======
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 The Sporton bites the dust. Mac Park December 2013. A Period 3 Unlimited Sidecar powered by a Harley Sportster (Ironhead) engine. \\ The Sporton bites the dust. Mac Park December 2013. A Period 3 Unlimited Sidecar powered by a Harley Sportster (Ironhead) engine. \\
  
-|  Small Crash 2  | 
 |{{:video:01_small_crash_2_by_ferrous_head.mp4|}}| |{{:video:01_small_crash_2_by_ferrous_head.mp4|}}|
 +|  Small Crash 2: ((Link to file in Sportsterpedia: http://www.sportsterpedia.com/lib/exe/fetch.php/video:01_small_crash_2_by_ferrous_head.mp4))  |
  
 ===== A Run on the Salt at Lake Gairdner South Australia ===== ===== A Run on the Salt at Lake Gairdner South Australia =====
 |{{ :video:01_salt_flat_sporton.mp4 |}}| |{{ :video:01_salt_flat_sporton.mp4 |}}|
 +|  Salt Flat Sporton: ((Link to file in Sportsterpedia: http://www.sportsterpedia.com/lib/exe/fetch.php/video:01_salt_flat_sporton.mp4))  |
  
 ===== Queensland Titles 2021 ===== ===== Queensland Titles 2021 =====
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 Race 2 of the Queensland Historic Road Race Championships. Race 2 of the Queensland Historic Road Race Championships.
  
-|  Day 2 at Queensland 2021  |  Race 1  |  Race 2  | +|{{ video:01_warm_up_queensland_titles_2021_by_ferrous_head.mp4 |}}|{{ :video:01_qld_titles_2021_race_1_start.mp4 |}}|{{ :video:01_qld_titles_2021_race_2.mp4 |}}| 
-|{{ :techtalk:miscres:01_warm_up_queensland_titles_2021_by_ferrous_head.mp4 |}}|{{ :video:01_qld_titles_2021_race_1_start.mp4 |}}|{{ :video:01_qld_titles_2021_race_2.mp4 |}}|+|  Day 2 at Queensland 2021: ((Link to file in Sportsterpedia: http://www.sportsterpedia.com/lib/exe/fetch.php/video:01_warm_up_queensland_titles_2021_by_ferrous_head.mp4))  |  Race 1: ((Link to file in Sportsterpedia: http://www.sportsterpedia.com/lib/exe/fetch.php/video:01_qld_titles_2021_race_1_start.mp4))  |  Race 2: ((Link to file in Sportsterpedia: http://www.sportsterpedia.com/lib/exe/fetch.php/video:01_qld_titles_2021_race_2.mp4))  |
  
 ===== Queensland Titles 2019 ===== ===== Queensland Titles 2019 =====
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 |{{ :video:01_qld_titles_2019_by_ferrous_head.mp4 |}}| |{{ :video:01_qld_titles_2019_by_ferrous_head.mp4 |}}|
 +|  QLD Titles 2019: ((Link to file in Sportsterpedia: http://www.sportsterpedia.com/lib/exe/fetch.php/video:01_qld_titles_2019_by_ferrous_head.mp4))  |
  
 ===== Queensland Titles 2018 ===== ===== Queensland Titles 2018 =====
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 Racing a sidecar is all about traction when it comes to the turns (and off the line). Because we are limited in tire choice/size the front tire becomes the limiting factor. Ideally the front holds on just a bit more than the back. You need the back end to break loose first and then you ride on the throttle. When I have everything just right all three wheels are drifting and I steer on the throttle. Same as you do in the dirt, only it's blacktop. \\   Racing a sidecar is all about traction when it comes to the turns (and off the line). Because we are limited in tire choice/size the front tire becomes the limiting factor. Ideally the front holds on just a bit more than the back. You need the back end to break loose first and then you ride on the throttle. When I have everything just right all three wheels are drifting and I steer on the throttle. Same as you do in the dirt, only it's blacktop. \\  
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 Video: Day 2, killing time before racing starts and footage from race 3. \\ Video: Day 2, killing time before racing starts and footage from race 3. \\
  
-|  Day 2  |  Race 3  | +|{{ :video:01_day_2_qld_titles_2018_by_ferrous_head.mp4 |}}| {{ :video:01_australian_historic_sidecar_championships_2018_race_3_by_ferrous_head.mp4 |}}| 
-|{{ :video:01_day_2_qld_titles_2018_by_ferrous_head.mp4 |}}|{{ :video:01_australian_historic_sidecar_championships_2018_race_3_by_ferrous_head.mp4 |}}|+|  Day 2: ((Link to file in Sportsterpedia: http://www.sportsterpedia.com/lib/exe/fetch.php/video:01_day_2_qld_titles_2018_by_ferrous_head.mp4))  |  Race 3: ((Link to file in Sportsterpedia: http://www.sportsterpedia.com/lib/exe/fetch.php/video:01_australian_historic_sidecar_championships_2018_race_3_by_ferrous_head.mp4))  |
  
 ===== Broadford in Victoria ===== ===== Broadford in Victoria =====
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 ===== Lord Of The Lake Race 3 ===== ===== Lord Of The Lake Race 3 =====
-This may read like an entire chapter in my life but I just feel I need to explain some things. \\+This may read like an entire chapter in my life but I just feel I need to explain some things. ((https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/191337-race-report-and-video-long)) \\
 Firstly, I had to fire my Camerawoman because when I got home to check the video on Saturday night there was no video for Saturday's racing - only qualifying. She forgot how to turn it on. 2 buttons. Sidecar people. Sigh. But I do have video and although it is a bit shaky it's a lot better than I thought it would be. I was forced to move the camera p on the handle bars at the last minute. The mount is plastic and I never get it tight enough no matter what I do. So halfway through it does put it's own slant on the race. \\ Firstly, I had to fire my Camerawoman because when I got home to check the video on Saturday night there was no video for Saturday's racing - only qualifying. She forgot how to turn it on. 2 buttons. Sidecar people. Sigh. But I do have video and although it is a bit shaky it's a lot better than I thought it would be. I was forced to move the camera p on the handle bars at the last minute. The mount is plastic and I never get it tight enough no matter what I do. So halfway through it does put it's own slant on the race. \\
  
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 Anyway, for what it is, here it is. Oh. Turn your volume up. The camera is enclosed in a plastic case (Gopro) and it muffles the sound which everyone tells me is "Glorious". Anyway, for what it is, here it is. Oh. Turn your volume up. The camera is enclosed in a plastic case (Gopro) and it muffles the sound which everyone tells me is "Glorious".
  
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 +|  Race 3: ((Link to file in Sportsterpedia: http://www.sportsterpedia.com/lib/exe/fetch.php/video:01_lord_of_the_lake_race_3_-_period_3_unlimited_sidecars_at_lakeside_by_ferrous_head.mp4))  |
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