2004 AIH 5500 mi $5300

[No H2O]

https://southjersey.craigslist.org/mcy/d/badass-chopper/6529511839.html

Has passenger seat and sissybar, all I would need is an oil cooler. Problem is I know nothing about AIH other than they're out of business.

If something breaks am I sol?

 

[Jersey James]

There are AIH parts available, not a problem. If your serious about that particular bike, I'd question why it has a rev tech motor with just 5,500 miles on the clock. Other things to look at, does the speedometer/tachometer work, (that one looks aftermarket) does it shift well, they come with a Asian 6 speed, NOT a Baker like BDM. And that looks like a 240 rear tire. Whatever you decide, hope this helps, and good luck.

 

[BWG56]

Looks like he just pulled the tarps off it.

 

[MossBerg590]

I've heard nothing but bad things about rev tech motors

 

[SB03chopper]

Remember you get what you pay for, to me like looks like it has been rode hard, and out away wet. And wet under a trap is never a good thing. Sorry man just my thoughts, it will most likely nickel and dime you to death (only in thousands of them).

 

[No H2O]

they come with a Asian 6 speed, NOT a Baker like BDM.

Were all American Ironhorse bikes equipped with a non-US transmission (stock)?

 

[Jersey James]

Were all American Ironhorse bikes equipped with a nonUS transmission (stock)?

As far as I know, all AIH came with a "Roadmax" transmission. They are Asian, Korean I believe. Some of the AIH owners have had problems, my two have been great (so far).

 

[bdm7250]

Were all American Ironhorse bikes equipped with a non-US transmission (stock)?

Early models came with Jims 5 or 6 speed. The roadmax tranny's are actually quite reliable.

 

[No H2O]

This one seems to be a much better deal:
https://fredericksburg.craigslist.org/mcy/d/chopper/6530070765.html

Has a Baker 6-speed, perhaps he upgraded it.

Love the way it looks, problem is there is no Amerian Ironhorse forum :-o

In other words no way to find out which year(s)/model(s) to avoid and how to fix stuff :-(

 

[MossBerg590]

Well the motor is basically identical, same tranny, has Harley type wiring so no ehc problems and cheaper parts as far as that goes. S&S boxes etc. Not sure what else you'd need to look out for unless they had problems with frames cracking or something

 

[bdm7250]

This one seems to be a much better deal:
https://fredericksburg.craigslist.org/mcy/d/chopper/6530070765.html

Has a Baker 6-speed, perhaps he upgraded it.

Love the way it looks, problem is there is no Amerian Ironhorse forum :-o

In other words no way to find out which year(s)/model(s) to avoid and how to fix stuff :-(

I have some info in my Dropbox, have a look through.
https://www.dropbox.com/home/Big Dog
AIH have some issues, mostly minor, igniter may go bad but there are lots of replacements available.
Here is a decent resource, if you have any questions on AIH, just ask. Lots of us on here that are familiar with them.
http://americanironhorse.net/electrical-lightingblinker-parts--chrome-sleeving-kits.html

 

[bdm7250]

Ironhorse had some ignition problems and stay away from fuel injection in both ironhorse and big dog

S&S fuel injection in general...