How can I make my 1200 Sportster faster?

How can I make my 1200 Sportster faster?

How to Get More Power Out of a Sportster 1200

  1. Replace the stock air intake system. The factory-equipped air intake system is restrictive, allowing a smaller amount of air into the carburetor.
  2. Replace the stock exhaust system.
  3. Rejet the carburetor.
  4. Replace the stock drive (front) pulley.

When did the Harley Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom come out?

The Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom is one of those classics that’s been a staple in Milwaukee’s lineup since 1996, but for whatever reason we hadn’t had a chance to ride in 1,200cc engine form.

What is the manual for a Harley Davidson Sportster?

The Cyclepedia Press LLC 1991-2003 Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 and Sportster 1200 online service manual features detailed full-color photographs and wiring diagrams, complete specifications with step-by-step procedures performed and written by a professional technician.

What to look for in a 1998 Sportster?

Though the chassis is the same as those used in the first (1996-1997) of the 1200S models, you can immediately identify a ’98 Sport because of its two-spark-plugs-per-cylinder heads and the unique finishes chosen for the engine. The gray spark leads of the dual-plug system are just the tip of the ignition system iceberg.

How to remove clutch cover from Sportster Evolution?

Insert a heavy duty spudger or similar prying tool into the gap between the clutch inspection cover and the transmission housing near where clutch cable enters the housing. Gently pry the clutch inspection cover away from the transmission housing. The clutch cover spring may fall out.

The Cyclepedia Press LLC 1991-2003 Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 and Sportster 1200 online service manual features detailed full-color photographs and wiring diagrams, complete specifications with step-by-step procedures performed and written by a professional technician.

Insert a heavy duty spudger or similar prying tool into the gap between the clutch inspection cover and the transmission housing near where clutch cable enters the housing. Gently pry the clutch inspection cover away from the transmission housing. The clutch cover spring may fall out.

What’s the correct torque for a Sportster transmission?

The correct torque specification is 14 – 21 ft-lbs (168 – 252 in-lbs). Insert the nozzle of a funnel into the primary chain inspection hole. Pouring slowly, pour approximately 1 qt of oil into the transmission. As you pour, watch the clutch inspection hole. Make sure that the oil level stays below the edge of the clutch inspection hole.

How long does it take to change oil in a Harley Davidson Sportster?

Place a drain pan underneath the drain plug. Using a wrench, unscrew the transmission drain plug and remove it. Your drain plug may be 5/8″ or 3/4″ depending on the year. Allow all the oil to drain out of the transmission. It should take about five minutes.