Why is my sportster sputtering?
There are several reasons why a motorcycle sputters. The most common reasons are carburetor issues such as a vacuum leak, fuel leak, or tuning issues. Other culprits could include corroded or cracked spark plugs or spark plug wires, a faulty ignition coil, a clogged air filter, or engine timing issues.
How much is a 1995 Harley sportster worth?
Values
| Suggested List Price | Average Retail | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Price | $7,200 | $1,655 |
| Options (Change) | ||
| Total Price | $7,200 | $1,655 |
How do you adjust the front turn signal on a sportster?
Loosen the center ball joint nut then tighten the bottom light housing stem nut and align the light forward . Using 3 wrenches hold the bottom housing nut stationary with one wrench then loosen the top nut and tighten the ball joint nut and top nut at the same time while keeping the light facing forward .
How can I soften the curve on my XL1200 Sportster?
If you fail to do this, the motor will lose power, run hot, and there’s a very real chance you’ll scuff your pistons. Softening the curve and pulling back the final timing will be accomplished via either the EFI tuner (07+ models) or an aftermarket ignition module (86-06 models).
Where is the speed sensor on a Harley Davidson Sportster?
Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 and 1200 models use a special sensor to detect the motorcycle’s speed, providing greater accuracy than the steel cable used on earlier models. This vehicle speed sensor is attached to the engine’s crankcase, behind the rear cylinder and the starter motor.
What kind of CARB do I need for a XL1200 Sportster?
Proper fueling is critical. If your bike is carbureted (86-06), this means jets. For a CV40 carb (commonly used up to a little over 90hp), a good starting point is a 185 main, a 45 pilot, and 3 turns out on the idle mixture screw. On the higher power packages we recommend a Mikuni HSR42 or HSR45 carb.
Why does compression drop on a Sportster hammer?
The answer is that in the case of the 1275 at least, absolutely. The reason is that if you’re going to be making breathing improvements, you’ll need new pistons anyway. Making the valves bigger and running more overlap in your cams and running late intake close timing all cause the compression to drop.
If you fail to do this, the motor will lose power, run hot, and there’s a very real chance you’ll scuff your pistons. Softening the curve and pulling back the final timing will be accomplished via either the EFI tuner (07+ models) or an aftermarket ignition module (86-06 models).
Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 and 1200 models use a special sensor to detect the motorcycle’s speed, providing greater accuracy than the steel cable used on earlier models. This vehicle speed sensor is attached to the engine’s crankcase, behind the rear cylinder and the starter motor.
Proper fueling is critical. If your bike is carbureted (86-06), this means jets. For a CV40 carb (commonly used up to a little over 90hp), a good starting point is a 185 main, a 45 pilot, and 3 turns out on the idle mixture screw. On the higher power packages we recommend a Mikuni HSR42 or HSR45 carb.
Why is my speedometer not working on my Sportster?
Electronic Speedometer: The electronic gauges fitted on 1995 and later Sportsters do not typically fail, but Harley has outlined a diagnostic procedure to confirm if the gauge is faulty or if the problem is elsewhere in the system. This procedure assumes that the wiring harness is securely plugged into the back of the gauge.