Is the Harley Sportster 883r a good first bike?
Harley also only recently started adding abs to the Sporster – so if you are grab-happy best look for an ABS-equipped model. As far as I know, only the 883r came equipped with twin discs. So do the new roadsters and the older R versions, however they are 1200cc.
How old is the 2007 XL Sportster 883r?
The 2007 XL 883R that occupies a spot in my garage is now 10 years old, and to mark both occasions, we thought it might be worth having a look at how well this Sportster is doing a decade later. To gather the necessary data, the first couple of day-long rides of the 2017 riding season were made with intent to treat them as first-ride road tests.
Why does my Harley Davidson make a ticking noise?
Water jackets will hide a lot of that noise. The engines will be better but part of the ‘heart and sole’ will be gone. In the mean time, if we want quiet smooth rides we need to switch to competition’s machines, those ones that try so hard to imitate the real deal.
When to sell your first Harley Sportster bike?
Many rider will sell their first bike within 1-2 years of starting to ride. They will typically trade for bigger, better, faster. As mentioned before, the Sportster really is a bike you can keep forever and upgrade and build as you go.
What happens to a Harley Davidson when it dies?
If it dies it will start right back up in neutral and then it will sputter a little bit while I “nurse” her back to my garage. It seems like “once the engine and oil gets hot then I have problems.
When to change base gaskets on Harley Davidson?
Runs great but as she gets older, want to be pro-active instead of re-active. Make sure you warm it up until the valve covers are warm to the touch before taking off on it. That will extend the time until you need to change the base gaskets.
Is the Harley Scoot engine good for future upgrades?
With proper warm-up that scoot can take some serious abuse, and the ’98 cases are good for future upgrades as well. Earlier cases – like mine – can crack if bored up for larger cylinders. That’s why I opted for new cases when I wanted more power (that resulted in me getting the rest of the parts for a complete engine, but that’s how it goes
When did I replace my air breather on my Harley Davidson?
Last September, I replaced my stock air breather with a Forcewinder XR and took her to Kansas City for a bike show. I rode her there and back (400 miles) and didn’t have any problems…I put her away for the Fall and Winter because I was deployed to the “sandbox”.