How long will a Sportster last?
Maintenance! If you maintain a Harley (or any motorcycle) it will last many, many years. Keep it in a garage and it will probably outlast the owner… in all seriousness Harley’s have been known to go easily 200,000 miles without any issues, if not more.
Is it time to clean a Harley Davidson Sportster?
Bikes were meant to be ridden and when they have sat for too long, the carb can quickly become gummed up. It’s time for a good cleaning. This article applies to the Harley Davidson Sportster.
Where is the carburetor on a Harley Davidson Sportster?
The carburetor is still connected to the fuel line on the left-hand side. Just remove the clamp holding the fuel line in place and pull the line off the petcock valve. It is also connected at the choke, which is removed with a 14mm wrench.
What’s the best way to clean a Harley Davidson carburetor?
Some suggest to fill a bucket with carb cleaner to submerse the carburetor in it and leave it to soak overnight. Do this at your own discretion, as Harley Davidson does not recommend that for these CV carbs. Ensure that the diaphragm is in place and reassemble as well as reinstall any jets that you removed. Figure 14.
Is it easy to clean a Harley Davidson 883?
If you are a novice when it comes to riding or maintaining your bike, don’t fret; the Harley Davidson 883 Sportster is one of the easiest bikes to maintain when it comes to removing the carb and giving it a good cleaning. Save your hard earned money and do this job yourself in your own garage and skip the professional’s fees.
Bikes were meant to be ridden and when they have sat for too long, the carb can quickly become gummed up. It’s time for a good cleaning. This article applies to the Harley Davidson Sportster.
The carburetor is still connected to the fuel line on the left-hand side. Just remove the clamp holding the fuel line in place and pull the line off the petcock valve. It is also connected at the choke, which is removed with a 14mm wrench.
What makes the carburetor pop on a Harley Davidson?
One of the most common problems that customers complain about is the spit-cough-pop from the carburetor as a Harley goes from idle to ¼ throttle. This can occur on any model, any carburetor, but seems to happen most often with the stock CV Keihin carburetors used on the newer (90 up) Big Twins and Sportster models.
Can a CV Keihin carburetor cause a Harley to stall?
This can occur on any model, any carburetor, but seems to happen most often with the stock CV Keihin carburetors used on the newer (90 up) Big Twins and Sportster models. This condition is not only annoying, but can cause the Harley to stall dangerously at stoplights, and can damage intake seals.