How often should I service my Sportster?

Is the Harley Sportster a good motorcycle to buy?

I like the Harley Sportster. It’s relatively inexpensive and it has all of the Harley good stuff. Power, hot looks and the Harley sound. Potato, Potato, Po-ta-to, I can hear it now, I love it!

What’s the weight of a 2007 Harley Davidson Sportster?

2007 Model XL 1200C Sportster FXDB Dyna Street Bob FLSTC Heritage Softail Dry Weight (lbs) 589 634 725 But the real deal was the vibration. My experience was on a new 2003 Sportster and since then Harley has added rubber and made significant vibration reduction improvements to the newer models.

How many miles can you put on a Sportster?

There are a ton of Sportster enthusiasts who will ride forever on their beloved Sportster (the cafe racer) forever. As it turned out, I put 12,000 miles on my Sportster before I made a change.

Why did I Turn my Back on a Sportster?

Height, weight and vibration were the three biggest things that turned me off to the Sportster after I had some serious riding experience on it. But hey, that’s just me. There are a ton of Sportster enthusiasts who will ride forever on their beloved Sportster (the cafe racer) forever.

What can you do to a Harley Davidson Sportster?

Figure 1. A heavily modified Sportster. Waking up a Sportster is easy initially, as you just have to overcome the neutered state the EPA requires them to leave the factory in. So pipes and an air cleaner will give you an effective boost.

How much does it cost to tune a Harley Davidson Sportster?

For EFI bikes, you will need to add a tuner and have the ECU “Flashed” at a dealership (they need the whole bike for this) before fitting the tuner, this will add $650 to $1,000 to your budget.

Can a Harley Davidson 883 be bored out to 1200?

If your Sportster is an 883 and built before 2008, it can be bored out to 1200 using the existing cylinders and a set of 1200 conversion pistons. This will give you a 40% increase in power and cost around $450 DIY on top of the budget given above or $1,000 fitted.

There are a ton of Sportster enthusiasts who will ride forever on their beloved Sportster (the cafe racer) forever. As it turned out, I put 12,000 miles on my Sportster before I made a change.

How often should I service my sportster?

every five thousand miles
Harley-Davidson® recommends that your motorcycle receive servicing at least every five thousand miles, depending upon rider, riding style and conditions. Sometimes more frequent oil changes can be warranted.

How can I improve my sportster handling?

Best way to improve handling is to respring the front forks with a progressive spring with a higer spring rate suited for your weight. Preload needs to be set to suit the bike’s weight and yours, for rider sag. Dampers are mediocre at best. Aftermarket dampers are available to increase performance.

What should a sportster idle at?

What is the actual idle rpm? It’s a sportster. It’s supposed to idle around 900-1000 rpm.

How do you adjust the shocks on a Sportster?

Use a spanner wrench to customize the compression setting of the shock without using the three pre-load settings. Put the tongs of the wrench in the spanner holes on the disc just below the pre-load ring. Push the wrench forward to stiffen the shock or pull it toward the rear of the bike to soften it.

What is the repair manual for a Harley Davidson XL Sportster?

Harley-Davidson XL Sportster 883 service repair manuals Complete list of Harley-Davidson XL Sportster 883 motorcycle service repair manuals: 2004-2006 Harley Davidson Sportster Motorcyles Service Repair Manual (PDF Preview, Perfect for the DIY person!)

What kind of fuel pump does a Sportster use?

The new Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) included front and rear O2 sensors, Throttle Position sensor, Head Temp sensors, and a fuel pump to allow for closed loop operation. This is the same ESPFI system that prior year model Dyna bikes, with minor tweaks to fit a Sportster.

Is there a 50th anniversary Harley Davidson Sportster?

There was also a special 50th Anniversary edition, limited to 2000 units 1). The Nightster model was announced at the Harley-Davidson Winter Dealer Meeting, this new model marked the beginning of the blacked-out themed Sportsters 2) .

Where are the decals on a 2007 Sportster?

Example: 1HD1CV3147K123456 appears as a decal on the right side of the steering head, on the right frame downtube and an abbreviated version is stamped in the engine left case below the ‘V’ in the cylinders. The XLForum has a registry of these bikes.

How often do you need service on a Harley Davidson Sportster?

If you have a brand new Sportster, congratulations! You will need to get its first service and checkup at 1,000 miles, then again at 5,000 miles, and then at every 5,000 miles after that.

What are the problems with a Sportster seat?

The foot controls are difficult to reach, and your lower back hurts from stretching to the handlebar. When stopping, you can barely touch the ground, and when backing into a parking space, you have to pull yourself forward to turn the handlebar. SEAT: Super Reach® Solo Seat (52000207) immediately brings you closer to the controls.

Why does my Harley Davidson Sportster have a short intake?

Because the Sportster has such a simple, short intake tract, this vapor can sometimes collect and drip out of your air cleaner housing, especially if you have modified your bike with a higher flow filter.

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