How much is a 1985 Sportster worth?
Values
| Excellent | $7,745 |
| Very Good | $4,810 |
| Good | $3,525 |
| Fair | $2,975 |
| Poor | $2,330 |
What is a 1974 Shovelhead worth?
Values
| Excellent | $17,140 |
| Very Good | $11,330 |
| Good | $7,455 |
| Fair | $5,725 |
| Poor | $4,460 |
When did the ironhead Sportster engine come out?
With production trimmed in anticipation of the new aluminum-head Evolution engine, less than 7,000 Sportsters were built in 1985. The Ironhead Sportster, arguably the loudest and meanest-sounding V-twin ever, enjoyed a 28-year production run. Long live the Ironhead!
When was the first Harley Davidson Sportster made?
Sportster model motorcycle created by Harley-Davidson in 1957. Click on a section above or simply scroll down the page to review the technical categories that are available. Select the Ironhead or Evolution sections for year specific information. For general subjects pertaining to all Sportsters,
How much does it cost to rebuild an Ironhead engine?
A vintage Sportster engine requires special skills and tools to rebuild properly. If you’re thinking of having it done at a motorcycle shop, a complete Ironhead engine build could easily run $2,000 with some shops quoting over $3,000. And if you don’t have a qualified shop in your area, factor in another $350-$500 for shipping (there and back).
Can a aluminum engine case be repaired in an Ironhead rebuild?
Engine cases are the most important component of an Ironhead engine rebuild. Always check carefully for cracks upon disassembly. Aluminum engine cases are repairable and can be made as good as new, provided the repair was done right.
With production trimmed in anticipation of the new aluminum-head Evolution engine, less than 7,000 Sportsters were built in 1985. The Ironhead Sportster, arguably the loudest and meanest-sounding V-twin ever, enjoyed a 28-year production run. Long live the Ironhead!
A vintage Sportster engine requires special skills and tools to rebuild properly. If you’re thinking of having it done at a motorcycle shop, a complete Ironhead engine build could easily run $2,000 with some shops quoting over $3,000. And if you don’t have a qualified shop in your area, factor in another $350-$500 for shipping (there and back).
How often should you rebuild a Sportster engine?
On average, a Sportster top end will get rebuilt twice before a bottom end rebuild is needed. But when dealing with a 50 year-old machine you don’t have a history of, it would be wise to consider doing a complete engine rebuild from the flywheels up.
Engine cases are the most important component of an Ironhead engine rebuild. Always check carefully for cracks upon disassembly. Aluminum engine cases are repairable and can be made as good as new, provided the repair was done right.