How does a Harley Davidson XL1200 Sportster feel?
It’s like an unintentional speed-limiter, where above 70mph the footpegs vibrate, the wind tries to lift your boots from the widely-spaced pegs (unless you hook them forward of the gear/brake pedals), and in clinging onto the wide ’bars you feel like a human parachute.
What kind of engine does a Harley Davidson Sportster have?
Gear-shifting is loud and clunky, and the Sportster’s fuel-injected 1202cc engine is no hot-rod in standard tune, but it does have ample and satisfying torque (72lb ft at 3200rpm) and its offbeat thumping coupled with the muted tone of the standard exhausts is quite satisfying.
Can a Harley Davidson 1200 Custom go faster?
If pressed, the 1200 Custom will of course go faster, and without undue effort on the motorcycle’s part, but the riding position, the wind and a slight feeling of instability when approaching three-figure speeds, though not alarming, is enough to prevent you from exceeding the national limit by much.
What’s the top speed on a Harley Davidson XL1200?
On some sports bikes, 70mph about coincides with the time for a change up into third gear (or maybe second). But, on this new XL1200 Custom, 70mph in top (5th) gear is comfortable, although much above it isn’t.
Is there a throttle lock nut on a Sportster?
I’ve checked & rechecked the twisty, throttle lock nut that comes on sportsters (poor mans cruise control) in case it was holding the throttle open or something. But, I’ve backed it all the way off or out, and I never use that thing, so I’m at a loss as to what it might be.
What happens when the Idle is high on a Harley Davidson?
Strange that there are no historical codes since you did say you saw the check engine light come on. (Could be you went through 50 key cycles with no engine issues) When you get off the interstate & the idle is high,,, if you were to power it off and restart the bike, does the idle calm down or does it resume the high idle.
What to do when your Harley Davidson is running high?
Jterby, Hoop brought up a good point…also when shutting down the bike, do not blip the throttle…just close throttle, use kill switch and THEN turn ignition off. This allows the ECM to remember all the “idle”, throttle position and store the DTC status.
What’s the clutch on a Harley Davidson Sportster?
The clutch lever requires a modicum of muscle and the front brake lever requires a committed squeeze – there’s just the one disc up front and it’s not particularly effective.
What do you need to know about a Harley Davidson XL883 Sportster?
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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.
Why does my Harley Davidson engine choke out?
I have a sputtering problem once I get on the road. I have replaced the spark plugs, replaced the fuel and the bike starts right up with the choke out, then after a few I can push the chock in and it will idle.
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.
How to check the transmission on a Harley Davidson Sportster?
Hold the clutch lever in and place the transmission in first gear with the bike at a standstill. There should be no engine power transferring to the rear wheel. Figure 1. Sportster clutch lever and cable. The fluid level is easily checked through the derby cover or dipstick on some models.
How often do you change transmission oil on a Sportster?
Sportster Transmission Oil Change After the 1000 mile check-up, the Sportster transmission oil is changed every 10,000 miles. Changing the transmission fluid is a straight forward procedure, and for about $10.00 in parts, is a much cheaper solution than bringing it to the dealer. Ride the bike to heat up the transmission oil prior to draining.
What causes shifting problems in a Harley Davidson Sportster?
Shifting problems as well as noises can originate from different areas inside and outside the transmission, including the shifter, linkage, clutch, primary drive and more. Adjustments can be made that often correct shifting problems without digging into the transmission. This article applies to the Harley Davidson Sportster (1986-2016).
When did the Harley Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom come out?
The Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom is one of those classics that’s been a staple in Milwaukee’s lineup since 1996, but for whatever reason we hadn’t had a chance to ride in 1,200cc engine form.
When did the Harley Davidson Sportster change gears?
1975 – This was the year that the DOT specified that all motorcycles sold in the USA had to have a standardised, left-side gear shift. The Sportster was switched from right to left and many other bikes did the same, including the Norton Commando.
Is the Harley Davidson XL1200 Sportster a good bike?
Yes, it steers precisely enough and ‘negotiates’ corners, but lean angle and therefore cornering speed is particularly limited due to those widely spaced, feet-forward footpegs with hero blobs that scratch the road very prematurely.
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.