What are all the changes in a Sportster?
History of Sportster Changes – Year, Model, Feature/Specs Below is a summary of the progression of early to present day Sportsters. Included here are general year model changes from models to engines, tires etc. For detailed information on a specific year model go to:Year-by-Year Listing of Sportsters.
When was the last time a Sportster was made?
1957 – 1959 1960 – 1969 1970 – 1979 1980 – 1989 1990 – 1999 2000 – 2009 2010 – 2019 2020 – 2029 Sportsters Specifications by Specific Year Model K 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s Online Links to Sportster History Information Sportster History (with VINs & Specifications)
Who are the contributors to the history of the Sportster?
‘THE HISTORY OF THE SPORTSTER’ contributions by: docjimbob, Tim Schumacher, Tom Riccio, & Kev Maher and Bruce’s Harley Page (check for History on all HD models). 2) Other sources are referenced accordingly with footnotes. Click on the wording lit up in blue for further information on the relevant subjects.
How old is the Harley Davidson Sportster book?
For 43 years, there is enough in common that we did not feel the need to create a whole new book. However, in 2014 Harley gave the bike a substantial update, changing how it was wired, how the fuel injection worked, the design on the brakes, and a whole new computer that incorporated security, antilock brakes, and self-diagnostics.
When was a bad Sportster year for You?
Discussion in ‘ Road Warriors ‘ started by newride, Apr 8, 2010 . I have been looking at used HD 1200 Sportsters and reading about folks opinions on here. Are there any years I should stay away from say from 1993 till present?
What are the strong points of the 2003 Sportster?
I might add what, in my opinion, are the strong points of the 2003 and earlier models. Two very important things come to mind: 1.The earlier solid mount models were a lot lighter in weight. When they redesigned the frame in 2004 to change to the rubber mounted engines, they added as much as 75 pounds.
What kind of EFI does a Sportster have?
My 2008 Sportster was my first EFI bike, and I have to say, I absolutely loved it. Instant start, no choke fiddling, no rough idling, no bogging, no waiting for the engine to warm up before riding (gently). Plus the EFI on the Sportsters is almost perfect.
What kind of transmission does a 2003 Sportster have?
2.The 2003 and before had a “trap door transmission”. That means, should you need internal transmission work you don’t have to split the engine cases like you do on the 2004 and newer models. Now I don’t particularly believe that there is any weakpoints in Sportster transmissions.