What are the specs of a 1997 Sportster?
1997 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Specs 1 XL Sportster 1200 Sport. Characterized by its raw, understated good looks and power, the 1997 XL Sportster 1200 Sport features a redesigned two-piece seat which converts easily into a solo 2 Additional Sport Specs. 3 1997 Sportster 1200 Custom. 4 Additional Custom Specs. …
Why is my Harley Davidson Sportster not starting?
Place your Sportster in second or third gear for the best results. A battery that can’t start your engine may no longer be recharging properly because of its age and current state of charge. The ground cables that connect the battery to your Sportster frame must also be undamaged and free of corrosion.
Is the clutch on a 1200 Sportster a bugger?
MY opinion; EVERY 1200 sportster is a Bugger with the Clutch and mainly it is the High ratio of the LOW gear.. I have found that the Other bikes I have been on (like you),, Can’t be compared to a 1200 sport. They are ALL, MUCH smoother and do not present the 1200 problem in take-off and clutch work…
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.
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.
Why is my Sportster clutch not working properly?
The bike was originally bought in May 2010 and traded back in in October 2010 because the guy wanted a bigger bike so it isn’t like it had been sitting for months when we bought it. I lubricated the cable today and adjusted the free play because it seem a little tight and that actually seemed to make the grab worse when engaging the clutch.
MY opinion; EVERY 1200 sportster is a Bugger with the Clutch and mainly it is the High ratio of the LOW gear.. I have found that the Other bikes I have been on (like you),, Can’t be compared to a 1200 sport. They are ALL, MUCH smoother and do not present the 1200 problem in take-off and clutch work…
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).