Are there any problems with a Harley Davidson Sportster?
From 1999 to 2006, Harley’s V-Twin engine faced a high rate of malfunctions. According to Law Abiding Rider, V-Twins had a Twin Cam chain tensioner problem during these years and the 2001 Sportster 883 was the lowlight of these productions. The Sportster faced problems in the past, as well.
What kind of Speedo does a Harley Davidson use?
The stock WG speedo is the plain old HD speedo that they put on everything. Among other things I bet ! It would help if MOCO would list these things in their manual !
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.
Why is the speedometer on my Harley not working?
The harley service manual says there is something up with the red wire from the speedo to the speedc sensor. That it must be split, frayed, compensated in some way. Going to have to trace that back and see what I come up with. Probably going to have to remove the gas tank (again.) Fun, fun. Turns out the speedometer is junk.
Why does my Speedo not work on my Harley?
Speedo works when it wants but only at highway speeds and again randomly. Now blinkers are starting too work intermittently. Any ideas? Don’t believe both switches would go at same time, Short maybe or relay. Not sure and I would appreciate any ideas. Might be a failing Harley speed sensor. Remove the sensor and see if it needs to be cleaned.
What causes a bike speedometer to go bad?
Also heavy oil buildup on your crank sensor will cause speedo problems. I have a 2001 Road King FLHR that I bought used. It died on the way home and then two more times. When I started searching the bike for the reason I found the battery connections loose, tightened them up and problem has gone away. 1200 sportster deluxe,06. All original.
When did the speedometer go out on my 2007 heritage special?
Michael’s Reply: Purchased 2007 Heritage Special, August 2012 with 10,477 miles on it. The problem randomly while riding the 6th gear indicator will go out, the speedometer drops to “0”, odometer stays on but stops recording mileage, no codes are displayed.
Why does my odometer go out on my Harley Davidson?
The problem randomly while riding the 6th gear indicator will go out, the speedometer drops to “0”, odometer stays on but stops recording mileage, no codes are displayed. Not aware of lights on or off haven’t rode at night when it happens.
When did the Truett and Osborn flywheels come out?
Big Twin flywheels from 1939-1999 are available in two different styles (TorqueMonster Weight & Lighter Weight). The TorqueMonster flywheels are direct replacement weight (heavy) for years 1930-1981. The left side flywheel is much wider and heavier than the right side.
What happens if you put the wrong flywheel on the engine?
If you put a flywheel/flexplate with the wrong imbalance on your engine and run it, your main and rod bearings will take a serious pounding due to the vibrations and will likely give out in just a few miles of driving.
What makes the flywheel turn on a starter?
The starter is an electric motor that spins a small gear; that small gear then spins the flywheel making the engine turn over.
Which is better a Softail or a Sportster?
But it is more than the physical height of the seat. The Sportster has a higher center of gravity than the Dyna or the Softail. When I ride a Sportster, I feel like I am sitting on top of the motorcycle (Well, that’s because you are sitting on top of the motorcycle, idiot), not part of the motorcycle, kinda just hanging on.
Big Twin flywheels from 1939-1999 are available in two different styles (TorqueMonster Weight & Lighter Weight). The TorqueMonster flywheels are direct replacement weight (heavy) for years 1930-1981. The left side flywheel is much wider and heavier than the right side.
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 difference between left and right side flywheels?
The left side flywheel is much wider and heavier than the right side. The Lighter weight flywheels are the same width and weight for both right and left sides (similar to Evolution flywheels and S&S). Late Shovelheads and Evolutions from 1982-1999 the Lighter weight would be the direct replacement weight.
What was the worst Harley Davidson ever made?
The 1981 Harley-Davidson Sportster was not only one of the worst Harleys ever made, but one of the worst handling bikes ever made by any company. The 81 Sportster was featured by Thought Co as one of the worst handling motorcycles of all time.
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.
Is the Harley Davidson XL1200 Sportster a good motorcycle?
The finish is quite durable but remember the Harley-Davidson XL1200 Sportster is a motorcycle made for posing – any corrosion is a disaster so avoid winter use or clean religiously. Some Harley-Davidson XL1200 Sportsters lose a little oil through the air filter so keep an eye on levels.
From 1999 to 2006, Harley’s V-Twin engine faced a high rate of malfunctions. According to Law Abiding Rider, V-Twins had a Twin Cam chain tensioner problem during these years and the 2001 Sportster 883 was the lowlight of these productions. The Sportster faced problems in the past, as well.
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 was the worst year for Harley Davidson?
1981 was just a bad year in general for Harley-Davidson, but it could be argued that this Sportster is even worse than the XR-750 that came out the same year.
Which is the best Sportster on the market?
Hands down the 2007 XL883R is the best sportster I’ve owned. (I still have it BTW) The rubber mount engine with fuel injection is very nice indeed. Test ride a few sportsters and then decide. good luck. :slurp My 2008 Sportster was my first EFI bike, and I have to say, I absolutely loved it.