Are there any suspension modifications for a Sportster?
Sportsters tend to be a bit under-sprung for bigger riders or 2-up use, and suffer from a lack of damping, which can adversely affect handling and ride comfort. Fortunately, the market is filled with plenty of aftermarket suspension upgrades that can transform the ride quality and stance of your bike.
How to adjust the shocks on a Harley Davidson Sportster?
To ride a Harley Davidson Sportster comfortably, the dampers controlling the shocks must be adjusted using one of the pre-load settings. A correctly adjusted shock not only makes for a comfortable ride, but makes it easier to handle the bike on rough roads. There are three settings: light, mid and heavy.
What should I change on my Harley Davidson Sportster?
The easiest fix would be to swap out the deeply dished bucket for a flatter perch (unless you’re touring) like Le Pera’s Daytona Daddy Long Legs saddle; even tweaking handlebar positioning could make a difference.
Can a damping rod be removed from a Sportster?
The Sportster uses a conventional damping rod fork that allows the fork springs to be removed without removing the forks from the bike. Similarly, the installation of rear lowering blocks or a new set of shocks is as simple as unbolting the old units and installing the new components.
Sportsters tend to be a bit under-sprung for bigger riders or 2-up use, and suffer from a lack of damping, which can adversely affect handling and ride comfort. Fortunately, the market is filled with plenty of aftermarket suspension upgrades that can transform the ride quality and stance of your bike.
The easiest fix would be to swap out the deeply dished bucket for a flatter perch (unless you’re touring) like Le Pera’s Daytona Daddy Long Legs saddle; even tweaking handlebar positioning could make a difference.
Can you change the handlebar on a 1998 Sportster?
A new handlebar can refresh the look of even a 1998 Sportster and make it look a decade newer for only about $80! The work can easily be done at home with only some two torx wrenches and a hex key. If you want to show your support for the tips, tricks, and info we put out, please Subscribe to our new YouTube channel here.
How long has the Harley Davidson Sportster been in production?
This article applies to Harley Davidson Sportster (1986-2016). The Harley Sportster has been in production for the better part of a century, and while it was once considered an entry-level motorcycle, has evolved into a serious bike with performance to boot.