How many miles can you get on a 1200 Sportster?
For sports bikes, 25,000 miles can be a lot. Harley-Davidson® motorcycles are built to last much longer. If a bike has good maintenance records, no signs of damage and no oil leaks, even a bike with 40,000 to 50,000 miles can be expected to last a long time.
How many miles out of a 02 1200 Sportster?
Tileman2692 has them both beat with 58,000 miles on his ’02 1200 Sportster. Same story, too — zero problems. One member, son of the hounds, points out that some bikes weep oil from the rocker cover gaskets between 30,000 and 50,000 miles.
When did the Harley Davidson XL1200 Sportster come out?
1995: Harley-Davidson XL1200 Sportster introduced, replacing the XLH1200. 1997: New sealed battery. 1998: Harley-Davidson XL1200 Sportster gets new diagnostic port for oil pump. 2000: Uprated disc brakes and seat. Harley-Davidson XL1200S Sportster: ‘Sportier’ member of the 1200 family.
What’s the size of a Harley Davidson Sportster?
The mid-sized Harley-Davidson XL1200 Sportster makes a lot of sense. It’s got a bit more presence, punch and space than the smaller 883cc family but without the weight and unwieldy feel of the 1340/1450cc big end motorcycles.
How big are the wheels on a Harley Davidson 1200?
2000: Uprated disc brakes and seat. Harley-Davidson XL1200S Sportster: ‘Sportier’ member of the 1200 family. Cast wheels 19” front, 16” rear, twin front discs, flat track handlebars, more sophisticated suspension with cartridge forks. 1985-2003.
Where can I find 1996 Harley Davidson Sportster 1200?
Join the 96 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 discussion group or the general Harley-Davidson discussion group. List related bikes for comparison of specs. Bikez has discussion forums for every bike.
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.
What kind of car is a Harley Davidson Sportster?
General information Model: Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Year: 1996 Category: Custom / cruiser Rating: 3.3 See the detailed rating of design an
What kind of engine does a Harley Davidson xl1200c have?
This Harley-Davidson XL1200C Sportster model only gets a single front disc, which is inadequate – other 1200s got two. The Harley-Davidson XL1200 Sportster’s engine is undeniably crude – but is that a fault or a virtue on a motorcycle like this? No Japanese engine can touch it for character.