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Harley Davidson Sportster 1200 Swingarm Chopper Evo 1988. 96 Motor. Bobber on 2040-motos

US $660.00
YearYear:1988 MileageMileage:2000 ColorColor: Black
Location:

Raleigh, North Carolina, US

Raleigh, North Carolina, US
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Harley-Davidson Sportster tech info

Engine Size (cc)Engine Size (cc):1200 WarrantyWarranty:Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty

Harley-Davidson Sportster description

You are looking at my current daily driver. 


It began life as a 1988 harley sportster 883. I purchased it from a friend in non working condition. 

After a little diagnostic work, it became apparent to me that it needed an engine rebuild. 

In the time I was taking to decide if I was going to tackle such a project as an engine rebuild a recently complete never been run rebuilt 1996 top breather 1200 motor became for sale at the local harley shop. 

I jumped on it. (Maybe a little to fast) as I didn't realize that it wouldn't be plug and play. I had to convert to o-ring chain drive, which in my opinion is better and more easily serviceable. Also, there where issues with the kickstand and other little things that I fixed. I also installed a complete custom wiring harness that my friend and I made.  I installed a push start button and high-low beam switch within the headlight.

After basically all of last winter, I got the bike together and riding. I did a 600 mile trip right out if the gate with not a single issue. The bike screams: way faster then an 883 I had previously. I then decided to customize it with some personal touches... (up until then I was just wanting to get it going.) I bought a king and queen seat for my lady to ride with me, a sissy bar, some pull back handlebars and also made a 2 into 1 header pipe with fish tail tip. I heat wrapped it and blacked out a few things. This bike isn't a real looker to those who prefer chrome and perfect paint jobs, as its sort of on the ratty side but I will tell you what it runs like a raped ape.  It really screams. I put a screaming eagle ignition in it and that made a huge difference in the performance.

Just last month I change all the fluids, brake pads, new battery, and 2 new tires.

 This bike is a great starter bike or a perfect bike to make a chopper or bobber. My plan was to hardtail it this winter. But plans change and the economy is forcing my sale. I can guarantee the final sale price of this NO RESERVE auction won't be near half of what this bike has costed me. Please check all the pictures and bid accordingly. It will sell to the highest bidder. I also live 15 minutes from the RDU airport and will pick you up there if needed and you can begin your adventure and drive this baby home! Thanks for looking and happy bidding.  

The only thing that will not be coming with the bike is the custom Air-cleaner emblem, as it was a gift from a friend. It can be unscrewed, leaving the air cleaner cover to function as well. 

Moto blog

Dave Grohl Drums to the Sound of a Harley-Davidson Motorcycle

Fri, 31 Jul 2009

I’ve got a lot of respect for Dave Grohl.  He’s amazingly talented and very driven.  Even after Nirvana, the guy is still kicking and in the spotlight with the Foo Fighters and the millions of other side projects he’s done (ie: Queens of the Stone Age). Apparently he’s also a big motorcycle guy. Harley-Davidson did a little video on Dave, featuring him drumming on a snare drum to the exhaust pipes of a Harley-Davidson.  The seven minute video goes on about how Mr Grohl bought his first motorcycle when the Nirvana album “Nevermind” started to become big.

2014 Harley-Davidson Sportsters Receive ABS and Keyless Security Options

Mon, 19 Aug 2013

Harley-Davidson revealed a five-model Sportster lineup for 2014 with some minor updates including new options for ABS and the H-D Smart Security System. The 2014 Sportster line consists of the 883cc SuperLow and Iron 883 and the 1200cc Forty-Eight, Seventy-Two and 1200 Custom. All five models received new brakes, with larger 300mm front rotors replacing the old 292mm discs.

2012 Harley-Davidson Seventy-Two Revealed in CARB Documents; Softail Slim Bobber Also Rumored

Tue, 31 Jan 2012

Harley-Davidson will introduce a new 1200cc Sportster model  released by the California Air Resources Board. The new 2012 Harley-Davidson Seventy-Two is expected to be announced at the company’s winter dealer meeting next month, and it may not be alone. Newly released documents from the CARB reveal the Harley-Davidson Seventy-Two among the company’s 1200cc Sportster offerings alongside the Forty-Eight, 1200 Custom and Nightster.

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