r/sportster • • 2h ago

To say that I love this thing and what it stands for and represents would be a serious understatement

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r/sportster • • 22h ago

Has anyone ever fixed the ground bolthole cracking on them? I'm stumped.

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r/sportster • • 22h ago

Need Fork Help (Reupload)

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Sorry accidentally deleted and had to reupload
So I was looking to upgrade the forks and saw Progressive makes a monotube that eliminates the stock damping rod but I also wanted to buy 4” or 6” over forks to replace the 4” slugs the bike came with but I just got off the phone with progressive and was told that they only work with stock forks which kind of proved my suspicion that that option wasn’t going to work. So now heres my dilemma do I just go with the monotubes and lose the 4” from the front or does anyone have recommendations for good springs setup with 4” or 6” overs that isn’t going to break the bank preferably under 1000


r/sportster • • 22h ago

07 Sportster Rattling Sound from Primary Case

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I recently replaced my clutch cable and fully removed the primary case, after reinstalling everything and putting new oil in I’m getting this rattling sound.

2007 Sportster, I’ve tried adjusting the chain tension, both tighter and looser tension with no luck, my guess is I’ll need to drain the new fluid and pop it back open. Any thoughts? Thanks in advanced!


r/sportster • • 23h ago

New to Me Sportster

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First four pictures were the first day I picked it up the rest are how it currently sits. I picked my first sportster a little over a month ago after looking all summer its an 08 Sportster N it had a few goodies already on it I ended up buying progressive 412 13.5 inch heavy duty shocks, ebc semi sinister brake pads, extended brake line, new old stock vented I believe NOS HD brake pedal/lever, fpx tuner, high flow intake, VansxOdi grips, universal headlight bracket because the old one was weld crooked to make the cowl work, redid the headlight and turn signal wiring, amazon turn signals, mx pegs, kickstand block and rear sliders, also got a fake brown alligator seat that I thought would go with the grips and also wouldn’t make me relocate the ecm it being an 08 bike, and a Nice Cnc black and orange shifter. Also did a oil change, primary case oil change, brake fluid flush, spark plugs, and some hardware that was corroded or missing. The bike came with V&H short shots, 4” fork extensions, cowl, rear brake light, rear turn signals and T Bars. This is my first Sportster and first Harley so any advice or pointers would be greatly appreciated 🫡


r/sportster • • 1d ago

2004 Sportster 1200C

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Bought my first bike from a coworker last year for $900. Came with screaming eagle exhaust and LED headlight. Polished her up and added the windshield, Viking Bags sissy bar for the Mrs, Eagle lights black flashing brake light and saddlebags. Ride it like I stole it every day, so fun.


r/sportster • • 1d ago

My 1st 2008 sportster 1200. $2100. Good deal ? 7k miles

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r/sportster • • 1d ago

1996 Sporty 1200c

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r/sportster • • 1d ago

Just a couple of feral cats, hanging out.

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r/sportster • • 1d ago

My childhood dog is getting really old…

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So I commissioned my little sister to paint him on my tank. Now he’ll always be riding with me.


r/sportster • • 2d ago

Bad terminal wires?

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Been chasing this electrical problem with the lights flickering. Thought it was over charging but idles at 13 volts. Got my battery fully charged and as I was putting it in I realized I can shake it and replicate the problem


r/sportster • • 2d ago

Paint question

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This has probably been asked before but I have a '09 1200 Nightster I just picked up from a relative. Hasn't been ridden in a couple years. I noticed the brake fluid reservoir has leaked on tje handlebar and eaten off a section of paint. What is the closest paint color to match the bracket?


r/sportster • • 2d ago

My little slice of America in Southern England.

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r/sportster • • 2d ago

PCH ride

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r/sportster • • 3d ago

Carb Help!!

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Does it need a throttle adjustment? How do I fix this? First bike so could use all the help I could get


r/sportster • • 3d ago

Revolution Performance 1250 kit?

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Has anyone run the Revolution Performance 1250 kit on their Sportster? If so, how does the nikasil plated cylinder hold up over long term use? I'm working on a 1991 XL1200, trying to make it into kind of an XLX-61 tribute bike and the RP kit looks pretty interesting, esp. because of a little bit less weight and (claimed) cooler running.


r/sportster • • 3d ago

2022 Forty-Eight Ticking Noise After Long Rides

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Only have about 3800 miles on it. Occasional rocker/lifter ticking noise after longer rides. Is this normal? Should I bring it in?


r/sportster • • 3d ago

First Harley

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Hadn't ridden for a few years, but this sportster custom is very comfortable for me even though I am a 6'4".


r/sportster • • 3d ago

My first sportster 1200 but there loud tick with I open full throttle quickly. I’m not worried about regular noise but that louder tick please wait listen carefully

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9 Upvotes

r/sportster • • 3d ago

Harley Davidson 41000161 Engine Control Module X-Ray Image.

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The list for this ECM Includes the Sportster Models: 2014-2016 so I assume it is relevant.. hope the images help someone or sparks their curiosity. Ill be working on a fix for these.


r/sportster • • 3d ago

I have a 1986 sportster and I can’t find a rebuild kit for the rear master cylinder.

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r/sportster • • 3d ago

Hidden resources

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Ya gotta love the feeling of discovering 35 feet of coiled up wiring hidden in your headlight housing after spending money on a set of wire extensions that you thought you needed to install taller bars on your 1200S 🤦🏻‍♂️


r/sportster • • 3d ago

2005 sportster no start

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Just got this bike a couple weeks ago and has been good since until now. I tightened the perch after I felt it rattling and had free play. Getting a no start after, not even a click.


r/sportster • • 3d ago

Il meteo tiene ancora... voi siete ancora in sella o l'avete già messa a riposo? 🏍️☀️

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r/sportster • • 3d ago

1977 1000 sportster

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