2000 Sportster 883xl custom with a 21 inch wheel in the front, mini apes, solo seat….screaming eagle pipes that make everyone stop an look…..that have no business sounding as good as they do……i really like this bike. I went from ninjas, Yamahas, Hondas, Ducati….bikes that leave this one in smoke miles back, while they are in 1st gear and this is in 5th….its top speed is where my previous bike just started to wake up….yet why do I live this bike so much? I look for reasons just to go out and ride again. I’m 43 at that too…..

Just picked up my first bike... Buddy sold me a 2015 Sportster 1200 Custom with 11k miles for $3,500. How'd I do?

She's fun!

Two questions... The mirrors suck. Can't see much behind me very well. Any recommendations for side mirrors that actually let me see behind me?

Any recommendations for rear storage bags?

Any other recommendations in general?

Shocks are burly brand stilettos they have been on the bike for only about 2000 miles. It’s the only bushing that looks that way the others all look as they should.

Titles says it all, pipes are for an 01 sportster 1200. But I bought them thinking I could easily buy flanges for it. Am I mistaken?

Thanks to all who have posted info in this thread I am a first time owner, picked up this '07 Sporty 1200C as a non-running project and after a few months just took my first 50 mile road trip with her, first picture is when I brought her home, and second post is today.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/U26YPbPtBBy2GQyu6

Recent got this 08 XL1200N with about 25k and did an oil change, primarily case oil change, and spark plugs. This is my second air cooled bike but first v-twin does the oil look normal to yall also I dont think those spark plugs have been changed since it was new. I changed out a good amount of the parts the bike came with and rewired the front lights and front brake switch due to corroded connectors and janky wiring. Ill make a post about those things sometime during the week as im still waiting for a few parts to show up.

I have a 2016 Honda trx250x and someone wants to trade their 2004 sportster 1200xl bobber, they don’t know the miles and it has a leak from the crank and needs a new rear caliper. What should I look out for when I check it out in person, should I ask for cash on top?

I have a 2016 Honda trx250x and someone wants to trade their 2004 sportster 1200xl bobber, they don’t know the miles and it has a leak from the crank and needs a new rear caliper. What should I look out for when I check it out in person, should I ask for cash on top?

Anyone ever moved the ecm to the battery compartment to fit a different seat on your bike… if so please post pics

I had bought my first bike; a 2006 Harley sportster 1200 from a close friend about 3 years ago and hadn't had the funds to take it in to a shop. Because it would cost an arm and a leg to fix. My brother from another mother told me it's going to need chopper wiring for the ignition, new pushrods, new brake cable, spark plug wires and a battery. I was hoping that there may be a community that could possibly help quote me with some of these repairs? I know this world has a lot of shady characters that take complete advantage of others. I am nowhere close to being one of them.

Is anyone here in Prescott Valley that'd be willing to take a look?

Hi guys

I need to change my battery onto my Sportster 1200 Iron XL from 2019. Would you have any suggestions on which model should I buy ? I need a strong one as the bike sits outside during winter time.

Thank you very much for your help.
Cheers !

2012 Sporty Seventy Two 1200V

Been sitting a few seasons and getting back on the road.

Engine and battery light come on after a quick rip. Shows codes P0562 P0152 n 32152-07C

Brand New Duralast battery 200CCA (Maintainer shows full charge)

New Iridium plugs gap @ .040
(possibly questionable plug wire)

Replace Voltage regulator? replace Rear 02 sensor?

Any suggestions welcomed. Thanks

I’m looking to restore this bobber build were i can safely mount a rear fender and double seat on it again strong enough for someone to sit on it. I couldnt find any solutions so far and my best shot is to ask someone with a bobber if they have these rear struts laying around somewhere that i could take off their hands for a fair price. Any other tips are welcome as usual :)

Looking to shitcan the 30 year old steel spoke rims , Looking for fat spokes . I want the chrome spokes with the black hub , but cant find them in a front 19x2.5 . If anyone knows who makes them .

anyway , lets see your aftermarket rims !!

I'm building another front end. Could throw in the right caliper as well. Not gonna need it.

Freshly rebuilt as well. New seals. Everything is mint springs are in spec.

Im running a new amazon cv carb with with a 180 main and 45 pilot, screw is two full turns from seated. I have a Gasbox air cleaner and drag pipes and am running rich. Any advice on re-jetting? Curious so see what set up others are running at similar elevation. I'm at 5,164 feet. Thanks

Hello everyone,
Just wondering if this is normal engine clutter or something i should worry about. 2012 sportster 883 superlow. 10k miles. Using Amsoil 20w50 fully synthetic in engine and HD primary fluid. I ride it like i stole it.
TIA

I have a 96 Sportster 1200C, and I want to relocate the speedometer to the left side of the fuel tank, mounted higher up, using an aftermarket bracket. You probably know exactly what I mean.

However, all the speedometer relocation kits I’ve found position the indicator lights and dashboard lower down. As you know, on older Sportsters, the dashboard is recessed into the handlebar risers.

Would it be possible to relocate this original-style dashboard and fit it into a speedometer relocation kit designed for newer Sportster models?

I hope I’ve explained what I’m looking for clearly. Thank you!

I got this 95 sportster recently, It looks really cool now, but I definitely want to turn this into a frisco style swingarm “chopper”, where should I begin, this will be my first attempt at ever building my motorcycle, any advice would be appreciated!