Harley-Davidson The first of the Sportsters to go will be the Iron 1200 followed shortly by the Iron 883 and Forty-Eight. Once those are sold out it will be the end of the Harley Sportster.

How to Remove the Seat of a Harley Sportster

1. Unscrew the bolt attaching the seat to the rear fender, using a Phillips screwdriver.
2. Grasp the rear of the seat and lift it off of the rear fender.
3. Pull the seat away from the gas tank until the tongue under the front of the seat is freed from the catch slot on the frame.

Installation Instructions

1. Secure Bike and remove the Stock Seat.
2. Adjust any Wires near Frame.
3. Clean the Frame Surface and install Frame Cover.
4. Mount Spring Studs & Washers on Rear Mount.
5. Remove Rear Fender Mount Stud/Bolt.
6. Remove any Hardware from Solo Seat and install Seat Springs.

Removing the Battery

1. Remove the seat.
2. Disconnect the strap that retains the battery cover by removing the bolt and washer on the right side of the cover.
3. Lift the battery upward to obtain access to the positive and negative terminals.

First remove the oil dip stick. There is a small hole on the underside of the cover that fits into a small tab. You need to gently pry the underside of the cover to clear that tab and it should lift right off. Look at the underside closely and you’ll figure it out.

The hate for this bike that comes from OUTSIDE the harley circles is that this bike always loses in a shootout against other bikes of similar cost and power (e.g. Bonneville). It really depends. The Sportster 1200 has the best power to weight ratio in the Harley line up.

After decades of sales, Harley-Davidson have confirmed that the venerable Sportster range will make a quiet exit from Europe due to the upcoming Euro5 emissions regulations.

A modern (post 1998) Harley-Davidson of any model that is well maintained should be expected to last 20+ years and 150,000+ miles.

It’s the top performer of the Sportster lineup, equipped with the 1200 cubic centimeter Evolution engine, inverted forks, and premium shocks. Its cafe-racer style, with its low handlebars and aggressive forward-leaning riding position from a tall saddle, is a smart mix of motorcycle heritage and modern design.

Yes, all Street motorcycles (Street® 500, Street® 750 and Street Rod®) were discontinued from the US MY21 lineup. These bikes existed to attract younger riders and to build some brand presence in international markets. Alas, the ride has come to an end. The cheapest Harley is now the Sportster Iron 883.

Although each of the models within the Sportster line are a bit different – from the SuperLow to the 1200 custom – you will find that hard saddlebags designed for one will usually fit all.

How to Get More Power Out of a Sportster 1200

1. Replace the stock air intake system. The factory-equipped air intake system is restrictive, allowing a smaller amount of air into the carburetor.
2. Replace the stock exhaust system.
3. Rejet the carburetor.
4. Replace the stock drive (front) pulley.

Even Harley believes that the Sportster is capable of long miles. They can turn any model Sportster into a touring bike capable of big miles on the open highway. Luggage. Going for a long haul requires you to pack some necessities to get you through the days of riding that are ahead of you.

Harley-Davidson Sportster: A Girl’s Bike? (2018 Update!) Among the Harley community, the Sportster is generally and derogatorily called a “girl’s bike” because it’s the smallest of the three Harley engine families: Sportster; “Big Twin” and V-Rod. And indeed, a lot of the women who buy Harleys do ride Sportsters.

It’s average fuel consumption is around 35mpg, and for a motorcycle, that’s not very much. Bu, it has a 6.3 gallon fuel tank. So, a big bike like this can travel and average of 220 miles between fill ups. Probably more like 200 to be safe.

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.

Harleys with 4.7 – 5 gallon tanks can travel between 130 – 160 miles on a full tank of gas. For those that went on to about 160 miles before refilling, the fuel tank gauge would be extremely low, and the bike about to die. This means that 160 miles and above on a Harley is pretty good mileage.

Keep it stock as far as bore (the cases are the weakest thing on an Evo) maintain it properly and you’ll have an engine that will last 150,000 easy.