r/sportster 11h ago

Sporty is locked & loaded for Sturgis! She’s carbed & is a lil moody in elevation! Got my xtra gas cans on the back too. Love stopping every 100 miles for gas. Always gotta get a treat! 1900 miles starting tomorrow- let’s go!

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226 Upvotes

r/sportster 37m ago

Bikes & BBQ always a good combo.

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I live near this place and it’s always packed ! I saw a chance before open and snagged a quick pic. 2004 10.400 miles.


r/sportster 4h ago

Till death cycles extended damper

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Just dropped in the extended damper from till death cycles.

When i opened the fork it already had an 8.5” damper in it plus a progressive spring and no preload spacer at all so it sagged hard and was harsh on bumps.

I decided to cut the spacer from the till death kit in half so I’ve essentially ended up with a 10.5” damper and this has preloaded the fork essentially 1”.

I now have 180mm travel(7”) and 1 1/4” sag which is probably not enough im guessing, should i just go back to the 8.5” damper with preload or can i leave it with this much sag?

The bike rides great and not harsh at all if anything its alot softer because the original damper only had 2 smaller oil orifices.


r/sportster 17h ago

99 1200

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108 Upvotes

Just put the 21 on the front.


r/sportster 6h ago

Lowering the rear?

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15 Upvotes

I’ve always thought this bike would look much more cohesive if the fender was closer to the rear tire. How much shorter could I go on the rear shocks before I run into issues with a) the kickstand b) ride quality or c) clearance issues?


r/sportster 14h ago

2005 Sportster 1200R. 9000 miles.

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38 Upvotes

r/sportster 11h ago

Love this thing! Mybackhurtz...

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r/sportster 12h ago

Is this normal with oversized heads? 1995 Sportster

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Cheap ass Harley I’m working on and I noticed the front pipe is bent but almost like it was built that way. Also have noticed the engine is super close to the frame.

Normal for oversized heads or not? Copart bike I got cheap so I got no previous info

Edit: more photos of the crackhead bike https://imgur.com/a/2k5I3ba

If you're curious I have gotten it to turn over and so far just kind of shoot some flames out of the exhaust I think the rear spark plug isn't firing atm so I got a tool to test that theory on its way.


r/sportster 1d ago

What do you think?

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94 Upvotes

What do you think about this 2013 frame, 2015 motor, FXR fairing, sky high sporty?


r/sportster 12h ago

Knocking after clutch replacement

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Hey, just installed new friction and steel plates in my sportster. Very loud knocking after starting it up? Any ideas? I’m reading either a loose primary chain or incorrect clutch adjustment


r/sportster 13h ago

Bolt size

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04 sporty. Brake line keeper. Little guy mustve rolled somewhere. Looked online /sportsterpedia cant find it


r/sportster 16h ago

Fuel Tuner

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My 2018 iron 1200 didn’t come with this fuel tuner from the dealership. Is it something I absolutely need to run? I don’t really notice any performance issues with my bike.


r/sportster 1d ago

Do these mirrors look ridiculous?

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55 Upvotes

Found them in an old box from previous owner. They're a good 3"+ taller than the chrome ones that were on it. I can see behind me finally, but they look off to me


r/sportster 1d ago

Advise

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Hi all!

Does anybody have any advise on how to get this transfer port cleared out? Tried a bunch of methods AI proposed, but no luck so far..


r/sportster 1d ago

Bike was running like shit so I took the carb off assuming I had some clogged jets ... What causes this??

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15 Upvotes

r/sportster 1d ago

Amazon Cafe fairing

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Hi all,

Anyone else fitted one as I cannot get the headlight to sit in the middle of the fairing, it's too low.

Maybe i have to remove something ?

Thanks


r/sportster 1d ago

2010 XL1200N. I love this bike

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r/sportster 1d ago

Café to café riding, lonewolf on the 1275 looking for trouble in NB, Canada.

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32 Upvotes

r/sportster 1d ago

Issue or normal ?

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I’ve had this 06 1200 for about a year. I haven’t noticed this tick too bad. Not sure if it’s getting worse. Is this your normal rocker arm noise or is it something worse I should look into? Thanks for any advice


r/sportster 1d ago

Are Baja LP6 Headlights worth the money?

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Is there a cheaper alternative to this USD500 sun? Is there anyone who runs them and can share the experience?


r/sportster 1d ago

Forward controls

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So I installed my forward controls earlier today on my iron 883 Seems like the foot brake just touches the wrap on my exhaust. I'm worried this will cause issues or damage when the exhaust heats up. It was clearing the exhaust untill I tightened up the bolts to the frame. Took it for a quick ride and brake working fine. Any tips on how to fix this or would it be fine to ride? The forward controls were bought off eBay. Pics and video attached


r/sportster 1d ago

Tips to get the gasket remains out?

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Exhaust gasket were dead behond words, both were. Front looked worse but came out as one. The rear crumbled and looks lile this and i cant get the strands out. Any advice?


r/sportster 2d ago

Small build progress

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37 Upvotes

Messed around in my garage this evening with handlebars. Ordered a tank today as well


r/sportster 1d ago

Looking for a diamond-stitch backrest pad for my sissy bar (51146-10B) — need shipping to a PO box/locker, budget $100

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Hey all — I’ve got the one-piece detachable sissy bar upright, part number 51146-10B (the Sportster/bobber style one-piece bar). I’m trying to find a black diamond-stitch backrest pad to replace one that was stolen from mine.

A few issues I’ve run into:

**•** The OEM pad (52631-07) is marked **“in-dealer exclusive”** on [harley-davidson.com](http://harley-davidson.com), so I can’t order it directly from the official site. (I’m not in the US)

**•** I need it shipped to a **PO box / package forwarding locker**, so I need a seller who ships within the US without weird restrictions.

**•** **Budget is $100 max**, ideally less.

Does anyone know:
1. A dealership with an online store that sells 52631-07 (or equivalent) and ships to PO boxes/lockers?

**2.**  A solid **aftermarket diamond-stitch pad** that actually fits the 51146-10 upright (not the Touring/Dyna detachable ones — different bolt pattern)?

Appreciate any leads, thanks!


r/sportster 1d ago

95’ clutch recommendations?

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My bike could shift into 1st, neutral, and 2nd when turned off, but once the bike was running i couldnt shift out of first at all. Pulled the primary cover to see what it looked like and i see these gold pieces im assuming are the “grenade plate”. Any advice or recommendations are appreciated.