Dont hate on me too quick..

TATER · 09-12-2008, 06:47 PM

Tater is lookin into buying up a Harley since the "summer" riding season is done. In MA now is the time that people are worrying about being able to pay for heat in the winter at $4+ per gallon. So a lot of folks are sellin off the bikes. Been lookin at whats out there and spotted a bike I found interesting. Any harley folks want to chime in and let me know if you think it looks like a good deal.... I' m seeing them from 7 grand and up online in states that are sunny year round.

$4900

http://worcester.craigslist.org/mcy/829340167.html

smileyman · 09-12-2008, 06:48 PM

Boom I hate you !

Now what was this thread about?

No Worries · 09-12-2008, 07:20 PM

I was looking into this last month. I got a book from the library and read through most of it: Harley Davidson Sportster Performance Handbook by Buzz Buzzelli. Why the 883 or 1200 Sportster over the 1340? Here's what Buzz says: "A stock XLH-1200 stands 100lb lighter than any stock 1340cc big twin...and by changing to a few lightweight components, a Sportster's weight can be easily reduced by 30lb. Its integral engine and transmission case forms a lighter, stronger, more compact package than the big twin's pieced-together powertrain."

He also talks about the stiff chassis, right steering geometry, and short wheelbase of the Sportster. Plus you can go to 110 cubic inches. The engine is simple and is easy to hot rod. The book tells you how to get 100hp for around $2,500 (in 1992). He also tells how to improve brakes and handling. I highly recommend this book if you are at all interested in getting a Harley.

Smittie61984 · 09-12-2008, 08:46 PM

Jailbait digs Harleys!!!

'73 H1 Triple · 09-12-2008, 10:32 PM

Not sure of that exact model, but a friend's father in law has a '92 883 and NOBODY wants it in trade.
Even the Harley dealer wouldn't take it on trade for a brand new Sportster

If you have the extra $$$$ to buys some bikes and hold them until spring ( or unload them on ebay ), you could do well

Jeff

OTB · 09-12-2008, 10:54 PM

I can't speak to the unit you are looking at, you need to know the milage.

I will say I had a 04 1200C Sporty last year and was EXTREMELY impressed with fit and finish and overall quality, throttle response, and brakes. The bike doesn't lend itself to really hard riding, so you end up cruising in a more relaxed mode. (50-55 MPG, TOO!)

I LIKE the sportster!

I REALLY like BUELLS!

Dnyce · 09-12-2008, 11:14 PM

need more info, go look at, take pics from underneath, see how it starts up cold, and hot. check around the petcock for leaks and stuff...id go check it out at that price, even if it was just to flip it

Gas Man · 09-13-2008, 12:38 AM

OTB... you think that was nice... you should ride the new ones with FI, slightly larger tire and a few other goodies!

I say do it cause those are nice bikes!!

marko138 · 09-13-2008, 11:41 AM

Do it. I'd damn sure by the new XR1200 if those assholes would bring it stateside.

No Worries · 09-13-2008, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marko138

Do it. I'd damn sure by the new XR1200 if those assholes would bring it stateside.

It wouldn't be that hard to make an XR1200 from an older Sportster. In the mid-80's, Nick Ienatsch, who worked for Motorcyclist magazine at the time, made an Evolution-motor Sportster look like a late 70's Harley Cafe Racer (XLCR100), but with more modern brakes and suspension. I almost bought Harley's Cafe Racer in 1979, but the clutch was so stiff, I almost needed two hands to operate it.

09-12-2008, 06:47 PM	#1
TATER Legend in his own mind Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: MA Moto: CBR Posts: 58	Dont hate on me too quick.. Tater is lookin into buying up a Harley since the "summer" riding season is done. In MA now is the time that people are worrying about being able to pay for heat in the winter at $4+ per gallon. So a lot of folks are sellin off the bikes. Been lookin at whats out there and spotted a bike I found interesting. Any harley folks want to chime in and let me know if you think it looks like a good deal.... I' m seeing them from 7 grand and up online in states that are sunny year round. $4900 http://worcester.craigslist.org/mcy/829340167.html __________________ ------------------------------------------------- Criminals and politicians have a lot in common, they both like their victims unarmed and defenseless!

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Smittie61984 I give Squids a bad name Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fly Over State Moto: 1996 CBR600 F3 (AKA the Flying Turd) Posts: 4,742	Jailbait digs Harleys!!! __________________ lifts - R.I.P.

09-12-2008, 11:14 PM	#7
Dnyce flyin high Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: cali Moto: 10speed huffy w/cards in the spokes Posts: 2,318	need more info, go look at, take pics from underneath, see how it starts up cold, and hot. check around the petcock for leaks and stuff...id go check it out at that price, even if it was just to flip it __________________ "Racing Is Life, Everything Before and After is Just Waiting" Steve McQueen

09-13-2008, 12:38 AM	#8
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	OTB... you think that was nice... you should ride the new ones with FI, slightly larger tire and a few other goodies! I say do it cause those are nice bikes!! __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

09-12-2008, 07:20 PM	#3
No Worries Keyboard Racer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mile High City Moto: Old Superbikes Posts: 1,016	I was looking into this last month. I got a book from the library and read through most of it: Harley Davidson Sportster Performance Handbook by Buzz Buzzelli. Why the 883 or 1200 Sportster over the 1340? Here's what Buzz says: "A stock XLH-1200 stands 100lb lighter than any stock 1340cc big twin...and by changing to a few lightweight components, a Sportster's weight can be easily reduced by 30lb. Its integral engine and transmission case forms a lighter, stronger, more compact package than the big twin's pieced-together powertrain." He also talks about the stiff chassis, right steering geometry, and short wheelbase of the Sportster. Plus you can go to 110 cubic inches. The engine is simple and is easy to hot rod. The book tells you how to get 100hp for around $2,500 (in 1992). He also tells how to improve brakes and handling. I highly recommend this book if you are at all interested in getting a Harley.

09-12-2008, 10:32 PM	#5
'73 H1 Triple restorer of the original Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Zionsville,PA Moto: '93 ZR1100 &'73 Kawasaki H1 500 Posts: 1,331	Not sure of that exact model, but a friend's father in law has a '92 883 and NOBODY wants it in trade. Even the Harley dealer wouldn't take it on trade for a brand new Sportster If you have the extra $$$$ to buys some bikes and hold them until spring ( or unload them on ebay ), you could do well Jeff

09-12-2008, 10:54 PM	#6
OTB The Man Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: CrabTown USA Moto: 00 Bimota DB4 Posts: 823	I can't speak to the unit you are looking at, you need to know the milage. I will say I had a 04 1200C Sporty last year and was EXTREMELY impressed with fit and finish and overall quality, throttle response, and brakes. The bike doesn't lend itself to really hard riding, so you end up cruising in a more relaxed mode. (50-55 MPG, TOO!) I LIKE the sportster! I REALLY like BUELLS!