If you're looking to add some extra style to your Sportster, or just want to find out which brand is the best to use to replace certain parts, then look no further. Here we've got articles to help you find what you need for your Harley.

A good bike always needs to have good brakes, and that's what we aim to provide with the following short articles about your Sportster motorcycle. Whether you're looking for rotors, pedal stops, or some quick how-to's, it's all here just for you.

Gauges, consoles, audio, video, receivers... We've got your Sportster's electronic needs covered. Here is a compilation of articles that we've created to provide you with useful information for your Harley.

Maintaining your 45-degree V-twin engine is very important for your Harley Davidson Sportster. Even if you are thinking about doing an engine conversion, here you will find guides, tips, tricks, and other related articles to do so.

When you see a Harley Davidson Sportster motorcycle, you see beauty. If you want to know what makes up that beauty, we've got some model and year specification sheets with that information right here.

Tips, tricks, how-to's, guides, and informational articles about wheels and tires can be found in this section for your Sportster bike. We've got different brands/manufacturers, wide tire kits, rims, and much more.

Content courtesy of Barnetts Magazineby Buck ManningPhotos by Jack Cofano Reincarnation, the rebirth of a soul in a new body, is always a touchy subject to bring up with opposing groups each taking an impenetrable side backed up with facts, figures, and strong beliefs. I'm not going to get into that subject as it pertains to humans, but I do think that word reincarnation can apply when tweaked a bit to reinbikenation for custom motorcycles. Case

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by by Brian Zerkel aka SchumacherHD ForumsEvery year Harley likes to cheer up everyone's winter with the midyear release or two. Last year, we were all surprised with the Switchback, a modern day equivalent to the Duo Glide. So what would we get this year? A new Night Train? A retro model harkening back to the '30s and '40s? Well... Not exactly. What we did get is the new Softail Slim and the Sportster Seventy-Two.

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by Pete SchultzWe are all guilty of looking down our noses at Sportsters. The narrow frame and front end, along with the integrated motor and transmission separate it from being amongst the elite Hogs. Sometimes called "starter" or "entry level" bikes, the Sportster has received both disrespect and acclaim. Some riders revere Sportsters as the best handling and quickest factory Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Other riders regulate the Sportster lineup to duty as "chick bikes". Let's take

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A wide front end and chunky 16-inch tire give the 2011 Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom a proud stance that's strong and contemporary. Introduced as a mid-year addition to the 2011 Harley-Davidson model line-up, the 1200 Custom also features new wheels, a pull-back handlebar, and a reshaped LED tail lamp.These elements combine to give the 1200 Custom an exciting new look, but that's just a starting point for this Sportster model. The 1200 Custom will also debut

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The 2011 XR1200X is one of Harley-Davidson's Sportsters and offers retro styling with signature H-D power. It's a force to be reckoned with on the road and demands attention when it roars by. As a mid-range bike it's affordable for every Harley lover, and a great intro bike to join the Harley family. Styling - This sportster offers retro styling reminiscent of Harley's flat track race days, but brings an edge with its complete bike

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The Harley-Davidson Sportster has always inspired the energetic young rider. This year's 2011 offerings do that and more. Six Sportster models provide plenty of choices for new Harley aspirants as well as for veterans. The color schemes, power choices and styling are -- well, pure Harley-Davidson.

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Untitled Document It's important to check and change the oil on your Harley Davidson Sportster on a regular basis. You don't need to take it into the shop, though. You can do it yourself. Tools Needed Flat head screwdriver Oil Filter Wrench Used Oil Container Several Rags

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If you are hearing excessive clicking sounds coming from your valve tappets or if your Sportster is not performing up to its normal level, it may mean your tappets are too loose or too tight. Here's how to adjust the tappets on your Harley-Davidson Sportster with cast-iron cylinders heads. It is a relatively easy adjustment, requiring a few simple tools and about an hour or less of your time. Tools and Equipment You Will Need

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The 2010 Harley Davidson 883 Low is the latest low-down, race-bred Sportster with a 883 cc Evolution engine producing 59 ft lbs of torque @ 3500 rpm capable of cruising the open road as easily as it handles the dirt roads of America. Sporting dual-piston front and single piston rear brakes and silver, 13-spoke cast aluminum wheels that allow this bike to be a nimble racer as well as an all around motorcycle comfortable on

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The next featured bike in our Sportster quick overview series is the 2010 1200 Low.  This motorcycle preserves a distinctive lower riding position with classic frame.

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The 2010 Harley Davidson 883 Iron is a minimalist Sportster, designed for customization. The engine is a rubber-mounted, black powder-coated 883 cc Evolution engine with 55 ft lbs of torque. Built for speed, performance, and handling, this motorcycle has dual-piston front and single-piston rear brakes, Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection, and a low front and rear suspension that gives the Iron a clean look with aggressive power.

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The 2010 XL1200 Nightster hits a sweet spot for those of us who are into lightweight speed.  Here's a rundown of the newest model to hit the Sportster lineup.

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When the Harley Davidson Nightster first debuted in 1957, it projected a strong and rebellious spirit that was born on the gritty dirt tracks and drag strips of a Harley motorcycle era that was just getting its legs under it. The 2009 Harley Davidson Nightster still has the same bad attitude that has endeared the original Nightster to millions of motorcycle fans and still rolls down the highway with the distinctive sound of an American

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