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Old Nov 12, 2015 | 10:14 AM
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Hi I recently obtained in 1994 sportster 883 hugger with 140 miles on it . It hasn't been started for about four years I'm going to buy new battery for it but can you give me advice on what else I should do to it before actually crank over the motor.
You should not do anything to it, instead you should PM me a place to pick it up
 
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Old Nov 12, 2015 | 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Rv56
Hi I recently obtained in 1994 sportster 883 hugger with 140 miles on it . It hasn't been started for about four years I'm going to buy new battery for it but can you give me advice on what else I should do to it before actually crank over the motor.
WHAT? 140 miles?
I've put over 4,000 miles on mine since I picked it up in May.

Yeah, take your time and what they ^^^^said. You're gonna have a blast when it's done!

Pics!!!! We need pics!
 
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Old Dec 1, 2015 | 02:08 PM
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Here's a couple of pictures of my bike. Thanks everyone for the comments.
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Originally Posted by Indy-Stranger
WHAT? 140 miles?
I've put over 4,000 miles on mine since I picked it up in May.

Yeah, take your time and what they ^^^^said. You're gonna have a blast when it's done!

Pics!!!! We need pics!
Not to change the subject and speaking of pics, that is a very nice signature pic. Very well done. Looks like a professionally done promo for Harley.
 
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Old Dec 1, 2015 | 06:56 PM
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Beautiful bike, that's a keeper for sure. '91-'94 are the best years IMHO for evos. You have the upgraded oil tank mount with the '94, but still simple electrics IIRC. I have a black '91 standard model that looks identical except tank decal. You are blessed.

Make sure your brakes are 100%, don't risk it!!!

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TIRES...... Those Dunrocks will be unsafe to ride on. It also looks like your battery has been leaking acid.
 
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