Best years for used sporster ???
Thread Starter
|
Advanced
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 90
Likes: 0
From: Colorado Springs
Best years for used sporster ???
Hi guys,
I'm a Dyna guy looking to buy a used sporster for a hardtail project..I'm looking for something reliable, but as inexpensive as possible, considering my limited mechanical skills...what year sporster's will give me the best reliability for the least amount of money...I love the look of an ironhead but I'm not sure if the are as reliable as the more modern engine...
what do you sporster guys think will give me the most bang for the buck with reliablilty..1970's, 1980's, 1990's, 2000 up to 2003 ???
Also, are there any years I should stay away from ???
Thanks,
Scott
I'm a Dyna guy looking to buy a used sporster for a hardtail project..I'm looking for something reliable, but as inexpensive as possible, considering my limited mechanical skills...what year sporster's will give me the best reliability for the least amount of money...I love the look of an ironhead but I'm not sure if the are as reliable as the more modern engine...
what do you sporster guys think will give me the most bang for the buck with reliablilty..1970's, 1980's, 1990's, 2000 up to 2003 ???
Also, are there any years I should stay away from ???
Thanks,
Scott
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 674
Likes: 1
From: FLORIDA
RE: Best years for used sporster ???
ORIGINAL: sandifer
Hi guys,
I'm a Dyna guy looking to buy a used sporster for a hardtail project..I'm looking for something reliable, but as inexpensive as possible, considering my limited mechanical skills...what year sporster's will give me the best reliability for the least amount of money...I love the look of an ironhead but I'm not sure if the are as reliable as the more modern engine...
what do you sporster guys think will give me the most bang for the buck with reliablilty..1970's, 1980's, 1990's, 2000 up to 2003 ???
Also, are there any years I should stay away from ???
Thanks,
Scott
Hi guys,
I'm a Dyna guy looking to buy a used sporster for a hardtail project..I'm looking for something reliable, but as inexpensive as possible, considering my limited mechanical skills...what year sporster's will give me the best reliability for the least amount of money...I love the look of an ironhead but I'm not sure if the are as reliable as the more modern engine...
what do you sporster guys think will give me the most bang for the buck with reliablilty..1970's, 1980's, 1990's, 2000 up to 2003 ???
Also, are there any years I should stay away from ???
Thanks,
Scott
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 593
Likes: 0
From:
RE: Best years for used sporster ???
i'd go with anything with an evo motor. reliable as heck. parts are all over too. i see the sporty evo motor all over the place. plus a lot of company's have rolling chassis' or sporty frames for cheap. buy a 3,000 rolling frame, a 4,000 dollar sporty and swap everything, and you got a nice freaking custom that is only like a 90 something motor/tranny/wiring/guts with a 2007/2008 frame. great gas mileage, good strong motor, parts arecheap and easyto find. hope this helps,
later,
wanna
later,
wanna
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 706
Likes: 1
RE: Best years for used sporster ???
One with a trap door to service the trans, 5spd and Timkin main bearing.
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
|
Advanced
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 90
Likes: 0
From: Colorado Springs
RE: Best years for used sporster ???
ORIGINAL: wannahdawg
i'd go with anything with an evo motor. reliable as heck. parts are all over too. i see the sporty evo motor all over the place. plus a lot of company's have rolling chassis' or sporty frames for cheap. buy a 3,000 rolling frame, a 4,000 dollar sporty and swap everything, and you got a nice freaking custom that is only like a 90 something motor/tranny/wiring/guts with a 2007/2008 frame. great gas mileage, good strong motor, parts are cheap and easy to find. hope this helps,
later,
wanna
i'd go with anything with an evo motor. reliable as heck. parts are all over too. i see the sporty evo motor all over the place. plus a lot of company's have rolling chassis' or sporty frames for cheap. buy a 3,000 rolling frame, a 4,000 dollar sporty and swap everything, and you got a nice freaking custom that is only like a 90 something motor/tranny/wiring/guts with a 2007/2008 frame. great gas mileage, good strong motor, parts are cheap and easy to find. hope this helps,
later,
wanna
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider
Verdad Gallardo
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 657
Likes: 4
From: Daytona Beach
RE: Best years for used sporster ???
Early Evo's 86-90 may be a little tricky to find high performance parts .They are out there but choices can be limited,even on common parts.I like to think outside of the box a little so this made hotrodding my '90 a bit more difficult and expensive.For some reason there isn't a big market for these years.Parts for Ironheads and 91-up can be found all day long.'85 and up are all Evo's.Personally, I prefer Ironheads(pre '85)but they usually involve a little more wrenching(sometimes alot) and you really can't beat an Evo for reliabiliy.
Flyrite makes some excellent frames and rollers at a great price.Check out Carolina Customs for Sporty frames and rollers also, as they have some great stuff.I'm about to do a rigid frame project with my '90 and these are my top two choices .Hope this helps a little
Flyrite makes some excellent frames and rollers at a great price.Check out Carolina Customs for Sporty frames and rollers also, as they have some great stuff.I'm about to do a rigid frame project with my '90 and these are my top two choices .Hope this helps a little
