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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 06:28 PM
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When did the Sportster model get fuel injection?
Are there any appreciable differences between 07, 08 and 09 models?

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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 06:33 PM
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Sportsters got fuel injection in 2007.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by 883 IRON
When did the Sportster model get fuel injection?
Are there any appreciable differences between 07, 08 and 09 models?

Thx.
Steve
Like he said '07. And nothing really happened between then and now... I know that the custom models got upgraded shocks in '09, but I don't really know if it is noticable... This is the only sporty I've ever ridden.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 08:03 PM
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you say custom models got upgraded shocks in 09? I was at a hog ralley in 08 and the vp of engineering for harley was there. I told him we needed better shocks on sportys, he wrote it down. I dont know if that had anything to do with it. That would be wild if I helped changed things for the better.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 08:04 PM
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All sportster models got a lower front fender for the 09 model year. If you actually look for it and notice it, it looks SO MUCH better. Before you could fit two fingers between the tire and front fender, now barely 1 will fit.
 
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My Roadster came with the 100/90/19. I now rub a 110/90/19. No more gap and you might get part of your pinky finger in there now.
 
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