Harley Davidson Forums

Sportster Models 883, 883 Custom, 1200 Custom, 883L, 1200L, 1200S, 1200 Roadster, XR1200, and the Nightster.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Quick question

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 10, 2009 | 06:28 PM
Share
  #1  
883 IRON's Avatar
883 IRON
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
15 Year Member
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 304
Likes: 1
From: Washington State
Default Quick question
When did the Sportster model get fuel injection?
Are there any appreciable differences between 07, 08 and 09 models?

Thx.
Steve
 
Reply
0
Old Feb 10, 2009 | 06:33 PM
Share
  #2  
HOTLAP's Avatar
HOTLAP
Seasoned HDF Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 5,068
Likes: 396
From: Edmonton Alberta Canada
Default
Sportsters got fuel injection in 2007.
 
Reply
0
Old Feb 10, 2009 | 07:47 PM
Share
  #3  
killer scott's Avatar
killer scott
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,342
Likes: 4
From: Lincoln, Nebraska
Default
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.
 
Reply
0
Old Feb 10, 2009 | 08:03 PM
Share
  #4  
midnight2005's Avatar
midnight2005
Banned
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 1,647
Likes: 2
From: Fairmont, Wv
Default
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.
 
Reply
0
Old Feb 10, 2009 | 08:04 PM
Share
  #5  
stng_96's Avatar
stng_96
Road Master
15 Year Member
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,118
Likes: 0
From: Marion Ill
Default
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.
 
Reply
0
Old Feb 10, 2009 | 08:08 PM
Share
  #6  
7/11 The Crapshooter's Avatar
7/11 The Crapshooter
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,775
Likes: 6
From: Simpson County Kentucky
Default
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.
 
Reply
0
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
13" HD Premium shocks question
peterllo
Touring Models
2
May 11, 2019 01:29 PM
Who is using '09 OEM 13" Air Shocks on the older frame, pre '09 models.
speckfisher
Touring Models
14
May 22, 2011 06:26 AM
What's different between '08 & '09 shocks?
hawkeyestoob
Touring Models
23
Mar 8, 2011 09:46 PM
09 shocks vs 07 shocks
sifularson
Touring Models
8
Jun 22, 2010 09:56 PM
shocks from Custom or Low model
DestroyerOfWorlds
Want To Buy Motorcycles/Parts/Accessories
1
Mar 29, 2010 09:52 PM
Back to Subforum
Sportster Models
View Next Unread
Powder coat




Advanced Search
Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:41 PM.

story-0
10 Most Awkward-Looking Motorcycles Ever Built

Slideshow: Not every motorcycle can be a design icon, and these machines prove that bold styling doesn't always age gracefully.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-12 11:58:41


VIEW MORE
story-1
Jason Momoa Is Turning Classic Harleys Into PHEVs

Slideshow: Jason Momoa's latest restoration project blends 1920s Harley-Davidsons with modern electric technology, creating some of the most unusual hybrid motorcycles ever built.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-10 17:18:58


VIEW MORE
story-2
Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Becomes a Dark, Decepticon-Inspired Custom

Slideshow: Killer Custom's latest build relies on styling changes rather than performance upgrades, giving the cruiser an entirely different personality.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 18:28:05


VIEW MORE
story-3
6 Weirdest Harley-Davidsons Ever Sold to the Public

Slideshow: From military-inspired singles to scooters and three-wheel utility vehicles, these Harleys took the company far outside its comfort zone.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-02 18:34:10


VIEW MORE
story-4
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-5
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-6
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-8
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-9
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE