Where can I get more information about the XL 1200s Sportster Sport?
For more information on the XL 1200s Sportster Sport or any other one of the many Harley Davidson motorcycles contact you nearest available dealer, or Harley Davidson at: The Bell Tower, High Street, Brackley, Northants., NN13 7DTY.
What's the difference between a 98 Sportster and a 1200?
Harley says that the changes boost the 1200's torque by an average of 15 percent throughout the range and almost 10 percent (78 versus 71 foot-pounds) at 4000 rpm. All '98 Sportsters have a more efficient oil pump to improve scavenging from the dry sump.
Is the Sportster 1200 Sport Sport a low-tech throwback?
Some Harley-Davidson Big Twin owners act as if they are the bastard children of the family. A few cruiser zealots say they aren't true cruisers, and the sportbike set acts as though they are low-tech throwbacks, a forgotten branch on the motorcycle family tree. Things are even worse for the Sportster 1200 Sport. "Sportster Sport?
What kind of engine does a Harley Davidson 1200 Sportster have?
Harley Davidson XL 1200S Sportster. Year. 1998 - 00. Engine. Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder. Capacity. 1199 cc / 73.1 cu-in. Bore x Stroke. 88.8 x 96.8 mm.
What is the redline on a Sportster?
The Stage download for the ECM would put the redline to around 6200-6500 rpm. That would be with a high flow AC and mufflers.
How do I know if my Sportster is running lean?
The first sign you'll have of a motorcycle running lean is if you are having a rough idle. If you start the motorcycle and it has a difficult time staying on by itself or you notice a rough sputter while it's in a stationary position, this is a good indication of a lean mixture.
How high does a Sportster Rev?
The sportster's are generally 6,000 rpm except the XR 7,000 rpm.
How do you rake a Harley Davidson frame?
1:074:47Rake and Trail Basics : Pro Tip - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipBy extending the rear of the motorcycle for a wheelbase. That's just the distance between those twoMoreBy extending the rear of the motorcycle for a wheelbase. That's just the distance between those two axles.
Is it better to run rich or lean?
TLDR – running just a little lean could improve fuel economy and give extra power. However, run too lean and you risk engine failure because the engine runs too hot. Whereas running rich can waste fuel and increase pollution but will not damage the engine. You ideally want to run at the perfect ratio of 14.7:1.
How do I know if my Sportster is running rich?
Registered. Running to lean, the bike will run hot, spit out the air cleaner and so on. Running rich, the bike will break up down low if the pilot jet is rich, will smell, and might get some black smoke out the exhaust, to rich up top the bike will really lack top end.
How fast do Sportsters go?
Top Speed: 121 mph (Est.)
Is the Sportster s liquid cooled?
After being roundly criticized for keeping faithful to its roots at the expense of modernization for too long, Harley-Davidson strikes back with the Sportster S, powered by a version of the liquid-cooled 1,252cc V-Twin in the thoroughly modern and warmly received Pan America adventure bike.
How much torque does the Sportster s have?
125 Nm @ 6000 rpmEngine Specifications of Harley Davidson Sportster SEmission Type :BS6Max Torque :125 Nm @ 6000 rpmPower :122.3 PSNo Of Cylinders :2Engine Type :Revolution® Max 1250T10 more rows
How does rake angle affect motorcycle handling?
Generally speaking (meaning there are exceptions) the greater the rake angle, the more stable the motorcycle is at higher speeds. To better understand this, visualize a motorcycle with 0 degrees of rake, with the forks straight up and down, perpendicular to the ground.
How does rake affect handling?
1) When you change rake, you are moving a VERY SMALL amount of weight. That has almost no effect on handling. 2) When you change ride height (rake) you are moving the roll center and CG. If you started at the ideal point for front and rear grip, changing the roll center reduces grip on that end.
How much rake is too much on a motorcycle?
TOO MUCH TRAIL If the trail is more than 6 inches the bike will handle sluggishly at high speeds. It will seem almost too steady. You will have trouble balancing the bike at lower speeds or on winding roads. It will feel generally sluggish and clumsy.
Can you unscrew stock pegs?
The stock pegs have a steel core and are removed by unscrewing, they are almost always damaged beyond reuse upon removal, because the tool (ViseGrips) needed for removal has to bite down to the metal core to unscrew them. Or you could do as you are thinking, cut off the rubber to get at the steel peg and put a ViseGrip on it to unscrew it. They can be tight BTW.
Does Harley publish specs?
Harley does not publish the many specs for their bikes. That is why you cannot get a frame repairedanywhere but from a dealer. They are the only ones with that information.#N#Sorry did not have better news.#N#JP