The Sportster is a line of motorcycles produced continuously since 1957 by the Harley-Davidson motor company. Sportster models are designated in Harley-Davidson's product code by beginning with "XL". In 1952, the predecessors to the Sportster, the Model K Sport and Sport Solo motorcycles, were introduced. These models K, KH, and KHK of 1952-1956 are not always considered to be Sportsters, but are definitely the precursors and inspiration for the line.
Sportster motorcycles are powered by true 45 degree V-twin engines, that is, both cylinders share a common crank pin.
Sportsters have transmissions linked to the engine with a chain primary drive and a wet multi-plate hydraulic clutch. 1991 and newer models have five speeds; 1990 and earlier models had four speeds.
The Sportster's motor and transmission share the same casing, which until 2004 was also used as a stressed member of the frame. Sportsters released in 2004 and later use a separate frame with a rubber-mounted engine, which greatly reduces vibration felt by the rider.
| XL Sportster | |
| 0405-2013 | RINEHART STAGGERED Black End Cap System 86-03 XL |
DG Hard Krome
Samson
| 86-03 XL SPORTSTER | |
| 1800-0032 | CALIBER 2-1 |
| 1800-0037 | CALIBER STEP PIPES (CLOSEOUT) |
| DS202529 | BIG GUNS II CLASSIC with S bend (forward controls only) (CLOSEOUT) |
| DS202533 | BIG GUNS II RIP SAWS (CLOSEOUT) |
Vance and HinesSPORTSTER 1986 - 2003 (not for customs)
| V16527 | 2-1 PRO PIPE (not for 883C & 1200C Customs) |
| V16809 | STRAIGHT SHOTS 2¼" 86-03 XL (not for 883C & 1200C Customs) |
| V16511 | SS2-R 2-1 RACE SYSTEM 86-03 XL (not for 883C & 1200C Customs) |
SPORTSTER CUSTOMS 1999 - 2003
| V16811X | STRAIGHT SHOTS 2¼" 99-03 XL 883C & 1200C (tips will not fit) |
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