r/sportster

Got out on the bike today and skated 😎

This was cheaper and looked “cooler” so giving it a go

Hello all!

I've ordered and received an extra plate kit for my sporty build. Nothing fancy just something to get it running properly before investing more. I've received 7 friction plates and 8 steel plates. I'm confused on what I'm putting in the basket first? Steel or friction? Seems likes there's enough here to eliminate the grenade plate. Am I missing a plate or something? Just want to make sure I get this right before install!

Thanks!

J

How did it go ?

2nd pic was still getting mocked up but that's the only close up I have of it

I have no idea what the issue is here but it’s driving me nuts! The bike hasn’t been cranking. I replaced the ignition switch, the negative cable to the battery, the main circuit breaker, and the fuses and no luck! The battery is fine too, it’s reading 12.6 volts. When I turn the key to accessory position the speedo goes on. When I turn the key to ignition the taillight stops working and the speedo works. It randomly cranked for a day then the same issue. Anyone know what the problem is? I don’t know what else it could be

Hello! I am looking to put some shorty/ easy pull levers on my 2000 sportster 883. My husband recommended the brand 1fngr but I can't seem to find the kit for my year. I was hoping to get some recommendations for some that are quality and maybe a little less expensive than 280 for the set. Thanks 😁

I wanna ride my bike to work and it’s 20 miles each way. I’m pretty sure my voltage regulator stopped working because the battery isn’t charging. I’m only getting 12.5 volts with the bike running. I was wondering if the battery will last long enough for me to ride there and back without it dying and I can charge the battery every night until I get a new regulator?

Bought this old ratbagged banger last Fall, worked on it all Winter.

Not a drop of threadlocker from it's 4th owner, the guy before me...Found and fixed that.

Still not out of the woods, but she's come a long way.

Anyone else out there riding by feel, no speedo/tacho?

OEM gauge and mount are a stupid price new...guy before me ganked mine and I need to become an Electrician to mount the $20 scamazon one I bought.

My Cuz is right that it should be torn down to nothing and put back together entirely. Me as 5th owner means finding all kinds of surprises as I get to know her...not all great ones.

Just finished installing the traxxion dynamics scrambler kit with 11in damper rods and gold valve emulators. Things mean and rides way better. Might switch to a 15w or 20w fork oil as with the 10w I get a bit of top out clunk on rebound. (Already double checked steering head, brake rotor etc. Clunk only happens on hard rebound.)

Can anyone tell what size wrench is needed to hold this nut to get this bolt out? I can’t get anything to hold without slipping. Its 18mm socket for the bolt head. Thanks!

So i got this sportster today its a mess but thats fine im really just curious about this wide front end that is on it.
I should have grabbed more photos really.

Making the most of English weather whilst it lasts