Cannot go wrong with a EVO Sportster, Being a mechanic I think they are the best Harley engine ever made period and I have owned everything from a panhead on. If you like a true Harley sound and feel buy one it is all you will ever need.
The Sportster best Harley out there. I loved my old used 2006 1200. Fist year of ownership rode 8000 plus miles out west and out south east. Awesome bike on the Trail of the Dragon 🐉.
I bought my 1985 Honda V65 Sabre brand new as a "leftover" in 1987. It had 7 miles on it when I rode it home. Now, it's closing in on 100K miles and it's getting a little tired. It still looks like brand new but, it's at a good shop now for an overhaul. The funny thing is that when I rode it into the shop, the tech who will be doing the work and the shop owner were waiting for me. The tech looked at me, then the owner and said "finally, a REAL bike to work on!" and the owner answered with one word..."yep".
@MikeBrown-ii3pt That's awesome, those are cool looking bikes. I have friends that have magnas of all flavors from that time. As well. V 30s v 45s and v 65s
In my opinion, they were the best Harley's > myself and buds had several variations when we were just out of high school. But growing up 6'2 215lbs I got too big for them. Really liked the high bars, metal flake '72 editions. And nothing is beating a 1200 Sporty off the line....they will pass them 300ft later but being that light with that amount of torque, hole shots were a blast.
You got that right. I bought a 92 1200 brand new and back then riding with a buddy that had his Road King engine just rebuilt by Carl's Speed shop after he moved to Daytona back in the 1990's. He spent maybe 5 grand on the engine. Anyway, he wanted to race. My 1200 was stock except for Screaming Eagle mufflers and un known to him, I had one of the first single fire MC Power Arc ignitions on the bike that I set the rev limiter to about 8K. I came off the line a bit slow but then hit 2nd gear and did not shift until you could hear the valves making that weird noise when they are "floating" due to hi rev condition. I ran so far away from him that he was really ticked that he spent all that money and was beat by a stock (almost) 1200 Sporty. Mine was that Teal and Off white 2 tone, I sold it in mid 2000's.......... but goes to show what you said about the 1200 having the best power to weight ratio of the HD's at least back then.
Great buy love sportys! Get some heel stirrups for the fwd controls. Huge improvement, badlander seat will make it look much better. Or big bore hammer kit, be a nice little drag bike
I bought a Sportster XL1200 Custom new....ordered it in myself in fact. Still have it, although I mostly ride dual-sport (BMW F800GS) as the asphalt is a little crazy these days. I've noticed a real change in driver behaviour and aggressiveness during and after the pandemic. My Sportster is also pristine....I'm not getting rid of it because there's no way the market would give me what it is worth to me.
Nice little sporty ! I laughed, every peice you said you took off, and every one you said you were going to get rid of was exactly what I would have done.
I rode back and fourth from Jackson tn to Union city a 2006 883L in pearl white the last year for carburetors I loved that bike and the only reason I sold it was I was getting deeper into my Alcoholism and was afraid I was going to get into accident. Now that I live in Jackson and don’t have the drive and am in recovery for the problem I would love to have another carbureted sportster
I put a non running 89 mitsubishi mighty max on marketplace for 900 bucks and ended up with a running 94 1200 sportster. Had to put tires, rebuild forks, headlight that worked etc... It's cosmetically in rough shape, so I've just been putting parts from whatever on it to make it run down the road. It's a fun bike, and boy does it scoot off the line.
You scored on that bike. I wouldn’t want it for a hundred reasons but if you like it that is all that matters. Good luck making it how you want it and be careful on it, we need you around, great channel.
I've been riding my 06 1200c for 15 years now. Took me a summer of riding to get used to those forward controls. Had to put taller handle bars on after I shattered my left elbow and lost my reach. My last Sportster was a 1981. Both are awesome. You'll need that return cable when it's hot outside. Otherwise it'll idle hi and low and never set at a constant idle. VOE
There are NO accidents Tony, you know that as well as I do! Several years ago, my daughter and I were visiting a friend of mine and he had a ratty 1970 Triumph Bonneville Roadster (T-120R) sitting in a corner of his garage. She got bored listening to us but saw that Bonnie in the corner and was intrigued. Long story short, that Bonnie became her Christmas present that year and, we've been working on making her beautiful again ever since. That purchase was no accident lol! In my mind, if there's ONE thing that Sporty needs before I'd ride it, that one thing would be a mirror on the left side!
Sweet bike and yeah I agree get the Amazon blinkers and tail off and it already looks better, maybe. Build a clean commuter bar hopper with it it was so cheap
The Sportster is likely the best motor Harley ever made. If it's an Evo motor, all the better. I had a AMF Sportster and found nothing at all wrong with the bike. Never leaked, even though every time I went to the Harley dealer there were puddles of fresh oil under the big motors all the time. I remember test riding a big motor bike. I remember it feeling slow to me, not like a real Harley at all. It was a noise maker though. Mine was the last of the kick start only. I remember it being real enough for me. I wish I still had it.
bought a new 88 883 huger XLH....great bike...!...I put drag pipes & the screaming eagle carb kit on...& that bike woke up... last year 4 the chain drive 4 speed...!..!..!..had it 4 years 10,000 miles...nothing but normal matince....but...the N.Y. drivers took the fun out of any ride...!...sold it.......With the peanut tank ....the sporties have the nicest lines of "any" bike...!..makes them look long & lean..!..like u said...I loved that bike...rented a garage to keep it in...after a ride I'd spend hours clean'n and wax'n it...!.good luck with it U.T....they were good years for Harley Davidson...!...😁
if the price is right grab it and run ! it's definitely the right time of year to get em for cheap..i just got a road king and a street bob as a package deal for less than 8000.00 !
That's funny, about a year ago, my son in law told me there was a great sportster for sale side of the road on his way to work. I go check it out and it's a 2005 883 Sportster, in beautiful shape for 2200 bucks. I took a look at it and put a check in the man's hands for the price. I rode it home, some thirty miles, and it's sitting in my garage. I paid more for my 74 sportster I bought back in 76, and it was rough, had some problems. The world is gone crazy lately!
I am not a Harley man....but if I had some extra cash, I would SO throw a few grand your way for it! This would be a perfect daily bike with little effort! That is an awesome find sir!
My wife had the same bike , Sportsters have the best sound . There was recently an auction in Rhinelander Wi online so many cool bikes went for cheap too
Put some tilt back risers to make it more comfortable. I worked on one years ago the C model had a cartridge fork. It rode about the same but was a mother just to change the fork oil.
I have a 1998 Sportster that I bought 4 years ago for $2800. I bought it at the time when my Ultra was undergoing some significant work and I needed something to ride in the meantime. It ran fine and all I did was an oil change and front rotor and pads. The following years I put new tires on it. Now I no longer really need this bike, but I can't seem to put it up for sale. It runs too well and had never given me a problem. When I decide not to ride my Ultra and ride the Sportster instead, I call it "walking the dog". And when I do, I am reminded of what a great bike it is. It started life as an 883 Hugger, but when I bought it the bike had the same Mustang seat yours has. It was also converted to 1200 and having ridden other 883s I know for sure it's a 1200. Best $2800 I ever spent!
I bought a XL1200C. I bought it a a consignment dealer. It has 24,000 miles on it. I have the screaming eagle exhaust. I put a mustang wide touring seat with a backrest. It is silver. It runs great and is a blast to ride. The only problems I have are the tires are old and need replaced. They are Avon tires. I can't get usedto Avon brand tires. I know it is an english brand. Also the turn signals work but not the indicator for the left turn signal. Also the high beam indicator light comeson when riding when the high beam is not on. It also has a custom cast front wheel.
Really Nice' bike Tony! I wish I'd have waited for something like this before buying my $2000.00 92 Sporty 883... That I now have around 36-37 hundred into
Great buy. You like it ??....I like it too. What should you do to it ?? I'd leave it mostly as it is, but try & put a few original items back on it. Just a few. But leave it mostly as it is. And then ride it. Maintain it. And then ride it some more 👍
So many people don't realize how to customize their bike with correct ergonomics and instead go for appearance. Beautiful bike but i would make several changes to. I'd buy that bike too for that price because i really need a low seat bike because of my injuries.
@@JeffKopis hey I had all them bikes back in the day each one is very unique and its characteristics they're all very British but there's something special about a BSA
I had a 64 Triumph back in the seventies, just bought a 78 Triumph this past year, got to put pistons and rings in it, probably has original. Now it's my daughter doesn't want me riding them.
Niice score T. Lose the tunout exhaust. Just did that on my '89, 883 deluxe. Turnouts don't have that drag pipe de-cel snap, crackle and pop. Check the mixture and you're good to go.
I was never a fan of 883s,but, that is a nice bike.Opening scene when you were riding in,I was thinking two things.That looks like a blast,I wish it was still warm enough here to ride here.And I figured it was a old Royal Enfield or something.
The K model immediately preceeded the Sporty. It was never called a Sportster, but certainly spawned it. The K model was a flathead, the Sporty an OHV.
HD must have had a engineer shortage at that time, they were trying to replace the dated WL 750 models with something that could compete against the British bikes. The side valve K models were sent to the front lines because they didn't have an OHV bike which would be several years out in the form of the Sportster.
Just sold one that was hot rodded Hammer performance cams 11:1 comp. 1275cc. ported heads 2 into 1 exhaust. Made 107hp at the wheel. Fun to ride and fast. But i wanted another hot rod engine for my truck so i sold it and another 1. now i only got a Street bob. with a 103ci and a set of S&S 585's in it.
In my experience the sportster c model had a ton of chrome don’t know what year it started but the 1200 c model had the xr heads and a big nasty cam. Might have been the latest carb ones, the wife had a 2006 (last year of carb) 1200 c and that thing hauled sssssssssss
I will never, ever, ever understand why Harley put those flat handlebars *and* forward controls on the Custom. No bueno! I also don't know why people put so much of that Harley "Ride to Live - Live to Ride" crap on them. A lot of Sportster owners think it looks cool, I guess. But Sportsters are great - I've had *four* of them, and #3 and #4 are in the garage right now - running! So have fun with that one, Tony. Keep us updated on what you do with it.
Well Tony, I have not yet accidentally bought a motorbike on Fb Marketplace, or Ebay for that matter, but I have managed to accidentally buy (crazy low max bids that I set and forget until the "ding, you just won XYZ") a few car's, a tractor, a trailer and I'm sure other stuff I've forgotten about on Ebay over the years. I must make it a mission to keep a look out for a cheap motorbike! I've been hankering for a early 80's Yamaha Xs 250, the first road bike that I rode as a teenager. Yes I know, it's old and it's slow, but I'm getting older too. Now I'm in my 40s, I wouldn't mind adding one to my collection of toys with Motors, and riding it occasionally. Thanks Tony!
Love the channel, it’s a great mix! I’ve never owned a Porker, but now at age 70, I believe I’d enjoy a pre-rubber mount Sport. More like your R model though. Keep up the good fight re: the dangerous L-I powered EVs.
You are killing me Tony, I don't even like Mopars yet I watch your channel (although I do have a '95 12 Valve 2500, and a '96 Cherokee) AND I am getting back into bikes.. so far I've gotten a 450 dirt bike and a trials bike, been thinking about getting a street bike.. I've had 3 Harley's in the past and now, I'm looking at (another) Sportster... lol
As a fellow sportster owner, I approve of this Lol. In my opinion the 883 is the most iconic looking Harley there is.
Cannot go wrong with a EVO Sportster, Being a mechanic I think they are the best Harley engine ever made period and I have owned everything from a panhead on. If you like a true Harley sound and feel buy one it is all you will ever need.
The Sportster best Harley out there. I loved my old used 2006 1200. Fist year of ownership rode 8000 plus miles out west and out south east. Awesome bike on the Trail of the Dragon 🐉.
Glad you brought the seat up I wasn't going to. That is a seat only a mother could love.
Hey it happens, dont beat yourself up.
I have two and feel the same way. Put a 1200 kit in it. That would be fun to watch and good interesting bike content. Take care T
Oops I accidentally bought a yamaha vmax. 89 model. All original with 5700 miles and engine mods. And vintage kerker race pipe.
That’s a real bike you got, always wanted one
@BreakStuffClub Yes been on my bucket list since fifth grade, when it came out in 85
I bought my 1985 Honda V65 Sabre brand new as a "leftover" in 1987. It had 7 miles on it when I rode it home. Now, it's closing in on 100K miles and it's getting a little tired. It still looks like brand new but, it's at a good shop now for an overhaul. The funny thing is that when I rode it into the shop, the tech who will be doing the work and the shop owner were waiting for me. The tech looked at me, then the owner and said "finally, a REAL bike to work on!" and the owner answered with one word..."yep".
@MikeBrown-ii3pt That's awesome, those are cool looking bikes. I have friends that have magnas of all flavors from that time. As well. V 30s v 45s and v 65s
Yeah man!
Just cuz they're not worn doesn't mean they're new. Check the date code on those tires Uncle Tony.
As a 1988 Springer owner, I highly approve of this. Nice find!
A sportster is the only Harley that’s ever tempted me. Two of my neighbors have giant baggers that seldom go beyond the city limits. Crazy.
That’s funny several of the women that ride with us are less than 120 pounds soaking wet and they all ride big dressers no problems.
In my opinion, they were the best Harley's > myself and buds had several variations when we were just out of high school. But growing up 6'2 215lbs I got too big for them. Really liked the high bars, metal flake '72 editions. And nothing is beating a 1200 Sporty off the line....they will pass them 300ft later but being that light with that amount of torque, hole shots were a blast.
Funny
You got that right. I bought a 92 1200 brand new and back then riding with a buddy that had his Road King engine just rebuilt by Carl's Speed shop after he moved to Daytona back in the 1990's. He spent maybe 5 grand on the engine. Anyway, he wanted to race. My 1200 was stock except for Screaming Eagle mufflers and un known to him, I had one of the first single fire MC Power Arc ignitions on the bike that I set the rev limiter to about 8K. I came off the line a bit slow but then hit 2nd gear and did not shift until you could hear the valves making that weird noise when they are "floating" due to hi rev condition. I ran so far away from him that he was really ticked that he spent all that money and was beat by a stock (almost) 1200 Sporty. Mine was that Teal and Off white 2 tone, I sold it in mid 2000's.......... but goes to show what you said about the 1200 having the best power to weight ratio of the HD's at least back then.
Great buy love sportys! Get some heel stirrups for the fwd controls. Huge improvement, badlander seat will make it look much better. Or big bore hammer kit, be a nice little drag bike
I've got a 04 deuce that's my baby ,, I even keep it in the living room ,, I've even started it in the house I love it
I bought a Sportster XL1200 Custom new....ordered it in myself in fact. Still have it, although I mostly ride dual-sport (BMW F800GS) as the asphalt is a little crazy these days. I've noticed a real change in driver behaviour and aggressiveness during and after the pandemic. My Sportster is also pristine....I'm not getting rid of it because there's no way the market would give me what it is worth to me.
Nice deal you found!
Nice little sporty !
I laughed, every peice you said you took off, and every one you said you were going to get rid of was exactly what I would have done.
didn't know you were looking. just sold a 79 Bonneville Special. you would have liked it.
This dude knows what life is about
I know you said you weren't going to hot rod it but that may be a good series. Check out Hammer Performance you might be tempted. Just a thought.
Fun bike, I have the same one with a built 1200.
I rode back and fourth from Jackson tn to Union city a 2006 883L in pearl white the last year for carburetors I loved that bike and the only reason I sold it was I was getting deeper into my Alcoholism and was afraid I was going to get into accident. Now that I live in Jackson and don’t have the drive and am in recovery for the problem I would love to have another carbureted sportster
Nice going my friend! You're gonna do great
Little boys and their need for new toys, lol! I accidentally buy too many cars 😜
Really good deal on it. I don't have any use for that seat ether. 🤟😎
I put a non running 89 mitsubishi mighty max on marketplace for 900 bucks and ended up with a running 94 1200 sportster. Had to put tires, rebuild forks, headlight that worked etc... It's cosmetically in rough shape, so I've just been putting parts from whatever on it to make it run down the road. It's a fun bike, and boy does it scoot off the line.
You scored on that bike. I wouldn’t want it for a hundred reasons but if you like it that is all that matters. Good luck making it how you want it and be careful on it, we need you around, great channel.
Love Sportsters UT, great buy you got there.
turn outs or slash cuts are awesome, Especially if u ride thru a tunnel or past a wall along side of the road
I'm always looking for deals on bikes. Harleys aren't my thing but that's a good buy.
I've been riding my 06 1200c for 15 years now. Took me a summer of riding to get used to those forward controls. Had to put taller handle bars on after I shattered my left elbow and lost my reach. My last Sportster was a 1981. Both are awesome. You'll need that return cable when it's hot outside. Otherwise it'll idle hi and low and never set at a constant idle. VOE
Accidentally buying a motorcycle is such a great problem to have. Uncle Tony is the man. Haha
Parkinsons had taken alot of "myself " away... this Lil Sportster would be a great run around town scooter for me! Tony, love this!
There are NO accidents Tony, you know that as well as I do!
Several years ago, my daughter and I were visiting a friend of mine and he had a ratty 1970 Triumph Bonneville Roadster (T-120R) sitting in a corner of his garage. She got bored listening to us but saw that Bonnie in the corner and was intrigued. Long story short, that Bonnie became her Christmas present that year and, we've been working on making her beautiful again ever since. That purchase was no accident lol!
In my mind, if there's ONE thing that Sporty needs before I'd ride it, that one thing would be a mirror on the left side!
Sweet bike and yeah I agree get the Amazon blinkers and tail off and it already looks better, maybe. Build a clean commuter bar hopper with it it was so cheap
This bike is in great shape! Some short ape hangers would also be nice add. Enjoy.
The Sportster is likely the best motor Harley ever made. If it's an Evo motor, all the better. I had a AMF Sportster and found nothing at all wrong with the bike. Never leaked, even though every time I went to the Harley dealer there were puddles of fresh oil under the big motors all the time. I remember test riding a big motor bike. I remember it feeling slow to me, not like a real Harley at all. It was a noise maker though. Mine was the last of the kick start only. I remember it being real enough for me. I wish I still had it.
bought a new 88 883 huger XLH....great bike...!...I put drag pipes & the screaming eagle carb kit on...& that bike woke up... last year 4 the chain drive 4 speed...!..!..!..had it 4 years 10,000 miles...nothing but normal matince....but...the N.Y. drivers took the fun out of any ride...!...sold it.......With the peanut tank ....the sporties have the nicest lines of "any" bike...!..makes them look long & lean..!..like u said...I loved that bike...rented a garage to keep it in...after a ride I'd spend hours clean'n and wax'n it...!.good luck with it U.T....they were good years for Harley Davidson...!...😁
Great score. I'm more of a sports bike guy but you got a great deal.
if the price is right grab it and run ! it's definitely the right time of year to get em for cheap..i just got a road king and a street bob as a package deal for less than 8000.00 !
Don't mess with the lights. I like the look of those little black domes.👍
That's funny, about a year ago, my son in law told me there was a great sportster for sale side of the road on his way to work. I go check it out and it's a 2005 883 Sportster, in beautiful shape for 2200 bucks. I took a look at it and put a check in the man's hands for the price. I rode it home, some thirty miles, and it's sitting in my garage. I paid more for my 74 sportster I bought back in 76, and it was rough, had some problems. The world is gone crazy lately!
I am not a Harley man....but if I had some extra cash, I would SO throw a few grand your way for it! This would be a perfect daily bike with little effort! That is an awesome find sir!
2 grand all it worth spotters dont sell 4 much especially the 883 99 model
muh half brother owned a pre AMF HD PanHead (or late 60's shovelhead??) cruiser hard tail chopper.....
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Sweet. That's the bike I like, can't imagine wanting anything heavier.
My wife had the same bike , Sportsters have the best sound . There was recently an auction in Rhinelander Wi online so many cool bikes went for cheap too
Put some tilt back risers to make it more comfortable. I worked on one years ago the C model had a cartridge fork. It rode about the same but was a mother just to change the fork oil.
Long time harley owner here. I'm liking those handlebars. You got a good deal there. Rode the hell outa my 86 sporty. Have fun!
I even have a show harley shovelhead tony. My bike got featured on Red Riders channel 2 months ago.
I have a 1998 Sportster that I bought 4 years ago for $2800. I bought it at the time when my Ultra was undergoing some significant work and I needed something to ride in the meantime. It ran fine and all I did was an oil change and front rotor and pads. The following years I put new tires on it. Now I no longer really need this bike, but I can't seem to put it up for sale. It runs too well and had never given me a problem. When I decide not to ride my Ultra and ride the Sportster instead, I call it "walking the dog". And when I do, I am reminded of what a great bike it is. It started life as an 883 Hugger, but when I bought it the bike had the same Mustang seat yours has. It was also converted to 1200 and having ridden other 883s I know for sure it's a 1200. Best $2800 I ever spent!
Love the bike and bike content! Thanks!
Hey tony. You going take the rear lowering links off the swing arm. They cause wiring issues over time from the rear tire hitting the harnesses
I bought a XL1200C. I bought it a a consignment dealer. It has 24,000 miles on it. I have the screaming eagle exhaust. I put a mustang wide touring seat with a backrest. It is silver. It runs great and is a blast to ride. The only problems I have are the tires are old and need replaced. They are Avon tires. I can't get usedto Avon brand tires. I know it is an english brand. Also the turn signals work but not the indicator for the left turn signal. Also the high beam indicator light comeson when riding when the high beam is not on.
It also has a custom cast front wheel.
They sound awesome with a dual fire ignition
Nice looking 1999 Sportster! My First Harley was a 1980 Sportster. Still ride a 1983 FXWG.
Does it have a bent rim @9:15 or am I seeing things? Nice bike, I love sports! Great score!!!
Really Nice' bike Tony! I wish I'd have waited for something like this before buying my $2000.00 92 Sporty 883... That I now have around 36-37 hundred into
It's always more expensive when you don't do the work yourself.
As long as the 2 bikes get along, keep it!!
Did not know you were a bike lover. I just picked up my first Harley a couple months ago, 94 sportster xl883 opened up to a 1200. Nice deal!
Great buy. You like it ??....I like it too. What should you do to it ??
I'd leave it mostly as it is, but try & put a few original items back on it. Just a few. But leave it mostly as it is. And then ride it. Maintain it. And then ride it some more 👍
So many people don't realize how to customize their bike with correct ergonomics and instead go for appearance. Beautiful bike but i would make several changes to. I'd buy that bike too for that price because i really need a low seat bike because of my injuries.
Girls love horses guys love horsepower get yourself a 69 BSA Thunderbolt you won't be disappointed
Or a Norton 850 Commando. My dad had one.
@@JeffKopis hey I had all them bikes back in the day each one is very unique and its characteristics they're all very British but there's something special about a BSA
Had a BSA Shooting Star, prettiest bike I ever owned. Double leading shoe front brake too that had good stopping power. @@JARRETT7121
right side shift....nfg!!!
I had a 64 Triumph back in the seventies, just bought a 78 Triumph this past year, got to put pistons and rings in it, probably has original. Now it's my daughter doesn't want me riding them.
I have a 2000 1200C in black.. fun bike and very dependable.
Come bracket race harleys at the drag strip. Its cheap and more fun than cars! We race down at knoxville, bmp and the amra series.
Nice score Tony. Sportsters are great. Use it for a beater. Sounds great.
What a cool cheap cruiser! And sharp too!
Niice score T. Lose the tunout exhaust. Just did that on my '89, 883 deluxe. Turnouts don't have that drag pipe de-cel snap, crackle and pop. Check the mixture and you're good to go.
Nice Sportster
Like you, I've owned a bunch of Sportsters (23). Still have 2, both rubbermounts. This vid is making me think I should buy another frame mount.
Looks like a Seat Pooping another Seat! 🤣
Sportys are awesome. My kinda bike. Not the fastest or best handling, but perfect for MY wants.
I found a good deal on a 06 Street Bob.... Scared to buy it with the way the economy is going!
Be a man. Buy it. F*CK the economy, you only live once!
I was never a fan of 883s,but, that is a nice bike.Opening scene when you were riding in,I was thinking two things.That looks like a blast,I wish it was still warm enough here to ride here.And I figured it was a old Royal Enfield or something.
Lucky bastard. 2200$ is a steal.
Good for you. Someone who never rode a bike dont know what there missing. Nice content.
"Oops, I Accidentally Bought Another Damn Motorcycle."
Oops! Don't ya hate it when that happens!
She's purrrdy!
Dang you did good on that one! Nice find Uncle Tony!
Sweet little 883. Sounds good 👍
That's a really nice looking bike.
Have ever seen a K model sporty? Ive seen one once working for a Harley- Guzzi repair shop in my youth.
The K model immediately preceeded the Sporty. It was never called a Sportster, but certainly spawned it. The K model was a flathead, the Sporty an OHV.
HD must have had a engineer shortage at that time, they were trying to replace the dated WL 750 models with something that could compete against the British bikes. The side valve K models were sent to the front lines because they didn't have an OHV bike which would be several years out in the form of the Sportster.
That's pretty sharp Tony
Nice find BrotherMan U.T. 👊🏼
What a great deal, good job buddy!
If Happiness can be felt and measured.. it's Real..
That’s a nice little bike , I’d tour around on it for sure . Cheers 🇨🇦
Just sold one that was hot rodded Hammer performance cams 11:1 comp. 1275cc. ported heads 2 into 1 exhaust. Made 107hp at the wheel. Fun to ride and fast. But i wanted another hot rod engine for my truck so i sold it and another 1. now i only got a Street bob. with a 103ci and a set of S&S 585's in it.
In my experience the sportster c model had a ton of chrome don’t know what year it started but the 1200 c model had the xr heads and a big nasty cam. Might have been the latest carb ones, the wife had a 2006 (last year of carb) 1200 c and that thing hauled sssssssssss
do a low buck 1200 conversion
Sweet bike Tony. Make sure you also check the dates on the tires. Make sure it hasn’t been sitting a long time they turn into hockey pucks.
I will never, ever, ever understand why Harley put those flat handlebars *and* forward controls on the Custom. No bueno! I also don't know why people put so much of that Harley "Ride to Live - Live to Ride" crap on them. A lot of Sportster owners think it looks cool, I guess. But Sportsters are great - I've had *four* of them, and #3 and #4 are in the garage right now - running! So have fun with that one, Tony. Keep us updated on what you do with it.
Those little Sportsters run forever! IMO the Evos are Harley's best Engines! Great bikes! Smoking deal Tony!!
Can't beat a Cheap Running bike! Keep the bike content coming.
I love it. 😳
Sounds good too.
Enjoy it! God bless
Hey Tio Tony, Just let it be, mate!😊All the frim over the pond here in Norwich, UK ❤
Well Tony, I have not yet accidentally bought a motorbike on Fb Marketplace, or Ebay for that matter, but I have managed to accidentally buy (crazy low max bids that I set and forget until the "ding, you just won XYZ") a few car's, a tractor, a trailer and I'm sure other stuff I've forgotten about on Ebay over the years. I must make it a mission to keep a look out for a cheap motorbike! I've been hankering for a early 80's Yamaha Xs 250, the first road bike that I rode as a teenager. Yes I know, it's old and it's slow, but I'm getting older too. Now I'm in my 40s, I wouldn't mind adding one to my collection of toys with Motors, and riding it occasionally. Thanks Tony!
Nice bike. The shut off cable is important should the throttle get stuck for whatever reason. I am more into the sport bikes but same idea.
It's a nice bike, perfect rider. Enjoy it 👍
Thats okay Tony..I do the same with old cars, to my wife's displeasure 🤣
Marketplace is an enabler..lol
There a nice little bike , red shift cam 2into 1 exhaust bam wheelie king
I actually like the push pull throttle cables. The meat heads can't adjust them properly.
the push pull throttle is a safety feature to prevent your throttle from getting stuck open. its there for a reason
Love the channel, it’s a great mix! I’ve never owned a Porker, but now at age 70, I believe I’d enjoy a pre-rubber mount Sport. More like your R model though. Keep up the good fight re: the dangerous L-I powered EVs.
You are killing me Tony, I don't even like Mopars yet I watch your channel (although I do have a '95 12 Valve 2500, and a '96 Cherokee) AND I am getting back into bikes.. so far I've gotten a 450 dirt bike and a trials bike, been thinking about getting a street bike.. I've had 3 Harley's in the past and now, I'm looking at (another) Sportster... lol