Is 20000 miles high for a Harley?
Having said that, I wouldn’t hesitate to buy a well maintained Harley with 15,000-20,000 miles. Only thing is, the more miles the more important it is to know the owner and how they cared for it.
Is 20000 miles high for a motorcycle?
Generally, high mileage on a motorcycle is anywhere from 20,000 to 50,000 miles. For sport bikes, the high mileage number will be on the low end (usually around 25,000), while cruisers and touring bikes typically become high mileage in the 40,000- to the 50,000-mile range.
How many miles is too much for a used Harley Davidson?
If you mean how many is too many for a used bike to purchase? There is no life limit on a Harley. All the parts are replaceable, upgradeable, restorable & or repairable. That’s why you probably won’t find a big twin for under 10Gs or a Sportster for less than 3, unless it’s wrecked.
How many miles out of a 02 1200 Sportster?
Tileman2692 has them both beat with 58,000 miles on his ’02 1200 Sportster. Same story, too — zero problems. One member, son of the hounds, points out that some bikes weep oil from the rocker cover gaskets between 30,000 and 50,000 miles.
How old was my Sportster when I bought it?
Last year my Sportster was 19 years old, and had about 76,000 miles. I’ve always taken very good care of it, but over the years it has been to the red line many times for one reason or another.
What kind of oil filter does a Sportster use?
Using Mobil 1 gold cap with M1 oil filter every 5000 miles. Although it squeaks when wet the drive belt is also original. What kind of miles on a sporty would be comparable in wear and tear? (883 vs 1200 aside as 883 runs a higher RPM.) Last year my Sportster was 19 years old, and had about 76,000 miles.
What was the cause of the Sportster’s first failure?
Mostly just topping it out a lot. At 28,000 miles it had it’s first major failure, the front intake lifter had a bearing fail. Repair consisted of 4 new lifters and SE bolt in cams. At 40,000 miles a tooth broke off of second gear.
Tileman2692 has them both beat with 58,000 miles on his ’02 1200 Sportster. Same story, too — zero problems. One member, son of the hounds, points out that some bikes weep oil from the rocker cover gaskets between 30,000 and 50,000 miles.
How often do you need service on a Harley Davidson Sportster?
If you have a brand new Sportster, congratulations! You will need to get its first service and checkup at 1,000 miles, then again at 5,000 miles, and then at every 5,000 miles after that.
Is the Harley Davidson Sportster a good bike?
Figure 1. 2016 Harley Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight. The Harley Davidson Sportster is a generally trouble-free bike for most riders, but there are a few known issues you should keep your eyes peeled for. Of course, the experts on the forums have come up with solutions for these already, so any used bike you by may already have them solved for you.
Where can I get a 1999 Harley Davidson Sportster?
Please Note: Everything except numbers 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 14, 15, 16, 21 and 22 above should be done by an authorized Harley Davidson dealer or certified technician, unless you have the proper tools, data and are mechanically qualified to perform the service. Figure 4. 1999 Harley Davidson Sportster Sport.