Are there trouble codes on new generation Sportsters?
Diagnostic trouble codes continue to increase in number as newer generation Sportsters are released. The addition of modules and the CAN BUS system has intertwined the electronics together, making for many possible trouble codes. With so many trouble codes available, the problem is usually described specifically when one occurs.
What was the problem with my odometer on my Sportster?
Discussion in ‘ Sportster Models ‘ started by WCG1, Jan 11, 2009 . Odometer & Speedometer were both working fine till a jacket I was carrying came loose and got tangeled in the rear wheel and disc brake of my 2003 883 Hugger.
Do you need a diagnostic code for a Harley Davidson Sportster?
Although a trouble code does not always locate the exact cause of the problem for you, it does help you narrow down the possibilities and saving you diagnostic time. This article applies to the Harley Davidson Sportster (2004-2016). Diagnostic trouble codes continue to increase in number as newer generation Sportsters are released.
Is the Harley Sportster a good motorcycle to buy?
I like the Harley Sportster. It’s relatively inexpensive and it has all of the Harley good stuff. Power, hot looks and the Harley sound. Potato, Potato, Po-ta-to, I can hear it now, I love it!
Is the 2000 Sportster better than the 1200 Sport?
Although the Sportster has its vibration issues, the 2000 Sportster can still cruise comfortably and works better than any Sportster before it, with the exception of the 1200 Sport. That also may explain why the 4.4-gallon tank fitted to the 2000 Custom at the time of its introduction last July didn’t make production.
How does a Harley Davidson 1200 Sportster work?
The high-mounted, drag-style handlebar positions your upper body in an almost upright position, arms straight out ahead, and your legs are comfortably stretched forward. Even in stock form, the 1200 accelerates quickly, pulling smoothly from down low to well past 5000 rpm. Stiil, it doesn’t perform quite as well as it could.
What causes detonation on a Sportster engine?
The detonation problem with Sportster engines seems to stem from an improper advance curve. In Buzz Buzzelli’s book on Sportster Performance, he describes the problem in detail.
I like the Harley Sportster. It’s relatively inexpensive and it has all of the Harley good stuff. Power, hot looks and the Harley sound. Potato, Potato, Po-ta-to, I can hear it now, I love it!