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22nd January 2021
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Join Date: Jan 2021
Posts: 1 Sportster/Buell Model: XLH883 Sportster/Buell Year: 1988
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My 1988 XLH883 sporty build project
Hello first post new member. My first Harley. I’ve had bikes in the past. My last was the first Vmax when they came out.
I’ve been in the Corvette game for about 14 years. On my 3rd one now. A 2010 GrandSport Cammed.
And I had a chance to pick up a friends project he’s had laying around.
hasn’t been registered in 11 years. But it has run in the last few years as my friend was getting it back up and running again.
I know it needs a carb as he said it’s an aftermarket and that’s the issues he was having b4.
Other than that. I know nothing else.
I have an idea of what I’d like it to look like. I’ve posted a picture.
first I need a carburetor. Any suggestions on what I should look for? the one on it is an aftermarket I think not stock.
I’d like to maybe do a 883-1200 conversion if that’s possible. Like I said I’m brand new when it comes to Harleys. So no jokes. Lol.
I like the wheel style. So maybe just powder coat them new tires.
And then go through everything for safety. And see if it runs and drives and shifts.
Id like to either match it to my car. A white and matte black. Or all matte black.
the paint of the tank and fenders is actually in great shape. The tank especially.
So when I do I may wrap it instead of getting rid of the original paint.
So I’m open to any and all suggestions on parts ideas places to shop for parts at a good price.
Thanks in advance.
George.
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22nd January 2021
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: So Cal
Posts: 22,252 Sportster/Buell Model: XL1200C Sportster/Buell Year: 2006 Sportster/Buell Model #2: XL1200C Sportster/Buell Year #2: 2006 Other Motorcycle Model: 48 "Totalled" By a Douche Other Motorcycle Year: 2012
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Welcome from California !
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Thy Sportster Come
It Shall Be Done
On Earth as it is on Salt
2006 Sportster XL1250C
Hammer Sledge Heads 1.98X1.61 Valves
Hammer 600 Cams
Big Ass CP/Hammer Pistons
Mikuni HSR 45 /Hammer Billet Manifold (Now HSR 48)
Jetted 27.5 slow,182.5 Main
97 Needle,Clip posistion 3
Hurricane Flow 3" offset AC,Rocketman Mod
Daytona Twin Tec TC88A,Rico Scarecrow Map
Sumax Thundervolt plug wires,NGK DCPR8EIX spark plugs. Gapped .040 and Indexed
Cycle Electric Stator and Regulator
Alto Carbonite Clutch (now with Barnett Pressure plate and 25% stiffer spring)
Royal Purple 20W50 MC Primary oil
Patriot Defender Pipe
Royal Purple 20W50 MC Engine Oil
Napa 7148 oil filter
Max Power, 111.47
Max Torque, 84.39
Best 1/4 Mile ET to date 11.85
Best 1/4 Speed to date 115.14
Build by Jester Motorwerkz West
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22nd January 2021
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Greasemonkey
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Join Date: May 2020
Location: old europe
Posts: 101 Sportster/Buell Model: XL2 883 Sportster/Buell Year: 1994
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welcome from Germany
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may the bridges i burn light the way
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22nd January 2021
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XL FORUM TEAM MEMBER
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Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: Loxahatchee, FL (S. FL)
Posts: 869 Sportster/Buell Model: XLCH Sportster/Buell Year: 2003 Sportster/Buell Model #2: XL Sportster/Buell Year #2: 1981 Other Motorcycle Model: FXDC Other Motorcycle Year: 2013
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Welcome from Florida!
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'81 Andrews "Y" cams, K. Black 9-1 pistons
'03 1250 stage two thunderstorm heads, 536, mik 42
'01 Cyclone
'13 FXDC 96" stock
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22nd January 2021
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XL FORUM TEAM MEMBER
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Join Date: May 2017
Location: Lubersac/France
Posts: 1,789 Sportster/Buell Model: 1200c Sportster/Buell Year: 2005
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A warm welcome from France!
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"Procrastination is the thief of time"................90's Harley ad.
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22nd January 2021
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XL FORUM LIFE MEMBER
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Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Texas/Mexican Border
Posts: 3,180 Sportster/Buell Model: xls 1000 Sportster/Buell Year: 1980 Sportster/Buell Model #2: xls 1000 Sportster/Buell Year #2: 1983 Other Motorcycle Model: 1200 Chopper XL Other Motorcycle Year: 1990
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Howdy and Welcome. For picture uploads. I use.
https://imgbb.com/
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ptroxx
Like I said I’m brand new when it comes to Harleys. So no jokes. Lol.
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Here is wishing your Harley experience develops some thick skin for ya.
I have a 12 year old mind in a 6 foot 7 inch body.
Lucky for most I am slow on the take.
Ignore haters. Nice to know where they stand is my view.
I'f you ever get upset. Think to yourself.
" Won't matter a 100 years from now. Thank you for the update."
and have fun on your new bike.
Last edited by Folkie; 22nd January 2021 at 20:26..
Reason: Fixed quote
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