What's Your Ride? [Archive] - The Sportster and Buell Motorcycle Forum

alleydude

9th January 2005, 15:08

Let's find out once and for all how this board is divided up. What do you ride, 883 or 1200? EVO or Ironhead? Stock or conversion?

Certainly this one poll can't cover all the possiblilities, but it should give a good, general idea of what this site consists of. I'm sorry if I miss a catagory, but I've tried to cover all the bases.

If you happen to own more than one Sporty, possibley putting you in two catagories, then choose the one that you either ride the most, or like the most.

So what's your ride?

Irondrake77

9th January 2005, 15:12

77 1000cc IRONHEAD!! stock as far as I know, or at least until it's all back together by spring :-)

alleydude

9th January 2005, 15:15

Cool, I got the same bike as OZZY! :clap

showmebandit

9th January 2005, 15:15

73 Ironhead Rigid with 40 degree raked neck, in process of being completely rebuilt now...frame in the bedroom freshly painted...detailing the motor now...Peace

barry1967

9th January 2005, 15:17

OZZY? I think that is the undertaker???

alleydude

9th January 2005, 15:18

73 Ironhead Rigid with 40 degree raked neck, in process of being completely rebuilt now...frame in the bedroom freshly painted...detailing the motor now...Peace

So why you no vote? :wonderlan

WinXP

9th January 2005, 15:31

02-883 Hugger basicly stock. Only changes so far are V&H Straightshot, jet change an SE air cleaner. With luck this year a 1200 conversion.

willprevale

9th January 2005, 15:43

883 with stage 1.

rstoll

9th January 2005, 16:06

'05 883 L .....

greensport2000

9th January 2005, 16:12

00 1200C basically stock

Shark Doctor

9th January 2005, 16:15

1200, Stage 1, SEII

cantolina

9th January 2005, 16:17

'02 883 being converted right now....

txsporty

9th January 2005, 16:17

'03 XLH 883...

Ironhead228

9th January 2005, 16:46

Mines a 1978 XL 1000. Basically stock now, but making progress in a new and fresh look for the spring...

You can check out my progress at http://www.shareaproject.com/projectThumbs.php?p=19

Barry Clark

9th January 2005, 16:54

2001 XL1200C

Lowered
Stage I

Outside of replacing the seat, I don't plan on much more for it. All the other things I plan to do to a bike, I will keep for another.

flathead45

9th January 2005, 17:00

72 xlch first year 1000cc same as alley (not the undertaker) :p loud, proud, and totaly rude

lets keep posting them , we wanna see the ratio of iron to evo here

Ironhead228

9th January 2005, 17:02

Flathead, by your signature, you'd have to agree the late 60's and 70's were wild... huh? :smoke

Irondrake77

9th January 2005, 17:03

OZZY? I think that is the undertaker???

no that's really me...honest, but i take being called ozzy a compliment :D

alleydude

9th January 2005, 17:06

no that's really me...honest, but i take being called ozzy a compliment :D

It was either that or Mikey from American Chopper (OCC). :D

RedRider

9th January 2005, 17:08

'04 1200R, stage 1. Long live the Rubber Mount!

harleymanjay04

9th January 2005, 18:20

o4 883c.se mufflers for now.up coming.1250 conversion,kuryakyn h-charger,cams,v&h longs,and a chopperkit.rear will be lowered with 10"shocks.

http://xlforum.net/photopost/data/500/511new3.JPG http://xlforum.net/photopost/data/500/511new7.JPG

jimmyheadgear

9th January 2005, 18:34

04 XL

http://onfinite.com/libraries/304269/ec5.jpg

Started as an 883, converted to 1200, replaced cam with S.E.

Lowered the front suspension 2 inches and the back 1.5

In the process of converting the 1200 to an 88" with Stage 3 XB heads from NRHS.

Next biggie will be converting the 150 rear to a 200-250.

rottenralph

9th January 2005, 18:39

1993 1200 bored (.030 or .040 over I think) with a lot of changes over the years.

HrdlyDangrs

9th January 2005, 18:48

I voted....74 XLCH Modified..... :smoke Hrdly

74FeHeadXLH

9th January 2005, 19:18

Nothing rides quite like an Ironhead.....Mine's a 74 XLH :D :D

flathead45

9th January 2005, 19:21

I don't see a poll listing for 45" wla flathead :cry1

oh well I voted my xl :clap :clap

dabronco

9th January 2005, 19:41

I voted, now I'll do the replying thing. A 1977 XLH 1000 in very original configuration, except for slash cut drags, new paint with no graphics at all, and bars from a 2005 Superglide. My wife named her, ''My Bitch''

Desertfox

9th January 2005, 19:49

01 883 evo here.

75oldschool

9th January 2005, 19:53

75 1000cc iron head.but not original it was but not now after i got the old boy home .that's all it took. :yikes

alleydude

10th January 2005, 01:36

Results have been pretty consistant so far. 30/50 percent for 883 & 1200, 20 percent on the Ironheads. Cool!

Confused89

10th January 2005, 02:11

00 xl 883
no engine work done

honus402

10th January 2005, 02:16

Two 2005 XL1200C's in my Garage.
Mine: Smokey Gold / Black, Taxes paid with SE II Pros, Sissy Bar for luggage.
Son's: Lava Red / Black, Taxes paid with SE II Pros, Engine Guards.

Planned addition?: Probably PO Edition Fatboy or PO Edition Herratige ST Classic.

xena

10th January 2005, 02:22

04' XL883, Lowered & Stage I

leo_frantic

10th January 2005, 02:31

'03 Converted to 1200

crackers

10th January 2005, 03:02

look down at the signature http://xlforum.net/forums/images/smilies/09.gif

Mountainrun

10th January 2005, 12:51

05 1200 Custom, SE exhaust and air. Pretty happy with the way it is now but would like to bob the rear fender and add drag bars. Jugs and cases are black powdercoat with the edges of the fins on the jugs polished and chrome primary cover and heads. The silver pearl paint would be killer with silver flames. Stock except for the power upgrades, and they did a fine job of it. Knew it was my bike when I saw it.

alleydude

10th January 2005, 23:31

Is it possible to get this poll pinned to the top? Bert?

flathead45

11th January 2005, 00:29

there you go alley its a sticky

alleydude

11th January 2005, 00:35

WhooooHooo! I'm a Sticky! :dankesaig

XLinAL

11th January 2005, 05:42

'01 883C converted to 1200.
SE breather, jet, and pipes.
Working on the suspension.
I'm thinking about putting the 883 insert back on the ac cover :shhhh

Gary

11th January 2005, 05:45

Flathead made Alleydude sticky... I don't need or want to know any of the details :frownthre

Gazza

designeraccd

11th January 2005, 05:53

Of all the bikes I've had and currently have my '04 1200R rates as #1 with me.....max FTR! (FunToRide) Stock except for completely replaced suspension, Corbin Gunfighter and stage I "tax"....those screechinn beaglezz are LOUD lil puppies. DFO

dashadow

11th January 2005, 06:05

'05 883C. Had it about 2 months, sloooowwwly improving it. Hypercharger, ISO grips, exhaust next.

beast1

11th January 2005, 07:18

03 883 my beast!!!!

working on stage 1 have seII pipes installed. :clap

wickedsprint

11th January 2005, 13:04

in sig..1200 sport

Lostwheel

11th January 2005, 15:56

In my sig.....For the type of riding I do and what I expected out of it before I got it,it has turned out better than expected. :cheers

bloody_knuckles

11th January 2005, 18:04

I had a 1980 Dnepr 750cc sidecar bike, like a twin horizontally opposed BMW dirtbike with a fun bucket attached, it was a blast even had reverse gear but a real sod to turn right, but my 86 XLH 1200 is my new obsession.

SoCal-Cruisin

11th January 2005, 18:09

Check out my sig for details on my ride.

unleashed66

13th January 2005, 00:34

Hey everyone! Just found this site and I already love it!! My ride is a '76 Ironhead...

alleydude

13th January 2005, 00:38

WhooHooo! Another one of "us"!!!

Nice looking ride. Anymore pictures? And welcome to the site.

Darhawk

13th January 2005, 00:42

Look below......

http://home.comcast.net/~darhawk1/Dsc00116.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~darhawk1/Dsc00122.jpg

tonyz2897

13th January 2005, 06:08

'04 XL883 Taxes paid.
I'll get around to doing the conversion one of these days. Right now I'm still having too much fun riding it.
Tony

Kenny

13th January 2005, 06:31

'05 1200C

Kenny

baddog32

13th January 2005, 10:21

'95 883 converted to 1200 using Nallin stage one Thunderstorm Heads, SE a/c, SE I slip-ons, SE 6800 rev limit, and originally stock cams. 75/71 very broad power band- not too shabby for stock cams and no dyno tune.

Recently installed N4 cams and 2 into 1 Lightning exhaust. Dyno tune to come shortly.

JaggedEdge

13th January 2005, 15:44

My '05 XL 883 Low in chopper blue.
JE
http://www.home.earthlink.net/~netdirectinc/0159.jpghttp://www.home.earthlink.net/~netdirectinc/147.jpg

flathead45

13th January 2005, 15:52

that looks good to an old ironheader like me , glad you didn't take the pic in your shorts like some people do

:laugh :laugh

Chuck

13th January 2005, 16:13

Stage 1 (pipes, cleaner, carb)

ststegall

14th January 2005, 17:23

2004 1200C Stock except for some chrome parts

74FeHeadXLH

14th January 2005, 17:32

There has to be more tham 16 Ironhead's out there.....has everyone voted?

lefty

14th January 2005, 20:01

:smoke My ride is a steroid enhanced Sporty ('05 Fatboy, brilliant silver and chopper blue, "Jolene", soon to be 95" and tuned by power commander with python duals). I'll be lookin' for regular sportys to race light to light to see if this legendary "unenhanced" sporty quickness is true. . .(truth be told - Jolene is lethargic off the line, and that won't improve much with performance enhancements, but once she gets rollin', watch out!)

Bad Backed Lefty who needed softail smoothness!

wickedsprint

14th January 2005, 20:19

Pic of bike in sig...

http://xlforum.net/photopost/data/500/99bikeside.JPG

BlackSkull883

14th January 2005, 20:58

here's a couple of pics of my ride. They were taken back in August when it was still warm and before I added the SEII's and a few other things to it. I'll take more when it warms up enough to get her out and clean her up! :smoke

http://www.thefarmhouse.net/side2.jpg

http://www.thefarmhouse.net/twisties.jpg

bplinson

14th January 2005, 22:01

Nice License plate!!!

BlackSkull883

14th January 2005, 22:03

Thanks Bert! It helps when I'm outrunning the law too! :tour

billxlc

14th January 2005, 23:00

'03 XL883C

just1pepsi

21st January 2005, 05:13

I'm suprised to see so many 1000 iron riders out there.

alleydude

21st January 2005, 13:10

I'm suprised to see so many 1000 iron riders out there.

Actually, it doesn't seem like nearly as many as I would have guessed, but just curious why you find it surprising?

oedius

21st January 2005, 21:08

Hello all,
I have '99 Sporty XL 883 with 1200 conversion that I bought about a year ago in El Paso from Barnett's. It had 70,000 mile (conversion was done by previuos owner 20,000 prior). I have put about 5,000 miles since and still running strong. This is my first Harley and only my second bike ever. My first was '75 KAW 900 Z1B with 996 Yoshimura cams & pistons. It was absolutely wonderful bike but, had to get rid of it shortly after getting married. In retrospect, I should have gotten rid of wife and kept bike!

My Sporty has Buell Thunderstorm heads, SE slip-ons, SE breather with K&N filter. It still has stock 883 27T front pulley. I am already thinking of what cams to put on soon.

Steve

rlstone

21st January 2005, 22:32

Blackskull, I really like your bike!! Where did you get the saddlebags? How much--if you don't mind me asking.

CuL8R

21st January 2005, 22:37

Yep, that is a nice lookin' skoot!

BlackSkull883

21st January 2005, 23:41

Thanks guys.

I got my bags on ebay believe it or not - I paid about 60 bucks if I remember right, and the guy threw in a matching fork bag and some sunglasses with flames on 'em, and a pair of fingerless leather gloves. Looks like he's still selling motorcycle related stuff on there and still carries the same bags I bought. His ebay page here Kattsteve (http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfrppZ25QQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQsassZkattsteve5554QQ sojsZ0)

They're not harley quality bags by any means, but they are fairly sturdy leather with enough room in them to fit a coat or extra shirt in one, and my lunch or a 12 pack of miller in the other! :smoke I don't use any saddlebag supports or mounts, just tied them to the frame and ran a zip tie through the bottom backside of the bag and around the lower shock tower. The bags are not going anywhere, and I can take them off in about 3 minutes if I want to. They also have rain flaps inside which seem to work ok. One tip - if you get a set of them,coat the hell out of the whole outside with some real good leather sealer/waterproofer and they should last you quite a while.

LVBOATDOC

22nd January 2005, 14:04

I ridin a 04 883 stage I with a ton of go-fast CHROME. yep made a run last night for beer and and cut a couple of seconds off my time with the new chrome axle cover I had just installed !!!!!

maddog

22nd January 2005, 14:48

I ridin a 04 883 stage I with a ton of go-fast CHROME. yep made a run last night for beer and and cut a couple of seconds off my time with the new chrome axle cover I had just installed !!!!!

I know what you mean..I replaced the steel screws on my coil pack with 4 chrome button heads. I thought the bike felt faster and now you've confirmed it for me. Thank you!

Fisherman

26th January 2005, 06:27

After years (35) of Big Twins, Triumphs, Nortons & even a Yamaha Venture, I lost everything. Now I'm starting all over. This is my first sporty, '84 Ironhead.. :smoke

JaggedEdge

26th January 2005, 15:02

My 5 month old XL 883Low. It only has 425 miles on it.
JE

http://www.home.earthlink.net/~netdirectinc/015.jpg

http://www.home.earthlink.net/~netdirectinc/017.jpg

http://www.home.earthlink.net/~netdirectinc/0021.jpg

fleiszpelz

4th February 2005, 20:53

1200 cc sportster frame 1995
1200 cc sportster sport 4 sparks engine 1999
fork lowered 2 inch
2 swimming disks in front
self built fenders front and rear
super glide gas tank
clips
selfmade mini leather seat
footpegs backwards, changed suzuki gsr system from lsl
self built exhaust using supertrapp honda xl 500 parts
mikuni hsr 42
hypercharger
andrews cams
fournales airshocks in back (2 inch lower)
....

in total: nearly stock :D

Flamin883

7th February 2005, 01:28

The signature say's it all

Jeffytune

7th February 2005, 06:21

HI All.

Well, today is my first day here, and i hope to be a regular here. My First bike was a basket case 1974 sportster, took 3 months to put it back on the road, sold it 2 month later. (Big Mistake) :( :cry1
15 years later, I got a 1988 883, it ran :clap but needed cosmetic rehab, :eek: 5 years later, i traded it in on my currant bike, a 2003 883C. (Two tone black & Silver)
I have done the tax and some tune work, lots of chrome add ons, and am in the middle of making a dash for it to install a Oil Pressure, charging and tach gauges. :tour

I am making my own parts for the bike, like I did for my old '74.
I don't know about you all, but to me spending hundered or thousands to add on the off the self stuff....just to have a bike that looks just like everybuddy elses just frustates me to no end. :censor
Yes, it's easier, and i do use some of the self stuff, but I want a bike that no one has.

Scanner down, will post picture when I get it up again.

Chip

7th February 2005, 21:49

98 883 custom. Lot of chrome work done. See pic at left

mailmanjohn

7th February 2005, 23:41

02 1200. my 2nd sporty and still in love.

connorleeneil13

8th February 2005, 03:11

90 883 brought new, All Fenders and Tank Hand Made, in the process of stripping for new paint and a Wiseco 1200 upgrade..

02custom

8th February 2005, 07:40

02 1200 custom, converting to the 4.5 gal tank and rear fender. curently chopper blue.

alleydude

8th February 2005, 13:13

Welcome, 02Custom. What do you have to do to convert that '02 to the '04 Custom tank?

Gho

18th February 2005, 02:49

Go rubber mount!!

kanshusker

19th February 2005, 05:17

I am new to this forum and this is my first post. I ride an 04 883 custom in glacier white pearl. I just cast my vote in the poll.

mickes

19th February 2005, 06:21

'96 Custom.. Brought new and still love it... Slightly changed the look of it this winter. Now looking for an Ironhead for my next winter project.

Kenny

19th February 2005, 06:27

I put myself on the board as 1200 conversion but I clicked the wrong clicker thingy and I don't know how to change that so...............

put me under the heading of 1200 regular.

Sorry 'bout that.

toothygrin

19th February 2005, 06:34

I don't know how to change so...............

put me underr.

Sorry 'bout that.

Fixified! hahahahahahahahahhhahahahaha. :clap

Nu Viking

19th February 2005, 07:20

86 XLH 1200 conversion. Only thing un altered on the hotrod are stock wheels and swingarm. 14 inch apehangers on 6 inch pullback risers turned forward , finishing a new solo seat P. pad tall backrest and tall exaust pipe. Added NOS fiberglass fender on the back hope to paint it in the spring outside because my bike is parked in the living room and paint fumes in the house suck many one of parts. God I love my bike.

RatBastard

19th February 2005, 07:24

How about those of us who don't have Sporties but stay for the knowledge and company? Maybe a button for BT/Metric?

alleydude

19th February 2005, 12:37

How about those of us who don't have Sporties but stay for the knowledge and company? Maybe a button for BT/Metric?

I think "Don't Have One Yet/Anymore" about covers it.

JetEngineMech

19th February 2005, 14:38

04XL1200C
Black&Chrome

donna

20th February 2005, 21:24

hi,

i ride a 1999 hd sporty 883 hugger. laser pearl red and lots of chrome.

~donna~

alleydude

20th February 2005, 21:58

Hey, who edited my poll!!! ???!!! ????!!!!!???? :censor :censor :censor

:D

IrishThug

21st February 2005, 22:46

97 1200xl, Forward controls, Some chrome work, Custom seat,Skull tombstone tail light, 12inch Apes, Straight pipes. Wanting to do a S&S carb and Sweeper pipes this month! I love her,man! :D She is going to be a mean little Bitch! :chop :luvsport

rlstone

21st February 2005, 23:00

2004 XL Custom, Glacier White Pearl. Stage I with Screamin Eagle slip ons, Screamin Eagle AC and carb rejet. Lots of chrome goodies, too, and buying more. New touring seat with HD sissy bar and matching back pad, o-ring pegs, shifter peg, chrome, chrome and more chrome...

DaveJ

22nd February 2005, 02:36

2004 XL1200C Stage 1

tonydangerous

22nd February 2005, 03:53

2004 1200 custom mostly stock except For the awesome detailing I Did on the
mirror when I dropped Her 5 minutes after I bought Her. Soon To buy pipes and air kit after I get a barn To put Her In first.

Jimbo999

22nd February 2005, 04:34

:tour :tour :tour :tour

midasmike

22nd February 2005, 05:29

'00 1200s. anyone else have an s model?

blueglide88

22nd February 2005, 05:44

It's a crying shame there are no XR 1000's in the poll yet. That is one of my favorite Harleys of all time. I still have the original Cycle World writeup when it came out. I also have the original article on the Jerry Branch/Joe Minton hop-up. In that article, they turned a 11.36 ET@119 mph with a slipping clutch! The rider said (1984) it was the hardest launching bike at that time. It produced 77 foot-pounds @ 5000 rpm, and 95.7 HP @ 7650 rpm. I always wanted one, but bought a bagger to fit my plans of touring the country. Now last year I finally bought a '04 1200 C and I have just a little taste of what it's like. I'm thinking if somebody would put 2 rear heads on a 1200 EVO......and made a XREVO 1200...that would be an awsome custom bike!

seagullplayer

25th February 2005, 15:10

1995 883, taxes paid, years ago.

Still runs great.

pperrone

27th February 2005, 22:31

My first bike is a 2004 883XL in brilliant silver! Came with SE II slip ons and a stage 1 kit. i added the sport windshield and now the passanger pillion, sideplates, sissy bar, etc.

my dad rides an 03 883r, and my brother just got a chopper blue 04 883xl

ride safe!
pperrone :tour

oakies

27th February 2005, 23:36

04 1200 Roadster Just got rid of my 76 ironhead that I loved, But sort of want to just ride instead of wrench....

tprJJ49707

3rd March 2005, 19:11

1985- last of the ironheads...sold a pristine 2000 XLH out of boredom and bought a leaking, coughing, sputtering deteriorated relic. Threw the S&S carb in the trash, pulled it out of the trash, sold it on ebay...sent heads to THE headmaster www.flowheadworks.com will grab a set of Andrews R5s when I can afford them...forged Wiseco 10:1s machined down to 9:1 by flowheadworks...CV carb retrofitted...tin painted per factory with decals & clearcoat, in the midst of a frame-off for powdercoating. Never been happier, although I am not confident I'll be ready for $pring riding.

Tali

3rd March 2005, 21:57

Pics with a few mods..Straightshot HS, ISO's, Side mount license bracket, Hypercharger, low pro taillight.

Kath

3rd March 2005, 22:00

Hey, Tali! Welcome aboard. Head on down to the Intro section and say hello! :)

Kath

3rd March 2005, 22:01

That goes for you too, tprJJ! ;)

Skinn

4th March 2005, 22:36

94' XLH1200 lots of minor mods, wide glide front, lowered, s&s super, big guns, pull back risers with drag bars, corbin gunfighter, fatbob tank, forward controls, deuce style signals, odds and ends here and there :D

AdrenalineAF

23rd March 2005, 10:42

2005 1200C I love it!

Jason's Sporty

23rd March 2005, 11:47

1986 XLH in the throws of a clutch drum battle! I will win but damn those thing are expensive. $350.00 from V-Twin. oh well it is almost 20 years old now. and its not the magnents :-) the clutch fingers are extremely worn.

alleydude

23rd March 2005, 13:01

Interesting how these stats are going, and I wouldn't have believed it. Counting the conversions, the 1200's are almost double the 883's. I would have thought it be the opposite.

geraldxlch

24th March 2005, 02:40

1960 xlch...
The 900 club is feeling a little lonely, well, we'll chalk it up to exclusivity.

Chalee Mai Dee

24th March 2005, 03:09

91 883XLC with tranny problems now, but I'll get that fixed.

Charlie

95xlcustom

24th March 2005, 03:42

95 xlh 1200 smooth top fat bob. custom paint rejetted, straight shots,force winder intake set up drag bars with a hole lot of chrome.

twoqk4you

26th March 2005, 16:54

1994, 883XL converted to a stage three 1200cc sleeper. S.E. heads,barrels,pipes and pistons.S&S cams and a Mikuni 42mm carb. 10.2 to 1 compression ratio. She rips.

Fackler Rebel

26th March 2005, 17:53

2000 XLCH 1200. New to the Harley game. V&H straightshots, Screaming Eagle airbox and rejet. HD windshield, and backrest. I love her!!

TheExecutioner

26th March 2005, 18:55

This is my 02'XLC74SS
I took a stock 883 and put on all S&S top end, 10.5 to 1 1200S&S heads along with a andrews cam, a S&S carb, high comp clutch and bub pipes. RDS Racing put it at 98hp on their Dyno. I can hardly keep rubber on it.

Twoqk4you. Sounds like fun. Don't you love it when you get these guys on Buells roll up on ya and they think they got you but then they come up next to you at the next light and go "what the hell bro"?

twoqk4you

27th March 2005, 00:09

Executioner,
I've had a few guys do that to me. About the only thing they saw for the next 1/4 mile was the back pockets of my Carhartt's. When they ask "what's up"?, I tell them, "it's just a little sportster, what's up with you"? I just smile and ride off.

TheExecutioner

27th March 2005, 05:23

Man it's 8:30 pm here right now and I think I'll go out and make some noise...HeHeHe

OldEagle

30th March 2005, 21:39

New owner, 04 1200c lux blue, SEII pipes and jets. lower 1" front and rear.

First time poster, and a hard core Eagles fan, since 1953 (First Game).

Lov this bike, and being back to riding after 18 years off.

2dimes

4th April 2005, 14:38

1976 iron free it was freee my folks gave it to me you believe that shtt! after a little love it will be shweet! after some love

gringle84

14th April 2005, 07:16

2002 883 Hugger, SEII Pipes etc...FXWG Bars, Mustang seat......

Robert

Malpaso

14th April 2005, 13:29

'04 1200R
Cycle Shack slip ons, SE A/C, re-jetted.

Ron Richtofen

15th April 2005, 18:25

1969 XL900 rigid with springer front end.

Y2K

15th April 2005, 20:31

2000 FLHTC Electraglide Classic but still a Sporty rider at heart :smoke

Deicer18

16th April 2005, 06:04

2005 1200 Custom

Big_Baazzoo

19th April 2005, 04:02

1989 XLH Lo 883 ridden since '90 with Bub's Pipes, module, and a Mikuni 40mm...made 50 HP at her best, dyno proven. By the end of the week, the 1200 (probably) Wiseco pistons will be in her newly bored stock cylinders under heavily massaged stock 883 heads and 1200 valves. The Mikuni has a crack in the bowl, so I dug out the stock CV carb...(why did I save it all this time?) (my wife calls me a packrat...LOL!) and my EXPERT mechanic assures me that if the CV is still in good condition, he will make it work just fine. I'll be painting the jugs, heads, and rocker boxes myself, just so it feels like I helped.

pperrone

19th April 2005, 16:18

'04 XL883
with a few mods from shop: se slip ons, stage 1
my mods: pillion, pass. pegs, hwy pegs, 4.5" risers, sport windshield, t-bag

Grizzly

22nd April 2005, 16:46

2003 black/silver 1200C...way to much extras to list. Just got income taxes so the list just got longer even!!!! :smoke

05cookster

28th April 2005, 05:20

05 1200C Vivid Black
Stage I
Sundowner seat, backrest, H-D clamp on windshield, laydown license plate, low profile tail light, billet slip-on oil cooler.... just getting started :)

xena

28th April 2005, 05:40

Well, when I'm not riding the Sportster I ride

a Moss covered, three handled, family gredunza and dayyum proud of it too....................... believe me the thing kicks some major ass.

lol. I voted in the poll and my ride is in my sig anyhoo ;)

GRAYFEATHER

28th April 2005, 12:37

04 1200 R stage 1 till warranty runs out SE parts

Grayfeather.

oldschool

29th April 2005, 17:16

Black 96' XLH 1200, LePera barebones+ p-pad, SE air cleaner, SE pipes (soon to bore out baffles, not loud enough) and 10in z-bars.

csaintg

1st May 2005, 01:11

05 1200XLC

CJ

SamIam

1st May 2005, 21:04

Well, when I'm not riding the Sportster I ride

a Moss covered, three handled, family gredunza and dayyum proud of it too....................... believe me the thing kicks some major ass.

...and I thought I alone possessed one! :laugh

Where is that cat in a hat when you need him?

vicks44

1st May 2005, 23:31

'96 883 xlh, taxes paid, stuff to make it a little more comfortable, and a little more "shiny"....

JackPine

1st May 2005, 23:41

Y2K 883 Hugger :D Still stock bought used c/w little bit o chrome to make it glint in the sun and give me something fun to do on snowy days.:( Hate snowy days!!

71tradewind

2nd May 2005, 00:20

I have a 1992 ,1200 XLH.....taxes paid !

famousperson

3rd May 2005, 16:48

'03 (100th Anniversary) XL 1200. SE AC, waiting on SE slip-ons and dyno. My 8th bike, 1st ever Harley. Love it!

Barry Clark

8th May 2005, 08:05

How about those of us who don't have Sporties but stay for the knowledge and company? Maybe a button for BT/Metric?There is one. It is up by your address bar and it says GO! haha. JK. I actually have an old Honda that I am tearing down right now. I just couldn't bring my self to cut my sporty and I had a non-running, been dropped several times Honda just begging to be loved. hehe.

Just shy of dropping the engine out when I got sick this weekend. Now it sits in the garage and mocks me.

Chuck

8th May 2005, 14:30

How about those of us who don't have Sporties but stay for the knowledge and company? Maybe a button for BT/Metric?

Nothing against metrics but it is a Sportster site. :D

Panzer

8th May 2005, 16:05

2005 XL883Custom... and I love it.

Sportster Girl

9th May 2005, 17:24

Hi Guys,

A new girl here, just got my '05 883 Low last month.

Got it because it was the only Harley I could flat foot comfortably, will keep it because it's so much dadgum fun! Stage One is on the way.....

jtsport

9th May 2005, 18:14

Hey Folks!

Been reading your threads for a month following purchase of my '05 1200 Custom. So far, installed custom grips, pegs and cycle shack slip-on's. Currently debating which breather kit and carb mod to do, $$$ .
Previous bike was a metric, wouldn't go back.

Just a note that i'm not a fan of overly loud exhaust, but these cycle shacks are awesome. Can easily control the volume by how hard I get on it..!

Thanks to the group.

lucky13

10th May 2005, 22:27

Started as a stock 01' 883, now it's this
http://xlforum.net/photopost/data/500/chopperpic1.jpghttp://xlforum.net/photopost/data/500/chopperpic2.jpg

csaintg

11th May 2005, 07:10

Started as a stock 01' 883, now it's this
http://xlforum.net/photopost/data/500/chopperpic1.jpghttp://xlforum.net/photopost/data/500/chopperpic2.jpg
Holy Cats Lucky 13, that is a beaut! Is that the Seeger Chopper Kit?

CJ

lucky13

11th May 2005, 20:19

Holy Cats Lucky 13, that is a beaut! Is that the Seeger Chopper Kit?

CJ
Thanks, I appreciate it. No it's not a seeger kit.
It's a paughco frame, with a 10 over springer, and alot of home made stuff. The only thing left from the stock 883 is the motor, rear wheel gas tank, wiring harness, and speedo(modified).

warpusher

12th May 2005, 14:48

Here are My rides:

1997 Sportster (Brenda)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v234/warpusher/RearView.jpg

1973 Triumph Bonneville (Jill)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v234/warpusher/jill4.jpg

Stumble

12th May 2005, 14:54

Thought I`d Join in too! 1999 XL In progress.
http://xlforum.net/photopost/data/500/medium/album2_004.jpg http://xlforum.net/photopost/data/500/medium/album2_007.jpg

mordak

15th May 2005, 02:13

04 XL1200R as the sig line says but, I'd love an old Ironhead to chop though.

hardride

15th May 2005, 12:48

99 1200 standard nowhere near stock.screamineagle,straight dragpipes,dragbars off of softtailnighttrain,forwardcontrols,just dropped rear end yesterday with 11.75" shocks instead of 13.5"stockers,bullet turn signals on front mounted on lower tripletree, just joined this site yesterday looks like a very good bunch of folk,hope to talk to lots of riders.later

EezyE

25th May 2005, 00:05

2005 XL883, only had it a tad over a week and haven't had a chance to do any mods

Loco

25th May 2005, 01:06

Black 05 XL 1200 Custom with lots of chrome, SE Pro II's, SE A/C, Carb Rejetted...

Loco
SoCal...

Danny3nose

25th May 2005, 02:00

04 1200 R w/ 4.5 gal tank, Frwd controls, Kuryakyn Switchblade Pegs, HD passing lamps, chrome headlight bucket and extender ring, rubber and chrome grips, SEII pipes, AC and rejet.

dwrains

25th May 2005, 02:42

'99 hugger 1200 conv. with thunderstorm heads and pistons, thunderheader, massaged carb, bolt in cam, and a few other tricks up my sleeve. ooorah!!!

Vince

25th May 2005, 03:04

05 Chopper Blue XL883...Cycle Shack Slip Ons. Arlen Ness Big Sucker Stage 1, Rejetted carb, 4.5 Bar Risers with Chrome clamp, Chrome belt gaurd, Low sissy bar w/ luggage rack, 2 up touring seat, Chrome speedo housing, 11.75 rear shocks, Chrome pegs, Adjustable highway bars with billet pegs, Painted to match side covers, Removable windshield.

The day I brought it home:
http://photos.yafro.com/pics3/i/20050326/13/7/1/d/71d4ba27204c198cba39486c4c95ec3d0_full.jpg
As it is today:
http://photos.yafro.com/pics3/i/20050524/19/4/2/0/4202dc49188cfb838eaa01b267e5af750_full.jpg

woody

25th May 2005, 03:28

2003 883R / 1200 thunderstom heads and cylinders, nallin AC , and breather rejetted 180MJ 46PJ .062of washers under needle , nallin pushrod tube base, cycle shack mufflers, 6800rpm ign. module.

JohnMonk

30th May 2005, 00:58

This is my 2005 1200 custom, stock for now but not for long.
http://xlforum.net/photopost/data/500/43.jpg

txsporty

30th May 2005, 01:25

That's a good lookin scoot you have there John!!! :clap :clap :clap :clap

:D

72 Ironhead XLH

30th May 2005, 02:06

72XLH all stock except for bars ,seat, and mufflers

Turbota

30th May 2005, 02:36

http://img1.imgsatellite.com/u/05/149/03/04XL1222A.JPG

rob66

2nd June 2005, 06:18

05 1200C, Brilliant Silver....still stock, only had it about 2 weeks now.

05low

6th June 2005, 15:12

I've got a 2005 883 low. Heres the list of Mods
screamin eagle 2 slip ons with the SE high flow kit
Chrome motor package
Leather Badlander
Arlen Ness Drag bars
Flame grips and Pegs
Forward controls
Laydown license plate
Smoked lens kit

Roadhawg

8th June 2005, 20:33

Some work done, lots more to do
Summer's here time to enjoy the investment
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid172/p6c6d5005f3173f27f324d6bc3af2b873/f3c86bfd.jpg

jprior

20th June 2005, 21:23

My '05 xl883c... has SE II Baloney cut slip ons, SE Air Cleaner Kit, Dyno Kit. Some other do-dads and chrome nik-naks

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v161/jprior/2005%20HD%20XL883C/PICT0501.jpg

streetfighter1

24th June 2005, 14:17

Can I vote twice? I got 2 sporties! One is a custom with a 1998 Buell Thunderbolt engine and the other is a 1987 883 punched to 1200 and built for drag racing!

TEAMGREEN

24th June 2005, 20:08

I am new here and I have a 73 Custom Built by ME Ridgid Sportster with right side shift and a bunch of parts I hand made for it.. :D

whispanic

24th June 2005, 21:26

1983 CB650SC Nighthawk
Its comprised of a few bikes. It leaks oil and puffs a lil black smoke at redline.
But it hits redline! Alot.

A few plugs in the tires. Seems to track to right a bit. Hurts muh back a bit after about 15 minutes.

Shit for a charging system.

Cam chain noise for the last 30,000 miles including rattles on takeoff and at 3000 - 4800 - 7-8000 rpms.

Suspension is shot.

Brakes are for the birds.

BUUUUUUUUUUUUUUTTT

One of the best 650cc motors ever built
It'll do buck twenty five.
Roughly 80 Horses
Nimble
Black cause its faster
Smokes anything cept some for of the newer rice rockets

Totes my big ass around 7 days a week. I dont baby it. I dont wash it.

It dont need it!

Finally it feeds my desire to ride. Its has never left me stranded.

Its the only thing I trust.

Just me and my machine.

Adios
Benny The Kid AKA Tha Whispanic
Proud owner of Johnny Cash

http://xlforum.net/photopost/data/500/medium/johnnyscold.jpg

LarryC

26th June 2005, 01:32

'95 XLH 1200 bought 2 wks ago. My 25th bike- first Harley. Stone stock w/K&N. CS slip ons on order(thanks to the info here). A seat, probably Maverick LT soon, was down the list but after ridin' it some its up near the top. Whatsup with the rear suspension? I'm 165 lbs and even on the soft setting its stiff. I rode a chopper (Amen Saviour, Honda Four) for years and this is close to that. Don't want to HAVTA take the old lady ALL the time- just for ballast! Other stuff, some chrome, small windshield and throwover bags as money allows.

jimmymac

29th June 2005, 22:09

Here is my 04' I've got 5800 miles on her so far.

Gone

4th July 2005, 05:50

'05 883 previously California EPA
Standard Black
CS slash cut slip ons
SE A/C
HD 2 up bucket seat
Various other personal touches

Pics to come.

eastcoastiron

5th July 2005, 06:13

00 1200C basically stock
Mine to---Yeah Right :smoke :shhhh

1999 1200 Custom 11.000miles 41mm front end---3 degree rake===21x3.5 rim with Avon 120mm tire in front---waiting on my 200 kit from big boar :clap ---sissy bar from my 69 xl----custom tank with my paint job--inquire within if need some glass laid down eastcoastiron@aol.com Carlini 1 1/4" 14" apes with braided cables was gonna go with Z bars but changed my mind when they were on backorder :p :ots of chrome bolt on shit(Chrome Dont get U Home) :cry1 Maltese air cleaner kit--Vtwin, Maltese battery cover,mirror,side mount brake light and blinkers on the way :clap :smoke also my brake pedal cover :smoke :D
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y250/eastcoastiron/16_1_b.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y250/eastcoastiron/db_1_b.jpg

heres the bike
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y250/eastcoastiron/done020.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y250/eastcoastiron/done024.jpg
For Sale :D

Monteagle

6th July 2005, 16:54

Art C

6th July 2005, 17:18

'94 XLH 883/1200 conversion with K&N, new jets/needle, and Cycle Shack helping out. I'm in love.

[/IMG]

eastcoastiron

7th July 2005, 05:08

Hi all,

First post here!

Black 2005 XL883 (cheapest one) with SE slip-ons and jetting change but...this winter will be converted to 1200!

Two weeks old and 1700Kms on twisty roads already and am lovin' it.

Gary
2 weeks old and 1700 miles---Thats what I call riding it like you stole it :tour No body is gonna take it away from you this time bro---Ride safe!!! How about a photo :smoke

Monteagle

8th July 2005, 12:16

Hey Eastcoastiron:

That's 1700 kilometers - just over 1000 miles in two weeks and at times I do ride like I stole it and with a cop on my tail. But now that I have the Screamin' Eagle II slip-ons, I have to slow down a bit or some pissed neighbour will do something...these mufflers are much louder than stock - actually, more than I wanted.

Happy riding to all and I hope your weather is a lot better that the crap we have!

1969Bandit

9th July 2005, 06:27

I have a 1969 XLCH that I am re doing.

nativebroncofan

9th July 2005, 10:55

79 iron, unknown miles recieveing tlc at $20.00 a week man it's going to be a great journey :clap

pauldmedic16

12th July 2005, 00:12

05 1200C 4 days old... :D
mods so far..
SE II slip-ons
HD skull grips
HD skull fuel cap
HD skull shifter peg
more to come..
http://img60.imageshack.us/img60/3797/myhd7lt.jpg (http://www.imageshack.us)

dooley

14th July 2005, 00:34

04 1200R Taxes paid W/Vance&Hines Straightshots
Screamingeagle AC
Dynojet.

Greywolf

18th July 2005, 01:50

2004 1200R with all kind of changes coming this winter.

BarAndShield

19th July 2005, 03:38

2002 883 Custom
Black (as it should be)
SE slip on's
SE AC
re-jetted
toolbags (x2)
reflectors removed

otherwise completely stock :)

Cromag

21st July 2005, 13:04

89 4speed chain 883-Now 1200....drag pipes, goes hard but I hate the stock chassis

_Q_

21st July 2005, 13:45

In the process of converting the 1200 to an 88" with Stage 3 XB heads from NRHS.

I didn't know you could do that!!

mavinwy

22nd July 2005, 21:30

I didn't know you could do that!!

You can do almost anything...The question becomes how much $$$$$ it is worth to you :)

Mav

dhoppe1

23rd July 2005, 04:36

Stock 89 883

_Q_

23rd July 2005, 18:37

You can do almost anything...The question becomes how much $$$$$ it is worth to you :)
True enough... I guess I meant "I didn't know you could do that without your own personal machine shop", but I don't think he said that part... :p

Liam

24th July 2005, 18:30

1999 883 Hugger, 1200 conversion, Screeming Eagle heads, pistons, cams, carb (Mikuni) & ignition. Lots of black powdrecoat.

Snuffy

25th July 2005, 12:04

04R and I don't pay taxes pure stock

_Q_

25th July 2005, 17:28

OK, I gotta ask... what the heck does "taxes paid" mean? Is it just what it says - that you paid your taxeds? Or does it mean the bike is paid off? Or what?

Kath

26th July 2005, 15:14

Taxes paid means you've done the Stage 1 exhaust, air cleaner, and such ;)

thatbikerguy

26th July 2005, 23:05

Lol! I checked the wrong box!!!! I put 1200 conversion instead of 1200 Evo!!!

j@ck@$$

27th July 2005, 17:09

Just purchased my first bike
2005 1200C
Stock, no taxes
http://xlforum.net/photopost/data/500/thumbs/right.jpg

Barnett127

27th July 2005, 17:19

I bought my first one a few weeks ago. :banarock

warpig

28th July 2005, 03:41

1991 5 speed chain drive 883.
Bright Sapphire Metalic (best color HD ever did).
Front and rear is lowered.
1200 conversion with 1200 heads.
Screaming eagle exhaust, igniton, coil, air cleaner, cams.

justdrew

28th July 2005, 17:38

Taxes Paid. Horseshoe Breather. Mustang seat. ISO grips and pegs. Puug & Play backrest thingie. Progressive springs & shocks. XLH handlebars. 4.5 pullbacks. Xena guage relo. Front turn relocate. Older saddlebags (1995?). SE A/C. SEII mufflers. Assorted shiney bits....

-Drew
2003 883 XLH

starbuck

30th July 2005, 09:14

http://xlforum.net/photopost/data/500/medium/P7270131.JPG
'04' 1200 RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR ........Smoking!
SE II's slip on, pipes wrapped with header tape, Mikuni Carb, SE ignition, SE AC, Yost Tube, Ohlins Rear Shocks, Sticky Avons. :luvsport

TessArooo

2nd August 2005, 03:11

'o4 883C - liquid chrome, my friends! :-)

lbowles2

3rd August 2005, 02:59

'05 1200R w/ SEII pipes and SE air cleaner

bshadbolt

6th August 2005, 14:30

'05 XL1200R - pearl yella
SE slip-ons, 42HSR carb, Big Sucker Stg I
That's it for now, watch this space.

Cheers,

Brett

omaha97

7th August 2005, 13:42

Hello new to forum. I have a 97 883,71 900 hardtail almost done,99 FLHTCwSidecar,01 Indian Scout. Ken

merc

7th August 2005, 14:50

hi
welcome to the forum.
I learn a lot here.
lots of info and friendly people

MuzikBear

12th August 2005, 12:08

'98 XL1200S. Stock except for Thunderheaders & forward controls. Rocks.

RoadChick

13th August 2005, 06:31

2005 1200C
Stage 1 modified
:banana

itsshemp

13th August 2005, 07:23

GREAT CHOICE ROAD CHICK! ;)

mKaneMviper

20th August 2005, 23:04

06- 1200R

Got it yesterday at Bumpus Harley!!!!! This is my first Harley and love it!!! :tour

BobboJama

23rd August 2005, 19:58

1983 XLX 61, 79" S&S Stroker, Sifton Baracuda Cams, Branch XLR heads, Andrews trans.
Frame raked, Wideglide up front, Swing arm stretched, etc. Shes known as "The Bitch" Every moving part has been replaced once and up graded when it breaks the next time.
Chasing the weak link......
Bought it in 1985

Cannon

25th August 2005, 21:29

06 1200r I just picked up last week and is still under 500 miles.
It's orange with a black engine and I had the dealer install a sissy bar, removeable sideplate and small luggage rack, and a fork bag, but being it's so new, I haven't done anything else to it yet. Yet.
It goes like hell.

99XL1200S

26th August 2005, 04:16

99 1200s just reached 30k

BarAndShield

26th August 2005, 06:20

2002 883C bought it form my bother.... had a XL1200 back in the late 80's early 90's, then had a big twin; back to a Sporty and it feels good :)

spidrweb

28th August 2005, 13:08

98 1200S, 10/1 compression ratio, 4 spark plugs, dual discs up front, 6 way adjustable suspension, black & chrome.

]8~0

Disturbed

5th September 2005, 23:24

2005 883c SEII exhaust, SE a/c and carb rejet

the 10:1 reverse dished conversion kit is ordered and should be here any day with the AME wide glide/chopper tree conversion next followed by a wide tire swing arm conversion.

A Sporty is like having the coolest hobby in the world cause you get to ride and youre NEVER finished customizing RTL/LTR

RAJ

6th September 2005, 02:12

Hey Guys new to the forum, But I have a 06 1200 Custom, Vane & Hines Straight shots K&N Filter, Yost Power Tube.

csaintg

6th September 2005, 06:34

Hey Guys new to the forum, But I have a 06 1200 Custom, Vane & Hines Straight shots K&N Filter, Yost Power Tube.
Holy Snikeys! The 06's have rolled off the line already? Pictures, we need pictures man! :dpepper

Welcome to the Forum :smoke

CJ

RAJ

6th September 2005, 11:17

I don't know how to post pictures

Swankster

7th September 2005, 04:44

Ok! I'll try and post a few pics of my Custom 2001 XLH Hugger.

Few engine mods thus far because I decided to make the cosmetic changes first and get them out of the way. Besides they make a noticeable impact and statement about me the rider!
Carb work-Dyno jet
Wimmer VO-2 air booster/filter
Dyna ignition
Wetdreamz pipes
and to many options to list on the bikes outer appearance.

I've remarked on many of your topics but really find this forum quite confusing:doh to operate! Just me I guess.

p.s. I fu$&#@*# give up again! How come I don't encounter similar problems on other sportster sites?

I suppose I'll just continue to comment on occasion and not share my shit.....
Swankster

Update!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm starting to get the hang of this somewhat. I can now attach pics albeit in a thumbnail. See for yourself my 01 XLH. If anyone can tell me how to upload larger pics I'd greatly appreciate it.
Swankster

csaintg

7th September 2005, 07:04

I don't know how to post pictures
The easiest way for me to post pictures is to use a picture I have posted elsewhere. Here I will post a picture of my father on his Indian as an example.

I have most of my pictures posted on my music site (link is in my sig) So I will pick a photo from that site, and then post the image url. That way it doesn't use any memory from this site, and should load straight away.

So I click the insert image key, paste my url from the other site, and voila! :clap

http://files.dmusic.com/music/s/a/saintg/image002.jpg

Hope this helps.

CJ

oakies

11th September 2005, 13:28

Trying to post a pic

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b294/oakie10us/MVC-003S.jpg

fafcpa

14th September 2005, 13:13

'03 883, stage 1

Fred

tdilover

15th September 2005, 03:13

883xl
30 tooth front sprocket
disco accelerator pump
I am flying
tdilover

Edster

18th September 2005, 14:39

XL1200S yeah I know it falls under a 1200Evo but its still different enough from the 03 and earlier sportys. I normally have an 883R seat (which is great for handling and acceleration due to the position it puts you over the bike) and I qwitch to my Mustang seat and sissy bar when I ride the wife oh and the throw over bags. If it rides too rough, a few clicks and it rides like a touring bike. and I got fold up highway pegs (gotta paint 'em black though). I got it because it was the "Hot Rod" and be cause of its potential to be a tourerer. All in all Ithink the Sportster is Harley's most versatile bike.

eastcoastiron

18th September 2005, 15:06

883xl
30 tooth front sprocket
disco accelerator pump
I am flying
tdilover
30t FRONT PULLEY YOU MEAN----wHATS THE STOCK TOOTH ON A 883 ,i KNOW MINE IS 29T ON A 1200---HOW MUCH DID YOU LOOSE ON THE LOW END???

Johnny G

20th September 2005, 02:40

2005 XL 1200 C My sig says it all . Really glad to find this forum, full of great imformation and knowledge.

ReddTigger

23rd September 2005, 00:18

have the EVO 883-1200 comversion right now, Going to be going to the Nallins 1250 kit this fall/winter, so do I get to revote next year as an OTHER ?? LOL

PVD24

23rd September 2005, 21:49

New to riding, so let me introduce myself. My name is Jessica, and I just bought a 2006 883R. I was going to buy the 1200Roadster, but I saw the blacked out bike and was like that's the one... Just thought I would post and say hi..

http://img270.imageshack.us/img270/4424/harley0414rk.jpg

http://img368.imageshack.us/img368/9228/harley0041gh.jpg

txsporty

24th September 2005, 01:59

Jessica

Welcome to the Forum!!!

Good Lookin Scoot you've Got!!!! :clap :clap :clap

:welcome

Ghost_FL

24th September 2005, 03:48

Here is my baby...!!!
Got some more wrenchin to do to her this weekend....Ol' lady permitting..!!
2005 XL 1200C Glacier white pearl, Stage One.

http://www.sportsterforum.com/images/bikes_049A.jpg
http://www.sportsterforum.com/images/bikes_050A.jpg

csaintg

24th September 2005, 10:52

Both are sweet looking bikes, like negative images of each other! :banana

Welcome to XL Forum. :smoke

CJ

eastcoastiron

25th September 2005, 04:40

wabiker

25th September 2005, 15:52

pquirk

25th September 2005, 16:04

....I just noticed something interesting about the poll....well interesting to me anyway. Im kinda surprised that there arent more 1200 conversions.... Im thinking its a sign of the times (social/economic) maybe.... back in the old days, everybody just went out and did a conversion it was automatic or so it seemed to me, nowdays we just go out and buy a new bike.................
While that may be true it also seems lots of folks are simply happy with the 883 and don't feel the need to convert. I know there are a few here who actually planned to do the converstion and chose not to after riding the 883 for awhile.

txsporty

26th September 2005, 03:01

You can take 1 from the 883 and put it in the 1200 conversion column!!!! :D

wabiker

26th September 2005, 03:40

While that may be true it also seems lots of folks are simply happy with the 883 and don't feel the need to convert. I know there are a few here who actually planned to do the converstion and chose not to after riding the 883 for awhile.

Be that as it may...havent ever seen any 1200 to 883 conversions.....But dont get me wrong...I aint knockin 883's. Take pride in whatever ya ride I always say!! Just an observation as to what use to be "paid the taxes" common occurence.

codestar7

26th September 2005, 05:27

Pretty much stock. Getting her that way any way, this bike has been through so many incarnations over the years its impossible to tell.
http://tinypic.com/dzto4g.jpg
:wonderlan

Chris B.

26th September 2005, 19:31

1000cc Ironhead 1973 XLCH, Mostly stock except for Bars and some little things... Also new paint. Currently 11,007 Original Miles, was Garage kept by previous owners.

Hdrydr88!!!

2nd October 2005, 17:20

1997 883 standard, made into 1997 hugger, made into 2003 custom with sampson drags, SE air,ignition,and coil.

Y2K

6th October 2005, 03:47

Can I vote 3 times :dunno I've got a BT an Evo and an Ironhead :p

kiltbill

6th October 2005, 23:18

Hey up all,

Got 2005 883 custom in nov last year, first harley (not the last) and love, love ,love the bloody thing, not done that much.. new bars, new plate, (illegal, but not like a sail anymore) rear light, slash cuts, SE stage 1 and looking for new seat... I am old my ass aches!

Makes me grin like an idiot, but then again I aint Einstien so the grinning like an idiot is easy! anyway glad to have found the forum and joined

Cheers Bill :clap

Y2K

7th October 2005, 02:25

Welcome to XLF Bill

wowee1

7th October 2005, 13:24

04 883 Standard w/conversion, and about 2K in shiny stuff and mods....

Rock_Steady

8th October 2005, 18:52

'05 1200XLC,
Stage I Upgrade
SEII Exhaust

chris horne

8th October 2005, 19:44

05 883R/1200 conv stage 1 sissy bar

kiltbill

8th October 2005, 19:46

2005 model
883 Custom in Black
wide bars
new lights
Stage 1
Slash cuts
200 SECTION REAR END (A BLATANT LIE!) :smackh

apart from that pretty much standard and it's ma wee darlin'

Intend to keep it for AGES and lots of idea's and plans so when the money shows up I will be soliciting advice.. from the wise and not so wise :banana

Bill:bagpipe