47 Years of Harley-Davidson Sportster: A Picture Gallery

Harley-Davidson began selling motorcycles in 1903. In 1957, Harley-Davidson introduced the Sportster. It has continued in production ever since.

We present here a look at Harley-Davidson Sportster models from the first model in 1957 to the present as provided in pictures submitted by visitors to the Motorcycle Views Web site. A gallery called 47 Years of Sportster is provided that gives a picture and description for each model year from 1957 to 2003.

The gallery is not complete. If you own a Sportster, consider sending a picture and description of it to be considered for inclusion in the gallery.

Guys, This one's for you directly from Harley Davidson.

Marisa Miller, the Victoria’s Secret Angel and Sports Illustrated cover girl, recently teamed up with Harley-Davidson to shoot photos as part of an upcoming ad campaign for the new V-Rod Muscle™. The shots will be released in the coming weeks, and feature Marisa alongside the Muscle.

In the meantime, Harley Davidson has released exclusive, behind-the scenes footage of the shoot that just went up on the Harley-Davidson YouTube channel. The video offers a glimpse into the making of the ad campaign, as well as an interview with Marisa discussing the merging of an “authentic American” girl with the “authentic American” brand. You can check it out here. Click on the image below:

Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - Granny2Wheels and Rick

Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. These are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See Granny2Wheels on her 2005 Yamaha V Star 1100 Classic and Rick on his 2008 Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special. For details, see Motorcycle Pictures of the Week.

If you'd like to see your bike as Picture of the Week, submit a picture of you and your bike along with a description of the bike.

Will Harley-Davidson Cut Buell?

Just saw an interesting report. Harley-Davidson's net income fell 84% in the third-quarter, 2009. Looking ahead, they are expected to discontinue production of Buell motorcycles. Read more.

Here's a video from Erik Buell.

Modifikasi Harley-Davidson Hot Rodz Full Custom

GENERAL
Owner: Heriz Sitompul - Tobasa Hot Rodz
Affiliation: Boeaja
Year / Make / Model: 2005/V-Twin Panhead / Ape hanger
Fabrication: Tobasa / Endo.Raharjo / Haji.Nasir
Assembley: Tobasa / Endo.Raharjo / Haji.Nasir
Build Time: 6 months

ENGINE
Year / Type / Volume: 2005/V-Twin Panhead/88 Cubic Inches (1442 cc)
Builder: Endo.Raharjo / Tobasa
Cases: S & S
Flywheels: S & S
Rods: S & S
Pistons: S & S
Cylinders: S & S
Heads: STD (Dual Plug)
Valves: STD
Rockers: STD
Rocker Boxes: STD
Pushrods: STD
Pushrod Tubes: STD
Ignition: STD
Oil Pump: Sifton
Cams: S & S
Carburetor: S & S Super D
Air Cleaner: S & S
Exhaust: Tobasa / Haji.Nasir

TRANSMISSION
Year / Type: 2007/5-Speed into 4-Speed Case with kicker
Case: RevTech
Gears: N / A
Clutch: Barnett
Primary Drive: 4-inch Open Belt Primal

FRAME
Frame: Frame 2008/Rigid
Assembly: Tobasa / Haji.Nasir

Suspension
Front: Tobasa / Haji.Nasir
Shock Absorber: Fox Racing Shox "Air Vanilla RC"

WHEELS, AND Tires Brakes
Front Wheel: Nomad 23 "x3.5"
Front Tire: Avon Venom-R 130/60Vr23
Front Brake caliper: 4-piston HHi
Rear Wheel: Nomad 18 "x10.5"
Rear Tire: Avon Venom-R 300/35VR18
Brake caliper Rear: 4-piston HHi
Chain Sprocket: 48 Tooth Nomad
Front & Rear Brake rotors: Nomad 11.5 "One-Piece rotors

FINISHING / PAINT
Colors: Gray
Painter: Toothless
Chroming: Brilliant SMG
Coppers: Tobasa / Haji.Nasir

ACCESSORIES
Rear Fender: Tobasa
Gas Tank: Tobasa
Oil Tank: Tobasa
Gas Cap: Choppers Inc
Oil Cap: Choppers Inc
Brake Handle: Triumph T120
Handlebar: Tobasa / Haji.Nasir
Oil Filter: Tobasa / Haji.Nasir
Handlegrip: Tobasa / Haji.Nasir
Foot Controls: Tobasa / Haji.Nasir
Foot Pegs: Tobasa / Haji.Nasir
Sissy Bar: Tobasa / Haji.Nasir
License Mounting: Tobasa / Haji.Nasir
Seat: Tobasa / Haji.Nasir
Tag light: Tobasa / Haji.Nasir
Ignition Key: Genuine H-D WL
Battery: Genuine H-D
Headlight: Arlen Ness
Master Cylinder Rear Brake: Performance Machine

Harley Davidson, a brand which become a legend, not only in US but also in entire world. The history 1 of the Harley-Davidson motorcycle began in Milwaukee in 1903. This motorcycle was initially built for racing and was powered by a one-cylinder gasoline combustion engine. Later that year the first Harley-Davidson dealership, C.H. Lang of Chicago, opened and sold one of three motorcycles manufactured that year. In 1906, due to increasing demands and need for a larger facility to fabricate their motorcycles, Harley-Davidson moved to a new factory measuring just 28×80 feet on Juneau Ave. Along with this expansion came more jobs. By now Harley-Davidson employed 6 full-time employees. Also this year the first Company catalogue was produced and distributed. In 1907, some big advances took place. The Harley-Davidson Motor Company was incorporated on September 17th, 1907, and the number of employees increased to a healthy 18. The size of the factory also doubled.

Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - Bo

Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. These are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See Bo with his 2008 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic, 105th Anniversary Edition. There are no women winners this week. Get your picture in. For details, see Motorcycle Pictures of the Week.

If you'd like to see your bike as Picture of the Week, submit a picture of you and your bike along with a description of the bike.

Harley-Davidson to Quit Making Sidecars

According to Motorcycle.com, Harley-Davidson will soon discontinue making sidecars. Here's an excerpt:

"The Motor Company has been producing sidecars since 1914 but Harley-Davidson will stop accepting orders for sidecars once it completes its 2011 model year orders."

Read more.

Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - Outrigger

Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. These are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See Outrigger on his 1999 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Classic w/Frankenstein Trike Conversion. We need more pictures of men and women with their motorcycles. Get your picture in. For details, see Motorcycle Pictures of the Week.

If you'd like to see your bike as Picture of the Week, submit a picture of you and your bike along with a description of the bike.

Harley-Davidson Recalls 2010 FXDF for Fork Spring Problem

Harley-Davidson is recalling certain model year 2010 FXDF motorcycles with fork leg assemblies (lH P/N 48622-08, RH P/N 48623-08) manufactured from February 29 through February 9, 2010. (Editor's Note: These dates are assumed incorrect.)

These fork leg assemblies may have been incorrectly assembled using the wrong springs.

70 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - POPCYCLE

Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. These are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See POPCYCLE on his 2001 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUI Trike. We need more pictures of men and women with their motorcycles. Get your picture in. For details, see Motorcycle Pictures of the Week.

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Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - Marchand

Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. These are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See Marchand with his 2010 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Trike. We need more pictures of men and women with their motorcycles. Get your picture in. For details, see Motorcycle Pictures of the Week.

If you'd like to see your bike as Picture of the Week, submit a picture of you and your bike along with a description of the bike.

Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - Norman & Dorothy

Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. These are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See Norman & Dorothy with their 2009 Harley-Davidson Tri-Glide Ultra Classic. We need more pictures of men and women with their motorcycles. Get your picture in. For details, see Motorcycle Pictures of the Week.

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Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - Mike

Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. These are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See Mike on his 2006 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL883 Custom Trike. We need more pictures of men and women with their motorcycles. Get your picture in. For details, see Motorcycle Pictures of the Week.

If you'd like to see your bike as Picture of the Week, submit a picture of you and your bike along with a description of the bike.

Harley-Davidson Could Move out of Wisconsin

In a story by the AP, it's suggested by Harley-Davidson that the company might have to move manufacturing out of Wisconsin to help contain rising costs. Here's an excerpt by Dinesh Ramde:

"Motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson Inc. warned its employees Thursday it could move its Wisconsin manufacturing operations to another U.S. state if it can't cut millions of dollars in costs.

A recent analysis found a number of significant 'cost gaps' that must be filled for the company to remain competitive, Harley spokesman Bob Klein said. The largest gaps involved labor costs and scheduling flexibility, Klein said.

'We'll be talking with the unions about how to close those competitive gaps,' he said." -- Dinesh Ramde (AP)

Read the complete story.

Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - Black Cat

Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. These are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See Black Cat on her 2007 Harley-Davidson Sportster 883XL Low. We need more pictures of men and women with their motorcycles. Get your picture in. For details, see Motorcycle Pictures of the Week.

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Touring Harley-Davidson Street Glide FLHX

The redesigned Artery Glide® is a bagger with hot-rod soul, with basal trim and chrome, bargain suspension, and atramentous slotted aluminum wheels. Inspired by the street, but still accessible for the continued road.

The avant-garde Harley-Davidson® Touring anatomy is based on a single-spar, adamant courage anatomy and a stout swingarm developed to bear the demands of long-haul touring riders and today's more-powerful engines.

Gambar Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Iron XL883N

The Iron 883™ pushes basal Dark Custom administration to the bend with a V-Twin exhausted and gritty, old-school barn features. The $7,999 MSRP makes this archetypal a abundant starting point for customization.

Born on the abrasive clay advance and annoyance strips of the 1950s, the Harley-Davidson® Sportster® represents the audacious aspect of motorcycling. Today's Sportster combines soulful administration with the collapsed torque commitment and characteristic complete of an American V-Twin engine. Among the most-affordable Harley-Davidson models, Sportster motorcycles action a low, adequate bench and bland clamp effort.

Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Nightster XL1200N

Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Nightster XL1200N Specifications

Engine
Engine3 Air-cooled, Evolution®
Valves Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke 3.50 in. x 3.81 in.(88.90 mm x 96.82 mm)
Displacement3 73.30 cu. in. (1200 cc)
Compression Ratio 9.7:1
Fuel System4 Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Air Cleaner Paper cartridge type
Lubrication System Dry-sump

Drivetrain
Primary Drive Chain, 57/38 ratio
Final Drive Belt, 68/29 ratio
Clutch Multi-plate, wet
Transmission 5-speed
U.S. Gear Ratios (overall):
• 1st 9.315
• 2nd 6.653
• 3rd 4.948
• 4th 4.102
• 5th 3.517

Chassis
Frame Mild steel, tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctions
Swingarm Mild steel, rectangular tube section, stamped junctions; MIG welded
Front Forks 39 mm
Rear Shocks Coil-over; preload dual-adjustable

Wheels5: Black, Laced Steel
• Front 19 in. x 2.50 in. (482.60 mm x 63.50 mm)
• Rear 16 in. x 3 in. (406.40 mm x 76.20 mm)

Brakes:
• Caliper Type Dual-piston front, single-piston rear
• Rotor Type Patented, uniform expansion rotors
(diameter x width):
• Front 11.50 in. x .20 in. (292.10 mm x 5.08 mm)
• Rear 11.50 in. x .23 in. (292.10 mm x 5.84 mm)

Suspension Travel:
• Front Wheel 3.62 in. (91.95 mm)
• Rear Wheel 1.63 in. (41.40 mm)

Performance
Engine Torque6 (per SAE J1349):
• North America 79 ft. lbs. @ 4000 rpm (107.11 Nm @ 4000 rpm)
Lean Angle (per SAE J1168):
• Right 29°
• Left 30°

Fuel Economy7
(EPA urban/highway test)
42/57 mpg (5.60/4.13 L/100 km)

Harley-Davidson Road King FLHR

The Road King® combines Harley-Davidson styling heritage with long-range riding comfort. The detachable windshield and hard-shell saddlebags make this a versatile motorcycle suitable for touring or commuting.

Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic FLSTC

The cornball administration of the Heritage Softail® Classic anamnesis a ancient era, while its brindled covering saddlebags and disposable windshield accomplish it a able touring mount. The Softail rear abeyance mimics the apple-pie curve of a best hardtail anatomy but offers the abundance of a avant-garde abeyance that is hidden beneath the chassis. The adamant powertrain allows bound packaging of the agent and anatomy and creates a solid affiliation amid the addition and the ability that moves the motorcycle.