Harley Riders gather

[CoStar]

hey guys , wads the fc for 883 sporty?

is it a big diff from 1200 sporty?

[mamat]

Don't get me wrong...Is that I've got the answer for myself... decided to get the 2008 sportster 883... When I'll get it, I'll join you guys for rides.

 

How much u got it?

[plasticblackspecs]

hey guys , wads the fc for 883 sporty?

is it a big diff from 1200 sporty?

 

You can find it out here.

 

http://www.harleysingapore.com/motorcycles/2008/

 

Just click on the respective bikes and the FC is written in the specs

[Designer Dude]

Toll Hike in Malaysia Check-Point via 2nd-Link

 

Previous: RM$1.30

Current: RM$1.60

w.e.f. 01-01-08

i found out the hard way today - 02-01-08

[lunloon]

wah

increase price

for an infrastructure that they hardly do maintenance on.

[KTMUAE]

Yes there is. as per my signature list

 

Are there any Harley Riders Here?

Tell us what bike you are riding, and what you have done to customise your bikes.

[Designer Dude]

Harley-Davidson Alphabet

The first letter of the model designator reveals the engine series:

First character:

G - Servicar three wheeler, 1932 to 1972

E - Overhead valve 61 cubic inch "big twin" (Engine/trans separated)

F - Overhead valve 74 or 80 cubic inch "big twin"

K - Side valve 45 and 55 cubic inch sports bike that replaced the WL in 1953 and was replaced by the sportster in 1957. It had many design Features that were carried over to the Sportster.

U - Side valve 74 or 80 cubic inch "big twin"

V - Side valve 74 cubic inch made prior to 1936

W - Side valve 45 cubic inch made 1934 to 1952

X - Sports and special construction. Applied to 1918-1922 opposed twin Sport, 1944 military opposed twin, and 1957 to present Sportster.

There were others, such as the J series (a very nice looking bike that was about the hottest thing around in the 20's) but you're not likely to see them in daily use anymore.

Second character:

L - high compression. Omitted on low compression early models, and not indicative of compression on current models.

Remaning characters:

Model descriptions, eg WG - Wide Glide. Some generalizations:

A - Military (Army) version (except GA, Servicar without tow bar)

B - Batterystart (early models), Belt drive (some later models).

C - Classic, Competition, Custom, various others meanings.

D - Dyna, the newest frame and engine mount design.

E - Electric start

F - Foot shift (when the standard was hand-shift)

H - Varied between High performance and Heavy duty. The early FLH for Example produced 5 more HP than the FL and was used primarily for Touring and sidecar applications.

LR- Low Rider (though many Low Riders don't include LR in the model ID)

P - Police version

R - Rubber mounted engine (some models) racing version (other models) e.g. The FXR is a lowrider with rubber mounted engine; WLR is the flat track racer that was very hard to beat in the 30's, 40's, and 50's.

ST- Soft Tail

S - (Without following T) Sports version eg FLHS is an FLHT without the Touring package.

T - Touring

WG - Wide Glide

Sportsters:

Models beginning with X are Sportsters. These descend from the K series, 1952-56.

The XL series started in 1957. They are "unit construction" (engine & transmission share a common case).

X was in the normal series, following the U and V used for flathead Big Twins.

L stood for high compression (7.5:1 in 1957).

 

In 1958 came the XLH with H meaning Higher-power or High-compression (9:1) or Hot. Also in 1958 was the XLCH: The C in XLCH was intended to mean "Competition", but the late Hal Robinson used to claim the CH on his bike stood for "Charley Horse" because it was highly modified and had enough initial ignition advance to kick back rather severely.

 

The Sportster engines were originally actually 53.9ci. (883cc) but were designated as 55ci. This was upgraded (in 1970?) to 61ci (1000cc), redesigned in '73 but still 61" and stayed relatively unchanged until the 74" evo version. The 883 and 61" were both produced the first year of the 883.

 

Options for Sportsters abounded but these same letters have been used since 1958 in various combinations, plus the XLCR (a "cafe racer" style, with bikini fairing) and the XLT (Touring, with bigger tank, thicker seat, and hard bags straight off the FLHS), both produced 1977-1978 only.

 

Big Twins: Models beginning with F are Big Twins. These all descend from the 61E in 1936. Knuckleheads 1936-47, Panheads 1948-65, Shovelheads 1966-84/85, and Evolutions 1984/5-present. The Evolution (block head) was introduced in '84 on the Soft Tail and Tourglide Ultra, with the last Shovel built in mid '85. Until 1978, these were mostly 74's (~1200cc). In 1978, the 80ci (~1340cc) was introduced.

 

In 1971 was the first FX model, with an F engine and assorted Sportster (X) parts, notably forks - these were initially Super Glides.

 

In 1974, FXE was Electric start.

 

In calendar 1977 came the FXS Low Rider, with shortened shocks and scooped seating position. Also in 1978, the FX Super Glides got belt final drive.

 

1979 brought 80ci Shovelheads and the FXEF Super Glide Fat Bob (not Boy), for bobbed fenders and fat tank.

 

In 1980, FXWG (Wide Glide) and the FXB Sturgis with belt drive (primary and secondary).

 

1984 brought the Softtail FXST, with the look of an old hardtail but some suspension for comfort.

 

In 1991 came the FXD Dyna Glide series, starting with another Sturgis model. This brought many frame and engine mounting changes, a relocated oil tank and moved crossover pipe.

 

Touring: In 1980, the FLT designation was introduced for the Tour Glide. This model introduced the vibration-isolation mounted engine (rubber glide) and also a slightly different frame from other FLs and a fixed fairing.

 

FXR (originally called Super Glide II) arrived in late 1981. The R had rubber mount engine and 5-speed tranny, as opposed to rigid-mount and 4-speed in other models. FXRS maybe meant Sport, with cast wheels and a small sissy bar. The Sport Glide FXRT (Touring) arrived in 1983, with the fixed fairing and air adjustable anti-dive forks.

 

The only really reliable letters now are at the beginning of the model: X=Sportster, F=Big Twin, FL=Big Twin with big forks, FX=Big Twin with Sportster-style (smaller) forks, FXST=Softtail, FXD=Dyna Glide. At times, different models have even shared the same letter-designation; witness the FLHTC Electra Glide Classic/Ultra Classic Electra Glide in 1993 models.

[kmax]

guys, found some article that changed engine block to S&S 96 Cubic Inch.

he mentioned that dealership over there doesnt service bikes more than 10 year old.

 

A couple of days after returning home, I started checking into getting the Harley fixed.

To my astonishment, Harley dealers won't work on a Harley older than a '95. Imagine that. Harley advertises endlessly about nostalgia and their heritage, and then they refuse to work on anything more than 10 years old. And, they do this after gouging consumers for the last 15 years by charging well over MSRP.

 

http://motofoto.cc/Evo_Big_Twin_17_p0.jpg

 

http://motofoto.cc/s&s_stroker.htm

[srady]

Anyone letting go stock 07 Nightrain bars, risers, seat, cables, please drop me a PM with the price. Thanks

 

 

Ride safe.

[lunloon]

wah, no more harley rider gathers ?

[Designer Dude]

we are still around , bro lunloon.

You start the spark and the flame will follow.

[BlackDawn]

Someone hollered??

Kindof busy now with the festive season coming up... probably won't be available for rides till mid february

[plasticblackspecs]

Just back from reservist. 2 weeks man. gar!!! We prob gather and ride after CNY?

[Designer Dude]

Latest news on Entry to Malaysia...

 

NO MORE white cards need to be filled up.

Passport only...cool huh!

 

with effect from 48hrs ago.

i went in during luch 2day.

[Designer Dude]

i also understand that on singapore side the toll will be raise 10cents w.e.f 1st feb. to 70 cents. kiv guys

[hagar]

Latest news on Entry to Malaysia...

 

NO MORE white cards need to be filled up.

Passport only...cool huh!

 

with effect from 48hrs ago.

i went in during luch 2day.

 

 

Thanks for the note. Do you know if this applies only for Singapore passport or also applies to PR with other country passport?

 

Cheers

[Designer Dude]

Thanks for the note. Do you know if this applies only for Singapore passport or also applies to PR with other country passport?

 

Cheers

 

I did enquire briefly of its implication to foreigners and the reply was 'one should have their visas ready'.

 

that much, i know.

 

 

as a citizen, i had my hinny safe thus i didnt dabble further into that....

wish i could b more helpful....

[BlackDawn]

Hey guys, what do you use to clean your rims? My powdercoat rims has brake dust trapped in all the hiding places of the matte finish. No amount of scrubbing can get it out. I scour supermarkets & DIY shops etc for a cleaning agent but have not come across any that seems workable. Most say "spray-on, leave-in & remove with water jet...". Unfortunately, I do not have a water jet...

 

Any magic formulas to share??

[maxxmadness]

well looks like i got to hang around this thread more often liao...me nightster coming in earliest late april......or early may..

[mamat]

well looks like i got to hang around this thread more often liao...me nightster coming in earliest late april......or early may..

 

How much is it otr?

[gohjohan]

well looks like i got to hang around this thread more often liao...me nightster coming in earliest late april......or early may..

 

You finally getting one? I'm glad you've changed your mind about H-Ds

[kevo]

Went through 2nd link yesterday into Malaysia and no white immigration forms required for anyone including foreigners!

 

Kev

[Jie Liang]

Hi guys i got a (BRAND NEW) HD biblographic book for sale its a 100yrs anni, hard cover tons and tons of pictures dated from the first HD every produced, specs of the bikes also there !

 

intrested contact me via pm or can sms 92775454. PM offers, cheers.

 

some info below

 

Bibliographic Data: Hardcover, 292 Pages, Bulfinch Press, October 2002

 

Author: Davidson, Willie G.

 

List Price: USD$65.00

In-store prices may vary. See your local store for the most up-to-date pricing.

 

Status: In Print

 

BINC: 6952045

 

ISBN: 0821228196

 

Shelf Location: Transportation > Motorcycles

 

Description: As Harley Davidson celebrates its 100th anniversary, the history and spirit of this American icon is captured in a lavishly produced, oversized illustrated book that features rare photos from the Harley archives, races, rallies, famous faces and more.

Description: Recognized the world over as an icon of the American lifestyle and the American Dream, Harley-Davidson's 100th anniversary is celebrated in this over-sized volume. Written by the grandson of the company's founder, the book contains the family business's inside story, along with rare photographs.

 

About the Author: William G. Davidson became Harley-Davidson's vice president of styling in 1969. He is the grandson of William Davidson, who with Walter Harley and two brothers started the company nearly a century ago. Since the 1960s Willie G. has been involved in the design of every model the company has produced.

[Ah Fai]

You finally getting one? I'm glad you've changed your mind about H-Ds

 

po-ta-to... po-ta-to... po-ta-to... po-ta-to...

 

:cheeky:

[XzinX]

Hello..I am getting a harley soon. Any advice on what kind of helmet would be nice to see and nice to fit as my head is quite big! Hahaha) and where to get em? Pics would be appreciated. Thanks!