HARLEY DAVIDSON XL 883 SPORTSTER 1957 - 1985

HARLEY DAVIDSON XL 883 SPORTSTER (1957 - 1985) Description & History: The Harley Davidson Sportster motorcycle line was introduced in 1957 and since then, the parent company improved the bikes with lots of new elements. The 1957 model came with 7.5:1 compression as well as with 90 degree valve angle.

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Progressive Supension Shows Monotube Fork Kits for Sportsters

Good news for the Harley-Davidson Sportster owners: Progressive Suspension has just surfaced the all-new, top-performance Monotube Fork Kit for the XL machines 2004 and newer. If you're looking for the best front end suspension for your dear old (or new) Sportster, there probably will not be a better solution... Continue Reading →

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We've already seen the all-new Harley-Davidson Breakout FXSB receiving aftermarket parts and upgrades, so we knew it would not be long until bike saddle master Corbin readies a custom seat for the 2013 FXSB. So here we go, showing you the fresh and nifty Dual Tour Saddle! Just like they do with every new sadd... Continue Reading →

❐ This Is Harley-Davidson Art [Photo Gallery]

We don't know who's the owner or builder of this stunning Shovelhead, as we've only stumbled upon it on Lars Justinger's blog. And if you don't check with us on a regular basis, Lars is the man behind the awesome Jagdbobber and BrauchisBikes. Judging by the looks of Lars' Jagdbobber w... Continue Reading →

A Black Flame Harley from Mean Machines

Though rather accustomed to adding their "mean factor" to Triumph bikes, Oz-based Mean Machines workshop will not hesitate to turn a Harley-Davidson Sportster into an evil bike. Wenley Andrews, Director and Machine Creator, as he introduces himself, seems to feel very at large with Sportsters, and his Black... Continue Reading →

40 Years without Saarinen and Pasolini

It's been exactly 40 years ago at Monza in Italy when we lost two great motorcycle racers: Finnish Jarno Saarinen and Renzo Pasolini, both killed in a massive crash in the turn after the pit straight. The crash happened during the first lap, with German Dieter Braun having seized the leading position already.... Continue Reading →

Baker Drivetrain Summer Deals Until June 1st

With the owners and customizers of old school bikes being some of the most important customers of Baker Drivetrain aftermarket parts, here's some nice deals the parts manufacturer offers until June 1st. The deals address the guys looking to upgrade or repair their old Panheads, Knuckleheads or Shovelheads wit... Continue Reading →

24x7 Road-Side Assistance in India for Harley-Davidson Owners

Harley-Davidson announces a great upgrade to their presence in India, with the launch of a 24x7 roadside assistance for Indian customers, a nationwide service, The Moto Company wants to give Indian customers a greater piece of mind when cruising through the vast country, and teamed up with India Assistance, a spec... Continue Reading →

❐ Kraus Nicks Dyna, the Way Harley-Davidsons Should Look [Photo Gallery]

Kraus and custom bikes a are among the best synonyms one could ever think about, and the Nicks Dyna is just the right way to prove this. Starting off as a 2000 Harley-Davidson Super Glide FXDX, it took Kraus Motor Co 4 and half months to create the Nicks Dyna, but the time was well spent. Believe it or not, Kraus ... Continue Reading →

Dubai Police to Use Bugatti Veyron

We’ve all seen the Dubai Police supercar fleet, both in a stationary state and taking over the city. However, it seems that the officers are still not fully pleased with their vehicles and they’re planning to acquire a Bugatti Veyron. General Khamis Mattar Al Muzaina, deputy director of Dubai Police an... Continue Reading →

❐ 5th Annual Harley Davidson National Rally in China [Photo Gallery]

Bikers are bikers, wherever they are, regardless of nationality, skin color, race and similar details. And this means we get to see pictures from the 5th annual Harley-Davidson National Rally in... China! That's right, more than 1000 Chinese H-D owners have gathered in Qian Dao Lake, in Zhejiang Province to c... Continue Reading →