HARLEY-DAVIDSON©
Sportster XLH 883 Hugger
Year: 2001
Origin: Milwaukee, WI 53208, United States
Location: Northern Germany
On the following pages I will show my Harley-Davidson Evo-Sportster and explain the additions and conversions, the technology and some general info about the Sportster.
Have fun browsing.
"Body as white as snow,
decor as orange as Harley-Davidson©,
chassis as black as ebony."
Loosely based on "Snow White", Brothers Grimm
ENGINE
Air-cooled 45-degree V-twin-cylinder four-stroke engine, OHV two-valve per cylinder, pushrods and rocker arms operated by four camshafts and hydraulic tappets
Stroke volume: 55 cu.in. / 883 ccm
Bore / stroke 76.2 x 96.8 mm
Power: 49 hp at 6000/min
Torque: 72 Nm at 4500/min
Top speed: 156 km/h
5-speed transmission
Primary drive: triplex chain
Secondary drive: toothed belt
CHASSIS
Double-loop tubular steel frame, telescopic fork, two-arm swingarm made of square steel profile
Steering head angle: 30.1 degrees
Wheels: front 2.15 x 19, rear 3.00 x 16
Tires: METZELER 888 Marathon Ultra WW
front 100/90-19, rear 130/90-16
Brakes: front and rear wheel one-disc brake 292 mm each, four-piston caliper
DIMENSIONS
Unladen weight: 235 kg
Wheelbase: 1,522 mm
Length: 2,235 mm
Seat height: 689 mm
Fuel tank capacity: 12.5 l (1.9 l reserve)
Built: XLH 883 Hugger 1987-2003
CUSTOM
Various add-on and conversion parts have already found their way to the Sportster. And again and again there are new ideas, so that the Sportster may already look different again...
A Harley-Davidson is a project and is never finished. That's what makes this motorcycle so appealing. I love driving but also customizing it.
"Four wheels move the body, two wheels move the soul."
Origin unknown
GALLERY
BIKE HISTORY
The Sportster was built in 2001 and only slightly modified when I bought it spontaneously on eBay in 2011. I had not previously inspected, nor test driven and only after the photos and the description auctioned. Drove it there, test rode it, loaded it on the trailer and took it home. That was the beginning of my Sportster story.
Since then, the Sportster has undergone many transformations, received and removed additional parts and finally even changed color.
Below are a few impressions from the bikes history.
BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS
I would like to recommend a couple of books that I really enjoyed and fit the theme of Harley-Davidson, Sportster and motorcycling in general. For all who love the brand, the bikes and the lifestyle of Harley-Davidson, motorcycles and motorcycling. Enjoy reading.
"Harley-Davidson sells a lifestyle.
The motorcycle is included for free."
Willie G. Davidson, retired chief designer and grandson of the company's founder
"This website is only a hobby, partly incomplete and never finished."
Stefan, Owner
FEEDBACK
I would be happy to receive feedback and am also available for any other questions or suggestions.