For Harley-Davidson aficionados, the very name Sportster conjures an image of a fire-breathing mechanical beast scorching the world’s tarmacan image the Sportster itself often does not live up to. Straight from the factory, in its standard form, the Sportster routinely proves an entry-level motorcycle providing a relatively tame ride.
This book aims to change all that and to show every Sportster rider how to free the beast in his or her bike. With expert, detailed advice on the proper mechanical massaging and plenty of helpful diagrams and photos this updated, third edition of Buzz Buzzelli's best-selling handbook shows how the Sportster can be transformed into the superbike of old. Including a history of the Sportster from its birth in 1957 to the recent introduction of a new engine (only the third in its long life), this book has everything it takes to open up the gates of hell and give the Sportster its head.
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Buzz Buzzelli is the editor of American Rider magazine and the author of two previous editions of the Harley-Davidson Sportster Performance Handbook.
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great guide to high performance for low dollars,
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This review is from: Harley-Davidson Sportster Performance Handbook (Motorbooks Workshop) (Paperback)
This easy-to-read handbook discusses all aspects of Sportster performance, from engine to suspension modifications. It provides suitable modifications at every price point, from dirt cheap to very expensive. I used it to customize my 1999 883 and am delighted with the results. It also provides valuable lessons for anyone interested in modifying any motorcycle. I would recommend this book to anyone planning to customize their ride.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
A guide how to tune your 883 (and 1200?),
By Eric (Netherlands) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Harley-Davidson Sportster Performance Handbook (Motorbooks Workshop) (Paperback)
Great book to get your mind on sensible tuning your Sportster. The book describes all possible good and not so good ways to tune the engine, but is mainly focussed on tuning the 883 and converting an 883 to an 1200.If you allready own a 1200 you might be looking for information which is not available in this book. Still a valuable piece in your library.
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
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A must for sportster owners,
By road_king "road_king" (Doylestown, Pa USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Harley-Davidson Sportster Performance Handbook (Motorbooks Workshop) (Paperback)
This was my bible for one of my bikes, a 1990 sportster 883-1200 conversion. It covers a lot of the history of the sportster & theory on what can be done to hop it up & keep it rideable. Even if you aren't going to do anything yourself you should probably read this book so you'll know what to have done. It's a nice read too.
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The newest Sportsters, with their rubber-isolated pow-ertrains and more advanced engineering, open a whole new world for Sportster enthusiasts. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
cranking pressure, jetting circuits, cam gear case, spigot area, shorty duals, transmission sprocket, more aggressive cams, cylinder spigots, squish area, piston kit, intake closing, stroker kits, adjustable pushrods, tappet blocks, peanut tank, dual plugs, engine treatment, aftermarket cams, lower engine speeds, drag pipes, stock cams, ported heads, fork legs, base gaskets, rocker boxes Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Evolution Sportster, Karl Schlei, Harley-Davidson Archives, Joe Minton, John Sullivan, Storz Performance, Carl Caiati, Joe Ford, Red Shift, Axtell Sales, Café Racer, Capital Drive, Jerry Branch, Progressive Suspension, Carl's Speed Shop, Gear Inner Ratio, Ironhead Sportster, The Zipper, Twin Cam, Dyna Glide, Harley-Davidson Above, Low Rider, Duo Glide, Harley Sportster, John Hyder New!
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The newest Sportsters, with their rubber-isolated pow-ertrains and more advanced engineering, open a whole new world for Sportster enthusiasts. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
cranking pressure, jetting circuits, cam gear case, spigot area, shorty duals, transmission sprocket, more aggressive cams, cylinder spigots, squish area, piston kit, intake closing, stroker kits, adjustable pushrods, tappet blocks, peanut tank, dual plugs, engine treatment, aftermarket cams, lower engine speeds, drag pipes, stock cams, ported heads, fork legs, base gaskets, rocker boxes Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Evolution Sportster, Karl Schlei, Harley-Davidson Archives, Joe Minton, John Sullivan, Storz Performance, Carl Caiati, Joe Ford, Red Shift, Axtell Sales, Café Racer, Capital Drive, Jerry Branch, Progressive Suspension, Carl's Speed Shop, Gear Inner Ratio, Ironhead Sportster, The Zipper, Twin Cam, Dyna Glide, Harley-Davidson Above, Low Rider, Duo Glide, Harley Sportster, John Hyder New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Harley-Davidson 100 Years: Celebration of a Legend (Purple Book) by Todd Rafferty in Back Matter
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