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Harley-Davidson Sportster Performance Handbook (Performance Handbook Series) [Paperback]

Buzz Buzzelli (Author)

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Publication Date: December 1992 | Series: Performance Handbook Series

Improve your Sporty in every way! From bolting on a carb and pipe to building a 100-cubic-inch monster, this is your ticket to a faster, better-handling Ironhead or Evolution Sportster. This complete guide has been fully updated to reflect the latest aftermarket parts and methods. Packed with expert advice on how to build up your engine for improved horsepower and greater reliability. New chapters cover Shovelhead Sportsters, Sportster stroker and big-bore kits, plus advice on how to set up your Sportster for racing.

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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. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

Paperback: 192 pages
Publisher: Motorbooks Intl (December 1992)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0879386010
ISBN-13: 978-0879386016
Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 8.8 x 0.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great guide to high performance for low dollars, November 2, 1999

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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.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A guide how to tune your 883 (and 1200?), August 7, 2002

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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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A must for sportster owners, February 8, 2000

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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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5.0 out of 5 stars HD Sportster Book
I bought this for my husband who had the bike, but not the book. He was looking through it recently, and said, "This is really cool! Read more

Published 25 days ago by KatieLane

5.0 out of 5 stars great book
well written , needs updates for 2005 up. lots of pictures . it needs to have updated supplies links for today,s ecconomy, some have gone out of business. Read more

Published 4 months ago by EARL

2.0 out of 5 stars harley davidson sportster performance handbook
this cannot possibly be a new book in the condition i received it in. i feel cheated, and the condition has nothing to do with the packaging.

Published 5 months ago by jane

5.0 out of 5 stars For pre-rubber mounted sporties this book rules
This book has been superceded by a newer version, however if you own a 2003 or earlier all of the info is relavent. It even has info for Ironhead builders/riders. Read more

Published 9 months ago by D. Sikes

4.0 out of 5 stars General Observation
Now I have a new Harley-Davidson I'm looking forward to using this book to its full advantage. It appears well written and illustrated.

Published 14 months ago by Michael

2.0 out of 5 stars Good book lots of photos
I bought the book to help me pick components for a complete build. It did a better job of giving me the history. Read more

Published on December 23, 2009 by Justin D. Hall

4.0 out of 5 stars Good overview, best for 883 owners
I purchased from Borders for $[...], but I was able to check it out first and ensure it covered the rubbermounts (Buzzelli seems infatuated with them!). Read more

Published on July 9, 2009 by Put away wet.

4.0 out of 5 stars Just be sure you get the edition you want!
Basically this is an interesting book to own if you have a Sportster. It's in the nature of this sort of book that the models being described and the aftermarket products being... Read more

Published on October 29, 2008 by Clamdigger

3.0 out of 5 stars Sporty
This book had a wealth and knowledge however it was a bit out of date did not cover the new fuel injected sportsters

Published on September 5, 2008 by Ryan R. Powell

5.0 out of 5 stars Sportster Performance
Book was in great condition and arrived within the time frame. I would order again from you.

Published on August 31, 2008 by Dorothy from Oz

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"There are, in a general sense, three basic approaches to modifying a Sportster engine to produce more power." Read the first page

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cranking pressure, shorty duals, peanut tank, squish area, piston kit, adjustable pushrods, ported heads, rocker boxes, domed pistons, high engine speeds, seat pressures, advance curve, full advance, rev limiter, hydraulic lifters, solid lifters

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Buzz Buzzelli, Harley-Davidson Archives, Zipper's Performance, Big Twin, Evolution Sportster, Karl Schlei, Storz Performance, Joe Minton, Red Shift, Branch Flowmetrics, Cafe Racer, Carl Caiati, Joe Ford, White Brothers, Carl's Speed Shop, Progressive Suspension, Axtell Sales, Jerry Branch, Super Twins, Custom Chrome, Don Tilley, Carl Coiati, Dick O'Brien, Low Rider, Cal Tech

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