Just got a 1993 Harley Sportster ..
I pick it up next week.
Has all the stock parts..
I'm glad it has the factory exhaust. (I never did like open drag pipes..loses power with those)
It's a 1200cc
My plan is 6+ extended forks. Fork boots.
​​​​T-bars..
Corbin seat/mustang seat.. long flat.
Fairly tall sissy bar..
Chrome covered rear shocks.
That's it.
I grew up in the 60s and 70s...so of course I love the Swingarm chops.
I do want to ride it to Alaska from missouri.

 

Sounds like a good plan. Post pics of the bike when you get it and keep posting as you make changes.

 

I will try to do that.
Thanks for the reply.
I've probably built this bike in my head a 1000 times.
My boy talked me out of my 97 sporty..
Missed it terrible..
So I found this 93 40 miles away for a decent price.
Looking forward to building and riding it.
......
Side note .. there's YouTube video, called Little Martha..
A 88 sporty done up very nice.

 

Not my style, but no denying that fella's talent...

 

1991-1994 are great years for Sportsters. Simple electrics, mechanical speedo, circuit breakers, improved alternator, and five gears. I bought my 1991 brand new in November 1990, so it's gonna be 34 years old on November 24.

John

 

Way back in the 70s .. my oldest brother had a 1968 sportster.. (I think?) Not positive on the year..
There's a picture of it somewhere..
I rode that bike quite a bit.
I'm almost 64 now..its a bucket list thing..
I want to recreate my memories..
I remember the bike had a double hump seat ..King queen ?????..I believe, ??? tall sissy bar.. and the front forks where a little bit longer....
I'm looking forward to seeing a dream come true.

 

Thank you for the reply john..
This'll most likely be the last bike I ever buy.
Just looking to rebuild my memories..
I think I'll have a blast on it.
If I can do it.. want to take some road trips.

 

My 1991 1200 I bought new in February 1991 with my Father. Great bike, still hauls ***, the five speed was a god send after years on an Ironhead Sporty. Very reliable and dependable bikes, HD got it right on those bikes Good luck, we like pics.

 

If you change the carb's jet needle to a tapered one you will gain 5 rear wheel horsepower. It is an easy power booster. I put one in my 94 sporty and it was a cheap and simple mod.

https://cv-performance.com/cvp-n65-needle

 

hey !! Thanks for that tip !!