http://norfolk.craigslist.org/mcy/674333036.html

 

Jurob,

Believe it or not, that video gets around.

Thanks for the link, but searching last night turned up a lot of local machines. I'll pass. The bike is way cool, somebody will grab it. Love those pipes - what are they?

 

Come to Fl. and you can buy my 2000 Sporty for 5000.00 Was an 883 upded to 1200, screamin eagle carb, SE pipes, 21 inch front wheel, brand new tires and extras you can have that are off the bike right now like chrome engine gaurd bars with highway lights and pegs and a set of saddlebags. 14,000 miles. Bikes in great shape.

 

I bought an 89' with 32K on the odo. & it ran great and was a very nice bike,especially for the price $3200,I had no problems flippin' it when Dawn decided she didn't likeit's weight. If I would have known thatI may not have bought the new 1 as I have a 06' Shadow for her to ride also. Don't get me wrongthe 06' Sportsteris my baby
I wish I would have kept it now because I want a Springer & solo bike for myself since Dawn still hasn't got on her own[&o]

 

I paid 2500 for my wifies 86 883 this season. Same condition as yours it seems. I live not too far away in Springfield MA

The one thing I noticed is that not all things listed as fitable to an 86 Sportie will actually fit.

For example, I have been trying to lower the back end for her. A white brothers lowering bracket that should have fit doesn't mine. The swing arm is the same as an 85 so it wont fit the swing arm. Same with a pair of 10" shocks I bought. The grommets were too wide for the swingarm.
This may be because it is an 883 versus a 1200. Her bike runs great and actually sounds better with harley performance pipes than my brand spankie new 1200 custom with Rushes installed.

I would say that given everything I would shoot for 2500 if you could.

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There are two versions of the 86 models....E86 and L86. If you figger out which one you got, you'll be A-okay when it comes to findin parts.

 

How does one go about finding that out? VIN? I didn't check the title I guess it should be on there too right?

 

Isn't that a 4 speed? I think in '91 they came out with 5 speed. I think you could get a 5 speed 1200XL evolution, with low mileage for that price. I did.

 

Yeah 4 speed, Mine is anyway. I have heard of people converting them. For what it's worth the four speed does the job just fine.

 

Sorry it took so long, yes, your VIN should be a good indicator. There are some sites if you google it that tell you how to read them.