1987 883 Sporty

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01-05-2012, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by xFreebirdx

Shop around more.

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Originally Posted by streetfighter06

Why not spend another 3 grand and get something 20 years newer?

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01-05-2012, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick7938

I am going to look at an 1987 883 Sporty on Saturday. The guy wants $3,000 for it. The pictures of the bike look nice and is local to me, but $3K seems high for a bike with 60K miles. On the other hand, $3K is about the least a running Sporty sells for around here. My plans are to make a Sportster Scrambler out of it.

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no way.

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01-05-2012, 06:53 PM

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Saw this on the local craigslist.

http://wilmington.craigslist.org/mcy/2757261048.html

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01-06-2012, 07:46 AM

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I just paid $3k for a 2000 hugger 883 with 4800 miles...in good shape ( a few minor scratches...almost stock ( se exhaust, forward controls)....just to give you idea of what you can get if you look enough...

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01-06-2012, 01:43 PM

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Go look anyway. You can always make an offer.

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01-06-2012, 02:56 PM

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Keep in mind, the early bikes were the first series of Evo engines (that '87 is only the second year of production) and were equipped with a 4-speed trans before '91. They are usually quite a bit less money than the later 5-speed machines with belt final drives. You should be able to find a much newer Sportster for your $3000.

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