Are all Harley Sportster frames the same?

Although they retain the same basic frame and engine layout, the new Sportsters have been almost totally revised, and are again motorcycles that can be taken seriously on their own merits. There are a number of significant changes-engine improvements, stiffer frames, new brakes, improved finish, etc.

What is the difference between a Sportster and a Softail?

Softails have more motor, but Sportsters are lighter and more agile. Some people shy away from Sportsters because while they love the look, sound, and ride, others tell them Sportsters are only a beginner bike, or that they’ll be sorry and want to upgrade within a year.

Is Harley getting rid of the Sportster?

Harley have chased big power on cruisers in the past with the V-Rod and we don’t foresee them retreading that path. That would put the 1250 Custom in a good place to challenge bikes like the Indian Scout, or even the FTR1200 now that the Sportster platform is gone from the Harley range in Europe.

Is there a softail frame for a Sportster?

Go Fast! We have manufactured a Softail frame for the Sportster with holes in the rear. The dimensions are from a bobber with a 200 mm rear tire.

What kind of oil tank does Sportster Softail use?

This frame features a built-in battery carrier and accepts early type FXST fender struts, which we can make to suit your fender. We also make a rubber mounted horseshoe type oil tank (which can be fitted and removed with the engine in the frame) with matching left hand side cover, in chrome or bare metal.

What kind of shocks does a Sportster Softail use?

Having introduced big twin softail frames in various guises, the next logical step was to build one to take sportster engines. Other folks have also made sportster softails and there are a fair few around now, but they all use the stock big twin rear shocks slung underneath.

What kind of engine does a Harley Davidson Sportster have?

Available to fit engines from 1957 thru 2003, these frames have standard width rear sections that can accept a 130-series tire with a conventional 1 1/8″-wide rear belt drive assembly or a chain. Choose from OEM or Chopper-style necks, with or without tank mounts for pre–1984 Fat Bob gas tanks or 1986–1999 ‘flatside’ Softail gas tanks.