2003 Harley Davidson Sportster 1200C 100th Anniversary Edition
AaseO
Stockholm
The Sportster 1200 Custom model takes Sportster grunt to high style with forward-mounted foot controls, a bullet headlight, and a drag-style handlebar with a one-piece riser structure. The black and chrome 1200cc Evolution® engine drives the point home and completes the look. Add to it a 21-inch laced front wheel and a 16-inch slotted chrome disc rear wheel and youÕre down the road on one of the best-looking motorcycles ever made.
In 2003 Harley Davidson produced a limited number of 100th-anniversary model Sportster. This is one of those bikes. They are identified by the 100th-anniversary paint schemes and plaques attached to the sheet metal, speedometer housing, and engine.
This particular bike also has a rather special story that makes it truly unique. Bought new as a gift to its current owner in the spring of 2003 from Harley Davidson in Årsta Stockholm, the ambition was that this bike would realize the dream of cruising along the Swedish summer landscape. The first trip was the delivery itself and went about 20km from central Stockholm to a neighboring municipality where it would be uncovered.
After the handover, the motorcycle was put away under covers for a shorter wait for the new owner to get a driver's license. However, the driver's license did not happen and the motorcycle instead remained in warm storage for 14 years.
In 2017, it was to be moved to a new storage location, and then the battery was replaced, the tank was emptied and filled with new fuel, all filters were cleaned and then an attempt was made to start up. Started immediately. After a half-day test-drive completely without incidents over about 50km, it was put away in its new garage where it stood untouched under a blanket until today.
After careful consideration, the owner has now decided that it is time to let someone else take over as custodian for this classic.
The mileage is 135 kilometers and after a careful wash and service, it will look like new.
To determine the exact mileage, the battery needs to be replaced as the meter reading is digital. At the owner's request, this example is sold in pristine unstarted original condition and we recommend a thorough overhaul with oil/fuel change before start-up.
All photos are taken 10 minutes after uncovering and the motorcycle has only been slightly wiped down so as not to risk damage to the original condition.
In addition to its extremely low miles that make it a time capsule, this is the last year model with the Evolution engine mounted to the frame, the two-tone paint in Black/silver is completely unique for the 100th Anniversary model that celebrates HD's 100 years as a motorcycle manufacturer.
To ensure a good sound experience, this model also has HD's own option with Vance and Hines Screamin 'Eagle pipes.
- Rigid mount 1200cc Evolution® engine
- Silver powder-coated engine with chrome covers
- Laced front wheel, slotted chrome disc rear wheel
- Forward foot controls
- Tall, chromed riser with drag-style handlebar
- Chrome bullet headlight
- One-piece, custom two-up seat
- Low-profile rear shocks
Dimensions
Length 89.0 in. (2260.6 mm)
Seat Height (measure laden w/ 180 lb. rider) 27.6 in. (701.0 mm)
Seat Height (unladen) 28.0 in. (710.0 mm)
Ground Clearance 4.7 in. (119.4 mm)
Rake 31.0 degrees
Trail 4.7 in. (119.4 mm)
Wheelbase 60.0 in. (1524.0 mm)
Tires: Dunlop Harley-Davidson Series
Front – D402F MH90-21
Rear – D402 130/90D16
Fuel Capacity 3.3 gal. (12.5 L)
Reserve Fuel Capacity 0.5 gal. (1.9 L)
Oil Capacity 3.0 qts. (2.8 L)
Dry Weight 491.0 lbs. (222.9 kg)
Vehicle Weight In Running Order (unladen) 517.6 lbs. (235.0 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 948.0 lbs. (430.4 kg)
Engine
Engine 45º OHV V2 Evolution®
Valves Pushrod-operated overhead valves; w/ hydraulic
self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke 3.498 x 3.812 in. (88.8 X 96.8 mm)
Displacement 73.2 cu. in. (1200 cc)
Compression Ratio 9.0:1
Fuel System2 Carburetion
Drivetrain
Primary Drive Double row chain, oil bath,
mechanical tensioner, 56/35 ratio
Final Drive Gates carbon fiber reinforced
poly chain belt, 61/29 ratio
Clutch Multi-plate, wet
Transmission Five-speed
Overall Ratio:
1st 9.047
2nd 6.210
3rd 4.823
4th 3.973
5th 3.366
Chassis
Frame Mild steel, twin cradle
Swing Arm Mild steel, rectangular section
Front Fork 39 mm telescopic w/ polished aluminum fork bracket
Wheels 21 in. laced front,
16 in. rear slotted disc
Brakes:
Caliper Type Dual-piston front and rear
Rotor Type (diameter x width): Patented, uniform expansion rotors
Front 11.5 in. x .20 in. (292.1 mm x 5.08 mm)
Rear 11.5 in. x .23 in. (292.1 mm x 5.84 mm)
Suspension travel:
Front-wheel 6.10 in. (154.94 mm)
Rear-wheel 2.50 in. (63.50 mm)
Performance
Engine Torque (per SAEJ607)3:
North America 72 ft. lbs. @ 4000 rpm (97.693 NM @ 4000 rpm)
International 67 ft. lbs. @ 3100 rpm (90.909 NM @ 3100 rpm)
Lean Angle (per SAEJ1168):
Right 33.0 degrees
Left 35.0 degrees
Electric
Battery Sealed, maintenance-free, 12-volt, 19 amp-hour, 270 cca
(per Battery Council International rating)
Charging 22-amp permanent magnet alternator w/ solid-state regulator
(275 watts @ 3,000rpm, 285 peak)
Starting Electric start
Lights: (As per country regulation)
Headlamp Quartz halogen 55-watt low beam, 60-watt high beam
Tail/stop lights 8w/28w (int’l: 5w/21w)
Turn signal lights (self-canceling) 28w (int’l: 21w)
Indicator Lamps High beam, neutral, oil, turn signals
Styling/convenience
Engine Trim Black cylinders, chrome cases, and covers
Exhaust System Staggered shorty duals
Foot Supports Forward controls
Front Fender Sport-style
Handlebars Low-rise
Seat Two-up
Rear Shocks Coil-over shock
Instruments Electronic speedometer w/ odometer
and resettable trip meter
Colors
Two-Tone Sterling Silver and Vivid Black, Vivid Black, Gunmetal Pearl,
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