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2003 marked the 100th Anniversary of the Harley-Davidson Motor Company. As part of the centennial celebration the MoCo issued a year of special anniversary edition motorcycles. The legendary Sportster was one of them.
2003 marked the 100th Anniversary of the Harley-Davidson Motor Company. As part of the centennial celebration the MoCo issued a year of special anniversary edition motorcycles. The legendary Sportster was one of them.
In production since 1957, the 2003 Sportster featured some nice custom touches. This year would be the last year it would come with a frame mounted Evolution engine. All future Harley-Davidson Sportsters would come equipped with rubber mounted engines to reduce vibration.
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100th Anniversary Harley-Davidson Sportster
Here are a few pictures of the 100th Anniversary 2003 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL-883H Hugger, a nice middleweight cruiser full of torque, spirited personality, with a low seat height and sound that’s easy to love.
2003 Harley-Davidson Sportster XLH-883 Hugger Specifications:
Engine Size: 883cc
Torque: 49.4 ft.lbs @ 4400 RPM
Compression: 9.0:1
Fuel System: Carburettor
Cooling: Air
Final Drive: Belt
Front Tire: 100/90-19 57H
Rear Tire: 130/90-B16 73H
Dry Weight: 518 lbs.
Length: 87.8″
Ground Clearance: 4.7″
Wheelbase: 59.3″
Fuel Capacity: 12.5 lt.
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I have a 1998 sportster frame I also have a 2003 sportster 883 engine will they inter change
Why not call a Harley-Davidson trained service professional at your local HD dealer to get the answer straight from the horse’s mouth?
I bought my girlfriend a 2003 883 100 year anniversary hugger sportster. It did not have the correct battery in it.
Can you please tell me the correct CCA’s that are required and recommend a good dependable battery?
Sincerely,
Eric
Just fill out the little form on yuasabatteries.com and get whatever they recommend.
2001 sportster Hugger If I all reports I just want to know if I had to specialize
Just bought me a New used Bike And I Love It
This beauty is a 2003 Harley Davidson. It has been garage kept for the last 18 years. Although it will be considered a classic in 2 years. She is brand new. With only 162 original miles. A must see. Asking $7000/OBO Listed on multiple sites.