Harley-Davidson Sportster

Description

Harley-Davidson Sportster Allan Girdler with photography by David Dewhurst Motorbooks International is filled with beautiful photos by David Dewhurst the well-researched and evocative text by historian Allan Girdler, Harley-Davidson Sportster
is a trip through time for every fan of  this great breed of Harley.

For nearly 50 years, motorcycle lovers  have been admiring the speed and simplicity of the Harley-Davidson Sportster.  In 1957
HARLEY-DAVIDSON listened to customer demand and released a bike with a name that said it all…it was sporty, it was light, and it was F-A-S-T.
With signature features like the “peanut” gas tank, the “hamcan” air cleaner, low seat and headlight profile and, most
importantly, its performance record in the showroom and on the track, the Sportster has become an instantly recognized motorcycle legend.  And with the introduction of rubber engine mounts in the 2004 models, Harley riders have found even more to love about one of their  favorite motorcycle families.

With over 150 color and black and white photos, and covering half a century of Sportster history, Harley-Davidson Sportster is a book for every devoted fan of this unique motorcycle.

CONTENTS
Introduction
Chapter 1    MEET THE FAMILY
Chapter 2    FIRST COMER
Chapter 3    PERFORMANCE RULES
Chapter 4    INTO THE MAINSTREAM
Chapter 5    THE FIRST 1000S
Chapter 6    STYLE AND STEEL
Chapter 7    A BOLD MOVE AND A BARGAIN: 1983-1985
Chapter 8    COMES THE EVOLUTION: 1986
Chapter 9    THE EXTENDED FAMILY: 1987-2003
Chapter 10  THE NEXT GENERATION: 2004 AND BEYOND
Index