Model(s) covered: 2005 Harley-Davidson XL 883 Sportster
For motorcycle enthusiasts with meager budgets the Harley-Davidson experience has transformed from a movement by and for the blue-collar contingent to the wealthy and affluent sects of society. Yet, even during H-D's transformation to a high-end commodity, the Sportster has remained the one model within reach of the working man. It seems Harley-Davidson hasn't become so opulent they have forgotten what created the annual record-breaking profits. Yet, the Sportster, for all its charm, simplicity, and economical sensibilities, remained problematic for an enthusiast who was looking for more than a designer label.
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