2008 Harley-Davidson Sportster® 1200 Custom Reviews, Prices, and Specs

Looking for a specific make, model or year of motorcycle, and how it compares to the competition? Looking to design your own? Use our Bike Finder, below, to get everything you need.

Your Name:
Your Email:
Email Recipient:
Email Subject:

			
<div class="specs results_page">

<div class="promo_area">

	<div class="text_wrapper intro">

		<h2><a href="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/harley-davidson/standard/2008/sportster-reg/1200-custom.html">2008 Harley-Davidson Sportster&reg; 1200 Custom</a></h2>

		<span class="text rating">

			<img class="rating_icon" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/rating-text.gif" alt="User Rating Motorcycle.com" width="81" height="39" />
			<strong class="rating_value">30</strong>
			<span class="rating_text">of 50 <br>
				<a href="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/standard/2008.html">2008 Standard</a>
			</span>

			<div class="rounded_corners rating_box">
				<div class="rounded_corners_head">
					<h2><!-- spacer for right corner -->&nbsp;</h2>
				</div>
				
				<div class="text_wrapper rounded_corners_body">
		
					<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0">
					<tr>
						<td align="right" class="text"><strong class="total">Overall</strong></td>
						<td align="right" class="rating_values"><img title="3.88" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-overall-full.gif" /><img title="3.88" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-overall-full.gif" /><img title="3.88" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-overall-full.gif" /><img title="3.88" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-overall-half.gif" /><img title="3.88" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-overall-empty.gif" /></td>
					</tr>
					<tr>
						<td align="right" class="text">Performance</td>
						<td align="right" class="rating_values"><img title="4.00" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-rating-full.gif" /><img title="4.00" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-rating-full.gif" /><img title="4.00" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-rating-full.gif" /><img title="4.00" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-rating-full.gif" /><img title="4.00" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-rating-empty.gif" /></td>
					</tr>
					<tr>
						<td align="right" class="text">Quality &amp; Reliability </td>
						<td align="right" class="rating_values"><img title="4.50" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-rating-full.gif" /><img title="4.50" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-rating-full.gif" /><img title="4.50" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-rating-full.gif" /><img title="4.50" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-rating-full.gif" /><img title="4.50" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-rating-half.gif" /></td>
					</tr>
					<tr>
						<td align="right" class="text">Ride &amp; Comfort</td>
						<td align="right" class="rating_values"><img title="3.50" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-rating-full.gif" /><img title="3.50" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-rating-full.gif" /><img title="3.50" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-rating-full.gif" /><img title="3.50" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-rating-half.gif" /><img title="3.50" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-rating-empty.gif" /></td>
					</tr>
					<tr>
						<td align="right" class="text">Value</td>
						<td align="right" class="rating_values"><img title="3.50" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-rating-full.gif" /><img title="3.50" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-rating-full.gif" /><img title="3.50" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-rating-full.gif" /><img title="3.50" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-rating-half.gif" /><img title="3.50" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-rating-empty.gif" /></td>
					</tr>
					</table>
		
				</div>
			</div><!-- end rating_box -->

		</span><!-- end rating -->

		<span class="picture">

			<img src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/data/normal/2008_Harley-Davidson_Sportster_1200Custom.jpg" alt="2008 Harley-Davidson Sportster&reg; 1200 Custom" >
			
			<div>View all <a href="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/harley-davidson/standard/2008/sportster-reg/1200-custom/photos.html">Photos</a> & <a href="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/harley-davidson/standard/2008/sportster-reg/1200-custom/videos.html">Videos</a></div>
			
		</span>

	</div><!-- end intro -->

</div>
<!-- end promo area -->


<div class="body_content">

	<div class="categories">

		<div class="subnavigation anchor">
			<ul>
				<li><a href="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/harley-davidson/standard/2008/sportster-reg/1200-custom.html"><img src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/button-subnav-specs.gif" border="0" alt="Specs" /></a></li>
				<li><a href="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/harley-davidson/standard/2008/sportster-reg/1200-custom/build.html"><img src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/button-subnav-build-your-own.gif" border="0" alt="Build Your Own" /></a></li>
				<li><a href="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/harley-davidson/standard/2008/sportster-reg/1200-custom/compare.html"><img src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/button-subnav-compare.gif" border="0" alt="Compare" /></a></li>
				<li><a href="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/harley-davidson/standard/2008/sportster-reg/1200-custom.html#PHOTOVIDEO"><img src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/button-subnav-media.gif" border="0" alt="Photos & Video" /></a></li>				
				<li><a href="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/harley-davidson/standard/2008/sportster-reg/1200-custom.html"><img src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/button-subnav-reviews.gif" border="0" alt="Reviews" /></a></li>
			</ul>
		</div>

		<div class="text_wrapper">

			<span class="text links">
			
				<div class="border_wrapper">

					<h4>2008 Harley-Davidson Sportster&reg; 1200 Custom Links</h4>
					<ul>
						<li><a href="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/harley-davidson/standard/2008/sportster-reg/1200-custom.html">2008 Harley-Davidson Sportster&reg; 1200 Custom Specs</a></li>
						<li><a href="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/harley-davidson/standard/2008/sportster-reg/1200-custom.html#REVIEWS"> 2008 Harley-Davidson Sportster&reg; 1200 Custom Reviews</a></li>
						<li><a href="http://www.motorcycle.com/classifieds/search.php?vehicle_manufacturer=Harley-Davidson&vehicle_category=Standard&vehicle_model=Sportster&vehicle_trim=1200 Custom"> 2008 Harley-Davidson Sportster&reg; 1200 Custom Classifieds</a></li>
						<li><a href="http://www.motorcycle.com/dealers/harley-davidson-motorcycle-dealers.html"> 2008 Harley-Davidson Sportster&reg; 1200 Custom Dealers</a></li>
						<li><a href="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/harley-davidson/standard/2008/sportster-reg/1200-custom/photos.html" > 2008 Harley-Davidson Sportster&reg; 1200 Custom Photos</a></li>
						<li><a href="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/harley-davidson/standard/2008/sportster-reg/1200-custom/videos.html" > 2008 Harley-Davidson Sportster&reg; 1200 Custom Videos</a></li>
					</ul>

					
					
				</div>
				
			</span><!-- end links -->

			<span class="text desciption_text">
				2008 Harley-Davidson Sportster&reg; 1200 Custom pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
				Below is the information on the 2008 Harley-Davidson Sportster&reg; 1200 Custom. If you would like to
				get a quote on a new 2008 Harley-Davidson Sportster&reg; 1200 Custom use our
				<a href="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/harley-davidson/standard/2008/sportster-reg/1200-custom/build.html">Build Your Own</a> tool,
				or <a href="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/harley-davidson/standard/2008/sportster-reg/1200-custom/compare.html" >Compare</a>
				this bike to other Standard motorcycles.To view more specifications, visit our  <a href="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/harley-davidson/standard/2008/sportster-reg/1200-custom/detail.html" ><b>Detailed Specifications</b></a>.
			</span>
			
		</div>

	</div><!-- end categories -->

	<div class="categories specs_results">
		<div class="border_wrapper">

			<h2 class="subtitle">2008 Harley-Davidson Sportster&reg; 1200 Custom Specifications</h2>

			<h3>
				<span class="more">
					<SCRIPT LANGUAGE="JavaScript"><!--
	   					OAS_AD('x31');
					//--></SCRIPT>
				</span>
				<strong>Motorcycle Insurance: </strong>
			</h3>


			<table class="table_info" cellspacing='0' cellpadding='0'>
			<tr>
				<th colspan="2"><strong>Identification</strong></th>
			</tr>
		 	<tr class="alt1">
				<td valign='top'>Model Type</td>
				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Standard</td>
			</tr>
		 	<tr class="alt2">
				<td valign='top'>BASE MSRP(US)</td>
				<td valign='top'><strong class="total">&nbsp;$9,895.00</strong>
				
				</td>
			</tr>
		 	<tr class="alt1">
				<td valign='top'>Warranty</td>
				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;24</td>
			</tr>
		 	<tr class="alt2">
				<td valign='top'>Insurance</td>
				<td valign='top'>
					<SCRIPT LANGUAGE="JavaScript"><!--
								OAS_AD('x30'); 
					//--></SCRIPT>				
				</td>
			</tr>
			
			
	 		<tr class="" >
				<th colspan='2'><strong>Engine:&nbsp;&nbsp;	</strong></th>
			</tr>
					 	<tr class="alt1">
				<td valign='top'>Engine Type</td>
				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;V Twin</td>
			</tr>
		 	<tr class="alt2">
				<td valign='top'>Cylinders</td>
				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;2</td>
			</tr>
		 	<tr class="alt1">
				<td valign='top'>Engine Stroke</td>
				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;4-Stroke</td>
			</tr>
		 	<tr class="alt2">
				<td valign='top'>Cooling</td>
				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Air</td>
			</tr>
		 	<tr class="alt1">
				<td valign='top'>Valves</td>
				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;4</td>
			</tr>
		 	<tr class="alt2">
				<td valign='top'>Valves Per Cylinder</td>
				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;2</td>
			</tr>
		 	<tr class="alt1">
				<td valign='top'>Valve Configuration</td>
				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;OHV - Pushrod</td>
			</tr>
		 	<tr class="alt2">
				<td valign='top'>Compression Ratio</td>
				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;9.7:1</td>
			</tr>
		 	<tr class="alt1">
				<td valign='top'>Starter</td>
				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Electric</td>
			</tr>
		 	<tr class="alt2">
				<td valign='top'>Fuel Requirements</td>
				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Premium</td>
			</tr>
		 	<tr class="alt1">
				<td valign='top'>Fuel Type</td>
				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Gas</td>
			</tr>


 
	 		<tr class="" >
				<th colspan='2'><strong>Transmission:&nbsp;&nbsp;	</strong></th>
			</tr>
					 	<tr class="alt2">
				<td valign='top'>Transmission Type</td>
				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Manual</td>
			</tr>
		 	<tr class="alt1">
				<td valign='top'>Number Of Speeds</td>
				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;5</td>
			</tr>
		 	<tr class="alt2">
				<td valign='top'>Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)</td>
				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Belt</td>
			</tr>


 
	 		<tr class="" >
				<th colspan='2'><strong>Wheels & Tires:&nbsp;&nbsp;	</strong></th>
			</tr>
					 	<tr class="alt1">
				<td valign='top'>Front Tire (Full Spec)</td>
				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Dunlop&reg; MH90-21 54H</td>
			</tr>
		 	<tr class="alt2">
				<td valign='top'>Rear Tire (Full Spec)</td>
				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Dunlop&reg; 150/80 R16 71H</td>
			</tr>


 
	 		<tr class="" >
				<th colspan='2'><strong>Brakes:&nbsp;&nbsp;	</strong></th>
			</tr>
					 	<tr class="alt1">
				<td valign='top'>Front Brake Type</td>
				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Disc</td>
			</tr>
		 	<tr class="alt2">
				<td valign='top'>Rear Brake Type</td>
				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Disc</td>
			</tr>


 
	 		<tr class="" >
				<th colspan='2'><strong>Technical Specifications:&nbsp;&nbsp;	</strong></th>
			</tr>
					 	<tr class="alt1">
				<td valign='top'>Wheelbase (in/mm)</td>
				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;60.4 / 1534.2</td>
			</tr>
		 	<tr class="alt2">
				<td valign='top'>Fuel Capacity (gal/l)</td>
				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;4.5 / 17</td>
			</tr>


 
			</table>

			<div class="submit">
			
				<a href="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/harley-davidson/standard/2008/sportster-reg/1200-custom/build.html"><img src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/button-build-your-own-sm.gif" border="0" alt="Build Your Own" /></a>
				<a href="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/harley-davidson/standard/2008/sportster-reg/1200-custom/compare.html"><img src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/button-compare-sm.gif" border="0" alt="Compare" /></a>
				<a href="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/harley-davidson/standard/2008/sportster-reg/1200-custom/detail.html" ><img src='http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/button-detailed-specs-sm.gif' border='0' alt='Detailed Specs' /></a>
				
				
				
			</div>
			
		</div>
		
	</div><!-- end categories -->

	<div class="categories hub media">
	
		<h3>
			<span class="more">View All <a href="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/harley-davidson/standard/2008/sportster-reg/1200-custom/photos.html">Photos</a> and <a href="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/harley-davidson/standard/2008/sportster-reg/1200-custom/videos.html">Videos</a></span>2008 Can-Am Spyder Roadster Photos & Videos
		</h3>

		<table class="images" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">
		<tbody>
		<tr>
			<td class="controls previous">
				<!--  <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="load_media('harley-davidson,standard,2008,sportster-reg,1200-custom');"><img src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-previous.gif" border="0" alt="previous" /></a>  -->
			</td>
			<td>
				<div id="media_bar">
				
				</div>
			</td>
			<td class="controls next">
				<!-- <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="load_media('harley-davidson,standard,2008,sportster-reg,1200-custom');" ><img src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-next.gif" border="0" alt="next" /></a>  -->
			</td>
		</tr>
		</tbody>
		</table> 

	</div><!-- end categories media -->

	<div class="categories user_reviews">

		<span class="text write_review">

			<a href="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/harley-davidson/standard/2008/sportster-reg/1200-custom/write-reviews.php"><img src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/button-write-review-button.gif" border="0" alt="Write a Review: Got something to say?" /></a>

			<div class="rating">
				<strong class="title">The 2008 Harley-Davidson Sportster&reg; 1200 Custom</strong><br/>
					is Rated <strong>#30</strong> of 2
					<a href="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/standard/2008.html">2008 Standard
				</a>
			</div>

			<div class="rate_it">
				<strong>Agree, Disagree? </strong><br />
				<a href="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/harley-davidson/standard/2008/sportster-reg/1200-custom/write-reviews.php" class="title">Write a Review</a> 
					and rate the 2008 Harley-Davidson Sportster&reg; 1200 Custom. Your review and rating will help rank 
					<a href="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/standard/2008.html" class="specs_type">2008 Standard</a>.
			</div>

			<div class="recent_reviews">
				<h5>Recent 2008 Standard Reviews</h5>
				<ul>
					<li>
						<strong>2008 Yamaha FZ 6</strong><br />
						<a href="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/yamaha/standard/2008/fz/6.html#5373">Yamaha racing blue FZ6</a>
					</li>
					<li>
						<strong>2008 Harley-Davidson Sportster&reg; 1200 Nightster</strong><br />
						<a href="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/harley-davidson/standard/2008/sportster-reg/1200-nightster/p3.html#5364">awesome bike!!</a>
					</li>
					<li>
						<strong>2008 Harley-Davidson Sportster&reg; 1200 Roadster</strong><br />
						<a href="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/harley-davidson/standard/2008/sportster-reg/1200-roadster.html#5047">Unique</a>
					</li>
				</ul>
			</div>

		</span>



		<span class="text">
		
			<h4><a href="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/harley-davidson/standard/2008/sportster-reg/1200-custom.html" class="more">View all Reviews</a>2008 Can-Am Spyder Roadster Reviews</h4>


			<a name="1321" ></a>
<div class="section">

	<div class="border_wrapper" id="trim_review_1321">

		<h5>Harley Sportster 1200 C review</h5>
		<div class="date">By Guy(Owner),  Jan. 2, 2009</div>
		<div class="rating_value"><img title="5.00" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-overall-full.gif" /><img title="5.00" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-overall-full.gif" /><img title="5.00" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-overall-full.gif" /><img title="5.00" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-overall-full.gif" /><img title="5.00" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-overall-full.gif" /></div>   

		Ride: Very comfortable.  Very smooth with the rubber mountings.  Adjustable rear shocks are great to adjust when you ride one-up or double.<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Engine:  Has great power.  Throttles smooth in all gears.  Stage 1 upgrade added even more power for better speed and torque.<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Looks:  Anybody looks good o<span class="simple_review_box" >...</span><span class="expand_review_box" style="display:none;">n this bike.  It has just the right amount of chrome.<br />
<br />
I would buy it again</span>
		
		<span class="simple_review_box">
			<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="show_this_review(1321);">Read Full Review</a>
		</span>
	
		<div class="expand_review_box" >
	
		<div class="rounded_corners rating_box">

			<div class="rounded_corners_head">
				<h2><!-- spacer for right corner -->&nbsp;</h2>
			</div>
			
			<div class="text_wrapper rounded_corners_body">
		
				<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">
				<tbody>
				<tr>
					<td class="text" align="right"><strong class="total">Overall</strong></td>
					<td class="rating_values" align="right"><img title="5.00" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-overall-full.gif" /><img title="5.00" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-overall-full.gif" /><img title="5.00" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-overall-full.gif" /><img title="5.00" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-overall-full.gif" /><img title="5.00" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-overall-full.gif" /></td>
				</tr>
				<tr>
					<td class="text" align="right">Performance</td>
					<td class="rating_values" align="right"><img title="5.00" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-rating-full.gif" /><img title="5.00" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-rating-full.gif" /><img title="5.00" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-rating-full.gif" /><img title="5.00" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-rating-full.gif" /><img title="5.00" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-rating-full.gif" /></td>
				</tr>
				<tr>
					<td class="text" align="right">Quality &amp; Reliability </td>
					<td class="rating_values" align="right"><img title="5.00" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-rating-full.gif" /><img title="5.00" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-rating-full.gif" /><img title="5.00" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-rating-full.gif" /><img title="5.00" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-rating-full.gif" /><img title="5.00" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-rating-full.gif" /></td>
				</tr>
				<tr>
					<td class="text" align="right">Ride &amp; Comfort</td>
					<td class="rating_values" align="right"><img title="5.00" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-rating-full.gif" /><img title="5.00" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-rating-full.gif" /><img title="5.00" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-rating-full.gif" /><img title="5.00" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-rating-full.gif" /><img title="5.00" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-rating-full.gif" /></td>
				</tr>
				<tr>
					<td class="text" align="right">Value</td>
					<td class="rating_values" align="right"><img title="5.00" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-rating-full.gif" /><img title="5.00" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-rating-full.gif" /><img title="5.00" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-rating-full.gif" /><img title="5.00" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-rating-full.gif" /><img title="5.00" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-rating-full.gif" /></td>
				</tr>
				</tbody>
				</table>
		
			</div>
			
		</div><!-- end rating_box -->
 
		

		
		
		

		</div>
	
	</div>
		
</div>
<!-- end section -->
 <a name="3069" ></a>
<div class="section">

	<div class="border_wrapper" id="trim_review_3069">

		<h5>Too many issues with too much nonsense</h5>
		<div class="date">By sky smith(Owner),  Dec. 7, 2009</div>
		<div class="rating_value"><img title="2.75" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-overall-full.gif" /><img title="2.75" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-overall-full.gif" /><img title="2.75" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-overall-half.gif" /><img title="2.75" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-overall-empty.gif" /><img title="2.75" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-overall-empty.gif" /></div>   

		I own this bike and honestly, it's turing into a money pit, even when I bought it brand new.<br /><br />
<br /><br />
First, a mount that holds on the exhaust cracked and made a terrible noise for awhile.<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Then, the rear brake makes a terrible sqeak and low speed braking.<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Add on to that now the egine starts up funny<span class="simple_review_box" >...</span><span class="expand_review_box" style="display:none;">u half the time by starting up at full rpms for a few seconds before calming down.<br />
<br />
Lastly, the cover for the oil tank is prone to the occasional fall off.<br />
<br />
That said, rides great, runs mostly smooth and is pretty comfortable.<br />
<br />
Mileage is at 6,900 and haven't run into any really serious issues but I get the feeling their coming soon. overall, this bike gets a 2.5 from me.</span>
		
		<span class="simple_review_box">
			<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="show_this_review(3069);">Read Full Review</a>
		</span>
	
		<div class="expand_review_box" >
	
		<div class="rounded_corners rating_box">

			<div class="rounded_corners_head">
				<h2><!-- spacer for right corner -->&nbsp;</h2>
			</div>
			
			<div class="text_wrapper rounded_corners_body">
		
				<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">
				<tbody>
				<tr>
					<td class="text" align="right"><strong class="total">Overall</strong></td>
					<td class="rating_values" align="right"><img title="2.75" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-overall-full.gif" /><img title="2.75" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-overall-full.gif" /><img title="2.75" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-overall-half.gif" /><img title="2.75" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-overall-empty.gif" /><img title="2.75" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-overall-empty.gif" /></td>
				</tr>
				<tr>
					<td class="text" align="right">Performance</td>
					<td class="rating_values" align="right"><img title="3.00" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-rating-full.gif" /><img title="3.00" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-rating-full.gif" /><img title="3.00" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-rating-full.gif" /><img title="3.00" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-rating-empty.gif" /><img title="3.00" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-rating-empty.gif" /></td>
				</tr>
				<tr>
					<td class="text" align="right">Quality &amp; Reliability </td>
					<td class="rating_values" align="right"><img title="2.00" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-rating-full.gif" /><img title="2.00" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-rating-full.gif" /><img title="2.00" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-rating-empty.gif" /><img title="2.00" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-rating-empty.gif" /><img title="2.00" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-rating-empty.gif" /></td>
				</tr>
				<tr>
					<td class="text" align="right">Ride &amp; Comfort</td>
					<td class="rating_values" align="right"><img title="4.00" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-rating-full.gif" /><img title="4.00" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-rating-full.gif" /><img title="4.00" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-rating-full.gif" /><img title="4.00" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-rating-full.gif" /><img title="4.00" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-rating-empty.gif" /></td>
				</tr>
				<tr>
					<td class="text" align="right">Value</td>
					<td class="rating_values" align="right"><img title="2.00" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-rating-full.gif" /><img title="2.00" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-rating-full.gif" /><img title="2.00" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-rating-empty.gif" /><img title="2.00" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-rating-empty.gif" /><img title="2.00" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/icons/icon-rating-empty.gif" /></td>
				</tr>
				</tbody>
				</table>
		
			</div>
			
		</div><!-- end rating_box -->
 
		

		
		
		

		</div>
	
	</div>
		
</div>
<!-- end section -->
 

			<div class="controls">
				1-2 of 2 Reviews
			</div><!-- end controls -->
	
			<div class="submit">
				<a href="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/harley-davidson/standard/2008/sportster-reg/1200-custom/write-reviews.php"><img src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/button-write-review.gif" border="0" alt="Write a Review" /></a>
				<a href="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/harley-davidson/standard/2008/sportster-reg/1200-custom/upload-photos.php"><img src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/button-upload-photos.gif" border="0" alt="Upload Photos" /></a>
				<a href="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/harley-davidson/standard/2008/sportster-reg/1200-custom/upload-videos.php"><img src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/button-upload-videos.gif" border="0" alt="Upload Videos" /></a>
			</div>
			
		</span>
		
	</div><!-- end categories user_reviews -->

	<!-- 
	<div class="categories bottom_lists">

		<span class="section">
		
			<div class="border_wrapper">
				<h3>Find a Vespa Dealer</h3>

				<div class="text">
					Interested in buying a new Vespa?
					Make it easy on yourself,
					Find a <a href="#">Vespa Dealer</a>:
					<br />
					<strong>Enter your Zip code here:</strong>
					<input />
					<a href="#"><img src="http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/sites/mot/images/button-sm-find-dealer.gif" border="0" alt="Find a Dealer"/></a>
				</div>
			</div>
			
		</span>

		<span class="section">
		
			<div class="border_wrapper">

				<h3>Motorcycle Insurance</h3>
				<div class="text">
					Insurance is one part of the costs in buying any vehicle purchase. <a href="#">Click Here</a> for a free Insurance Quote on this vehicle.
					<a href="" class="link"><img src="images/icons/icon-banner-national-insurance.gif" border="0" alt="Nationwide: On Your Side" /></a>
					<a href="" class="link">Get an Insurance Quote</a>
				</div>
				
			</div>
			
		</span>

		<span class="section">
		
			<div class="border_wrapper">

				<h3>Find a Vespa Dealer</h3>
				<div class="text">
					Financing is one part of the
					costs in buying any vehicle
					purchase. <a href="#">Click Here</a> for a free
					Insurance Quote on this vehicle.

					<a href="#" class="link"><img src="images/icons/icon-banner-capital-one.gif" border="0" alt="CapitalOne" /></a>
					<a href="#" class="link">Get Motorcycle Financing</a>
				</div>
				
			</div>
			
		</span>
		
	</div> --><!-- end categories -->

</div>
<!-- end body_content -->


</div>

2008 Harley-Davidson Sportster® 1200 Custom

30 of 50
2008 Standard

Overall
Performance
Quality & Reliability
Ride & Comfort
Value

View all Photos & Videos

2008 Harley-Davidson Sportster® 1200 Custom Links

2008 Harley-Davidson Sportster® 1200 Custom pictures, prices, information, and specifications. Below is the information on the 2008 Harley-Davidson Sportster® 1200 Custom. If you would like to get a quote on a new 2008 Harley-Davidson Sportster® 1200 Custom use our Build Your Own tool, or Compare this bike to other Standard motorcycles.To view more specifications, visit our Detailed Specifications.

2008 Harley-Davidson Sportster® 1200 Custom Specifications

Motorcycle Insurance:

Identification
Model Type	Standard
BASE MSRP(US)	$9,895.00
Warranty	24
Insurance
Engine:
Engine Type	V Twin
Cylinders	2
Engine Stroke	4-Stroke
Cooling	Air
Valves	4
Valves Per Cylinder	2
Valve Configuration	OHV - Pushrod
Compression Ratio	9.7:1
Starter	Electric
Fuel Requirements	Premium
Fuel Type	Gas
Transmission:
Transmission Type	Manual
Number Of Speeds	5
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)	Belt
Wheels & Tires:
Front Tire (Full Spec)	Dunlop® MH90-21 54H
Rear Tire (Full Spec)	Dunlop® 150/80 R16 71H
Brakes:
Front Brake Type	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc
Technical Specifications:
Wheelbase (in/mm)	60.4 / 1534.2
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)	4.5 / 17

View All Photos and Videos2008 Can-Am Spyder Roadster Photos & Videos

The 2008 Harley-Davidson Sportster® 1200 Custom
is Rated #30 of 2 2008 Standard

Agree, Disagree?
Write a Review and rate the 2008 Harley-Davidson Sportster® 1200 Custom. Your review and rating will help rank 2008 Standard.

Recent 2008 Standard Reviews

2008 Yamaha FZ 6
Yamaha racing blue FZ6
2008 Harley-Davidson Sportster® 1200 Nightster
awesome bike!!
2008 Harley-Davidson Sportster® 1200 Roadster
Unique

View all Reviews2008 Can-Am Spyder Roadster Reviews

Harley Sportster 1200 C review

By Guy(Owner), Jan. 2, 2009

Ride: Very comfortable. Very smooth with the rubber mountings. Adjustable rear shocks are great to adjust when you ride one-up or double.

Engine: Has great power. Throttles smooth in all gears. Stage 1 upgrade added even more power for better speed and torque.

Looks: Anybody looks good o... Read Full Review

Overall
Performance
Quality & Reliability
Ride & Comfort
Value

Too many issues with too much nonsense

By sky smith(Owner), Dec. 7, 2009

I own this bike and honestly, it's turing into a money pit, even when I bought it brand new.

First, a mount that holds on the exhaust cracked and made a terrible noise for awhile.

Then, the rear brake makes a terrible sqeak and low speed braking.

Add on to that now the egine starts up funny... Read Full Review