Harley-Davidson XL 883 C Sportster Custom 1999

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The 883 Custom displays its chopper orientation, with all that that implies.
Forward controls, a 21 ” front wheel, a lowered rear, a raised handlebars and a two-seater saddle: the 883 Custom, aka C53 in the range, has a number of essential qualities of a chopper. While the 2004 Sportster family’s major overhaul did not deprive this model of its specific equipment, it added a larger tank with 17 liters capacity. Many appreciate this evolution, even if some nostalgic ones find that a Sportster deprived of its “peanut” (nickname for the iconic tanks specific to this model) does not really have one anymore. In use, the gain in autonomy is real, because it goes to 300 km.

The two-seater equipment also allows two to enjoy the sensations distilled by the 883cc twin, an important point for many users. From the first turns of the wheel, there emerges a very typical sensation of this version of the Sportster: feet and arms forward, low seat, the pleasant sound of the twin…. prints that many consider emblematic of the Harley myth. If tall pilots are perfectly installed at the controls of the C53, the position is complicated for those under 1.70, having to stretch their legs to reach the footrests. This is all the more difficult when it comes to operating the gear selector and the rear brake pedal. The little ones will regret the central controls of the classic models here..

The Evolution 883cc engine with ESPFI (Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection), which is a big first in the Sportster family, and a new camshaft make it a much more responsive and efficient motorcycle. These performances provided by the engine are not extraordinary and the somewhat rough handling, 21 “wheel and forward controls oblige, do not encourage sporty driving either. While block 883 is fun and surprisingly easy to use, it runs out of steam very quickly as a duo. But it is above all the comfort, or rather the lack of comfort, which penalizes the use of the motorcycle for the passenger: the minimalist rear saddle and the short shock absorbers make long journeys for two people illusory. We definitely find in this C53 a lot of character traits specific to choppers !

The C53 is or has been for many bikers the gateway to the custom Harley world. It’s an excellent bike, not too expensive yet, but still has everything you need to fully enjoy Harley pleasure: forward controls, large tank, two-seater equipment and above all a twin full of character…. A mini Softail in a way !

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Performances

• Max speed:
  approx. 165 km / h
• Consumption
  medium: 6.70 l

The technical aspect

Harley-Davidson XL 883 C Sportster Custom 1999

• Frame
• Frame: Double tubular steel cradle
• Tank: 12.5 liters
• Seat height: 710 mm
• Length: 2,275 mm
• Width: 830 mm
• Height: 1160 mm
• Wheelbase: 1,520 mm
• Weight in running order: 270 kg

• Train before
• Telescopic fork Ø 39 mm, deb: 141 mm
• 1 disc Ø 292 mm, 4 piston calipers
• Front wheel:

  100/90
  – 21

• Transmission
• 5-speed gearbox
• Secondary toothed belt transmission.

• Rear axle
• 2 side shock absorbers, deb: 104 mm
• 1 disc Ø 292 mm, 4 piston calipers
• Rear wheel:

  130/90
  – 16

• Motor
• Twin cylinder
  in V at 45 °
  , 4 stroke
• Cooling: Air cooling
• 1 carburetor Ø 40 mm
• tumbled
• 2 valves per cylinder
• 883 cc
  (76.2 x 96.8 mm)
• 50
  ch
  at 6,000 rpm
• 6.70 mkg
  at 4,100 rpm
• Compression: 9: 1
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