The Sportster

Choose an answer from the three choices offered after each question and then "Check Your Answers" at the end of the quiz.

1. The Sportster is a line of motorcycles produced continuously since 1957 by the Harley-Davidson Motor Company. What was the model starting in 1952?

• Model A
• Model K
• Model T

2. Sportster motorcycles are powered by 45 degree V-twin engines in which both connecting rods share a common crank pin.

• True or False?

3. Sportsters have transmissions linked to the engine with a triple-row chain primary drive and a multi-plate cable-operated clutch. The originail models had four speed transmissions. When did the five speed replace the 4 speed?

• 1991
• 1995
• 2000

4. What year did the “Ironhead” 1000 cc overhead-valve engine replaces 900 cc?

• 1962
• 1972
• 1982

5. In 1975, Harley-Davidson switched to left-side gear change. Who mandated the change?

• Michigan DOT
• US DOT
• UK DOT

6. What year does the 1200 cc engine replaces 1100 cc engine?

• 1978
• 1988
• 1998

7. In 1991, belt drive replaces chain drive on 883 Deluxe and all 1200 models.

• True or False?

8. What year was the belt drive made standard on all Sportster.

• 1992
• 1993
• 1994

9. All-new frame including rubber-mounted engine for decreased vibration. Elimination of the transmission trap door. What year did both features come to the Sportster?

• 2004
• 2005
• 2006

10. In 1995, fuel injection replaces carburetion on all models.

• True or False?

Check Your Answers

• Model K
• True
• 1991
• 1972
• US DOT
• 1988
• True
• 1993
• 2004
• False. Fuel injection replaces carburetion on all models in 2007.

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