A polite inquiry asked for details on my Sportster
The short answer – Never Owned One
Factual answer, I did own two Harley Davidson motorcycles in my 20’s.
The first was a 350ss Sprint and the second was a 1200cc Super Glide FX
Although my seat was different, this photo (found on Carview Specs) is one of the few I have seen with the longer length handlebars (my arms were not long enough to ride comfortably with the stock handlebars) and no front fork extension – because if I had wanted a Sportster I would have bought one.
My seat was also different, found this an image a bit further down that page
Still looking for a 1973-74 FX SuperGlide with front and rear Roll Bars. Thanks to my Mom insisting on them for both bikes, and she was, of course, right because they saved my life when the drunk driver broadsided my 350 Sprint with me on it. (still looking for a photo of it in “all black”) Doubt I will find one with the extended handle bars.
Before you ask, yes, the roll bars did create some interesting situations when off road. Good thing I wasn’t a 90 lb weakling or we (the bike & me) would have been in the woods for a long time.
Also looking for the back rest whose primary purpose was to hold my backpack for books and “small packages”.
If I find more info, will update and post a new entry.
Last updated: 2023-Jan-18
This is the closest I have found to the shape of my roll/crash bars. They were originally intended for a SuperGlide, so had to be modified to fit the Sprint. And were mounted both front and rear – so more mofifications was needed
