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

For each new morning with its light,
For rest and shelter of the night
For health and food,
For love and friends

For everything Thy goodness sends.
For flowers that bloom about our feet,
For tender grass, so fresh, so sweet,
For song of birds and hum of bees,
For all things fair we hear or see
Father in heaven, we thank Thee.

Do not misunderstand, I am all for ending DST – it purpose is long past.
But why not just leave it at “Standard Time”

Is there a lobby for the Gardeners who will benefit from all the OCD folks having to have their Sundials reinstalled so Noon shows up at 1pm ????

Show me the science that justifies messing with nature.

House Rule: If you did not meet your obligation, you don’t get to express your opinion until you do so in the future.

Sometimes lose control of their Monkeys