My new sportster needs advice

[sportserrace]

I used to have an awsome ironhead when I was young, but I didn't build it. I am now wanting to build a bike myself, but don't know what year to buy. I like the idea of the new roadsters, but I think they simply weigh too much. I would like to build something light and very powerful. Can I get some suggestions where to start? What year and model? I don't weigh a lot myself, and a really light/fast sportster sounds good to me, but I don't have the experience to know what the Hot setup is, now. Please help with suggestions.

Thanks

[cfromc]

Pre-2004 definitely. Mid-90's up to 2003 will get you decent brakes, decent electronics, good machining, etc. In 96 the new switch housings were introduced, in 2000 or 2001 the four-piston calipers were introduced and in 2004 65 extra pounds were introduced. If I had to start over and my main goal was speed I would get a 1990-and-up 883 and punch the motor out to 88" (bore), 89" (stroker), 90" (bored), 99 (bore & stroke) or 100 (bore and stroke) get the tranny gears back-cut by a professional shop or get a 6-speed. 100Hp s/b easy with any of those combo's, some will get over 130 if done right. Even 100/100 on a sporty is very fun. Beyond 120-130 you may start breaking some parts. You can get a 2003 and earlier sporty down to 450 lbs or less with a little work.

[Fatb0y]

You could build a bobster. Just google search bobster and that is a bobber type frame with a sporty engine. That will cut the weight drastically also depending on what size tires, if you leave on fenders / etc.

Good luck on your build.

[sportserrace]

I definitely like the sound of a stroker. 100/100 sounds good. I don't want to be fixing my bike all the time. I assume 883 frame is lighter? Which combo might give 100 - 110hp? What is back cutting gears? Any opinions on which years look the best before mods? (best seats, tanks, etc...)

[Big Time]

Save some money. You need not stroke or big bore to get 100HP. Buy an 883 used and check out Nallin Racing. www.nrhsperformance.com