The AMF years

[650Doug]

Can anybody tell me when the HD's were made by AMF? The reason I ask is I found a '93 Sportster XL 1200(?) for sale today, a special anniversary mod I guess. (1903-1993) Black and silver with some special badging.

Anyway, I was wondering if this was made by AMF....

Also, does anybody have any opinions, thoughts, experience, comments, on the '93 Sportsters?

Its got 12K miles on it, looks to be pretty clean. Some paint chips here and there, some oxidized aluminum. The engine is clean, and appears to be oil free externally anyway.

I didn't listen to it run, I didn't approach the seller, there was no price on the sign.

I thought I'd check in here with some folks who may know something I don't, about these bikes overall, before I talk to the guy.

Thanks in advance.

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[MoonRunner]

Harley merged with AMF in 1969. :
In Harley historical web pages it reads like this in 1981: "1981 On February 26, thirteen Harley-Davidson senior executives sign a letter of intent to purchase Harley-Davidson Motor Company from AMF. By mid-June, the buyback is official, and the phrase "The Eagle Soars Alone" becomes a rallying cry. "

[NA7A]

Here are some that sold/for sale......

93 Harley-Davidson 1200 Sportster for Sale at Bikez Free Motorcycle Classifieds

GREAT DEAL ON A 93 HARLEY SPORTSTER 1200 Custom. Save big $$$$$$$$$$$

'93 sportster hugger 40

[XL-Rider]

Thats a good year and will last many many miles if you take care of it. All EVO models were made after HD bought itself back from AMF.

[kraig205]

EVO"S came out in 1984

[omegajim]

Yeah, nothing before 84, and even then the first year or two I might be a bit leery.

[KD57]

Friend of mine has an '87, clocked 30K on it w/ no issues other than a bad rear wheel bearing last year, which should have been replaced before that anyway.

[omegajim]

Which kind of reinforces my "nothing before '84" concept?

A bad ball bearing? That could happen to anybody. Complete fluke.

[Adriaan]

I had an FXRS 1985 model, the second year of the evolution engine.
The only Harley I really liked.

I bought another new one in the late 1990's and I never liked it.
Didn't handle like the FXRS, just didn't feel right.
The FXRS has been out of production for a long time.

They way the "dollar situation" is right now Harleys should come down in price big time. If they don't it will be a ripoff.

[Rickster]

I had an FXRS 1985 model, the second year of the evolution engine.
The only Harley I really liked.

I bought another new one in the late 1990's and I never liked it.
Didn't handle like the FXRS, just didn't feel right.
The FXRS has been out of production for a long time.

They way the "dollar situation" is right now Harleys should come down in price big time. If they don't it will be a ripoff.

My first Harley was the bagger version of the same bike 1984 FXRT. I got to agree with you on the ride, best handling big twin Harley ever made.

[pitzz]

Can anybody tell me when the HD's were made by AMF? The reason I ask is I found a '93 Sportster XL 1200(?) for sale today, a special anniversary mod I guess. (1903-1993) Black and silver with some special badging.

Anyway, I was wondering if this was made by AMF....

Also, does anybody have any opinions, thoughts, experience, comments, on the '93 Sportsters?

Its got 12K miles on it, looks to be pretty clean. Some paint chips here and there, some oxidized aluminum. The engine is clean, and appears to be oil free externally anyway.

I didn't listen to it run, I didn't approach the seller, there was no price on the sign.

I thought I'd check in here with some folks who may know something I don't, about these bikes overall, before I talk to the guy.

Thanks in advance.

My '83 XLX was the first model the Company released post AMF. I bought her in October '82. Your '93 is clearly 10 years past that milestone.

Pitzz

[Rickster]

My '83 XLX was the first model the Company released post AMF. I bought her in October '82. Your '93 is clearly 10 years past that milestone.

Pitzz

This question is from last Sept, and 650doug stopped being active on this forum in Oct of 07.
I'm not trying to give you a hard time, but this is a pretty active forum, and most posts more than a week or two, don't get looked at much.

[pitzz]

This question is from last Sept, and 650doug stopped being active on this forum in Oct of 07.
I'm not trying to give you a hard time, but this is a pretty active forum, and most posts more than a week or two, don't get looked at much.

How nice. I just joined yesterday so it's all new to me. I looked at it for the first time this morning, and obviously you must have looked at it again too. Maybe things get looked at more than you realize...

[Rickster]

How nice. I just joined yesterday so it's all new to me. I looked at it for the first time this morning, and obviously you must have looked at it again too. Maybe things get looked at more than you realize...

The only reason I looked at it again is because it was highlighted on my list of threads that I have posted answers on.
I was only offering friendly advice to a new member, but if you want to post answers on old threads that the OP has abandoned, you go right ahead.

[Y2K]

EVO"S came out in 1984

I know this is an old thread but I'm compelled to correct a couple things.

Big Twin Evo's come out in 1984 in some models others were still Shovelheads and Sportsters were all still Ironheads.
The first Evo Sportsters were in 1986.

I had an FXRS 1985 model, the second year of the evolution engine.
The only Harley I really liked.

I bought another new one in the late 1990's and I never liked it.
Didn't handle like the FXRS, just didn't feel right.
The FXRS has been out of production for a long time.

They way the "dollar situation" is right now Harleys should come down in price big time. If they don't it will be a ripoff.

My first Harley was the bagger version of the same bike 1984 FXRT. I got to agree with you on the ride, best handling big twin Harley ever made.

Love the FXR's,had an early '84 FXRS for ten years,lightest best handling big twin H-D ever.
Has a lot to do with the Erik buell designed frame.