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Harley Davidson

close up from Harley Davidson Sprotster 1200 C

Harley Davidson Sportster XL 1200 C

I bought the Harley Davidson Sportster in 2004 second hand in Cancun at a used motorcycle dealer. I found the Harley while looking around for a used bike I wanted to buy, and there in the corner she sat and called me by my name. The Harley was built in 1996 and has been sold through Harley Davidson Mexico, with an Mexican title and registration plate.

The Sportster was a bit customized by me with the installation of an oil cooler, the elimination of all gauges such as tach and odometer, the elimination of the registration plate holder on top of fender and a solo seat being the most note worthy changes.

I use the Harley to cruise locally on nice days but have done a three day tour through the Central Yucatan and a three day tour through the Costa Maya which includes the villages of Majahual and Xcalac.

1200 Sportster in 2007

Sportster with solo seat, no turning lights in front, no Odo and Tach but little saddle bags on tail section

Sportster 1200 top view in 2007

Sportster 1200 engine detail in 2007

Sprotster 1200 C during the Yucatan trip in Rio Lagartos

Sportser 1200 during central Yucatan bike trip in Rio Lagartos, northern Gulf coast

Harley Davidson 1200 Sportster in front of Fire Engine Playa Bomberos

Harley Davidson 1200 Sportster in front of Playa del Carmen Pemex gas station filling station

Harley Davidson 1200 Sportster on Playa del Carmen beach