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EVO: Engine Mechanicals - Sub-09E

Pics and Information on 1986-2003 Motor Mounts

  • 1986-1991 Sportster Top Center Mounts:
    • 86-91 top center mounts are identical except for the finish.
      883 center mounts had a natural metal finish and 1100/1200s were black powder coat.
    • Both have a 3/8“ vertical hole near the left center end of the base plate to bolt the key switch cover (under) the motor mount.
      883 had a 3/8” bolt for the key switch cover and 1100 / 1200 had a stud thru a horn bracket mounting the horn and switch cover to the motor mount.
    • Both have a 1/4“ hole through the back plate to bolt the VOES to the rear side of the mount.
    • Both have a slotted hole through both the “ears” that mount to each head for adjustment.
    • There is minimal welding on the back of the side plates that attach to the base of the mount.
    • Can be used on 92-94 models by drilling the 1/4” hole for the key switch or relocating the switch.
  • 1992-1993 Sportster Top Mount:
    • The same mount was used for 883 and 1200 models.
    • Has the 3/8“ hole on the center left of the base plate (no longer used for the key switch) for the horn bracket (1200).
    • Has a 2nd hole (1/4”) in the middle of the base plate for mounting the key switch cover on (top) of the motor mount.
    • Has a 1/4“ hole through the back plate to bolt the VOES to the rear side of the mount.
    • Has the slotted hole through both the “ears” that mount to each head for adjustment.
    • Has the same minimal welding on the back of the side plates (as in previous) that attach to the base of the mount.
    • Can be used on 86-94 models without altercations.
1986-1991 883 Sportster Top Center Motor Mount 1)
1986-1987 1100, 1988-1991 1200 Sportster Top Center Motor Mount (16278-86) 2)
1992-1993 Sportster Top Center Motor Mount Bracket (16278-86A) 3)
1994 Sportster Top Center Motor Mount Bracket (16278-86B) 4)
1995-1996 Sportster Top Center Motor Mount (16278-95) 5)
1998-2003 Sportster Top Center Motor Mount Bracket (16278-95B) 6)


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