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====== REF: General-MSR 31 ======


====== Before Buying a New or Used Sportster ======
Here are some useful XLForum links regarding pre-purchase inspections and things to look out for before buying.

  - [[http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=559987&highlight=buying+motorcycle|What to look for when buying an Ironhead]]:
  - [[http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=69876|Tips For De-hibernating Your IronHead]]: a useful guide for ironheads which have been sitting neglected for a long time. http://xlforum.net/forums/s...ad.php?t=69876
  - [[http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1978435&highlight=buying+motorcycle|Question for when buying a new motorcycle]]:
  - [[http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1385310&highlight=buying+tips|Rubbermount_EVO Buying Used]]:
  - [[http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1243673&highlight=buying+tips|Buying a bike tips]]:
  - [[http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=640059&highlight=buying+tips|883R BuyingTips]]:
  - [[http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=676497&highlight=buying+tips|I need some advice (first time bike buyer):
  - [[http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=238892&highlight=buying+tips|Looking at a 1993 Sportster 883, any tips before buying?]]:
  - [[http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1971026&highlight=buying|1986-90 Evo Sportsters: What every owner should know but were afraid to ask]]:
  - [[http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=465817|Tips on buying used (during the inspection)]]

====== Engine Inspection ======

  - Oil Pump Gear: This is a common problem that could lead to catastrophic failure. [[techtalk:evo:oil03#known_drive_gear_failure|Read more here]].

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