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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.
- 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.
- 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.
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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