1981 Harley-Davidson Sportster Hardtail

The 1981 Harley-Davidson Sportster is sold for $5,500 on Bring a Trailer. See Friday's Watchlist AI fair value, deal score, hammer-price prediction, and bidding intelligence for this 1981 Harley-Davidson Sportsterauction.

This 1981 Harley-Davidson Sportster was purchased by the seller in 1997 and modified with a Paughco hardtail frame, a custom green and cream paint scheme, a sprung saddle, color-matched rims, forward foot controls, an S&S Cycle carburetor, and a chrome horseshoe oil tank. Power comes from a 998cc Ironhead V-twin mated to a four-speed transmission, and additional equipment includes wire-spoke wheels, a telescopic fork, triple disc brakes, a windshield, electronic ignition, and a dual exhaust system. With only 2,600 miles shown, this bike is sure to turn heads on the road or at any motorcycle show.

• Make: Harley-Davidson
• Model: Sportster
• Year: 1981
• Engine: 998cc Ironhead V-Twin
• VIN: 3A17816J0

Seller's description via Bring a Trailer: This 1981 Harley-Davidson Sportster was purchased by the seller in 1997 and modified with a Paughco hardtail frame, a custom green and cream paint scheme, a sprung saddle, color-matched rims, forward foot controls, an S&S Cycle carburetor, and a chrome horseshoe oil tank. Power comes from a 998cc Ir