2003 Harley-Davidson reviews

Highlight of owning this MC was our trip on RT 66 from St Louis, MO to Santa Monica, CA. Rode the bike one way and shipped back. Next highlight was trip to Sturgis, did not ride but trailered the bike. Loved riding in the GA and NC mountains and attending most of the bike weeks throughout the SE. All service was performed by HD dealers and have receipts for all work. Good thing about Harley Davidson dealers is you get priority for service while traveling. Installed cruise control for the RT 66 trip and also attachment for heated clothing and gloves. this all stays with the bike. Installed some chrome on bike. Riding with groups is safer and desirable. Most of my riding buddies have retired and no longer ride, thus the reason for selling the bike. Show less

This Road King has been very reliable on many rides. Very smooth running. Painted Luxury Blue and Black. 12.5" high Chubby handlebars are shoulder height. Bad Lander Seat. Custom Chrome wheels with matching break disc. Tires are in good condition. Chrome front lower forks. The backrest with luggage rack can be easily removed. Lot of chrome. The Vance Hinds Big Shot Dual exhaust. Removable Windshield. Bike cover. Show less

BUYER BEWARE! I want to report that this dealer advertises FALSE prices by consealing the HIDDEN FEES that they will add later after they try to hook you. They have lieing sales people who either dont know simple mate or just lie. As a Harley owner feel as though I should report them to Harley. Show less

The 2003 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Anniversary Edition is a classic cruiser motorcycle that pays homage to the rich history of the iconic brand. With only 24,000 miles on the odometer, this bike is in excellent condition and ready to hit the open road. The Sportster 1200 is powered by a potent air-cooled, V-twin engine that delivers a thrilling ride with plenty of torque. The Anniversary Edition trim adds special touches such as commemorative badges and unique paint accents that set it apart from other models. This motorcycle offers a comfortable and relaxed riding position, making it ideal for long highway cruises or weekend getaways. The cruiser category means that it is designed for laid-back and leisurely rides, perfect for soaking in the sights and sounds of the road. The Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 is known for its agile handling and nimble performance, allowing riders to confidently navigate through city streets or twisty backroads with ease. The classic styling combined with modern technology makes it a timeless choice for motorcycle enthusiasts. Overall, the 2003 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Anniversary Edition is a well-maintained and stylish cruiser motorcycle that offers a blend of performance, comfort, and heritage. Whether you're a seasoned rider or a newcomer to the sport, this bike is sure to provide many miles of enjoyable riding experiences. Show less

I purchased this motorcycle in 2005. It had 5,050 miles on it at the time. I've put 78K miles on it including 3 cross country trips. Having been an aircraft mechanic I'm very disciplined about doing all the required maintenance consequently I have never had a breakdown with this bike. It's been totally reliable and even at 83K it still starts and runs perfectly. The quality of the factory build was excellent but I did find the dealership workmanship on some of the accessories subpar. The initial performance was also subpar. In 5th gear at highway speeds twisting the throttle did little or nothing. A stage one upgrade resolved that issue. For touring the factory seat was adequate but replacing it with and oversize seat with gel pads and a driver back rest made a long day's ride more enjoyable. I love the mustache engine guards. They provide an addition place to rest your foot when riding and the factory cruise control makes for a steady laid back ride. Would I recommend this motorcycle? YES! If your enjoy touring this is one reliable and comfortable long haul bike. I rode it from Washington State to The Cabot Trail in Nova Scotia and on the way back drove the entire Blue Ridge Parkway. Nothing better than those backroads! Show less

My experience with this bike is i have never riden a bike before. I took the class but learned everything on this bike. Its too big for me to handle i need something smaller. It runs awesome very powerful bike for my first. Show less

I am the second owner of the bike. I purchased the bike about a year ago with roughly 2,500 miles on it. Immediately took the bike to New River Harley Davidson to do a full inspection, maintenance, change all fluids, and replace the rear tire with oem tire. The bike also has aftermarket Vance and Hines Exhaust. Bike does has 10,834 miles on it currently and is scheduled for a 10k mile service at the Harley Dealership next month. The bike is in immaculate condition and selling is the absolute last thing I won't to do. My family is growing and that it the only reason. I do have both keys to the bike, the original owners manual, and the original owners service guide. I do still have the embroidered 100th anniversary passenger seat as well as the badged 100th anniversary windshield. Show less

It's powerful, that's for sure! You'll pass everything else on the road! Except the gas station. It has a 4.8 gallon gas tank. Which, in my opinion is too small. A 5 gal. tank would be better as gas consumption is high. But, what do you expect with a 1450cc motor! Chrome everywhere. Which is time consuming. But looks great when you get it shined up. An all around great bike. With ONE exception. It needs forward control's. It would be SO much more comfortable on longer rides. Other than that, you can't beat it! It'll do what you want every time! Mine has NEVER left me stranded after 4 year's of hard riding. Like anything else, you have to preform your maintenance every time! If you treat this dog well. You'll have a friend you can count on every time! It'll never let you down! Show less

This bike has been a 5-Star for me. Runs great, always starts, quality Harley-Davidson. I have the 100 year anniversary edition. I have custom tailpipes, seat, a couple other things to make it more my style. Show less

I have tried extensively to purchase a petcock valve for my 03 Harley and they keep telling me that the card is declined, it's has a few hundred dollars more than the purchase on it. The money is there but it evidently is not good enough for California Motorcycles. Don't understand why you would not accept Visa. Anyways someone else will 🇺🇲 Show less