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Glad ya got a good price. Of course the engine will swap, but unless there is some special reason to do that like other accessories on the 1988 the smart choice is ride what ya just bought after detailed visual inspection, fork oil change (because nobody fucking changes fork oil), brake fluid bleed with fresh fluid (because brake fluid is cheaper than parts, you can suck the old goo out of the master cylinders with a cheap turkey baster), and changing oil and filter. Inspect battery cables and wiring and so forth. Check swingarm side play and belt adjustment.
Get the factory service manual and part book for new Sporty ASAP. If you have those for the old Sporty comparison is interesting, and if saving old Sporty you'll want the books for it. You can also swap parts from old to newer like seat and bitch bar. Moving the custom parts you like is the smart choice vs. an engine swap.
I'd sort out your new Sporty and go ride it. There's no functional gain from stuffing the newer engine into your old Sporty with its old wiring etc right now. You have a newer Sportster to ride and an old one to play with at leisure. I would not break down the runner since it's a younger motorcycle with low miles. My personal rule is keep at least one reliable runner.
He who makes his project his daily ride is often a pedestrian.
There aren't a lot of reference tools because most people look up their specific issue instead. There's also not a lot to swaping most parts. 39mm front ends interchange as a unit with no fuss. Spend some study time on xlforum.
Now ya have a runner so you have plenty of time for study. There are plenty more donors and engines out there if you decide ya want two Sporties. They don't get jealous of each other.
Get the factory service manual and part book for new Sporty ASAP. If you have those for the old Sporty comparison is interesting, and if saving old Sporty you'll want the books for it. You can also swap parts from old to newer like seat and bitch bar. Moving the custom parts you like is the smart choice vs. an engine swap.
I'd sort out your new Sporty and go ride it. There's no functional gain from stuffing the newer engine into your old Sporty with its old wiring etc right now. You have a newer Sportster to ride and an old one to play with at leisure. I would not break down the runner since it's a younger motorcycle with low miles. My personal rule is keep at least one reliable runner.
He who makes his project his daily ride is often a pedestrian.
There aren't a lot of reference tools because most people look up their specific issue instead. There's also not a lot to swaping most parts. 39mm front ends interchange as a unit with no fuss. Spend some study time on xlforum.
Now ya have a runner so you have plenty of time for study. There are plenty more donors and engines out there if you decide ya want two Sporties. They don't get jealous of each other.
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