88.

A 1988 Sportster ... bought new in 88 by Mikuni USA  to develop and promote their new at the time, 42mm carb. First, the bike was stripped to the frame and raked with an additional 5 degrees. The front end is lowered by 2 inches and the swing arm extended by 2 inches. The motor and trans were re done, new carb and intake added.  The sheet metal was made by Jesse James years before most people knew who he was. This bike has been dynoed at 96.2 hp, and the paint job was done by Gerard Designs of California. Here is a list of features:
-Branch heads, flowed ,using largest valves available when built
-J & E high compression piston and rings
-Andrews high lift cam with adjustable push rods and hydraulic lifters
-Compu-Fire hde-6 ignition
-Supertrapp 2 into 1 exhaust
-Mikuni 42 mm carb
-Performance Machine wheels, brakes, rotors, and hand controls
-Stainless Steel braided cables and hoses (all)
-Progressive adjustable suspension
-Arlen Ness custom tag and tail light
-Headwinds billet 5-3/4 inch headlight
-Le Pera seat
-Andrews transmission components
-Avon tires