Several months ago I decided that I wanted to quit riding my Cross Country and 340/S on a daily basis and began looking for an 83 Liquifire to make as my daily rider. I didn't have a lot of luck finding the one I wanted so when a friend called asking if I'd like an 83 Sportfire I said sure. I've always admired Matt's 83 Sporty.
Now keep in mind that this was not a full restoration, just freshened up to make a rider that would suit me. I even added e-start to it.
I feel pretty confident that this will be the last DA resto job (unless someone makes me an offer I can't refuse LOL).
Enjoy
83 Sportfire
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WinnipegStPaul9
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83 Sportfire
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- The "Before" it was a little cold that day but my grandson helped me wash it.
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Feel free to check out our website www.buscobullet.com for restorations or parts.
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WinnipegStPaul9
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Re: 83 Sportfire
Here's a few more.
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WinnipegStPaul9
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Re: 83 Sportfire
Outfitted with the #27 wings decal and of course the Michigan Vintage Registration.
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ihengineer76
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Re: 83 Sportfire
Very nice looking Sportfire!
1976 Liquidator - 970 mile raced sled
1975 340/S - I-500 raced sled
1978 440 Liquifire
1975 340/S - I-500 raced sled
1978 440 Liquifire
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69camaro
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Re: 83 Sportfire
That sure looks nice Don!!!!
75-340/s
76-340 Liquifire
77-440 Liquifire Custom
78-440 Liquifire
84-Liquifire
84-Sportfire
84-Sprintfire
84-Snowfire
78-Polaris TXL
82-Indy 500
91-XC 400
91-Indy 500 Special
94-Indy 440 Special
95-XCR 440 Special
96-XCR 440 Special
99-XC 600
04-XC 700
81-Kawasaki 440 Invader
76-340 Liquifire
77-440 Liquifire Custom
78-440 Liquifire
84-Liquifire
84-Sportfire
84-Sprintfire
84-Snowfire
78-Polaris TXL
82-Indy 500
91-XC 400
91-Indy 500 Special
94-Indy 440 Special
95-XCR 440 Special
96-XCR 440 Special
99-XC 600
04-XC 700
81-Kawasaki 440 Invader
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nick80lf
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Re: 83 Sportfire
Looks great DA. Glad you decided to change the ski color....LOL.
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80 Liquifire (purchased 1996 ~ Running)
80 Liquifire (purchased 2010 ~ Running....Now)
80 Liquifire (purchased 2011 ~ Not running - I officially have a problem now)
83 Snowfire (purchased 2014 father/son restoration project)
78 Spitfire ~ sold (should have been shot for this)
80 Liquifire (purchased 2010 ~ Running....Now)
80 Liquifire (purchased 2011 ~ Not running - I officially have a problem now)
83 Snowfire (purchased 2014 father/son restoration project)
78 Spitfire ~ sold (should have been shot for this)
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Jekyll
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Re: 83 Sportfire
Looks GREAT Don!
Roger
Roger
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jdrob
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Re: 83 Sportfire
I guess maybe I should send my 2 83's to you guys to redo them.... Sweet ride DA.... 
Jdrob
"Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe." AE
"Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe." AE
Re: 83 Sportfire
Makes me miss my '80 Sportfire......*sigh* 
80 JD TrailFire 340 (440 motor, currently toasted)
80 JD LiquiFire (currently being restored)
80 JD Spitfire (becoming this years rider, hopefully)
80 JD Spitfire (project, parts? Who knows...)
80 JD LiquiFire (currently being restored)
80 JD Spitfire (becoming this years rider, hopefully)
80 JD Spitfire (project, parts? Who knows...)