The End Times May Be Here! My 1999 1200 Sporty has almost 55,000 miles on it with only a throttle return spring breaking so far. No oil leaks either, although it does eat a bit of oil (about half a quart every 500 miles or so). But I have been religious about oil changes, maintenance and proper warm up procedures. You would be surprised how many HD riders just start and go, then complain about leaks.