Can The Sporster Forty Eight Perform On the Highway?
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I rode my sportster 48 from San Diego CA to Key West FL, and then back to San Diego. 7500 miles, no problem at all
Damian Olivato how many gas stations did u hit
Ha. Every single one!
Damian Olivato the gas stations of America tour!
Was that with a stock tank? How did you manage the fueling?
I was thinking of buying a soft tail slim to do some touring. I don't want anything to big, what's your opinion? Thanks in advance.
“I have wind on my chest, I’m riding a motorcycle. “ well said man
I did a 2100 mile trip on my 2016 Forty Eight and it handled just fine, hell I did the same trip last year on a 883 and it handled fine too.
2100 mile trip? So you stopped for gas about 21 times lol
@@gurnblanstein9816 lol I ride a 48. It is more like 30 times at least! Light comes on around 60 miles and I have heard you can push it to 70. I never tried lol.
2.1 gallon tank ??? Should give about 100 miles... and I thought the 3.2 gallon tank on my Suzuki Intruder 805cc/50" was too small... About 2.5 gal before have to switch to reserve...
A bolt on 4.5 gallon tank is a necessity.
@ Ted, folks underestimate the Sportsters when it comes to long distance riding. From watching other YT videos, seems like Sportster owners enjoy their long trips.
Got rid of my Ultra with 94,000 on it. I avg 1500 miles a month and the Sportster is so much more fun to ride on all roads! Thanks for the video! Ride on, be safe😎
"Hiding that crazy", love it.
“It’s not what you’re riding, it’s where you’re going” i like that
I’m lost most of the time , but always end back home 😎 !
I owned the first year one. Coolest looking Sporty ever! Changed to mids and the handling improved immensely. Rear shocks are horrible, though, and the stock seat really sucks. Changed it for a springed one (not from Harley..) I miss the little bike... I would have it back on a heartbeat, and would do something about the suspension. Great for around town. Great video!
When riding ANY motorcycle, it depends a lot on the age of the driver. Way Back in 1983, I was just starting, what would be a Twenty year career, in the U.S. Air Force. The only transportation I had was a 1981 Kawasaki 550 GPZ. I was 22 years old at the time. I was stationed at Dyess AFB located in Abilene Texas. I rode that bike home to Northeast Arkansas and back on a two week leave. A 12 hour ride one way! I rode it home and back with no issues, except some rain. Now, I turn 58 years old in about a month. No Way could I make that ride today on that same bike. Maybe, just maybe, I could on a Goldwing. Love your channel and thanks for reminding me of my youthful days. I live a very modest life now, but looking back, God has always been good to me!
Yep, The older I get the bigger bike I need !
I have a 1990 Sporty 1200 with drag bars and forward controls, can confirm, not comfortable for long distance rides but it’s fine for an hour or two. It’s a fun setup though. I’ve got a bigger tank, it’ll get me about 120 miles down the road even hot rodding it the whole way.
Thankyou so much for the video. I love the 48 , I’m gonna get soon✌🏻
your my favorite video cycle guy,..great job always ,..i like the honesty
Just loving mine and I have the street glide too but I’m preferring the 48 at the moment it’s a fun ride
I remember a trip back in the 70's with a Sportster back when there was gas rationing going on. I had to carry a one gallon metal can along which began to leak at the seam because of the vibration. What a trip. Cold as heck in August in South Dakota.
This is my next bike, already have a Sportster 883. I love the look of the 48.
This is one video I watched over and over again because I was buying a sportster back in 2019 and never drove a bike before and I want to make it my experience to buy and drive it home for the first time and it was scary but amazing!!! I watched all the videos I could to learn to ride !! Great experience and driving today which is hands down so peaceful
Great to hear some positive feed back of the 48, particularly as i am picking up my brand new 48 verrry soon....p.s, yet to tell the wife!! be affraid be very affraid. Thanks sir
Hope it went well!
I got mine on Thursday.... she got an engagement ring, I got a 48 hahah.
LMAO.....who's the man of the house? What are you a man or a mouse..... Squeek up!!!
I don't get some guys... be the man of the house, I am buying myself a motorcycle, and that's final. You are not a child to ask permission to use your own money to buy what you want....get it together!
@@albertcampos959 I totally agree but umm would you mind asking for me😬
Have a saddlemen on my sporty 48 and I love it. World of a difference.
The 48 was my first H-D test driv., I'm a Honda Shadow Sabre 1100 rider. The H-D 48 was the most fun I've ever had on 2 wheels!! The suspension? What suspension? I'm seriously tempted to trade my my mild-mannered Honda for the 48!
Now that was. Cool ass info- mercial !!!was really nice listening about the bike while staring down the road with the exhaust in the background!! AWESOMELY RELAXING....AM considering the 48', but I know it needs mods done to it...first a nice flat 4.5 gallon tank... exhausts, mong other things..
Love this vid bro...best 48' vid I've seen....good job!!!
That was a great video! I was wondering what kind of camera you use and how do you keep the wind noise down to such a low level?
love my 48,2015, have done 2 coast to coasts on it
Really enjoyed that, will be buying a 48 after my hols
I just picked up a 2017 48 with 300 original miles on it. It's a great bike and handles nice. I just don't like the stock exhaust - it sounds like a sewing machine! LOL!! Nice video! And yes, I always wear a helmet :)
Sweet. I love the 48’s
Back in the 80's I rode a KZ1000 and my buddy rode a Yamaha XS650 from Chicago to Key West and back. I had a 5 gallon tank he had a 2.5 and we had to stop for gas at the same time.
I've ridden sportsters cross country no problem, if you don't like all that wind on you they sell several kind of windshields for it. You can also get a 4.5 gal tank and you can put different bars to change ridding positions
Nice bike with those bars. The ape-hangers some people fit are ludicrous. Seeing I own a big two-valve per head V-twin, I can see the appeal of this bike.
For me i like the mini apes the huge ones looks dope but very uncomfortable
I recently baught fourty eight .. 2020 .. i just love it .. i uploaded the video on my youtube profile .. installed vance & hines shortshots ..
I daily a 48, and I’m always on the freeway or highway. Haven’t had a problem even took a sideswipe from a car and manage to keep the bike up. It has plenty of power for the road. I have a large sissy bar where I at times put a large hiking bag and go from Ontario to San Diego with 50 plus pounds of gear. With only 1 gas stop. Does very well. That’s a total of 88 miles for me.
Man the country is amazing when driving a bike specially Harley Davidson
Considering the 883 does just fine on the highway, the Forty-Eight will do just fine.
I live in malaysia and i ride my 90cc honda cub on the highway
Wahh...hebatlah awak
hell yes brother
I ride my 2017 XL1200X forty eight everywhere, city, highway, long rides, short rides, no sweat. Its my daily rider. Like another guy said If you dont like all the wind on you get a windshield. I did a stage 1, vance hines full short shots, joker high flow intake, fuelpak fp3. It rips. The only downside is the 2.1GAL, but u can put an iron 3.3GAL on it or a 4.3GAL superlow xl883L tank on it
Great video thanks.
Thanks
Just watched this video, the sportster is just what he said FUN to ride, handles well, but at higher speed 80 and up the bike and rider gets "windy" for lack of a better word. But I love my 07 custom bc of larger 4.5 gallon tank.
I ride a 2012 sportster 72 it's rocket on the freeways. Then there's classic air ride and a roadking fills that space nicely, It's all in the MOOD !!
I rode up to Sturgis, 850 miles one way. Rode 2500 miles up in Sturgis, then 850 miles back. It's a great bike. It's got great power. But you -do- feel near every bump.
Exhaust sound so good
Life's not a dance! Life's a fight and you gotta win it!
“she was hiding that crazy pretty well”😂😂
I have a 2001 Sportster custom, bought it new. I've been all over the place, long highway rides, country roads and city driving. 3.5 gallon tank, about 125 miles before getting gas. Dude it can do whatever you want, if you want.
Your commentary is the best! Don’t change and don’t mind the sensitive people 😂
Excellent analogy with the Ariel atom
When I picked my forty eight form the dealership it started hailing as I was getting on the freeway and it was still a ton of fun!
I'm getting one of those but I want mini apes. I'll switch out the tank when I get the money. It is about the ride though for me.
Love those mirrors
Was the exhaust on this bike in the video stock?
Do some bikers actually moan about wind?! Ffs
You gotta build those neck muscles.
On a cruiser, yes
General upright pos. street bike, no because you naturally lean into the wind
Also I don't fancy a face full of bugs 😂
Lmao
YaChildishh Usually Harley riders they are spoiled like grandkids.
@@RayfordRaySiegel hahahahhaha yup
Sportsters actually get decent milage. Atleast 100 miles on a fill tank. My 96 1200 sport made it 116 before it spit and another 12 miles on reserve. Thats eith a 3.5L peanut tank. Yes its not a road trip bike. But a 100 miles? Itll take me an hour an a half to need gas. Thats still pretty decent.
Your comment is really helpful buddy , I'm soon picking up my 115th anniversary Legend blue denim
Hmmm..not sure how you got that, I have a 2015 w 2.1 peanut tank which is the stock tank....I get 70 miles if I'm lucky (might be all that throttle blips while rev matching the downshifts)
One of the biggest MC club president said he preferred to ride a sportster over any bike
What pipes have you got on it?
Love sportster..but bigger tank please
Who thinks it can’t perform on the highway is the real question lmao
Yeah, a 1960's Suzuki 250cc / 15" could perform on the highway... up to 104 MPH...
What's up with the link? I got excited!
They’re all crazy it’s just how much crazy can you handle
Those 1200 Evo's are no joke. They make plenty of power and torque. If guys rode their 40hp Panheads cross country, there's no reason you can't ride your 68hp Evo cross country. That's how I look at it.
Also, Evo's are the best engine Harley ever made on my opinion, and they respond the best too modifications.
Edit: Shit my first bike was a 42hp Honda Shadow 750, I rode that bike everywhere, in every weather, rain snow or shine, up mountains, in Twisties, and I'm a big guy. It did just fine on the highway, would easily cruise at 65 -70, but anything more than that and she struggled with me on it.
Getting a concussion is a great way to start using a helmet! That's how I learned to be smart.
It’s funny how when we were young we didn’t need big bikes ,windshields, heated grips, saddlebags and we would jump out on the interstate and haul ass anywhere, now we are spoiled we need all the riding gear and everything
This bike is plenty to get you where you want to go and safely. Sounds like it has tons of torque in high gear and from watching the speedo-it does. Yes wear a helmet. It's just plain common since.
Your riding close to my work
Do you ship to Canada?
Have 2016 roadster 1200cx just over 100 miles gas lite comes on. Have just over half gallon left. 3.2 gal tank.
How do you make your hero 3 so GREAT CAMERA I GOT ONE and the camera is not that good
JESSE FOSTER VIDEOS it's a go pro 4 black that we film in 2.7k and render in the highest quality
the 48s are really great :) too bad they are fazing them out :/ I have the 2018 XL1200 Special, love that bike
I love you Sportster Brother
I dont know why people say that sportster dont do well on the highway. I have a 2015 iron 883 and I've taken it on the high way a ton of times no problems. But it would be nice if it had a sixth gear.
I definitely want a Forty Eight now!
Do it! Did you get one? I plan to get one as my first bike. Going to be doing long distance riding a good amount of times a year
@@Cheaps928 I did! Love the stance on them. Had such a good sitting position. Don’t have it any longer due to my budget unfortunately.
@@dustinhxc right. And damn thats a bummer bro. Harleys really are expensive and you always need to buy parts for harleys so i feel that.
Will the 48 do good on the highway?
Me in a 750 hd going from Santana California to Seattle. Lol 😂 summer 2014
What kind of exhaust and tuner does this 48 have?
Yup it’s a true love hate relationship with my 48 always thinking bout trading it but dam it work perfect for commuting where I live and a great lane splitter too. Took it from Bay Area ca to Tahoe a few times mapped gas stations every 60 miles no issues road with a pack of 20 love my 48
Exhaust is amazing.....neighbor hate..them
If you're going to ride on the highway, you should try it wearing ear plugs, because it kills the wind noise and makes it feel like you're flying.
Wear ear plugs all the time!! Haha. I juat got my 48 a week ago and after a few rides my buddy was like...why are you screaming? Ear plugs are a must!
She was hiding that crazy pretty well lmao
which mic are you using?
here in brazil, we use 125cc bikes on the highway
The title and you have something in common
I love your comparaison with women 😀😀
Like your video
i had got me the forty eight special and I really got tired of that 2.1 gallon tank man.
What’s with those mirrors ?
That's a nice bike. My mom has the same one.
Does your mom ride it with stock forward controlls? And how tall is she if you dont mind me asking. I plan to get the 48 as my first bike: im 5’6 kinda short and will leave the forward controlls maybe depending if they are more comfy for me. What you think?
Nice to see someone accept the fact, wind , vibrations and bugs are part of riding. Baggers, back rests, 3 foot tall windshield are for sissys. Ride raw!
I know it's an unpopular vote but can you test the vlx600 on highway?
I have a vlx600.... Being only a 4 speed it lacks on the highway.... Could use another gear....But it cruises fine at 70....much more than that...the engine seems a little stressed..
matt craft thank you my friend
I ride an 85 fxrs but have had 3 or 4 others inc twin cam and my bud had a 883c.we exchanged for a couple of hours..it was a good bike fine on power and I'm over 350lb..do you sell in Europe..Harleys are pricey here
How much is a Harley in europe
It cracks me up that Harley guys think the sportsters are so light weight. Been riding sport bikes for 20 years and just got my first sportster and it’s 200 pounds heavier than most of what I’m used to and ten times as comfortable. I REALLY wish Harley would have given these things a 6 speed though that’s the only thing that hurts long range travel imo
The gas tank issues aren't really THAT bad. I commute 40 miles a day round trip to work and filling up every two or three days doesn't bother me. The bike looks awesome and is fun, that's all I care about.
Just upgrade the tank to the iron tank and extend your range
I just ride 100 miles or so at a time. My Shadows tank just gives other riders a break at times. Just my perspective.
I would love a sporster beater bike but damn it they need to figure out a way to get more gasoline in the thing
Get a 1200t or 1200c they come with 4.5 gal tanks
what link?
how do we win the bike?
I ride 45 min to and from work. Not issues. Any longer there will be ass fatigue for sure lol but I love riding everywhere on my girl. I love the customization. I fill up once a day and it cost me 484. So really for let that bother. You also have a reserve tank and plenty of time to actually find a station. But it's a sexy fun bike.
The Forty Eight is a cool bike but every new Harley rider plus has one now. .
What is a Sporster?
I own a 48 and I can say 1 thing that annoys me and maybe it’s me I don’t know but when I’m on a freeway especially, I feel the bikes a bit light for the winds. Like the bike doesn’t feel solid on the ground. It kinda swerved. Again maybe it’s me. Maybe I’m a chicken. But that’s what scares me about my 48. Already thinking of getting a heavier bike like a fat bob or a soft tail.... please comment let me know if anyone agrees or is it me.
Make a instagram and post your bikes
I’m buying my first Harley and it’ll be the 48...soon as I get her, she’s getting a bigger tank..then a cafe makeover w v&h shorties..
Nice. Im getting the 48 as my first harley as well, matter fact, my first bike lol. I’ll be upgrading the tank as soon as i can aswell since i’ll be doing long distance riding atleast 10 times a year so its a must. And might buy a fairing for when i travel because im also a very very light person i only weight like 120 so i dont want that wind blowing me off the bike at 90mph lol. im also short. 5’6 5’7. Hope those forward controlls do fine for me. And I really wanted to go for the short shot exhaust but since they are stupid loud i might just got for some cobra speedster 909’s probably. More quiet pipes but still loud, wont bother me listening to music on the ride. What you think? How tall are you btw? Are you sticking with forward controlls?
@@Cheaps928 sounds like a good plan for sure..I’m just waiting for the new 2021 line to come out and make sure we have a 48 to buy! Yeah I’m 6’ tall and 255..I’m pushing it on the “too big for this bike” saying..but I’m doing it anyway..agree with you about the short shots..my neighbors won’t be too happy ..may look another direction as well..
@@Cheaps928 I’m definitely sticking w the forwards..you should be fine w them too..I’ve seen a guy your height on a 48 and he was good...buying new or used?
@@oldhead_ thats true. I hadn’t thought about the new 21 line and im getting the bike around March, and thinking of getting a new one, Hbu?
@@Cheaps928 I’m waiting til they release the Hounds for 21..haha can’t wait for real! Good luck to both of us and ride safe brotha!
You guys are lucky speed limit is 55 in the Philadelphia area.
Speed limit near metropolitan Chicago is 55 mph. Everyone goes 70+. If you're driving 60 mph you're gonna get tailgated and cut off dirty.
Quick reaction though....you suddenly slow down at 0:50 when you have seen the cop... -:)
BE SURE TO TELL THE FOLKS THAT ALL SPORTSTER USED TO HAVE A THE "TRAP DOOR", WHICH ENABLES THE MECHANIC TO ACCESS THE TRANSMISSION GEARS, WITHOUT TEARING THE WHOLE ENGINE DOWN.
iT'S OK THOUGH, WHICH IS WHY YOU MUST MAKE SURE YOU BUY THEM NEW.
... the 48 has a 2.1 gallon tank
Zach Travels right but with the pump inside it you can only put a max of about 1.7, I’ve only put 1.5 in mine. And that was with it puttering.
You can change the gas tank.....