How long can YOU ride the Sportster S?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ส.ค. 2022
- Are you able to ride the Sportster S all day long? How long are you able to ride this motorcycle?
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I have put 6000 miles on my new Sportster S in the 8weeks I have owned it. I am 72 years old, 5'6" and 160 lb. The first week, I installed mid controls and windshield and made it MUCH better. My longest day so far was 870 miles in 16 hours and I rode it comfortably to work the next day.
That is fantastic man! I'm glad that you are enjoying that new motorcycle. Thank you for watching!
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Good day Sir. I, like you, took possession of my Sportster S last October. I am getting closer to 60 than to 50 anymore. I have 19 pcs. Titanium in my spine from getting hit from behind during Bike Week 1997. I haven't had any issues with all day comfort as of yet. I hope I never do either.
Hey John. I'm glad you're all put back together now. Hopefully the Sportster S will keep treating you nice. Thank you very much for watching! I appreciate your time today!
Great video Ty! I also have a 2021 S, with 3100 miles on it. It's still got the stock seat, although I also added the windshield ( which, like you, I waited over 6 months for), and the engine guard. I've ridden as much as 250 miles in a day, and really haven't felt that bad at the end, and I'm pushing 64 years old! I may consider the sundowner seat, since you highly recommended it, just to see how much difference there is, but I don't wanna wait 6 months for that!! Keep up the cool vids!
Hey Kevin! Finally, there are some aftermarket parts available. Hopefully the wait time on the Sundowner seat isn’t that bad. Thank you very much for watching!
Finally, I’ve been waiting for a video like this.
Hey there. I hope you enjoyed. I appreciate your time today!
Stopping by to show some support. Well said sir.
You are THE MAN! I appreciate that so very much. Thank you!
The 100 mile range, allows you to get off, and stretch the legs. I upgraded to the sundowner seat, as I nearly slipped of the back a few times, due to the torque. The sundowner is twice as thick as the original seat, and it’s really comfortable. I’ve had the bike 5 months and have 3500 miles on it. Just replaced the front tyre, as it was done.
That’s about what I do every hundred miles. I’ve only had to replace one tire so far due to a flat! Take care and thank you for watching!
Just got my windshield for my Sportster S that was ordered last February and wow what a difference it makes. Look’s great too! Next up is the seat as the 50 mile round trip to the local Harley dealer is a Lille hard on the “bottom”, thanks Ty as always
Hey Steve! It’s a great little windshield for sure. A different seat really will make a big impact on the comfort level. Have a great day and thanks for watching!!
With the Sundowner saddle, riding time is up to a couple of hours; butt, the posterior is going to be sore before that. (butt pun intended)
Honestly I can ride the Sportster S for about an hour without soreness. Another way to look at this is in terms of miles. After 50 to 60 miles I'm going to be sore and need to get off and walk around a bit.
Don't even think of riding this motorcycle all day; at any age, you're going to be sorry. Why is this? Its two things: 1) weight of the bike, and 2) the bike's stiff suspension. If you're going to have just one motorcycle, the Sportster S isn't it; period.
Suspension
The bike is just heavy enough, and just firm enough, to transmit 100% of all unevenness of the road directly to the coccyx (tailbone). Over a very short time (at any age) this is going to feel, after an hour of riding, like you fell on black ice and landed on your ass. Don't let anyone kid you, it doesn't matter how young and healthy you are. I have discussed this with Sportster S riders all over the united states, and they ALL have this problem. Some of the suspension difficulty can be "dialed" out (as it were) with the preload settings, which are easy to do. This does not mitigate the problem; rather, it just stretches out the time in the saddle just a bit.
Weight
There is nothing that can be done with the primary cause of coccydynia on the Sportster S. The bike weighs in at about 502 Lbs. Well, what primarily makes my Heritage Springer Softail comfortable (and its not the saddle)? Its an 800 Lbs bike, and its got a springer front fork, also heavier with a lot more give. The weight of the bike combined with the 'give' of the suspension keep road unevenness off the coccyx.
So, there you have it. This bike is a beautiful second bike, is a blast to ride, and for running errands and commuting to work in a typical urban setting (or carving up the twisties) is just plain fun to ride. But, the RH1250S is NOT a touring motorcycle, and if you ride it all day, you're going to hurt (bad). Go head-on young punks, I dare you! Now, the good news is that I'm 65 (fifteen years Ty's senior) and being 65 doesn't make it any worse. If you're healthy and relatively strong, you're going to get a couple of hours out of the Sportster S without serious discomfort. After that, well, getting off and walking around for 20 - 30 minutes helps a lot.
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Marcus - If there was a first place for comments you would win every single time. I appreciate your well crafted thoughts so very much. I think I still get sore and beat up from time to time based on my motorcycle accident that happened about two years ago. Still suffering through some aches and pains, I guess. Have a great day sir and ride safe out there!
5 things you can do to improve comfort
1. Upgrade seat
2. Add seat cushion
3. Add fairing and windshield
4. Install risers with pullback
5. Install foam cushion on the handlebar grips
That’s a great list and honestly would make a fantastic video. Thank you very much for watching!
I managed four hours on the stock bike and the last hour only because I had to get home. I replaced the seat and added the windshield. The 20mm up/ 20mm back riser is due on the 20th. It is hard to blame the bike while trying to compensate for my age, when trying to extend saddle time. The market is starting to saturate with aftermarket parts. If people complain about how far they can travel in comfort then they should have paid half the price and gotten a KLR. If you wanted a street bike you could convert for travel, well the Sportster S has the aftermarket, you just have to pay for it.
All great suggestions. I have been seeing more and more aftermarket parts for the Sportster. Thank you very much for watching! I appreciate your time today!
Great review Ty. Very interesting topic. Nice area that you were riding in. Ride safe brother…
Thanks man. I appreciate that very much. Lots of beautiful scenery close to home here. Have a great day!
Thanks for sharing your perspective on this topic. At the end of the day all bikes are design or are better suited for different types of riding. Ride safe Ty. 👊👍🇺🇸
There ya go! I like that viewpoint a lot! Thank you very much for stopping by. I appreciate your time sir.
Man I would love to add 1 to my garage. Nice video 👍👍😎😎
It is a great bike and I enjoy it very much! Have a great day!
Sundowner seat, HD windshield makes big difference. I also found a Pair of Arlen Ness foot pegs that are like a super mini floor boards that make a big difference also as there is no slip and great firm placement. HD does offer some handle bar choices, but I don’t have a problem with the aggressive posture. Longest ride for me was 3 days all day, had almost no issue until I was almost home. It was 100 degrees though. Biggest problem is storage. My jacket is needed morning’s at high elevation and not needed at 100 degrees. Factoring jacket and water, I was very limited for the minimal necessities. Would love a big swing arm bag for the Sportster S big swing arm.
That's awesome Greg! That's a lot of riding and I'm glad that you were comfortable most of the way! Man, that heat will wear you out! Take care, ride safe, and thank you very much for watching!
Hi Greg, what foot peg model did you installed? Looks a very good solution. Tks man
I agree, I much prefer forward controls it just feels natural to me on this motorcycle , I may add some bar risers or the new tracker bars which have just been released. Living in Scotland I think we’re just starting to see some decent aftermarket accessories. Worthy of note I live near the area where HD did the promotional video in Scottish highlands where the roads are very twisty and this bike excels in this environment, just don’t stray to far from a petrol ( gas) station 👍
Hi Lawrence! It's a great motorcycle for sure. I would love to take this bike in the Scottish highlands. So cool! Thank you very much for watching! I appreciate your time today!
The Corbin seat with its excellent back support and customisation options + Kuryankyn Riot foot board might be a good start. Harley should have thought about comfort and back bones of people at this price.
I have the Sundowner seat and I've heard good things about the Corbin seat. Hopefully it's treating you well. Have a great day and thank you very much for watching!
I just think cruise control pegs would be nice. Took my sportster s from dayton ohio to port clinton ohio and only issue was I could use a bit more stretching room for my legs. Maybe even some floorboards would help idk.
Hahah so basically… if you have a Dyna, do the same mods to the S lol. Great video and topic brother!
Thanks man. This bike is super fun, but my back has been acting up every time I ride the motorcycle lately. I know it's some after effects from my motorcycle accident. I don't get sore on the SG at all. Have a good day man and thanks for watching!
Bought mine in the spring , love the bike , I’ve done the windshield and heated grips so far , I don’t really have any problems with the comfort so far , I have ridden a couple hundred mile days and I will say the seats awful , lol
But I don’t think I’ve ever owned a bike that I haven’t changed the seat on . So that’s on my winter agenda , purchasing a new seat , hey I’m 61 and still ripping !!!!
Hey Tony! Glad to hear that you love your Sportster S! The H-D Sundowner seat is very comfortable and a good fit for the bike. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!!
I was never a sporty guy but was a Dyna guy. Rode one to the grand canyon and back. It takes a lot more endurance to ride these bikes in distance over a touring bike. 400 miles on a small bike and you want off. 600 miles on a touring bike and you're like lets stop and get dinner/adult beverage before hitting the hotel. I change my seats on all my bikes. I usually run Mustang but I am really beginning to be a Danny Grey seat fan.
Dang man. There is no way I would ride my Sportster S ti the Grand Canyon. I have a Mustang seat on my SG and I love it. I’ll have to check out Danny Grey too. It was great to see you at VAMM22. Thanks for watching!
I’ve rode up their several times with my buddy Russ on our Ultra Ltd putting 400+ miles at 10-12 hours with no butt ache👍👍😎😎
That's right! When I'm on my SG I have no problems at all. I can ride all day on that one. Thanks so much for your comment. I appreciate your support for the channel!
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It will be interesting to read the comments on this topic after a few have engaged.
No doubt. I'm very curious what everyone has to say about this topic. Hope you are doing well. Thanks Eric!
I'm riding to sturgis now from Chicago 14 hrs ill let u know how I do lol
For sure keep me in the loop. Be sure to take some Advil before you head out! hahahah. Thanks for watching!
I did 600km (around 370 miles) on 1 day with it. All I can say is my butt would like another seat when I ever repeat that ride. Greetz carl
Hey Carl! I would be in rough shape on this bike for almost 400 miles. I do believe the Sundowner seat makes a big difference for sure. Thanks so much for your comment. I appreciate your support for the channel!
Mine came with the sundowner seat, so I don’t know what a stock seat is like but after 6 months I upgraded to the Corbin Gunfighter as I still felt like my ass was sliding back at full throttle.
Hey Noah! That Sundowner Seat was a game changer for me. I hope you are enjoying your Sportster S!
I’m considering the Sportster S to ride from Oklahoma to North Carolina and back. I’m over 50.
That would be a tough ride. I would be completely busted doing that many miles on the Sportster S. A great motorcycle, don't get me wrong! Good luck sir. You got this!!
I would think you can add handle bar raisers? But it is an amazing round town bike. Ride Safe
We put the Reach handle bars on the S and now my wife has less stress on her back and can ride all day without discomfort. The bars will give the rider a more upright position without the leaning forward default position. Plus, we put the mid controls on for her shorter inseam. All of the hand controls fit without needing extended cables so the install took 20 minutes.
HDR - I’ve though about it. Finally it looks like some aftermarket parts are becoming available. Thanks for watching!
Jon - great ideas and I’m glad that’s working out for you guys. I’ll have to take a look at some of those options. I appreciate your time today!
I test rode the sportster S and the big thing for me was the rear suspension. I would need a little more travel I think. other than that it was a fun bike
Hey there! There’s some adjustments you can make on the suspension but to be honest with you it didn’t seem to make a lot of change. I appreciate your time today!
It one of those bikes can you go across the country on it sure. Do you want to no. It is a very niche bike.
Very true, but dang man I sure wouldn't attempt it. Hope you are doing well!
What’s the fuel range when riding agressively on freeways and curved mountain roads. Thanks
About 125 miles if I remember correctly. I hope that helps!
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Hey there Darren! Take care and thank you for stopping by the channel!
Opinions on Harley sportster s vs Harley breakout 143 2023?
Hey Tony! I haven't been on a new Breakout, but my Low Rider ST has the 117. The Sportster S will leave my Low Rider ST sitting still. What do you think sir. Thank you!
@@TyFromTennessee As a young guy, I would much prefer the Sportster, not to say that the breakout is any less. Cruisers and Sport motorcycles are meant for their own purposes. Do you think I could do 300-400km runs in one go? (I'm scared if the engine breaks down in the middle of nowhere).
Hey there I’m having a hard time getting my bike to go in sport mode! I keep clicking on the sport mode but it keeps staying on road mode. Do u know what I’m doing wrong? Ty
Hey Julie. Mine never did that but I’ve heard of there having something like that happen. It sounds like you may need to have your local dealership check it out. Good luck and let me know what happens.
Hi was also wondering if u can change the modes while driving or if u should be stopped to change from road to sport mode! Thanks again :)
Hey Ty
Hi Larry! I hope you are doing well. Thank you for watching friend!
I'm half your age and getting my back pain with this bike
I know man. It was probably the main reason I traded mine in for the Low Rider ST. I just couldn't ride that bike for too long. Other than that, it was a lot of fun! Thanks for watching today!
I dunno... after spending 7 hours on my Vulcan 800 when it was stock-ish, and over 4 hours on my 79 KZ650SR [stock but with an LTD step-up seat], I think I could last a full day of riding on the Sportster S. Want me to come visit to test this theory? :D
Come on! Road Reality on a Sportster S?! Many people would pay for such entertainment! Thanks for always supporting the channel!
@@TyFromTennessee HAHA, then it's a done deal. Can you put me up for a couple of nights? :D Dual vlog - RR on a Sportster S, TFT on a plain ol' Street Glide Special :D
@@RoadReality I like the way you think. Seriously man, you've always got a place to crash with us if you and the fam ever visit TN.
I’m 5 “7” tall how tall are you as a comparison? If you don’t mind me asking.
Hey Rueben! I’m 5’9 and the Sportster S fits me very well. Fun and fast bike. Thank you for watching!
@@TyFromTennesseeI’m a new subscriber to your channel from Australia & just watched all your videos on the Sportster S thank you for all your insights with the bike, me being a smaller guy & the same age as yourself, I think that’s definitely the bike for me. I’m amazed tho how cheap it is in the US compared to what we pay here in Australia for the same bike, here it’s over $21,000 new, such a massive difference.
@@Reubenn1 Thank you so much for supporting the channel. I have sinced traded my Sportster S on a Low Rider ST, but I had such a great time on that bile. So much fun! Ride safe my friend!
@@TyFromTennessee Yes I know I’m just starting to watch those next.
Hi🙂 There is enough space for luggages?
Hey Lorenzo. There is not much space at all. You can get a tail bag which will give you a little bit of room to carry a few items, but that's about it. Thank you very much for watching!
@@TyFromTennessee I like very much that bike, but I like travel very far too. I've now a Moto Guzzi Eldorado...🙂
It’s been beating me up and it doesn’t fit my riding style…time for me to get out of it 2023 1500miles
I am very sorry for my late response. Just moved and finally getting settled in. Yeah, I understand that. I just couldn't ride this bike for hours at a time. It was tough. Thank you for watching!
It is what it is. Great bike for some. Piece of shit for others. I'm way too easy. I really like motorcycles, car's and trucks. Traveling in any type of vehicle. Is where I shine. Great video thank you for sharing
Thanks Ray! That's right. Motorcycles mean different things to different people. Great point. Thanks for watching!