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- Harley-Davidson Sportster as good as it is as a do it all machine has two major areas no amount of money can over come. The Harley-Davidson Sportster can do a lot of things but it's design really holds it back in key areas. Even with the best suspension money can buy you still have to deal with the short wheel base. The short wheel base attributes to a rougher ride, add in the smaller frame and riding two up is less than great for any distance. The Sportster engine is one of the best engines Harley-Davidson ever produced and it can make some big horsepower. The Sportster engine however does not make big torque like the big twin engines. Sportster engines can make torque, but the rpm range required and the amount of work needed makes the cost not worth the benefit for the street.
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What's your experience with the Sportster? Do you love the Sportster or hate it?
My 2nd bike and 1st Harley, I love it. Mechanically simple and a huge market makes it a fun project
Never been on one, not a bad bike, just not a Road King
@@donwaltman4276praise the Lord it is'nt.
Borrowed a sporty a few years back and can recommend to any big twin rider to at least try once. They're great fun, I'd own one if I were a little shorter, a little lighter and a little braver. Horns will grow.
I still have my 2003 xl 883r, don't think i will ever get rid of it.
Glad you are back. The worst thing Harley ever did to the Sportster was that in 2004, they eliminated the transmission trapdoor. If you work on bikes and I still do, you can no longer pull the trapdoor door to fix the transmission. Now, you have to split the cases to do any kind of transmission repair. I mean, what the hell? I'm on my 11th Sportster, and I'm almost 70. It is a 1968 XLH 900. I rode this bike back and forth to work for 10 years. It shifts on the correct side and is still fun to ride out of all of my bikes. Edited for grammar
They went back in time to the K model. They didn’t have a trap door for the Transmission either.
That just killed any sportster purchase I have thought about
The price of a new Harley is more than the bike is worth however if you must have one you'll learn to live with it I did
You sir,are correct in your assessment
@lpd1snipe the transmission in the late model Sportster is pretty bullet proof you would have to do something claticismik to hurt it
When I was a teenager I bought a 650 BSA. I visited 5 states and 1 Province on it. I stayed on the road the entire summer of 1970. So when I hear a Sportster is no good for this or that, I marvel on how soft we all became.
We were just naive. No one told us we couldn't ride a Sportster, or British twin, thousands of miles with all our gear strapped to it. So we did it and enjoyed it.
I don't know about you, but I'm glad I didn't know. Sometimes ignorance IS bliss.
Cheers
Having owned a Sportster and s CB750, the CB absolutely smashed the Sportster for touring.
@@martincvitkovich724 The Sportster is a time machine. If you want to feel how people used to ride their bikes across country it is the one to get. Only thing that kills it is the limit of speed you can squeeze out of the engine as people drive insanely fast on freeways now.
@@exexpat11 I hear ya. Freeways suck, I didn't ride my Road King on them. I stay with State routes
I had a sportster when I was young. I gave it to my sister when I switched to a Heritage Softail. I worked less on that Sportster than I did on the Heritage. The Sportster was very reliable and dependable. Both had Evo motors and were ridden about the same amount of miles. Although I performed maintenance at scheduled intervals, the Sportster always seemed to look fresher than the Heritage like it didn't really need an oil change but got one anyway. I've got no complaints about the Sportster. They're too reliable to complain much...
Both have evo in the name but not the same motor by any means. Big twin evo has a single cam, evolution has four cams, lots of major differences. That being said, I tried my best to kill my sportster and never could, thing was bulletproof with proper maintenance. I did suffer the dreaded clutch rivet spring plate grenade. But everyone gave me plenty of heads up.
Hang in there dude!!!! Glad you’re back. Family is THE most important thing!!!
Man don't ever feel bad for taking a break. Take care of your family first. We will always be here waiting to watch any awesome content you put out. Glad to have you back.
I'm so glad you mentioned the idea that the Sportster Evo should have been scaled up for the bigger bikes. I've said that for years. As for the other shortcomings, I toured 23 States on a rubber-mounted 883. Some of those states were 2-up, some were pulling a trailer behind the Sportster, some were both. I'm not a big spender so I'll be happy to share what I did to accomplish this. First thing is I put on a pair I've used Road King shocks. That was Cheap and made an enormous difference, especially with a passenger. The next thing I did was put on a Mustang wide touring seat which I didn't mind the expense because I've had to change the seat on nearly every motorcycle I've owned. I changed the handlebars but they were also cheap and I did the work myself. The only thing that was a little bit of an expense and specific to make the Sportster comfortable were the forward controls. Even my trailer was cheap since it was a kit from Harbor Freight. As for the revs, I didn't mind that at all because I was fresh off of Japanese bikes at the time and it seemed completely natural to me. Since then I have bought a Dyna and I've had to dump way more money into that bike than the Sportster. The grass wasn't greener with the big twins for me. I'm ready to eventually go back to an EVO Sportster.
PS you can modify the backrest on a Sportster and move it back about 2 inches. That gives the passenger much more room and they're still completely on the seat.
That's great to hear! I've always felt they could have done that with the EVO.
Happy you're back, hope you are doing well, we missed you.
Thank you for the support as always!
I’ve been a Harley Davidson mechanic for nearly 40 years and sports have put many of meals on the table.
How so? People bring them alot with problems?
So happy you're back! My condolences to you and your family
I'm 6'3", and bought my AMF XLH Ironhead Sportster new back in 77 and still love it. Fitted a pair of Lester mag wheels, Continental Conti blitz tyres, progressive for spring and progressive rear shocks and it handles great. It came with a very comfy king and queen seat. I fitted a genuine Sportster rack, leather saddle bags, centre stand and a kickstart kit to augment my electric starter. With the new shocks it is much better if I take a pillion than original ones. I only use it for journeys up to 300 miles if I'm 2 up and use my 95 FLSTN Heritage for anything longer. Sorry for your loss sir!
If I remember they cost between 1500-2000 new.That was long time ago!
That was still expensive for a bike back then, that's what Harley has always been known for.
@@Tomcat8911if I remember correctly 5200 CAD for a 76 Sporty
@@Tomcat8911 I paid £2,500 in 77 for my XLH Sportster. My mate bought a 2 bedroom solid sandstone flat for less than I paid for my bike!!
I like the kickstart idea if the battery is a bit low on charge.
Sorry about your loss bud. Prayers for you and your family. Glad you’re back. Take care
It's good to have you back. The bike I wanted the most when I was a kid was a Sportster. So far that hasn't happened. I'm old but the game ain't over yet. On a personal note if I may. There's no set time for the healing process. It can take years, be patient as it isn't the same for everyone. Peace be with you, your family and friends.
@@williamwintemberg Now is the time. There are still low mileage Sportys at low prices. In 5-10 years they will become collector items and prices will go up.
@exexpat11 Thanks, I hear you loud and clear.
Good to see you back again mate. Sorry for the loss, i wish you and your family all the best.
Sorry for your loss man. Their’s no excuse needed for TH-cam. Glad you’re back and look forward to all your videos. Keep up the good work.
Well said. The classic Evo Sportster is what it is. I love mine; a ‘13 1200 Custom.
Sorry to hear about the family loss. Keep the Faith. Glad to see you back, but you needed that break. Thanks.
Aussie rider here. I grew up on Triumphs. The old ones from the 60's and 70's. My first Harley was/is a 97 Sportster that I bought for less than half the price of one of the new Triumph Bonneville replicas. I bought it second hand, but it was in great shape with just over 40 thousand Kilometres on it (about 25 thousand miles) I've ridden it all over eastern Australia on some very long trips (600 miles in a day for three days straight) and it has never let me down. It was an 883 when I got it, but a few years in I decided to put a kit in it and after a lot of research, I went with the 1275 kit from Hammer Performance. I only put barrels and pistons in it, because of costs. Australia is an expensive place to ride. It already had a nice 2-1 exhaust system and I had swapped out the 27 tooth final drive gear for the 29 tooth one that came on the 1200's, to lower the revs at highway speeds. The bike got a ground up work over (all done ny myself) with new wheel bearings, steering head bearings, and anything in the engine and transmission that needed fixing. An upgraded oil pump and clutch, plus a wire-tuck which moved the ignition switch to underneath the battery box and the coil to between the cylinders on the LHS, plus good rear shocks and fork springs gave me a bike that has nearly twice the horsepower and bags more torque. It will cruise effortlessly in 5th gear at 70mph without any problems, uses LESS fuel, and because of the superior balance of the Carillo forged pistons from the Hammer kit, vibrates far less that any Sportster I've ever ridden. It likes to rev and will do the sporty stuff through the twisties very nicely. At 68 years old and after 52 years of riding, I'm not that interested in high speed shenanigans these days (and besides, the speeding fines here would make you eyes water!) so I have a bike that is just fine for what I want. I don't really have the time or money for much touring these days anyway and the prices of the bigger Harleys here are outrageous (secondhand prices are about the same as new bike prices in the USA) so paying $25k plus for a bike that I'm not going to be using as much as my Sporty, which only owes me a total of $12k, when the average price of a used one from the dealers here is more than that by a couple of grand, really isn't my deal. I have rear shocks that are an inch longer than stock and that gives me an advantage in the corners, while also giving me longer travel that takes better care of highway bumps. I don't see myself changing it for anything else any time soon. Lots of things that can be done (if you know how) to Sportys to improve the ride, have been done and the look on many guy's faces when I tell them I did the work myself is a bonus to having a bike that does what I want, when I want and doesn't have any nasty surprises. I know you stateside guys will be looking at the dollars in horror, but the brand new Sportsters back in 2009 when I got mine were upwards of $18,000 for a base model 1200, so I'm cool with what I've paid for mine. Just for interest's sake, a 2024 Road King Special is listed at; $42,495 and a Heritage Classic at $38,995 here in Oz at the moment.
You have a great Sportster there! That's what it's all about - making it your own.
I have a 2003 xlh 1200. Progress suspension, baker 6 speed, super trap exhaust. 104000 miles. I'm 70 and it's my primary form of transportation.
Amazing.
No apology needed. Family first. Glad to see you back and my condolances.
100% accurate. I've had quite a few sporters and liked every one of them, but in the end it was always that ride that beat you up. And as I got into my sixties, it just got harder to ride them.
Sorry for your loss. You don't worry about us because we'll always be here for you. Family ALWAYS comes first. Have enjoyed your videos for years now. Keep up the good work.
Thank you, that means a lot to me! I really appreciate your support, especially through all of this.
I swapped out the rear custom shocks on my 2000 XLH with a pair of air shocks from a '96 FLH. And installed a spacer on top of the springs in the front forks. AMAZING DIFFERENCE! And I have 70,000 miles on it with no major repairs. Eliminated the electronic ignition. But you're right about the short wheel base. I like my '70 XLCH with 4" over forks. A lot more comfortable to ride. And I LOVE a Dyna. Excellent ride.
Glad to see you back.
No apologies for taking care of family. Got 2004 xl1200 custom bought out of storage auction from Florida. Previous owner had Dyna front front end installed on the bike.
Amazing ride with the extra length fork setup.
Bought a 2003 XLH1200 in 2006 and have been riding it since. 59 MPG, and take day longer trips every Saturday from 200-400 miles and never wanted a bigger bike. It fits me, I do my own mechanic work on it, and I really love my Sporty.
My 96 and 01 Sportster Ss are two of Harley's best efforts. Fully independent front and rear suspension with twin plug Buell Lightning heads on the 01 are very cool
Good to see you back. Agree totally with all you said about sportsters, sorry for your loss.
Thank you, it really means a lot to me from everyone!
Glad to see you Gixx, Fridays just weren't the same
I really felt bad not being able to put out videos, it wasn't the same for me either!
@@GixxerFooThere's alot of people who look forward to Friday's, just for your videos!!! Thank you
Glad you are back. Hope everything goes well for you. I love Sportsters. I'm 70, have several big twins but no Sportsters right now. Every time I mention getting another one my wife tells me that I am too old to ride them. 🤷♂️ still can't find an age limit written down anywhere. 😂
Love the sportster in my younger days.What you say makes sense. I met a young fellow who rode his sportster from Florida to Harleys 100th anniversary in 03 in Milwaukee. To me that was a heck of a trip.But if you love to ride you'll ride any bike to get to the destination. Glad to have you back.
It's crazy what you can do on those bikes sometimes! It's good to be back!
Love and healing to you and your grieving family. Sold my ‘09 1200C to my step-son as a needed commuter bike. He loves it! I enjoyed my time with it, again as a commuter. The Big Dawg ‘19 RGU M8 takes care of my local and touring needs now. When H-D discontinued the Sportster line I knew the end was near. Why discontinue a line that’s been successful since 1957?
Good to see you again. Sorry for your loss.
Thank you, that means a lot to me!
great advice for most people. I'm content with my stock 883 engine and after market suspension on my sportster that takes me to Laconia, Sturgis, tail of the dragon etc. and it never left me stranded.
I'm not a Harley fan, but I have had the opportunity to ride my buddy's 06 883 for 8 years now, and I gotta say, it's been a fantastic lil scoot. He bought it brand new and it now has around 25k miles on it, and it ticks perfectly. It's a fun bike for the backroads, however, it's not a long trip moto. I'll take my Busa any day of the week over it. In the end, I'd never buy a Sporty, or any Harley for that matter, but if one was given to me I'd ride it with a big ol smile on my face.
I got my endorsement in 2020. Buddy of mine let me take his 92 Sportster XLH for a few months. That old bike taught me a lot. Gave me experience and confidence. Cool story about that bike. My buddy bought it brand new in 1993. He and a friend, each on their Sportster, rode from South Carolina all the way up to the Dalton highway to the Arctic circle in Alaska . Then rode back to South Carolina. 25 days round trip and never ran out of gas with that little peanut tank.
I still love my Sportster. It gives me that special feeling of riding history. I have my Heritage for touring and my ZX4RR of sporty country rides. I have my XT250 for a little dirt road action. At 70 years old I'm still enjoying riding.
You've got the garage I would love to have!
Excellent explanation.
I don't care about torque or horsepower.
In Central Pennsylvania I added a low to mid-range Feulin Reaper cam to an 883 Sportster years ago and that solved the problem of slowing down going up lengthy hills or having to get a runner race approaching a lengthy hill.
I've had 3 Sportsters over the years and went into each purchase knowing full well they're not comfortable to ride and are top heavy. I didn't care about that either.
I'm 66 yr old disabled veteran that waited 4 years for the rumored smaller version of the Pan America using the Revolution® Max 975T engine.
It never came.
So a month ago I got a good deal on a 2024 KLR 650.
Thank you.
Hey, talk bad about Sportsters all you want, I love it! I'm 68, I've been riding my 06 Sporty 1200 for 16 years, now. Best bike I've owned, so far. I've had a bad hip since I was 23 (construction accident). I can't ride a 6 speed BT because I can't spread my legs that much for long periods of time.
Had a Goldwinger give me crap for riding HD. With a grin, I listened to all that Harley badmouthing THEN I told him I ride a Sportster. His reaction was priceless. He was over 70 and recommended I get a Goldwing. My response: I'm not old enough yet. Hahahaha.
I've had a lot of different bikes and clocked more than 500k miles, I know what I like. Sportsters are fast, carve winding roads nicely, easy to work on and look good doing it, 😁
Sorry to hear about your loss. We are going through the same situation. Very difficult year. Hang in there! I've owned several, from an ironhead to my beloved "48". Tons of fun in a small package! But my wife wouldn't get on the back. So I traded back up to the next best ride, my '17 Fat Bob! 🏁
Sorry for your loss, it's something you don't just get over and move on. Everyone deals with it in different ways depending on what family member. My son has a '96 Sportster 883 that he had a 1200 kit put in along with wheels, forward controls, etc and now can't sell it even for the money in upgrades.
Having owned about 10 different Harleys.,
I still like the pre EFI evo sportster the best !
AND the modifications they need do not break the bank for anyone.
Here is what the need to be 2 up;
Start with a 2003 and down 1200 model
Next buy 3 degree rake cups
Next buy 3 inch fork extensions
Next extend swing arm 3 inches using 2 to make one longer one
Next move upper rear shock pivots back 3 inches
Next buy classic style tank from 2005 or 06.
Use 2 appropriate sized solo seats with springs
And doing all that will take just a little more time than changing the f-ing drive belt on a dresser, as it turns out the 2003 1200 Sportster was the last good bike they. made.
Road king rider now..
I got old..
Sportsters will always make me smile.
You are right 100 per cent. Wanted to do some touring and moto camping so I got a Softail. I wish I had kept the Sporty and would like to get another but they cost more than I am willing to spend. Used ones have gone up substantially in value. As you said the Evo Sportster engine is the best engine HD has ever built. I will withhold judgement on the new series of engines as I don't know much about them. I will stick with my two Moto Guzzis, the V7lll is just an Italian Sportster with exactly the same drawbacks.😊 I am keeping this one until I age out of riding.
Sorry for your loss. Have missed your channel the past few weeks. Agree with your evaluation (both positive and negative) of the sportster. Rode one myself from ‘87-‘92, always got me home!
Came from enduro background, first harley was a sportster & it's funny how riders claim you gotta ride with RPM's fully turning heck I felt like I was hurting the motor lugging it around 2 or even 3k on the rpm for a comparison I've rode single cylinder "thumpers" fully reved out to do ADV touring usually giving it all its got just to maintain posted speed limits so to jump on a sportster the vibration was not even a thing rubber mount or solid mount tried them both nor was the constant rev to maintain speed an issue- however the suspension on ALL sportsters was crap compared to even a 90's KLR (extreme budget bike)
Hey my friend me and my family send you our condolences.
It started many years ago my first Harley was a xlh sportster second month blew the engine to pieces lmao first rebuild in my lounge and definitely not the last.
That's where my addiction started.
All the best brother from NZ 🇳🇿
Stop trying to make Big Twins out of them. there is always confusion as to what produces torque. It isn't stroke, it's cylinder fill. It's simply how much fuel and air you can put in the cylinder, and how efficient the combustion process is. Put in the simplest of terms, it's the twisting force at the crankshaft. It's very easy to make 90-100 hp reliably from a 1200. The Sportster is still the best value going if you don't mind being upside down in a bike. I have $7500 in an 88 -inch XL. Sandy Kosman cured the wheelbase issue for me. Gold Valve emulators are less than $500 and mid-level Ohlins shocks about a grand. The base 883 had a great bar and seat arrangement from the factory for a 5ft 10 -inch dude of avg build. Pretty tough to build a nine second big twin for that kind of money.
Starting a build on a 80 model sportster that someone spent a lot on ,double plug heads,SS carb and tons of chrome,here we go!
Sorry for your loss bud. Glad you're back. Any chance you will do a video on the Fat Boy? EVO, TWIN CAM, and M8 ? Just curious. Keep up the great work and ride safe 💯🤘🏻
No need to apologize, you have to take care of you and yours before everything else. Condolences on your loss but glad you’re back. For the record I love my 1200 Custom sporty and acknowledge all the shortcomings you mentioned.I always get compliments when I’m out on mine I think people just like the classic looks of them.
I always said that the Sportster is a 1 year bike. If you like to ride you'll move up to something bigger. I had mine for 1 year and then got an FXR which I still have 28 years later. Sorry for your loss and I hope you have happy and safe holidays.
Loved me Sportster 72. It was my first bike, sounded great and such a fun bike to rip around town. But you are right, pretty quickly I got the itch to move into a Dyna and that’s what I did. That sportster will always have a soft spot in my heart though
Sorry for your loss
Thank you, I really appreciate it!
My boy brought home a 2008 1200 Sporty, which got me back into riding. I was responsive and quick. But when all is said and done, I'm a big twin Guy. Sportsters are great, they're just not my ride.
As for your family situation, God speed to healing and peace.
Thank you for the content. Glad to see you post a video. Sportster, it’s in its name. Sport. It’s for zippin around. Love them but it’s got no legs. I have an ironhead but I prefer my built tc dyna when I’m on a bike for more then an hour or two. Neither bike is worth what I put into them except to me.
Glad to have to back, Foo! We all appreciate what you do. Sorry for your loss. Hope you and yours have a Merry Christmas.
What I liked best about the Sportster was that you could buy a used bike for a great price, get on it, and it felt like a Harley. So glad there are so many used ones out there to continue that tradition. Be well, Gixxet--really like your channel!
Thank you! I really appreciate the support!
I had a new 883 in 1988, it was the tank range I couldn't live with.
Good to see you back.
Happy to see you back. Sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and yours. I own 2 Sportsters, a 76 and an 87. I also have other Harleys but these are my favs with the 76 taking top hinors. Thanks for the video.
Wise words indeed. Bought my first Sporty in 1990, a 1973 model. It was in good condition and was mildly customised. Both my previous Harleys were 750 flatheads. The 73 ran well and the only problem I had with it was fitting a new armature in the generator and a Bosch regulator box. Fast forward to the mid 2000s, I bought a lovely 1994 1200 XLH, low miles and totally reliable. The last Sporty I bought was a 2002 XL1200R. It had a factory 1200 conversion, inc heads, and a two into one exhaust. Again it was immaculate and really ran well. Ideal for A and B roads in The UK. Will probably down size to a 1200R in the next couple of years as the old WideGlide is becoming a tad heavy. (never had a problem with the shocks, just put them on the highest settings)
I started on a sportster.. rode it for four months, it ran great but it was limited on the interstate.. and rode rough, i upgraded to a Dyna, it feels just like a bigger sportster...
I'm sorry for your loss, great to see you back, God bless brother keep up the great work!
Glad you are back. I was happy to see your video today. No apologizes needed life gets in the way sometimes. How much of a pain would it be to slap a big twin into a Sportster?
Every American loving biker should have a Sporty in the stable, period.
Sending Best wishes 4 you and your Family. O.k. by us of the 3 wk. Pause, Take 3 more, i beleave we can wait. ❤❤
Had an EVO Sportster back in the 90's... 130hp at the tire... racing fuel.. solid lifters.. airshifter... it was a cool bike..and a lot of power for the time, but u know...starter didn't like to work when hot.. try to bump start..14.5 to 1.. still it was fun.. People used to say.. who would put all that money into a Sportster...
Those are some bad ass bikes, hell that's still a lot of power today on a Sportster. Back then it was really unheard of!
Had a 2000 and a 2002. Both were great. Sold them when I needed money. Miss them.
Starting out riding street again at 64 years old, I bypassed the Sportster, bypassed the Dyna, and at 6'5" tall and 275#, stepped into a used 2018 Sport Glide with the 107 CI M8..... No regrets, the bike does it all. Yes it cost quite a bit more to get into one, but it was worth every cent, bought used, private party. Never feel bad, taking a break, when it comes to family matters, sir. Family first.... Brotherrrrr!
That’s awesome, I have always wanted a Sport Glide!
Sorry to hear about your loss. Your videos are great and nice to see you coming back!
Glad you’re back in the Saddle Brother. We all missed you, TH-cam just wasn’t the same.
It feels good to be back, thanks for the support!
Glad to have you back man missed your videos.sorry for your loss. hi from New Zealand 🇳🇿
Gix. You have great content. Im glad to see your subscribers edging up. Had a 69 XLCH as my first big motorcycle. Hard start but dead reliable.
Thanks! Yeah they are great bikes, but yeah they were always a little rough around the edges!
Yea, I missed your videos. I bet that most of us had at least one sportster in their stable I know I did. It was a 1979 which I like to call the bastard year because a lot on it was one year only like the exhaust and the rear brake master cylinder and so on. It was fun while it lasted had it. Hey which part of the country are you in? I’m outside of Pittsburgh. Catch ya on the next one!
No need to apologize buddy, your content is awesome and very informative, keep it up bro 😎
I had a 87 Sporty many years ago
The first year the they were a 1000 aluminum engine...
Loved the Potato.. Potato.. sound...
Big thumbs up for the channel...
I've had the Van Halen song Little Dreamer in my head since 5 am....now I know why .
Kidding aside my High School Machine Shop teacher said to me in '78....if you want to be cool ride a Norton,Triumph or Sporster.
Only rode one once and it felt like riding on a piece of plywood with wheels under it.
It does fill a niche for smaller riders and urban commuting and they are cool looking for sure.
Thanks for getting back in the game it's appreciated by all of us!
My condolences to you and your family. Your are a Legend!! Glad to hear you are back.
I've got 3 big twins but have been thinking about getting another sporty to make into a bar hopper.
Thanks for the sportster love !! Sorry for your loss man. Ride safe.
Thanks for watching, and ride safe yourself!
I have a 2002 Sportster 1200C. I have replaced the 21 inch tube type wheel and tire with a 19 inch cast tubeless tire and wheel. A flat tire with tube type tires means a tow truck and who knows what else. About the only other non stock parts on it are much louder slip ons, a retuned carburetor, and a short H-D sissy bar. Suspension, seat, bars, grips, etc. are completely stock. Oh, I did add some extra chrome. Belt guard, oil tank, battery cover, and a few other little bits. I bought it for the look, sound, and feel. It rides just fine for me. It has plenty of power from the stock engine. I also have a mostly stock 1989 FXRS Low Rider. It still has the original suspension, seat, and bars. It also has aftermarket slip ons, and some extra chrome. It also has plenty of power for me. With Harleys it's not about power or handling. It's about the look, sound, and feel.
I tried carrying a passenger on a bike nearly 50 years ago. I never did it again, and never will. As far as I am concerned, motorcycles are one person vehicles.
Nice to add a Sportster to the collection. ✌️😎🍺
I said I would sell mine when I got it but I still have it all these years later.
Happy to have you back. Thanks for the wonderful content.
This is true of every motorcycle ever made. There is no perfect motorcycle. I personally love the sportsters, but like all bikes, they do have a limited area in which they excel.
Sorry for your loss, family first! Glad you're back
Sorry for your loss. Family always comes first.
I appreciate you and always look forward to your videos, I hope you’re ok.
I am sorry for your loss. Thank you for doing these videos, they are always fun and educational.
My sincerest condolences!!! I appreciate your channel!!!
Sory to here about your loss.Hang in there stay kool and be safe.
Good to see you back.Sorry to hear of the loss of a family member all the best to you and your family.
Since 1987 I have almost always have had a Sportster along with whatever other bikes I was riding.
Since 87 til now five .
Number five is a 2007 1200 I found on a used truck lot for 2700 USD.
Stripped it down to a single seat flat track style bike for blasting around the back roads .
I love Sportys and will always have one.
There are tens of thousands out there used for sale for anywhere from 2500 to 4000 .
You can find them with relatively low mileage on them.
Mileage isnt too much of a concern if they were well maintained.
Long live the Sportster.
Also glad you’re back and hope you continue to heal.
Had a Sporster 48’ a few years ago. Great bike, but agree with your comments
And don’t forget they all have a 5-speed tranny.
Glad your back, cheers from Australia.
Cheers from the USA! I appreciate your support, good to be back!
Sorry for your loss🙏
Wishing you strength, I enjoy sportster content.
Glad you are back. I got a question about the Freedom exhaust. Give me your opinion about them,I had the true duals on my 2015 RG but I just change them to the union 2into1 it’s at the shop now waiting on the Dino. But give me your honest opinion about them compared to the other out there.
Love my 2002 1200C... for running around the neighborhood, it works! Especially with drag pipes, nothing sounds better IMO.
I bought a 2007 sportster for my wife. It ended up being too small for me and too big for her so I sold it. But I got to say sitting at stoplights it had the most wonderful sound. It was the perfect po ta to
Good to see you back. God Bless...
My condolences to you and your family 🙏
My condolences 🙏🏽… you were missed my friend