My iron head XLCH was quick for its time. It's all we knew back then. They can be built to go fast, but it takes a lot of $$. But if you must, and want a real sleeper, Zipper engine mods. will do it. Any of you old timers remember Joe Smith? That man could build & tune a fast machine.
You’re a taller rider, how does the 1200 feel with the progressive shocks? Mainly do day trips, back and forth to work. But want to be able to bang out longer trips when I get the chance? Thanks in advance
I have an '08 1200 Custom and it runs very good with a Stage 1, but this bike here doesn’t really impress me, based upon my owning a new factory 1972 XLCH that I clocked an official 122 mph on a flat road with no wind...so, where is the progression in performance???
That is correct...my cousin who was a trooper back in the day...clocked me at 121 and 123 on a new 100% factory stock 1972 AMF HD Sportster XLCH 1000 (61 BHP) with about 2K on the odometer. So, we've improved the Sportster how?
Now Hammer Performance has a 1275CC big bore kit. Tune it and put in new cams and you have the fastest Harley Davidson on the planet. On sale right now for about $700 without the cams.
Sometimes I wish I didn't have a rubber mount for the specific reason of putting an s&s 100ci crate motor in it, and someday in the near future I will probably do just that. Did you ever get yours finished?
Two into one is a myth for actual power or low end torque but in actuality you get more power when intake and exhaust are bigger so the thing can breath properly just like any engine, check it out on aq dyno and see. You will always get a higher top end speed and power when it can get the air and fuel it needs to pull harder and longer.
I am sorry but you are wrong. On liquid cooled engines yes, air cooled motors run better and make more power with a 2-1 pipe, that is why older sportsters with 2-2 pipes also had a crossover pipe. It absolutely is not a myth to make more power with a 2-1 on an air cooled 45 degree vtwin. Check it on a dyno? Sure, I will gladly do that. hammerperf.com/dynoroom.shtml There are PLENTY of dyno graphs showing how a 2-1 makes more power. There is a science behind the pushing and pulling of each cylinder along with scavenging that make a 2-1 a more performance oriented pipe for most Harleys.
I bought my 883 for about 6k with a 2 yr aftermarket warranty. It would have been less if I didn't get the warranty. Stop in at your local hd dealer and shop the used stuff.
I love it. It was my first bike I bought it before ever riding a motorcycle before had somebody delivered to me I got on it and rode down the street. I personally think sportsters are great stater bikes but everybody is different.
@@parkersgarage4216 My 1200C has sentimental value. My wife bought it for me! But for a first Harley I'd recommend a Dyna, specifically a Low Rider. Easier to ride slow than a somewhat top heavy Sportster. I've got both.
clemsonrugger im not a big guy at all so I’m gonna go w a sportster. I’m only 5’8 150 so not a big guy. I don’t want a real heavy bike. Yea something like that can’t be replaced.
@@parkersgarage4216 I'm not a big guy either and yes the lowrider is heavier but the seat is lower to the ground by about an inch. The lower seat and the lower center gravity makes the lowrider easier to handle when not moving
I also think they are magnificent motorcycles ,so much so that i think there is a case to be made that the sportster has ascended HD . For pure form of a simple , reliable fun motorcycle , it the sportster. The gigantic aftermarket speaks for the bike , even the iron head ( thats an interesting one) ticks a majority of boxes. I think though all MFGs need to slow the f**k down and not forget about what a motorcycle is , also not everyone has to ride everywhere doing 170mph at 11k rpm and not all of us want our bikes feeling like our sofa. Im on number 7 just got a 2020 iron , needs some adjustments to fit me better but thats all bikes.
I have a 92 1200 with a little work , straight pipes … springer front end … bobber style and it’s WAY faster then my 88 and 103. It’s so light and it RIPs. People who say sportswear aren’t for men never drove a 1200 pinned in 3rd gear on a bend. They scream. I have them all choppers , big touring , etc etc the sportster is my fav to ride . Light , fast , low to the ground . Love it and it was 2500 bucks .. I have 45,000 bikes I like less lol
Had a bike similar to this. 106hp 2007 sportster 883 converted to 1200 with stage 4 not kit was built piece by piece. VnH 2 to 1 pro drag pipe, screaming eagle engine pieced together at Peterson’s Harley Davidson south!
IDC has something to do with the front and rear brakes or wheels obviously. What else could be front and rear percentages? Could be suspension also. Are those progressive shocks smart shocks? lol
Yup. This is TOTALLY gonna be the dealership im gonna buy from someday when i get my motorcycle license! Even know i live in Ohio, i’ll come travel down there & buy from srkcycles :)
Sponsored drag bikes, built bikes, like drag racers say, if you want to see what works look at what the drag racers use. Don't see drag bikes with 2 into 1 exhaust.
Dude not to tell you your buisiness...but you never wait for it to warm up while riding it, always let a harley warm up in neutral until it idles down, harleys are very high compression bikes you should NEVER roll on the throttle at all until completely warm or you will blow a head gasket. ✌
Ken Ward it's okay to ride them very gently until it hits operating temp. the reason the head gasket could blow is because the cylinders actually grow and expand when they are hot. when the motor is cold the seal is not as tight. a stock Harley is actually not extremely high compression. Sporties are about 9:1.
😆I agree. Ya gotta know something about something. 👏👏👏😆 Sean, I'm thinking that statement is one of those "PROFOUND" things that should be recorded so ppl can experience the wisdom & enlightenment that such a deep saying brings into ones life. Thank you Sean.
Lancaster, nice flintlocks 250 yrs. ago, beautiful rifles. The rifles that helped build and defend the new country. If that is all the military had today do you think the guv. would be calling for an assault weapons ban?
We built a 1200R Sportster with a Zippers kit and 12 to 1 compression it had over 140 hp and over 145 foot pounds of torque it had a race tuner that you could adjust on the fly the base price of the 1200R was right at 10k with 12k of motor work omit we sold it for 22.5k and it was fast as hell but I still don’t think we called it the fastest ever I promise you if you twisted the throttle that hard on it the front end would not have stayed on the ground lol
I didn't see anything fast about it. Didn't see any MPH. No 1/4 or 1/8 mile time. You can talk about speed but if you can't back it up don't talk about it.
Well it is a Hammer Performmance 1250cc so that in itself tells you that it makes at least 100hp because thats where those set ups put those bikes, and then it has some extra goodies. This bike made 120hp to the rear wheel so unless you have no idea about Hammer Performance then you would already know its fast lol
Very nice. Almost as fast as mine. Just kidding. That one seems faster. He probably did stage 1 and 2. That's my goal. 2 into 1 vh with cams done and Arlen ness big sucker. Waiting for exhaust bracket to grind all the way down. Lol and to pay it off more
Fast and HD don't go together.... the v rod HD's fastest bike, a 600 can smoke it.... and a liter bike can pull 1/2 track on it in 1/4... HD's are for riding around and having fun, not racing....remember this for future vids about Harley's....
07 was still efi optional. I disagree about the 2 into one. That sound ain’t all that... I have an 08 that would smoke that little red pansy. I did the work myself and know it’s a beast Let me know if want to line them up. I will even come to you...
What have you done to your bike? How do you know you would race it from a video of him riding the bike under 5000rpm? As for disagreeing with the 2-1, what are you disagreeing with? It has been proven that they make more power on air cooled vtwins time and time again.
My sporty would leave it in the dust. Mine is 80ci cammed to the Max. Has a supertrap exhaust . 2 plugs per cylinder 2 coils. Built it for 1/8 mile drags. Is a daily rider.
I stroked a 65 sportster. That is a pretty bike but short stroke and hardly incredibly fast but it’s a short stroke bike and you’re not revving it. Why do you sell Christ when you’re trying to sell a bike? The true believer keeps his mouth shut.
Claims fastest sportster, drives like grandma going to church....
And it still sounds stock 😂!
@@cassidys962😂 absolutely not
Foreal dude I kept thinking… so when you gonna show us what she can do?😂
“Idc” I don’t care how fast I’m going officer setting
Yeah, I need to disable that mode on my bike.
I love that your spreading Gods Word in your videos! Keep up the great work! God bless!
Why you short shift it bruhhh this guy always talking like he can ride well but every video proves otherwise
IDC = Injector duty cycle.
My iron head XLCH was quick for its time. It's all we knew back then. They can be built to go fast, but it takes a lot of $$. But if you must, and want a real sleeper, Zipper engine mods. will do it. Any of you old timers remember Joe Smith? That man could build & tune a fast machine.
IDC is you're duty cycle the pulse of the injector
You’re a taller rider, how does the 1200 feel with the progressive shocks? Mainly do day trips, back and forth to work. But want to be able to bang out longer trips when I get the chance? Thanks in advance
I’m 6’ even and I rode mine for a 1200 mile trip. It wasn’t super comfortable, but part of that is because I got the king and queen seat.
I have an '08 1200 Custom and it runs very good with a Stage 1, but this bike here doesn’t really impress me, based upon my owning a new factory 1972 XLCH that I clocked an official 122 mph on a flat road with no wind...so, where is the progression in performance???
That is correct...my cousin who was a trooper back in the day...clocked me at 121 and 123 on a new 100% factory stock 1972 AMF HD Sportster XLCH 1000 (61 BHP) with about 2K on the odometer. So, we've improved the Sportster how?
Rev it up Sean!!! Jeez...
Pulls to 7000 and Sean shifts at 4000!!! 😠
Now Hammer Performance has a 1275CC big bore kit. Tune it and put in new cams and you have the fastest Harley Davidson on the planet. On sale right now for about $700 without the cams.
I really like how they integrated the power commander display into the dash.......
😂
I know this vid is old but im building a S&S 100 ci sporster so i might drop by and let him test it out when im done.
Sometimes I wish I didn't have a rubber mount for the specific reason of putting an s&s 100ci crate motor in it, and someday in the near future I will probably do just that. Did you ever get yours finished?
Two into one is a myth for actual power or low end torque but in actuality you get more power when intake and exhaust are bigger so the thing can breath properly just like any engine, check it out on aq dyno and see. You will always get a higher top end speed and power when it can get the air and fuel it needs to pull harder and longer.
I am sorry but you are wrong. On liquid cooled engines yes, air cooled motors run better and make more power with a 2-1 pipe, that is why older sportsters with 2-2 pipes also had a crossover pipe. It absolutely is not a myth to make more power with a 2-1 on an air cooled 45 degree vtwin. Check it on a dyno? Sure, I will gladly do that.
hammerperf.com/dynoroom.shtml
There are PLENTY of dyno graphs showing how a 2-1 makes more power. There is a science behind the pushing and pulling of each cylinder along with scavenging that make a 2-1 a more performance oriented pipe for most Harleys.
@@jonnymac8925 Correct, sir! Dude clearly doesn't know what he's talking about.
The guy put more money into the engine than I payed for my 883 😂😂
And makes 3 times the power.......
It is either a 1250 or 1275
Speeds just a question of money, how fast do you want to go?
Can I get a decent used harley to learn on in the 5000 dollar range?
I bought my 883 for about 6k with a 2 yr aftermarket warranty. It would have been less if I didn't get the warranty. Stop in at your local hd dealer and shop the used stuff.
@@mancannon11 thx! How do you like you hd?
I love it. It was my first bike I bought it before ever riding a motorcycle before had somebody delivered to me I got on it and rode down the street. I personally think sportsters are great stater bikes but everybody is different.
Shit can find one for probably 2k or so. Then upgrade to your liking
bought a 04 sportster R 1200 alot of aftter market performance parts bike like new for 4000.
LMFAO... You have to know something about something! Something like that lol
Love my 1200C. Lotta bikes have come and gone but this Sporty will ALWAYS be in my garage.
You like the sportster that much huh? I’m thinking about buying one as sorta a first bike.
@@parkersgarage4216 My 1200C has sentimental value. My wife bought it for me! But for a first Harley I'd recommend a Dyna, specifically a Low Rider. Easier to ride slow than a somewhat top heavy Sportster. I've got both.
clemsonrugger im not a big guy at all so I’m gonna go w a sportster. I’m only 5’8 150 so not a big guy. I don’t want a real heavy bike. Yea something like that can’t be replaced.
@@parkersgarage4216 I'm not a big guy either and yes the lowrider is heavier but the seat is lower to the ground by about an inch. The lower seat and the lower center gravity makes the lowrider easier to handle when not moving
I also think they are magnificent motorcycles ,so much so that i think there is a case to be made that the sportster has ascended HD . For pure form of a simple , reliable fun motorcycle , it the sportster. The gigantic aftermarket speaks for the bike , even the iron head ( thats an interesting one) ticks a majority of boxes. I think though all MFGs need to slow the f**k down and not forget about what a motorcycle is , also not everyone has to ride everywhere doing 170mph at 11k rpm and not all of us want our bikes feeling like our sofa. Im on number 7 just got a 2020 iron , needs some adjustments to fit me better but thats all bikes.
I have a 92 1200 with a little work , straight pipes … springer front end … bobber style and it’s WAY faster then my 88 and 103. It’s so light and it RIPs.
People who say sportswear aren’t for men never drove a 1200 pinned in 3rd gear on a bend. They scream. I have them all choppers , big touring , etc etc the sportster is my fav to ride . Light , fast , low to the ground . Love it and it was 2500 bucks .. I have 45,000 bikes I like less lol
How big is that tank?
So you ship worldwide? Currently looking for a shadow 1100 In a good condition. I'll appreciate it if you answer
Yeah we ship all over. Where you from
My favourite Motorbike channel. Love the paint scheme.
Had a bike similar to this. 106hp 2007 sportster 883 converted to 1200 with stage 4 not kit was built piece by piece. VnH 2 to 1 pro drag pipe, screaming eagle engine pieced together at Peterson’s Harley Davidson south!
Learn how to English
where can I get up at the latest pp age
I request Acts 2:38 for a Word for the day. :)
I wonder how susceptible that electronic gizmo is to vibration..... .... ..
So you have no idea what engine work has been done? Cams, big bore conversion?
IDC has something to do with the front and rear brakes or wheels obviously. What else could be front and rear percentages? Could be suspension also. Are those progressive shocks smart shocks? lol
I would be totally down to buy that.
I cant. But I want to.
Yup. This is TOTALLY gonna be the dealership im gonna buy from someday when i get my motorcycle license! Even know i live in Ohio, i’ll come travel down there & buy from srkcycles :)
GROGGYMORNING4ME i know, but i would love to ride to pennsylvania & back myself :)
Seems quick but im watching that speedo i think I'd get ya. Whats the cam?
injector duty cycle
I absolutely hate that exhaust. Two into one should never be on a Harley V Twin.
I have a 05 1200xlr and a 17 fat bob, love my bikes, but I saw your video on the vmax and idk if I’ll stay with harleys forever
Sponsored drag bikes, built bikes, like drag racers say, if you want to see what works look at what the drag racers use. Don't see drag bikes with 2 into 1 exhaust.
Someone put in the wrench time. Looks like a very fun bike.
This guy knows ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. about Harley-Davidson. Seems like a decent dude though.
I have owned an XR1200 for about 5 years. I have been riding for 40 years. I still don't know anything about Harley's.
Lol sportsters just make you feel like your flying not gunna lie
You’re in Plainfield?
Idc front and rear..
Is probably some fancy brake or suspension control..
Inertia dampening control..
Independent disc control..
I don’t care.. 😂
Do you live in pensylvania
Dude not to tell you your buisiness...but you never wait for it to warm up while riding it, always let a harley warm up in neutral until it idles down, harleys are very high compression bikes you should NEVER roll on the throttle at all until completely warm or you will blow a head gasket. ✌
Ken Ward it's okay to ride them very gently until it hits operating temp. the reason the head gasket could blow is because the cylinders actually grow and expand when they are hot. when the motor is cold the seal is not as tight. a stock Harley is actually not extremely high compression. Sporties are about 9:1.
Check it out my friend...John 3:17...add it to your repertoire.
I have never heard a bad sounding 1200 unless it was broken.
😆I agree. Ya gotta know something about something. 👏👏👏😆 Sean, I'm thinking that statement is one of those "PROFOUND" things that should be recorded so ppl can experience the wisdom & enlightenment that such a deep saying brings into ones life. Thank you Sean.
I am glad you have been born again brother. Made me smile when you said those words of life.
didn't even get close to the fun rpm range
Did that one sell yet?
Just watching the scenery I figured out this was PA
Diesel D
Lancaster Pa
Lancaster, nice flintlocks 250 yrs. ago, beautiful rifles. The rifles that helped build and defend the new country. If that is all the military had today do you think the guv. would be calling for an assault weapons ban?
You forgot to mention that the starter is alomost dead, or, less of a problem, the battery almost gone... 😉
Needs buckhorn bars!
idc = i don't care mode
It’s a tune brother
Fastest? I beg to differ. My brother built his sportster. It'll easily pull the front tire off the ground. 120hp, 103ft lbs of tourqe.
Chop your Sportster! Get rid of e-thing you don't need, like rev limiters. I suggest a 2 into 1 Thunderheader. It works for my '05 1200R.
you still have it?
Hammer kits make 120hp at the wheel.
We built a 1200R Sportster with a Zippers kit and 12 to 1 compression it had over 140 hp and over 145 foot pounds of torque it had a race tuner that you could adjust on the fly the base price of the 1200R was right at 10k with 12k of motor work omit we sold it for 22.5k and it was fast as hell but I still don’t think we called it the fastest ever I promise you if you twisted the throttle that hard on it the front end would not have stayed on the ground lol
John 14:6
Godbless you brother!
Thanks for The Bible verses ! May GOD Bless You !❤️🙏😇🎚🦁🐑
You brought up Jesus and instant subscribe!
That bike doesn’t pull well. But he didn’t rev it much.
God bless you.
I wonder how many people crash while F___ing with that computer crap.
0-60 was how fast exactly?
didnt give it 30 seconds to warm oil
IF you are looking for power you shouldn't buy a HD....
all bikes need to warm up. before being ridden.
Didn’t even lift the front wheel. You’re dreaming.
Who cares?
Injection direct control
I didn't see anything fast about it. Didn't see any MPH. No 1/4 or 1/8 mile time. You can talk about speed but if you can't back it up don't talk about it.
Next time we will have to do some speed runs
Well it is a Hammer Performmance 1250cc so that in itself tells you that it makes at least 100hp because thats where those set ups put those bikes, and then it has some extra goodies. This bike made 120hp to the rear wheel so unless you have no idea about Hammer Performance then you would already know its fast lol
I know your taller does this feel like little for you?
BTW still waiting on the Sportster Seventy Two review. But be safe and test where you are aware
If you order two tacos, you want two shells, not just double the meat!
I always remember John 3:16...
Nice bike, but, not into 2 into one exhaust. Spons
How do you not take a modded bike on the highway. Not cool bro . Open it up
For real.
Camera bobbing up and down like a deer scarer. Annoying af.
Ever encounter pedestrians baby in stroller while your mashing threw crosswalks?! Yikes
Very nice. Almost as fast as mine. Just kidding. That one seems faster. He probably did stage 1 and 2. That's my goal. 2 into 1 vh with cams done and Arlen ness big sucker. Waiting for exhaust bracket to grind all the way down. Lol and to pay it off more
Here I am, 73 and never had a nice bike. Always junk. How sad is that? :) Love your videos..
Micheal Pearson it's the ride that matters.. like Sean says it's not what your riding. ..
Micheal Pearson
There is no such thing as a "junk" motorcycle, some are just better than others.
That was incredibly slow.. even by Harley standards..
Please don’t lie!
It is a sin 😢
if u dont understand fast dont say it the fastest ever sportster... many peoples laugh
TDC probably
Fast and HD don't go together.... the v rod HD's fastest bike, a 600 can smoke it.... and a liter bike can pull 1/2 track on it in 1/4... HD's are for riding around and having fun, not racing....remember this for future vids about Harley's....
1st john 1:9
Click bait .. lame not even close to being a fast sportster.
True.
IDC is I don't care.
where did they get that ugly ass gas tank from.
07 was still efi optional. I disagree about the 2 into one. That sound ain’t all that...
I have an 08 that would smoke that little red pansy. I did the work myself and know it’s a beast
Let me know if want to line them up. I will even come to you...
What have you done to your bike? How do you know you would race it from a video of him riding the bike under 5000rpm? As for disagreeing with the 2-1, what are you disagreeing with? It has been proven that they make more power on air cooled vtwins time and time again.
No gloves? What a goof. Clickin on shit distracted dude goes head on into a tree.
Too many commericals
My sporty would leave it in the dust. Mine is 80ci cammed to the Max. Has a supertrap exhaust . 2 plugs per cylinder 2 coils. Built it for 1/8 mile drags. Is a daily rider.
WAY LATE TO THE PICNIC.... WONDER WHY FOLKS LOOK DOWN ON BIKER RIDERS... NOTHING LIKE HAULING ASSTEROIDS DOWN LOCAL RESIDENTIAL STREETS.
I'm just curious I thought the Bible said thou shalt not lie might want to change the title of your video
Oh wow missed out on this one ☝️😳 oh well 😔.
Jesus said to obey the laws, You were doing 60 in a 35..... Our Lord may not protect You once You broke the Law knowingly.
Haha he thinks exhaust intake and shocks make a sportscar fast
Real smart to figure out that display while you’re driving. Like your gloves too.
I stroked a 65 sportster. That is a pretty bike but short stroke and hardly incredibly fast but it’s a short stroke bike and you’re not revving it. Why do you sell Christ when you’re trying to sell a bike? The true believer keeps his mouth shut.
$3K in the motor but busted crap mirrors.
My dads sportster that he built from scratch and put on the Dyno like 1000 times is faster.