Sold my GS and bought a Harley!

[Gromit]

better pic?

 

[jonnie comet]

Don’t worry about that small tank....it’s all part of of what that ‘bike is about.

I ran a ‘Sporty’ from 1988 to 1992. I did a lot of miles on that little ‘bike (including Euro trips) and I avoided changing the tank. You just get used to it (or at least I did) The simplest of simple ‘bikes, looking after it is a doddle. A lovely thing just to bimble along on.

Just get ‘into it’......

 

[luke scott]

A lovely thing just to bimble along on. Just get ‘into it’......

Spot on. A Harley is the perfect bike for a "bimble". And speaking of a bimble I must take the roadking out on saturday.

 

[twizzle]

I really liked the fat tyres and the wide bars. They are an added extra
and the small tank...

but it only has a 70 mile tank range!!!

Thats a stock 48 apart from Hollywood Bars, White Grips and Seat....

 

[blindbill]

Hahahahahaha........I predict within 12 months you are back on a GS thoroughly regretting your decision and a lot poorer .

 

[Rob Farmer]

Don’t worry about that small tank....it’s all part of of what that ‘bike is about.

I never had an issue with the standard tank on my Sportster. Mine would do a 100 miles without any problems.

 

[jackassdave]

100 miles ,is about right ,after that you stop for a cup of tea,i loved my sportster,both of them,and as ive said before ,i think the sportster ,is the purest form of harley

 

[jonnie comet]

Just had a quick squint at ebay/Autotrader prices in general etc....

I've been away from Harleys for a few years,so maybe it's me, but these things seem bloody expensive....

 

[jackassdave]

they are expensive for what they are ,and what you get.,but they make you smile ,and thats priceless (especially if your really grumpy like me )

 

[Mutley]

Just had a quick squint at ebay/Autotrader prices in general etc....

I've been away from Harleys for a few years,so maybe it's me, but these things seem bloody expensive....

They're expensive to buy, but they hold their value better than most. They're expensive to buy useless farkles for as well, and don't even think about trying to make them go faster on the cheap

Basic standard ones are relatively cheap to run, especially if you DIY or use the indies. The less glamorous models are also good VFM as well

 

[Gromit]

They're expensive to buy, but they hold their value better than most. They're expensive to buy useless farkles for as well, and don't even think about trying to make them go faster on the cheap

Basic standard ones are relatively cheap to run, especially if you DIY or use the indies. The less glamorous models are also good VFM as well

making it go fast was never something i had considered but the dealer was trying to sell me a stage 1 tune

Is it worth doing?
I just thought they where trying to make more money?

 

[jackassdave]

dont waste your money ,once youve got the bug ,youll trade it in for a big twin .sooner or later

 

[Alex B]

Stage 1 is more about noise, add-on goodies and you spending money than about obtaining better performance, whatever that means.

And odds are, your bike will vibrate a bit more and be less enjoyable over longer distances.

As was said, enjoy your bike, see how you get on with it, and if you do, you might be tempted by a Fat Bob, Street Bob or whatever in time.

 

[Mutley]

making it go fast was never something i had considered but the dealer was trying to sell me a stage 1 tune

Is it worth doing?
I just thought they where trying to make more money?

It was once upon a time as HD put a mahoosive whole in the fuelling to get them through the emission regs in California. Now they're all fuel injected it just means they make a lot of noise, and for some reason Sportsters make a LOT of noise. Fine if you like that kind of thing

As has been suggested it's only worth spending money if you are keeping it long term as you'll get very little back on what you spend

 

[Rob Farmer]

I forgot to add. That's a great looking bike Gromit

 

[Clifton]

making it go fast was never something i had considered but the dealer was trying to sell me a stage 1 tune

Is it worth doing?
I just thought they where trying to make more money?

Nice looking motorcycle!
The stock airbox is pretty restrictive, if you do nothing else I would suggest replacing it. I'm not up on Sportsters enough to know if the ECM will adjust or if a dealer download would be needed? They claim it is needed.


ScrEamIn’ EaglE SPorTSTEr STagE I aIr clEanEr KIT – oVal* The XL Stage I Air Cleaner Kit provides increased airflow to boost the power of your fuel-injected Sportster model. The complete kit features a composite air cleaner back plate, air cleaner cover adapter, a high-flow washable synthetic media filter element that does not require oiling, and a breather system that routes gasses and excess oil directly into the intake. Kit also includes cover trim, and all mounting hard- ware. Street legal when used with stock mufflers. All models require eCM calibration* (priced separately).
29782-07 $139.95 Fits ’07-later XL models with stock oval air cleaner cover. XL1200V requires separate purchase of oval air cleaner cover P/n 29084-04DH.

 

[shedend59]

Just bought this!

Niiiiiiiiice

 

[misterlaffer]

Niiiiiiiiice

I agree, I do like the 48. Have owned both Sportster(Custom) and Dyna(Low Rider) a lot of fun - european trips, rallys, Chapter's the lot. ( traded the Dyna for a GS last year !)

You must keep an eye on the bottom edge of each mudguard (fender). The paint will laminate and bubble in a few years - despite being kept off the road in the Winter. Don't bother with the loud exhaust, it will drive you mad on a long run as the Sportster has a higher exhaust note than the big V-Twins.

That aside ... Enjoy !

 

[jackassdave]

i love the look of that bike a lot ,a very very lot

 

[Pip_UK]

Don’t worry about that small tank....it’s all part of of what that ‘bike is about.

There are certain bikes & cars that make filling up a bit of an occasion rather than a chore, and I suspect this bike is one of those.