Sportster purchase help

[Deleted account 230523001]

You need a Buell, preferably a SST XB12. Best and most flickable Buell they ever made, you need a comfortable seat option and a low mileage example, that is what you need

 

[Mutley]

If I was 6' plus and only had £4k to spend then I'd be looking for something other than a Harley Sportster. Maybe a an 1100 GS?

 

[samsgs]

Well I finally rode one and tbh its OK and it fit so that is all fine. I think if I didn't get a sportster I probably would not bother getting anything else.

 

[Ogmios]

No, no, no....

You want a Harley.
You need a Guzzi.



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[samsgs]

You want a Harley.
You need a Guzzi.



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Probably I quite like the v7, but am not a fan of shaft drives

 

[crotchrocket]

You must be able to find a rubber mount, FI 883 for under 4K?

As for daily commuting, i found the harley dunlop tyres disastrous in the wet. you can get alternatives though.

Suspension is terrible, so depending on your weight and how long you want your back to last, you might want to change the rear shocks.

If your committing, you'll want a half decent size tank so don't get anything modded with the 8ltr peanut tank, as you'll be at the petrol station every 65 miles.

If you're on FaceBook join the Sportster Sickness UK group. loads of helpful people and I've seen a 2008, 883 for just under £4k on there. https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportstersicknessuk

 

[samsgs]

You must be able to find a rubber mount, FI 883 for under 4K?

As for daily commuting, i found the harley dunlop tyres disastrous in the wet. you can get alternatives though.

Suspension is terrible, so depending on your weight and how long you want your back to last, you might want to change the rear shocks.

If your committing, you'll want a half decent size tank so don't get anything modded with the 8ltr peanut tank, as you'll be at the petrol station every 65 miles.

If you're on FaceBook join the Sportster Sickness UK group. loads of helpful people and I've seen a 2008, 883 for just under £4k on there. https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportstersicknessuk

thanks just joined and will take a look

 

[samsgs]

out of curiosity, should it matter whether its fuel injection or carb?

 

[Deleted account 230523001]

out of curiosity, should it matter whether its fuel injection or carb?

No, I could not give a fuck.

 

[jackassdave]

out of curiosity, should it matter whether its fuel injection or carb?

if your looking at 4k plus it will be fuel injection ,matters not either way what it is

 

[Deleted account 240901001]

out of curiosity, should it matter whether its fuel injection or carb?

Well if this is the case....

...... carb balancing etc not doable....

...I'd steer clear of the Carb'ed version.....Harley carbs are notoriously hard to balance...............

 

[Melch]

Well if this is the case....



...I'd steer clear of the Carb'ed version.....Harley carbs are notoriously hard to balance...............

You're rotten you are!

 

[jackassdave]

i say the mans an absolute scoundrel

 

[samsgs]

I was going to go to a dealer for balancing.

However, I must be doing something else odd as I havent been approved for that facebook group either. Maybe they know I am on here lol

 

[Deleted account 240901001]

I was going to go to a dealer for balancing.....l

Dude...stay in here...you'll be much safer.................

 

[Melch]

I was going to go to a dealer for balancing.

I'd be interested to know what they charge you.

 

[samsgs]

I'd be interested to know what they charge you.

I need to get a bike first!

 

[Deleted account 240901001]

Pay yer £12......then we can give you some friendly advice.......

 

[jackassdave]

your not helping

 

[Deleted account 190117001]

fucking fuck the robbing dealer , I'll do your balancing for £240.00