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second best sponge posted:Traded my GSXR for a Harley. Love the look of the 48. Only thing I don't think I'd like about it is the peanut tank. I have to stop for gas every 100 miles with my 3.3 gallon tank. Stopping every 60 or so would kind of suck. Very cool bike. Congrats!
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Jan 8, 2012 21:20
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I'd mentioned a few pages ago I was going to rent a Harley in Miami, so figured I'd give my quick impressions. My brother, best friend and I rented 3 bikes - a Sportster, Nightster and Electra. Seeing as I'm the only one whose ridden a bike which weighs more than 400lbs before I put my name down for the Electra. We swapped out during the ride (4 hours only due to time constraints). Electra: I really liked this bike. It was perfect for sitting back, cruising along and enjoying the scenery. It was the 96 cu motor. It definitely had a lot of torque down low, but it wasn't fast by any stretch of the imagination. That didn't matter though, because we were just cruising enjoying the sights. Notes: - CD player on a bike - much more fun than you'd expect. - For such a big heavy bike it sure was agile at low speeds once you got over the 'its gonna fall over!' factor. - The sound was glorious. - The vibration at idle was insane, as soon as you got moving it became buttery smooth. Sportster/Nightster: No redeeming qualities in my book. lovely handling, slow, uncomfortable. Felt really cheap. When I get older I think I might pick up a Harley tourer...
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Jan 12, 2012 18:25
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Cross-posting from the pictures thread because it really probably belongs here anyway: A couple old pictures of my dad's Knucklehead barn find from back in the day. He found it in some old farmer's chicken coop and the guy gave it to him. He ended up restoring it and selling it before I was even thought of back in the 70's. Wish he'd have kept it. He's looking for post-restore pics so I'll post those when I get them. Pretty cool looking bike, though.  
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Jan 12, 2012 18:45
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So, I'm planning on buying a bike in about a year (stationed at Kunsan AB right now, so no point getting one I can't ride), and have been looking at HD's since we can get pretty decent deals on them through AAFES. It would be my first bike, but i have a bit of experience riding other people's bikes and have ridden a scooter as my primary vehicle for 3 years. I've been to the MSF, and have all the fundamentals down for the most part. My question is: how big of a bike should I get? My family is full of riders (responsible, MSF taking, gear wearing riders), and they are telling me not to get an 883 because I'll get bored really fast. They all seem to think I should start with a Switchback or Fat Boy (I know...I shouldn't buy a new bike as my first bike, but getting a new HD tax free and about $2k cheaper than a dealer in the states is very tempting). I really wish we could test ride them on base, rather than just sit on them. I may have to make a trip to Seoul, where I can least cruise around their lot.
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Jan 13, 2012 10:19
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Don't buy a new bike for your first bike period. Tax free and 2k off is nothing compared to what you can pick up a used bike for. The AAFES stuff on new bikes is a huge scam designed to take advantage of people. You can get more than 2k off at most local Harley dealerships right now, they are HURTING. Get back to the states, take your MSF, cruise around for a bit on borrowed bikes or buy a cheap beater to play with for a bit, test ride other bikes mercilessly, and then buy what you actually want when you know what you want. You can't learn much about a bike in 10-20 minutes in a parking lot. Z3n fucked around with this message at 10:34 on Jan 13, 2012 |
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Jan 13, 2012 10:30
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Z3n posted:Don't buy a new bike for your first bike period. Tax free and 2k off is nothing compared to what you can pick up a used bike for. The AAFES stuff is a huge scam designed to take advantage of people. That's what I keep telling myself. I just want to get a used Virago 535 or something after I leave here and go to Japan. The constant peer pressure gets to me, though, so it's good to hear it from someone else. You'd think after happily riding a 49cc bike for 3 years I'd be immune to the "get a bigger bike" stuff, huh? EDIT: I've taken the MSF and have my class M license. I'm not going back to the states (going to Misawa, Japan), so I'm going to have limited people I can borrow from and ride around. I'm also not sure how many places there will be nearby for test rides, and such. Devorum fucked around with this message at 10:36 on Jan 13, 2012 |
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Jan 13, 2012 10:34
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Devorum posted:That's what I keep telling myself. I just want to get a used Virago 535 or something after I leave here and go to Japan. The constant peer pressure gets to me, though, so it's good to hear it from someone else. You'd think after happily riding a 49cc bike for 3 years I'd be immune to the "get a bigger bike" stuff, huh? Funny considering bigger doesn't even really mean faster, better, or more fun. I have the most fun on 125-400cc singles. Not fast, not big, but grins all day long. Get a sweet Virago 535 and use the cash to mod it until it's something incredible and unique 
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Jan 13, 2012 10:35
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Are they telling you you'll get bored with an 883 because of the low horsepower? Or is that what you're thinking? To that, I'd say you can buy an 883 off the showroom floor and ride it for a year or two until you get bored. Then, convert it to a 1250 with new heads and cams. You can have a dead reliable bike with 85-90 rwhp. It will be a faster bike than most Harleys and be less than a brand new 1200 off the showroom floor. Better yet, as Z3n suggested, find a used bike. If you're set on a Harley the Sportster really is a good bike for short to moderate distance rides. I'm biased as hell, though, so keep that in mind. You can find a used rigid mount or even a rubbermount for $4000 all day long.
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Jan 13, 2012 22:01
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Scrapez posted:Are they telling you you'll get bored with an 883 because of the low horsepower? Or is that what you're thinking? A problem is that while the Sportster has always been one of the better-looking bikes w/r/t Harley's proportions, they really, really nailed it with this year's 1200 Custom. This after I'd been shopping for 18 months for one that had enough of what I wanted so I wouldn't have to modify it too much. But, I walked into the showroom and it just popped right out at me. I haven't taken a closer look to see if it's possible to modify an older bike to contain similar features, however. It's all subjective anyway, one might find an older Sportster more to one's liking. Certainly the much more reasonable outlay of cash makes it more palatable
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Jan 14, 2012 03:34
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Size-wise, how much bigger are Dynas than Sportsters? I have an '83 XLS and am considering trading up to a newer (99 or later) Dyna simply so I can be more comfortable when I'm riding. My Sporty is reliable and fun to ride, but I'm 6'1" and it's not large.
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Jan 16, 2012 03:16
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Hey harley bros. I really need to stop being a knob and finish my sportster project. Looking for cool tank/seat combos. Already well familiar with Storz. I like the roadrace look. Anyone know of a vendor? EDIT: Biek is a 1997 XL1200S
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Jan 16, 2012 03:25
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angryhampster posted:Size-wise, how much bigger are Dynas than Sportsters? I have an '83 XLS and am considering trading up to a newer (99 or later) Dyna simply so I can be more comfortable when I'm riding. My Sporty is reliable and fun to ride, but I'm 6'1" and it's not large. I think you're talking about 6-8" of wheelbase depending on the years being compared, and of course the Big Twin. Personally, I think when people stretch out a Sporty and add the large teardrop tanks, etc., they're taking the scenic and more expensive route to a Dyna and usually wind up with a dimensionally challenged, ill-conceived mess. The Sportster is what it is--America's answer to the Bonneville, except we did it harder, we did it faster, and we definitely did it with MORE LOVE, BAYBEEEEE. I've been contemplating the same move, and really like the mid-aught carbureted Superglides. Red, white and blue of course...
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Jan 17, 2012 17:53
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angryhampster posted:Size-wise, how much bigger are Dynas than Sportsters? I have an '83 XLS and am considering trading up to a newer (99 or later) Dyna simply so I can be more comfortable when I'm riding. My Sporty is reliable and fun to ride, but I'm 6'1" and it's not large. Just switch out some easy to change things. Make the foot pegs longer so you can kick your feet out a few inches (or get heel rest pegsd) and install some taller bars, not retarded apes but a good almost shoulder height will make it so much easier to ride. I'm about to swap the bars on my Honda and can't wait. Riding with low bars kind of sucks. FYI we are the same height and I never had problems riding my buddies sporty with taller bars. Also if you can fab it you can move the controls a little farther forward but its not really necessary.
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Jan 17, 2012 21:29
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Errant Gin Monks posted:Just switch out some easy to change things. Make the foot pegs longer so you can kick your feet out a few inches (or get heel rest pegsd) and install some taller bars, not retarded apes but a good almost shoulder height will make it so much easier to ride. I'm about to swap the bars on my Honda and can't wait. Riding with low bars kind of sucks. FYI we are the same height and I never had problems riding my buddies sporty with taller bars. It's got highway pegs on it, and I've thought about taller bars as well. I think I got spoiled when I road my wife's uncle's Road King a few months ago though. LOL.
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Jan 18, 2012 02:16
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I thought this was a joke...but it isn't. Ride your Harley to the GOLF COURSE! http://www.milwaukeegolfcaddy.com/
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Jan 26, 2012 17:04
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NWKkst6mbQ Oh god the commercial... Every time there's a scene transition I expect it to break into a porno.
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Jan 26, 2012 17:16
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I can't even imagine how annoying the weight imbalance must be.
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Jan 26, 2012 17:31
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you just fill the other bag with a 50 lbs dumbell, that evens it out
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Jan 26, 2012 18:15
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And then they get off their bikes high fiving each other and forget to take the friggin clubs with them. 
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Jan 27, 2012 02:35
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I'm a new rider, bought my first bike (Suzuki GS500) in October. I'm in Las Vegas, rented a Nightster 1200 a few hours ago. First time sitting on a Harley. I'm all smiles 
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Jan 27, 2012 02:55
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Bixington posted:
For some reason the cymbal crash when they high five has me rolling, ahahaha
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Jan 27, 2012 04:22
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Those guys don't deserve motorcycles. They're worthy of beige 90s Oldsmobiles, at best.
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Jan 27, 2012 05:10
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Bixington posted:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NWKkst6mbQ Easy Driver
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Jan 27, 2012 19:38
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Test road a sportster 1200 (custom I think) and a bonneville the other day for giggles. I still love bonnies. The Harley just seemed lethargic and slow. Handled ok for what it is but yeah, I was surprised at how gutless it was. Also it seemed to lug really easily. I was expecting tonnes of torque and was really disappointed. Then got back at the Street Triple and was reminded of why I love it so.
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Jan 27, 2012 20:15
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NoDoorway posted:Test road a sportster 1200 (custom I think) and a bonneville the other day for giggles. Not that they're powerhouses but if it was a brand new one at the dealership, they are really hampered out of the factory to meet 50 state emissions. At least, I assume they still are on the FI bikes. I know they were previously on the carbed versions. First thing everyone does is "pay the taxes" by rejetting. That said, I love Bonnevilles. The looks are great. Nice thing about a Sportster is the availability of aftermarket parts.
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Jan 27, 2012 20:28
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NoDoorway posted:Test road a sportster 1200 (custom I think) and a bonneville the other day for giggles. Next time try an XR1200
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Jan 27, 2012 20:44
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Crayvex posted:I thought this was a joke...but it isn't. Ride your Harley to the GOLF COURSE! whenever i see those massive plastic front ends on Harleys it just reminds me of a dangling, long, disgusting pair of spread labia
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Jan 28, 2012 10:45
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NoDoorway posted:Test road a sportster 1200 (custom I think) and a bonneville the other day for giggles. I know they've probably done gobs of research and found that their target demographic doesn't care, but to me the Bonnie lost some of its mojo after '06 when they started producing them in Thailand. An abnormally large tank with plastic badges and no added capacity? Really? I'm no purist--if I were, I'd settle for nothing less than a '68, the early high water mark. I believe the 01-06 machines were the best compromise between the classic look and modern reliability. I really hate to quote Billy Joel, but he's right: I like how old bikes look, and how new bikes work. Take a look at an '01 sometime and I think you'll see what I mean.
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Feb 1, 2012 19:30
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Anyone need a brand new 1984 XR1000? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/220942214431#ht_500wt_1182 Pretty neat but wonder what the reserve is? I think used ones go for around 15k...
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Feb 2, 2012 23:20
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Scrapez posted:Anyone need a brand new 1984 XR1000? 
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Feb 2, 2012 23:35
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Scrapez posted:Anyone need a brand new 1984 XR1000? Although it's still crated, you really need to make sure no one has somehow shape-shifted, worked their way through the cardboard seams, and sat on the bike. This Ducati seller addresses this possibility in no uncertain terms: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Duca...=item20c1fbb09b
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Feb 3, 2012 01:18
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Help guys! I am motorcycle maintenance stupid and my 09 Street Bob doesn't work. My friend killed the battery when he turned it on and forgot to hit the kill switch. Didn't realize it until I tried to start it and all I heard was clicks. Put it on a tricket charge for about 15 hours and tried to start it again. It finally started to rev up and the exhaust backfired a few times but it still didn't start. Got any clue what's going on? Battery is brand new, just had it serviced, so I'm confused. Is it still not fully charged?
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Feb 3, 2012 02:48
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If your battery was stone dead it probably needs a good 48 hours to trickle charge. Check with a multimeter, it should be 14 volts or so full. Anything below 12.5-13ish is still "dead".
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Feb 3, 2012 06:44
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Snowdens Secret posted:If your battery was stone dead it probably needs a good 48 hours to trickle charge. Check with a multimeter, it should be 14 volts or so full. Anything below 12.5-13ish is still "dead". It was stone dead. Like the lights weren't turning on anymore when I put the charge. Thanks for the info.
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Feb 3, 2012 08:38
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Looks like I am going to add a Buell to the stable this weekend. 2006 Ulysses with heated grips, V&H can, dyno tuned ecm mapping, and a spare saddle. I'll post pics when I get it.
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Feb 8, 2012 16:39
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Kaliber posted:It was stone dead. Like the lights weren't turning on anymore when I put the charge. Thanks for the info. New battery time!
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Feb 9, 2012 00:59
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Not gonna lie, I'm loving the poo poo outta the new '72 Sportster:   Looks so drat cool with those whitewalls. 2ndclasscitizen fucked around with this message at 10:43 on Feb 10, 2012 |
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Feb 10, 2012 10:40
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2ndclasscitizen posted:Not gonna lie, I'm loving the poo poo outta the new '72 Sportster: Agreed, very good looking bike.
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Feb 10, 2012 13:32
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Meh.. overpriced with mods you can do for yourself on a used sporty for 500 bucks and some Roth Metal Bomb rattle cans.
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Feb 10, 2012 17:15
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