Go Sportsters - Page 97

nachtflug · 05-24-2012, 07:13 PM

rocker59 · 05-24-2012, 09:38 PM

Sat on a "72" today at the local big box Harley shop.

Man! I think I want another Sportster!

That red metallic with black/gold striping is really, really nice!

Bloodweiser · 05-25-2012, 05:14 AM

Caught several glances at the 72 they had at my local dealer,
only had it in black denim. Pretty slick,
though I really wanted to see that red metallic in person.

Looked incredibly tiny compared to my R,
and wayyyyy too much chrome for my taste.

Thanks for getting us back on topic gents.

AZbiker · 05-25-2012, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by nachtflug

Sweet bike!

thatdirtykid · 05-25-2012, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Bloodweiser

Looked incredibly tiny compared to my R

All the new sportsters feel , even the Xr felt smaller than my r. The seat to peg clearance on a nightster with mids feels like I am coming from a 29er mountain bike to a bmx

Harsh · 05-27-2012, 03:44 PM

I have an HD Iron. I'm only 5'7" and the mid controls felt like my knees were in my chest. I put on forward controls and it feels right now.

jules083 · 06-01-2012, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Harsh

I have an HD Iron. I'm only 5'7" and the mid controls felt like my knees were in my chest. I put on forward controls and it feels right now.

How do you like that windshield? I'd like to put something on my 99, but I don't know what size I want. I always seem to buy a bigger windshield than what I actually need, then regret it later.

I'd like to have bug protection, as I wear an open face helmet normally. It seems like the little ones like that would put your head in the turbulence and you'd still get slammed with bugs, but I've never had one so I don't know. Below 55 I love my sportster, but going on the highway for any length of time is miserable. Neck gets sore from holding my helmet against the wind, catch a fat bug to the face, then say heck with it and take another route. I've shortened a lot of rides because of that fact and regretted it later.

woodnbow · 06-01-2012, 07:57 AM

Got the new wheels and tires on and took it for a spin last night. Once I get a proper seat for the bike I'll leave it alone for this year.

Terrytori · 06-01-2012, 09:05 AM

... i think my work here is done.

victor441 · 06-01-2012, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by woodnbow

Got the new wheels and tires on and took it for a spin last night. Once I get a proper seat for the bike I'll leave it alone for this year.

very sharp! am considering scramblerizing a Sportster and your bike is quite inspiring

woodnbow · 06-01-2012, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by victor441

very sharp! am considering scramblerizing a Sportster and your bike is quite inspiring

thanks Victor, I've always wanted to dirtster a Sport. Having a ball with it. You can't believe how this thing handles fire roads! I'm thinking I may drop a tooth on the Transmission sprocket, I don't need to run 100mph on this one

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Originally Posted by Terrytori

... i think my work here is done.

THAT is sweet!!!

hockeygoon · 06-01-2012, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Terrytori

... i think my work here is done.

Looks sharp. How do you like that seat? I got one in brown but have not installed it yet (need to buy a set of Torx drivers to get that seat post off).

Glenngineer · 06-01-2012, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Terrytori

... i think my work here is done.

I call shenanigans. It's never over.

kraven · 06-01-2012, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Glenngineer

I call shenanigans. It's never over.

yeah, I've been watching Terrytori's bikes on here for a while. I second your shenanigans.

It does look great though, doesn't it?

TGrant · 06-01-2012, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by woodnbow

Got the new wheels and tires on and took it for a spin last night. Once I get a proper seat for the bike I'll leave it alone for this year.

Looks great! Specs on the wheels and tires?

05-24-2012, 09:38 PM	#1442
rocker59 diplomatico di moto Joined: Mar 2004 Location: The Trans-Mississippi Oddometer: 14,315	Sat on a "72" today at the local big box Harley shop. Man! I think I want another Sportster! That red metallic with black/gold striping is really, really nice! __________________ Rocker59 (aka guzzimike), Aux Arcs (NW Arkansas) Moto Guzzi: LeMans 1000 CI, Sport 1100, V11 LeMans Nero Corsa IBA #24873, MGNOC #21347 “Just keep playing, no matter how weird it gets.”

05-25-2012, 05:14 AM	#1443
Bloodweiser ^OP honestly Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Upstate Ny Oddometer: 2,257	Caught several glances at the 72 they had at my local dealer, only had it in black denim. Pretty slick, though I really wanted to see that red metallic in person. Looked incredibly tiny compared to my R, and wayyyyy too much chrome for my taste. Thanks for getting us back on topic gents. __________________ the carrot seed - honest country. Bulletproof VS. Bloodweiser - yamaha world super GP TT 5000 BW - 455 : BP - 100

05-27-2012, 03:44 PM	#1446
Harsh Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2007 Location: South Riding, VA Oddometer: 154	I have an HD Iron. I'm only 5'7" and the mid controls felt like my knees were in my chest. I put on forward controls and it feels right now. __________________ Pain and pleasure, since they cannot exist without each other, are really the same thing.

06-01-2012, 09:05 AM	#1449
Terrytori Namaste Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Halifax Nova Scotia Oddometer: 1,740	With the addition of the mini floorboards,... ... i think my work here is done. __________________ 2013 Ninja 300 ABS, '11 883 Iron ( kicked to 1200), '08 Vespa 250 GTV http://www.secordgallery.com/gallery...2_itemId=35642

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05-24-2012, 07:13 PM	#1441
nachtflug infidel Joined: Jan 2002 Location: New York Oddometer: 42,858

06-01-2012, 07:57 AM	#1448
woodnbow Studly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2011 Location: Western Slope (By God!) of Colorado Oddometer: 583	Got the new wheels and tires on and took it for a spin last night. Once I get a proper seat for the bike I'll leave it alone for this year.