Sportsters and Big Twins...

[G-Mac]

I heard a good one today...

"Saying that you're going to trade in your Sportster for a bigger Harley is like saying that you're going to trade in your Corvette on a station wagon."

 

[Evil One]

More like... gonna trade in your station wagon on a bigger station wagon...


Jim

 

[bwickens]

It takes a real man to ride a girl's bike.

 

[Vulcan Bob]

I have a 02 Softtail Deuce and just got an 09 XR1200 last year. Man the Deuce does feel like a truck now. The XR1200 has the most powerful air cooled twin ever produced for regular production by HD, couple that with its weight and it sure schools (both with stock engines) the big twin guys! The XR1200 aint your old girl friends bike.

 

[Frank237]

Ducati...THATS a fast twin.

I DO agree though that the new 1200's are quite impressive compared to Sporties of old.

FN in MT

 

[SPC]

Ducati...THATS a fast twin.

Yessir, it is indeed. I had an air-cooled 750ss, HC piston kit, re-flashed the ECU, oversized valves, larger rear sprocket, smaller front. That sucker would take off! I would mess with the locals driving those pretty red cars with the dancing pony on front. It would demolish 'em up to about 80.

 

[Nicksterdemus]

"It would demolish 'em up to about 80."

For almost seven seconds you ruled!
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http://dryohe.wordpress.com/2010/01/04/motorcycle-review-–-2010-harley-davidson-xr1200/

 

[pownal55]

Had two sportsters, liked them both. Bought a Heritage and like it a lot more.

 

[Maddog 521]

I like my "Geezer Glide". I'm not in a hurry to get there, but I always get there.

 

[45Wheelgun]

Motorcycling was never about speed for me. It has always been about being outside, fresh air and seeing the wonders of the open road. For over 100,000 miles it has been true with my Honda, Yamaha, and my Harleys.

Keep the shiny side up!

 

[jlrhiner]

Another vote for the "GeezerGlide". As a matter of fact, I have my Ultra Classic in right now being converted to a trike. The stroke really screwed with my balance and leg strength. I should be getting it back in about 2 weeks. (I can't Wait!!!)

 

[pownal55]

I have been riding most of my life and learned years ago, if you go like hell, you will probably end up there.

 

[absolutevil]

How bout seeing some pics of your chrome pony. Mine is the Road King on the left, my brothers Honda on the right.

 

[ChattanoogaPhil]

Vulcan 1500. Solo version and two-up version with my lovely wife.

 

[guitar1580]

I used to have an '89 Sportster 883 Hugger....yes,I purchased it from a woman....and later converted it to a 1200, and made a few other high performance upgrades, and I must say, that bike would scream. The upgrades made a huge difference.....I think from 40HP to 65HP.

I later sold it and got my 2000 Dyna Super Glide. The Twin Cam 88 cu. in. (1450cc) engine is wonderfully smooth, fast, and has torque forever. Full dresser engine on a bare-bones bike. Kinda like a "Sportster Magnum".

Ride safely folks.

Josh P

my old 1200....... OK, my girl's bike

no more girl jokes...

 

[keith44spl]

Gees, Let's just ride!

Su Amigo,
Dave

 

[ENGINE18]

Thanks guys. I just recovered from my "gotta have a HD" bug. I used S&W revolvers as medication as well as spring bass fishing in my 02 Ranger. Now you go and reinfect me with the HD bug. I'm thinking Dyna Super Glide, ot a Fattie, or.....ah-choo!

 

[cowboy117]

The longer wheelbase of the big twin smooths the road out a lot more.

 

[ladder13]

Rode a Sportster for a year then bought this AMF in 75

Currently own this 02 Twin Cam

 

[45Wheelgun]

I have a 6 year old girl instead of a motorcycle at this point. There will be another RoadKing or GeezerGlide in my future.

Here are a couple that have passed through my garage over the years:

 

[absolutevil]

You guys have some pretty good looking bikes !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[potthawg]

I'll Play...

Looks like I get to be first to post a springer.

Shoulda noticed that sweet old Springer 45WG posted before I wrote that.

 

[shooboy]

Nice Spriger potthawg, I had a Bad Boy back in the day when they first came out in '94 with the new '95 Model. Those front ends sure do ride nice. Was gonna buy a hardtail Big Dog but figured my broken down body wouldn't like that too much. So the Shoobike of choice at this time is this sweet runnin' 2002 Wide Glide. Got it used with brand new Metzellers mounted on new Harley alloy rims, stole it for $6850. Will get the wife out on it this year, Shoo

 

[potthawg]

Thanks Shoo

I had a WG that could be a twin to yours. Same pipes and same blue.
I really regret not keeping that bike. Best handling ride I've ever rode.

 

[DustyJacket]

My (previous) Sportster. In good weather I wish I still had it.

 

[viceunit]

Funny how things change and the Sportster became a "girl's bike". Back in the late 60's/early 70's the Sportster was THE bike to have. I had one in 1975 and I could not imagine anyone calling it a girl's bike then. I graduated to an Electra Glide in 1989 when I rode a new one my brother-in-law had just gotten and I loved it, even though I always thought it was an old man's bike. So I went from what some now call a girl's bike, to an old man's bike!
The '06 Screamin' Eagle Ultra I have now runs and handles better than any Harley I have been on up to that point - until I rode my buddy's 2010 Ultra. The new bike's frame, motor and transmission are light-years ahead of the bikes from the 70's and 80's, but still have a great classic look.

 

[jag312]

I heard that Sonny Barger, the President of the Hell's Angels, rides a Sportster. I don't think it would be wise to tell him that he rides a "girl's bike". Of course if you feel that you haven't had enough broken bones and missing teeth, then go right ahead.

I have a Honda with two cylinders, a Triumph with three cylinders, and a Suzuki with four cylinders. What I want to try is a Benelli with a six cylinder engine.

 

[Evil One]

I rode a Benelli Sei, MUCH preferred the CB-X.


Jim

 

[Tnucu]

My Bike.

Terry

 

[rimfired]

Got one of each. 74 XLCH I've owned for 35 years and the 97 FXDWG.