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While you're at it. What year & models had rubber motor mounts, mag wheels, dual discs up front and non-low, standard appearance with mid-controls?
I got a new 2018 Harley Heritage this year and look like the big brother to that sporter. I like it. It�s like a new gril friend you just want to ride it all the time. But the forward controls do drag a lot.Rudyr
where you at in Fl.?? Palm-Bay HD wheels and deals and has lots of XL's
I guess right down the street from you Bodine Its funny how this thread has taken on a life of its own, since I first posted it. I thought I might get a hard time from the Guzzi hardliners, but surprisingly many here also have Harley and seem to like them.I did go to Space Coast Harley and purchased a 2019 Custom 1200 Sportster. I had only been there one other time for a visit when I was shopping at Bass Pro Shop which is on the same property. Space Coast Harley is quite a place. Supposedly the largest H-D store in the U.S., and yes they will deal. Under $10K out the door, 2 year warranty, and other extras, I couldn't go wrong.Now I've got to ride it and see for myself!Thanks everyone for the input!
Well alrighty!!! Enjoy, and don't fall for the if we don't service it your warranty is void. Be very wary of the shops in Brevard. The only independent shop for HD's is in Melbourne. Southern V-Twin Cypress Ave. Wayne has been there since 1998 and only does HD's. Best of luck with it
Even that "first service" pitch is BS, but it is the service you would most likely need a primary chain, belt, and/or clutch adjustment and it's a good time to see if anything is wonky.
Yeah, I know. But I had a couple of new Guzzi's that problems right out of the box, believe it or not So why take a chance,
I did go to Space Coast Harley and purchased a 2019 Custom 1200 Sportster. I had only been there one other time for a visit when I was shopping at Bass Pro Shop which is on the same property. Space Coast Harley is quite a place. Supposedly the largest H-D store in the U.S., and yes they will deal. Under $10K out the door, 2 year warranty, and other extras, I couldn't go wrong.Now I've got to ride it and see for myself!
Congrats!
Yeah, twin clocks are my preference too. So it was ironic I had to add them to my last two Sportsters and my first Guzzi (Jackal).Though at least the Harleys had easy plug-n-play kits.Speaking of they may still on these new ones, I dunno. But I guess they have the tach function in the odo screen in you want so it's not all bad.
OK, picked it up last week and have had some time to put some miles on it and break it in.Coming off 3 different Norge's, a Griso, and several CalVin, I'm finding this Sportster much different both good and bad.-Its a very comfortable around the town bike. However, with my short 31" inseam, I 'm always catching my pants on the when coming to a stop. So, I've ordered a kit that moves the pegs forward about 3". It should take care of the problem.-Compared to the Guzzi's it seems kind of industrial. Clunky shifting, and noisey motor. Although it doesn't vibrate much at idle. Easy to see with the mirrors.-It pulls well. However, I'm still under 1,000 miles so I haven't wound it out yet.-I miss the displays I'm used to with the Guzzi's. The sportster has just one large guage which is the speedometer. Everything else is displayed below it on a small digital display. Hard to see if you have mediocre vision or bright sun.-No easy to remove seat for storage of my bike documents. I'm not sure a tank bag would look ok.Actually, for what I'm using it for, and the experience of trying a Harley, It will be fine
I got this to hold my paperwork on the V7IIIhttps://www.twistedthrottle.com/stash-box-lockable-license-plate-storage-box-by-twisted-throttle
Well, I've had the new Sportster for a few weeks. Its a nice bike and I'm enjoying it. Unfortunately, I took a 2019 Softail Low Rider for a ride, and I might exchange my new Sportster for one! The new Milwaukee-8 is a great motor. Pulls like a freight train, smooth, runs cooler, and less tractor like and clunky then the Sportster's 1200 Evolution. The new softail frame is much stiffer and lighter then the old dyna frames and much more comfortable on the highway. The bike also comes standard with a full size tach, cast tubeless tires, security/FOB system, better adjustable suspension, etc.I still haven't neglected the Guzzi though
Well, I've had the new Sportster for a few weeks. Its a nice bike and I'm enjoying it. Unfortunately, I took a 2019 Softail Low Rider for a ride, and I might exchange my new Sportster for one! The new Milwaukee-8 is a great motor. Pulls like a freight train, smooth, runs cooler, and less tractor like and clunky then the Sportster's 1200 Evolution. The new softail frame is much stiffer and lighter then the old dyna frames and much more comfortable on the highway. The bike also comes standard with a full size tach, cast aluminum wheels with tubeless tires, security/FOB system, better adjustable suspension, etc.I still haven't neglected the Guzzi though
This is exactly the reason, most big harley dealers have quite a few newer, low mileage Sportys on their lot, that were traded in, for a "big twin".A friend of mine who used to sell Harleys calls it "The most expensive test ride".You see it over,and over again. If I were looking for a nice ,low mileage sportster, I would check the big harley dealers first.Rick.
If you are looking at new bikes, you owe it to yourself to test ride a few different model bikes before making your decision. Pick out a bike from the new softail lineup, and if you are strong enough to handle the Road King, take a new one for a ride as well. Considering the bike you are interested in, the Low Rider or the Street Bob might be a good choice to check out for a test ride.Then you will have an informed decision if the Sportster is the bike for you. I personally like the look of the 48 special and need forward controls on all cruisers because of the low seat height and rider triangle, but what kept me from buying it at the time was the range with the peanut tank. I might pick up a used one to have and for my niece to ride when she visits. The V7 has her on tip toes.
Thing is Sportsters and BTs are different things.Sportys are, for what it is worth, the small(ER) and light(ER) and narrow Harley chassis. The unitized motor and 5-speed is rugged and reliable and in some ways (belt replacement for instance) quick and easy to maintain. But the chassis and motor hasn't received any of the refinements that the BTs have received since the EVO.I mean, the Sporty is still an EVO Sportster while the BT went through an entire birth, revision, and death of a platform (Twin Cams) and now has benefited from the development of the M8.Big Twins are even larger, and heavier, and more expensive so often got better components (6-speed, better suspensions, better brakes, even Brembo these days). They are not unitized, so they contain separate motors and transmissions. Some maintenance procedures are easier like there's no primary chain adjustment (auto tensioner) and many have hydraulic clutches now, but other items like belt replacement is generally much more involved.Thing is Sportsters ARE less expensive, so a lot of people buy them to get that Harley feeling then realize there are some trade offs and some differences. The motor itself is a difference. Sure they're all 45 degree, shared crankpin, knife/fork rod, air-cooled V-twins. But the 4 camshaft, unitized EVO has always been tuned for slightly higher rpm - generally being happiest in the 3-4k range instead of the more 2-3k ish range of a BT. Between those little differences in feel and the much bigger differences of the chassis and these days even power output and refinement of the M8, a lot of people buy a Sportster and later decide they want a BT.Still a decent number realize the Sporty is right for them.... or have both.
I had a 2006 XL1200C (rubbermount) for several years, and loved it for what it was — a brawny backroads runabout. The rear shocks were unusable, but easily replaced with Progressive 412s, which were adequate for what I was using it for. The build quality and fit & finish were outstanding, and not a thing ever went wrong with it. It was not a particularly versatile machine, though, and I would consider some things — like touring — to be completely out of its range of suitability.
Right on Kev! The only thing left off was the oil cooler The good thing is that the dealer I bought the Sportster from is willing to buy me out at exactly what I paid, and at my request include different bars and a windshield for the LowRider and is still under MSRP for the bike. They sell roughly 15-20 bikes a day and supposedly are the largest HD dealer in the U.S. Its a huge place!
