If the Sportster is so bad, why is it still here since 1957? Longest running production bike by Harley. Period. I've been riding since the early 60's and I've ridden them all. My old Sporty isn't perfect, but no bike is. It's still my favorite bike of all. Simple. Reliable. Bulletproof. Easy to work on. Hydraulic lifters, no tensioners, air-cooled, belt drive and probably the biggest aftermarket supply of parts and accessories out there. With regular maintenance, they can last forever. Sure, I'll have a fling with another bike but the Sportster is the one I come home to.
BG you nailed it when you said "w/ regular maintenance". I've NEVER in over 40yrs of working on motors EVER seen any vehicle depend sooo much on regular oil changes as a Sporster. Their basically a really fast tractor.
@@markwinchester3005 Yeah, I call it Fred Flintstone technology. I change most of the fluids at least twice as often as called for by the owner's manual and others, more often than that. A lot of people don't even take time into consideration and will let some fluids go for years. Cheap insurance and easy to do. Also, don't skimp on the brand name and quality of fluids. I hardly ever clean my bike but I am super obsessive about internal maintenance and do as much as possible myself, just so I can be sure it's done right. "Chrome won't get you home!"
Theyre so bad because people who became bikers after watching sons of anarchy said so 😂 theyre not bad. just alot of stupid people out there desperate to be "too cool" something else saying they are.
@@porkbunassassin2295totally agree everyone tried to talk me out of getting a sportster! Super fun bike and I love it more each time I ride it! I’ll never get ride of it!
Category 1, my 2001 XL1200 has about 7 more ft. lbs. torque than a Dyna, and weighs 100+ lbs. less. Advantage Sportster. All other categories, your right, but 65 year old, spinal injury (lost 1/3rd of my legs) me worked his way down from Dyna's/baggers to a 550 lb. 1200C (likely the last bike I'll ever own, and that's okay), but at least I'm going out on two wheels, and one very flexable platform. Good review, kid. PS: Cost me 1k, garage kept, bags, same Thunder header as yours, with 9,320 original miles. Hell of a deal! :)
Agree. And, the displacement with new bikes is just getting to be ridiculous. That’s just my opinion, but I’m good with 1200 sporty or stock 88inch twin cam.
From 0-120km/h my 2018 forty eight with intake, exhaust and tuner would stay beside my buddies 2013 103 softail slim with intake, exhaust and tuner and after that i leave him in the dust. It is heavier than a dyna, but mod for mod the 103 isn't getting away from me. That was then, now he can't keep up lol
I own both big twins and a Sporty and the Sportster will race the 103 RK and 1340 Evo without a problem. I actually started on a big twin and moved backwards lol. I won't sell any of them and I have no problem toasting my buddy on his 103 softail slim. The power to weight is what makes it what it is. Drop more weight like I did (carbon fiber fenders and side panels) and add some power (stage 2 soon to be big bore stage 3) and you have yourself an absolute ripper!
Throw a Monster Sucker, a low restriction pipe(s), a high lift cam, and maybe pistons on a Sporty and light to light, street to street the little Sporty will dust most bikes. Too many people, myself included previously, lump motorcycle racing into the same parameters of comparison as cars. Sure in a top speed race the dyna will probably win...but everyone forgets the name SPORTSTER is not just a name. The bike is designed for racing and NOT cruising like the Dyna, BTs, CVOs, etc.. In a real world street race (dodging cars, splitting lanes, sharp turns, jumps from lights, etc., the SPORTSTER is just plain better. No offense S. Fl Films but your wrong.
I got the black 72 and there's no way I'd sell my 72 and when it comes to power I put in cams now she screams also have a 07 softail my sporty blows it away but the softail is way more comfortable
@@markwinchester3005 I don't know I disagree I think if you put on a touring seat and a set of progressive shocks and a fairing or windshield u could make a sporty pretty comfortable I just don't think it would look very good
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If the Sportster is so bad, why is it still here since 1957? Longest running production bike by Harley. Period. I've been riding since the early 60's and I've ridden them all. My old Sporty isn't perfect, but no bike is. It's still my favorite bike of all. Simple. Reliable. Bulletproof. Easy to work on. Hydraulic lifters, no tensioners, air-cooled, belt drive and probably the biggest aftermarket supply of parts and accessories out there. With regular maintenance, they can last forever. Sure, I'll have a fling with another bike but the Sportster is the one I come home to.
BG you nailed it when you said "w/ regular maintenance". I've NEVER in over 40yrs of working on motors EVER seen any vehicle depend sooo much on regular oil changes as a Sporster. Their basically a really fast tractor.
@@markwinchester3005 Yeah, I call it Fred Flintstone technology. I change most of the fluids at least twice as often as called for by the owner's manual and others, more often than that. A lot of people don't even take time into consideration and will let some fluids go for years. Cheap insurance and easy to do. Also, don't skimp on the brand name and quality of fluids.
I hardly ever clean my bike but I am super obsessive about internal maintenance and do as much as possible myself, just so I can be sure it's done right.
"Chrome won't get you home!"
Theyre so bad because people who became bikers after watching sons of anarchy said so 😂 theyre not bad. just alot of stupid people out there desperate to be "too cool" something else saying they are.
@@porkbunassassin2295totally agree everyone tried to talk me out of getting a sportster! Super fun bike and I love it more each time I ride it! I’ll never get ride of it!
Nice Vid. I've had my Sporty since I bought her new in 15' and have no plans to get rid of her.
Rite on man, they're truly great motorcycles.
Don't ever sell it no matter what.
Totally agree. Tempted numerous times but the grass is never greener. It's a helluva lot slower & heavier.
Currently own a sportster nightster but definitely want to add a dyna to garage. I keep hearing a dyna is just a bigger sportster.
Sweet bikes bro.. have an 07 sportster low that I’m building up. What rear suspension do you have on your sporty? Looks sweet
Thanks man! For the suspension, I believe those are stock shocks for a Sportster S, the piggyback shocks.
Best review i've seen all day, I like the style. Easy to watch your videos
Thanks for taking the time to comment man. Appreciate the encouragement!
Hell yeah another dope video keep em coming.
Category 1, my 2001 XL1200 has about 7 more ft. lbs. torque than a Dyna, and weighs 100+ lbs. less. Advantage Sportster. All other categories, your right, but 65 year old, spinal injury (lost 1/3rd of my legs) me worked his way down from Dyna's/baggers to a 550 lb. 1200C (likely the last bike I'll ever own, and that's okay), but at least I'm going out on two wheels, and one very flexable platform. Good review, kid.
PS: Cost me 1k, garage kept, bags, same Thunder header as yours, with 9,320 original miles. Hell of a deal! :)
I think the power to weight ratio is better on the sportster. I might start changing at the 103 version. But 88 and 96 are beatable
Agree. And, the displacement with new bikes is just getting to be ridiculous. That’s just my opinion, but I’m good with 1200 sporty or stock 88inch twin cam.
From 0-120km/h my 2018 forty eight with intake, exhaust and tuner would stay beside my buddies 2013 103 softail slim with intake, exhaust and tuner and after that i leave him in the dust. It is heavier than a dyna, but mod for mod the 103 isn't getting away from me. That was then, now he can't keep up lol
Are those biltwell tyson bars on the sportster?
Nope. They’re home made. So, not Biltwell but built well 😉
Hahaha funny so true , wish I could Have both I miss the sportster but the Dyna is so much more comfortable
Good vid. Love the style and music.
Thanks man!
I have a tricked out Road King and my bobbed Sportster 48. My King is in my storage unit. But, NOT my Sportster, it's my commuter. Enough said.
They’re great commuters among other things. It will be a sad day when they’re discontinued...
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2-mcdonalds fries
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Great work man! Love the editing!
Haha, thanks Dave!
Well said man, respect I like your words
Loved my sportster. Out road a few big twins in the twisties in many occasions. But still sold it and searching for a dyna.
Moving to a dyna is something you probably won’t regret man. Good luck on your search!
FlatState Films thanks I finally got it , and man iam not looking back at a sportster. Lol so much better for me
Just seeing this for some reason. Awesome man, glad to hear it!
Great stylish Sporty vid.
I've raced dynas on my sportster and I've beat em before
I don't doubt it man, good for you! Show those big twins whats up!
It's like they're scared of opening up the throttle...smh
I own both big twins and a Sporty and the Sportster will race the 103 RK and 1340 Evo without a problem. I actually started on a big twin and moved backwards lol. I won't sell any of them and I have no problem toasting my buddy on his 103 softail slim. The power to weight is what makes it what it is. Drop more weight like I did (carbon fiber fenders and side panels) and add some power (stage 2 soon to be big bore stage 3) and you have yourself an absolute ripper!
Throw a Monster Sucker, a low restriction pipe(s), a high lift cam, and maybe pistons on a Sporty and light to light, street to street the little Sporty will dust most bikes. Too many people, myself included previously, lump motorcycle racing into the same parameters of comparison as cars. Sure in a top speed race the dyna will probably win...but everyone forgets the name SPORTSTER is not just a name. The bike is designed for racing and NOT cruising like the Dyna, BTs, CVOs, etc.. In a real world street race (dodging cars, splitting lanes, sharp turns, jumps from lights, etc., the SPORTSTER is just plain better. No offense S. Fl Films but your wrong.
Pretty sure I’ll never sell my sporty 72. Hard candy chrome flake mmmmm
Yea maaann, the paint on those 72s is pretty trick.
I hope you NEVER do. I never will...EVER!
I got the black 72 and there's no way I'd sell my 72 and when it comes to power I put in cams now she screams also have a 07 softail my sporty blows it away but the softail is way more comfortable
@@BuddySheroka Anyone who rides a Sporster for comfort is gonna be disappointed.
@@markwinchester3005 I don't know I disagree I think if you put on a touring seat and a set of progressive shocks and a fairing or windshield u could make a sporty pretty comfortable I just don't think it would look very good
Ffs, who cares about all this fluff, which one handles better? Which one can you drag the pegs on around a leaner and still stay composed?
I did like my sportster but Im to tall and the 883 was to slow, so I got a dyna, only down side I think is the weight
Wicked funny, good movie taste!
Appreciate it! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!
Underrated vid
That Sportster is Roadster!
Uh...no... That's a Sportster S model
Correctamundo!