The verdict is out on my streetglide to sportster 48 swap.
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The verdict is out on my streetglide to sportster 48 swap.
About 1 month ago I sold my 2009 flhx in order to buy the harley 48. I was tired of having a boring comfortable ride and I wanted something raw that I could ride the **** out of. So I got the 48. The first thing I did was a set of mid controls and biltwell tracker bars I wanted a very aggressive riding position. I also did som rush slipons a 1.5" tank lift wire tuck and coil relocation. It looks and rides great.
I have been riding the hell out of this thing since day one. And I love it. People bash the seat and the suspension but it isn't that bad as long as your expectations are right. It wasn't meant to be comfortable it was meant to be fun. But if you keep that in mind you can do some long rides. I have gone from sacramento to lake Tahoe on some back roads and I was fine. I have also done a couple 4 hour rides up in the mountains and I didn't want to get off when I got home. And if you ride right you can blast through the twistys like no bodies business. I love this bike. The dealership thought I was crazy getting rid of a very done up FLHX for a sportster and asked why I was downgrading but I feel I have upgraded. I have put on more miles and gotten more enjoyment in the month ive had my 48 than the last 9 months of the streetglide. So I say let the haters on there hogs hate while us riders on our pigs enjoy ourselves and leave them in the dust. I am glade to be a sportster owner. And soon to be a 100+hp sportster owner cause I am getting quotes to do a motor build for my new found love.
I have been riding the hell out of this thing since day one. And I love it. People bash the seat and the suspension but it isn't that bad as long as your expectations are right. It wasn't meant to be comfortable it was meant to be fun. But if you keep that in mind you can do some long rides. I have gone from sacramento to lake Tahoe on some back roads and I was fine. I have also done a couple 4 hour rides up in the mountains and I didn't want to get off when I got home. And if you ride right you can blast through the twistys like no bodies business. I love this bike. The dealership thought I was crazy getting rid of a very done up FLHX for a sportster and asked why I was downgrading but I feel I have upgraded. I have put on more miles and gotten more enjoyment in the month ive had my 48 than the last 9 months of the streetglide. So I say let the haters on there hogs hate while us riders on our pigs enjoy ourselves and leave them in the dust. I am glade to be a sportster owner. And soon to be a 100+hp sportster owner cause I am getting quotes to do a motor build for my new found love.
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Gotta agree with ya.
I have a touring bike, softail and sporty.
If they wife isn't riding with me, I'll pick the Sporty 9 times out of 10.
I have a touring bike, softail and sporty.
If they wife isn't riding with me, I'll pick the Sporty 9 times out of 10.
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Congrats. I just added a 72 to my Dyna for that very same reason. Fun, raw, riding! My Dyna is great, but Sportsters are a breed of thier own. The jump from the tiuring bike must have been incredible. I love the looks of the 48, but I couldn't deal with the lack of lean angle in the canyons and didn't want to jack the looks by raising the suspenders. You must know some riding tricks I don't if you're able to get your carve going. The 72 is practically on stilts by comparrison, but it carries the look perfectly. I was worried about the pizza-cutter front tire at first, but zero problems. Feels very planted.
I'm not manly enough for the seat either (same s the 48). 170 mile trip had me saying uncle. Easy fix for that though.
Enjoy the 48. Beautiful bike!
I'm not manly enough for the seat either (same s the 48). 170 mile trip had me saying uncle. Easy fix for that though.
Enjoy the 48. Beautiful bike!
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I was dragging pegs when I first got it. The mids helped with that. I also did some some research on advanced riding and found out that if you get you but off the seat and move all your body weight in the direction of your turn you can take corners alot faster and lean the bike alot less . Its a a weird feeling at first but it makes a huge difference. Ive been riding for 20 years but there are still tricks to learn. The way crotch rocket racers throw their bodies around when cornering they do it for a reason and we can learn from them if we want to fly through some corners. Im also learning that line choice helps alot to. Take the outside inside outside line . Getting the 48 has me riding all different and learning about riding all over again.
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Be safe.
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P.S. love that yellow Roadster!!!