Hey people,
I have a sportster 1200c and I'm not too happy with the way it takes the bumps. If I upgrade to a v-rod or a street rod can I expect it to take the bumps better ? Aside from the great looks and the awesome engine, of course. Thanks
Mike

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Mike Wels

I haven't ridden the sportster, but compared to a softail suspension, my streetrod's is a lot stiffer. I avoid hitting bumps as much as i can, I often stand on my pegs if i am going to hit a bump - in part because i don't want to damage my bike, and also because you do feel the road. And Canadian roads are usually very ugly right through late spring.

The flip side is that I can corner very, very hard - i have caught my toe shifting in a corner a couple times... I completely suprised myself because i didn't think i could get that far over!

It is a different ride. If you are looking to cruise, the StreetRod is prob not your gig, but if you like to give'r a lot and still have a smooth ride to get around, then she is what you are all about!

-j

MY NIGHT ROD WAS A BIT CHOPPY IN THE REAR AS I HAVE A VERY TENDER BACK I AM 165POUNDS ALL I DID WAS KNOCK THE BACK SHOCKS DOWN TO SOFTEST BUT IF BY ACCIDENT U HIT A HOLE IT WILL BOTTOM ALSO I OFTEN CARRY A PACK ON THE REAR SEAT STRAPPED TO THE UPRIGHT WITH EVEN 20 POUNDS IN IT U FEEL A DIFFERENCE.I THINK THE STREET ROD VERSOIN MAY HAVE A MORE AGGRESIVE FEEL.