Thinking of getting back on a Sportster
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Tourer
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From: Upstate NY
Thinking of getting back on a Sportster
So I used to have a Nightster, totaled it, Bought a Wide Glide, engine went kaput. From what I can get out of the Harley Mechs, I believe I have the exact problem that they describe at this website - http://www.jamesrussellpublishing.bi...buyharley.html
Sorry but I dont want another TC motor, I only got 21xxx miles out of my first POS motor.
I have always missed the Nightster too.
But I am wondering if it is practical for my riding needs. I am always riding two up. Always carrying gear, for multi-week vacations, including a tent and camping gear, etc.
Are there any removable saddle bags where you don't have to relocate the turn signals? And still hold lots of stuff?
I am wanting to ride a sporty again but Im not single anymore and not sure if it fits our needs.
Sorry but I dont want another TC motor, I only got 21xxx miles out of my first POS motor.
I have always missed the Nightster too.
But I am wondering if it is practical for my riding needs. I am always riding two up. Always carrying gear, for multi-week vacations, including a tent and camping gear, etc.
Are there any removable saddle bags where you don't have to relocate the turn signals? And still hold lots of stuff?
I am wanting to ride a sporty again but Im not single anymore and not sure if it fits our needs.
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Tourer
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From: Upstate NY
and how do you paint the grey engine? I've read the posts and people say sanding/prep is key. Do they sand the existing textured finish down to bare metal?? I would think that its rough enough for paint to stick, it would just need to be extra clean. And no need for textured paint too
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This is the Sportster you need if you plan on touring with it. The bags and wind screen are removable.
http://www.harley-davidson.com/en_US...low-1200t.html
http://www.harley-davidson.com/en_US...low-1200t.html
and how do you paint the grey engine? I've read the posts and people say sanding/prep is key. Do they sand the existing textured finish down to bare metal?? I would think that its rough enough for paint to stick, it would just need to be extra clean. And no need for textured paint too
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Not an expert, but I think powder coat is only applied to bare metal.
But with a thorough cleaning, painting over would be OK.
But with a thorough cleaning, painting over would be OK.
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Yeah I sandblasted the stock coating off first. Powder sticks to chrome pretty good too just with a light scuff.
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FWIW I do not think a Sporty is the best for consistant/ long term two up riding.
It can be set up as a "bagger" and it can do "it".
Yet passenger comfort, weight limits and perhaps some other items, for me, are the reason I make this comment.
Here's good luck getting back in the saddle.
It can be set up as a "bagger" and it can do "it".
Yet passenger comfort, weight limits and perhaps some other items, for me, are the reason I make this comment.
Here's good luck getting back in the saddle.