"Forty Eight" Delivery Date
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 832
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From: Colorado
I bought my 48 on 1 April. My dealer told me every dealer was supposed to have one 48 by the first week in April...I guess that's not the case.
This is my first bike and the small fuel tank is kind of annoying. Also, the 48 isn't covered in the 2010 sportster owners manual and my dealer didn't have a manual for the 48.
This is my first bike and the small fuel tank is kind of annoying. Also, the 48 isn't covered in the 2010 sportster owners manual and my dealer didn't have a manual for the 48.
As far as the manual goes- the 48 isn't that much different than any other sportster, besides cosmetics- you should be good with a 2010 general manual.
Stage II
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Elaborate on "fuel tank is kind of annoying". My disclaimer: I'm tired of all the posts/opinions that the bike can't go anywhere because it only carries 2 gallons......which is why I'd like to hear more about this before I say anything else....
As far as the manual goes- the 48 isn't that much different than any other sportster, besides cosmetics- you should be good with a 2010 general manual.
As far as the manual goes- the 48 isn't that much different than any other sportster, besides cosmetics- you should be good with a 2010 general manual.
The 48 has a 2.1 gallon tank. The low fuel light comes on after about 50 miles. Right now, I fill up about every 65 miles. I could probably push it to 80 but I haven't tried. It would be nice to have another gallon.
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 832
Likes: 3
From: Colorado
Now go get used to that bike, ride the wheels off and love the hell out of it!
Novice
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
I got mine the day after it was delivered to the Stealership. Now I am stripping her down and getting her ready for my touch!
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Tourer
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 340
Likes: 1
If anyone in the central NJ area is looking for a 48 model, I just came from Barb's HD in Collingswood, NJ and they now have 2 on there sales floor. One with Silver tins and the other with Orange. Just an FYI for anyone looking.
