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Absolutely the most used verbiage in the H-D owners manual, they use it to describe everything.
The second most overly-propagated BS is: "It'll void your warranty".
As for the OP: WTF were you thinking? If you bought a Harley Davidson for any other reason than it's a "Harley Davidson" you may not ever be happy with it.
Think about it like this:
Harley Davidson V (45*) twin 1200 cc: Peak HP- 60, Peak TQ-78.92ft lbs @ 4000 RPM.
Ducati L (90*) twin 849 cc: Peak HP- 140, Peak TQ- 72.28ft lbs @ 9750 RPM.
I was going to get the Ducati, and for a very inexplicable reason I chose the H-D. I still plan to get the Ducati in addition to the H-D, but that's at least a year or more off. You had to know what you were getting into didn't you?
The second most overly-propagated BS is: "It'll void your warranty".
As for the OP: WTF were you thinking? If you bought a Harley Davidson for any other reason than it's a "Harley Davidson" you may not ever be happy with it.
Think about it like this:
Harley Davidson V (45*) twin 1200 cc: Peak HP- 60, Peak TQ-78.92ft lbs @ 4000 RPM.
Ducati L (90*) twin 849 cc: Peak HP- 140, Peak TQ- 72.28ft lbs @ 9750 RPM.
I was going to get the Ducati, and for a very inexplicable reason I chose the H-D. I still plan to get the Ducati in addition to the H-D, but that's at least a year or more off. You had to know what you were getting into didn't you?
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From: Oklahoma City
I agree Pilot. A harley is a harley. There is nothing like it, and nothing that wants to be like it in the same way.
If a Rider started out with OHV scoots or just decided to just get on for the raw loud power and the total kick in the pants the Sportster will deliver that. The machine is also way out dated in most ways. Deal With It.
I got on an older (2001) BMW r 1200 c in new mexico over the weekend...ghessss what a Motorcycle !!! 23,000 miles $7,890 Not the same at all and I would still keep my Sporty as well but I am looking for some bucks.
All together with all it takes to keep her running I would never bitch about some damm thing rubbing.
JonMon
If a Rider started out with OHV scoots or just decided to just get on for the raw loud power and the total kick in the pants the Sportster will deliver that. The machine is also way out dated in most ways. Deal With It.
I got on an older (2001) BMW r 1200 c in new mexico over the weekend...ghessss what a Motorcycle !!! 23,000 miles $7,890 Not the same at all and I would still keep my Sporty as well but I am looking for some bucks.
All together with all it takes to keep her running I would never bitch about some damm thing rubbing.
JonMon
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Tourer
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From: kansas
For those who can not read my OP, yes it hits the regulator. As for those who say to stop whining can you guess what finger I am giving you now? I guess that I just thought that a company that has been in business for a hundred years could get it right, but I guess I was putting the bar to high for HD. LOL 
For those who can not read my OP, yes it hits the regulator. As for those who say to stop whining can you guess what finger I am giving you now? I guess that I just thought that a company that has been in business for a hundred years could get it right, but I guess I was putting the bar to high for HD. LOL
I don't see a finger, so I must not have told you to stop whining.
H-D did get IT right, you just aren't taking into consideration what IT is. The vast majority of H-D owners care about looks, sound, and feel. By feel, I don't mean performance, I mean feel. The motor company plays to that market, it isn't going to change. They developed a better engineered scoot and everyone balked at it, so they keep focusing on "bringing back the classics". You don't have to stop whining, but it may feel better for you if you lower your expectations a notch or two. You brought up the comparison to your Yam, so I'm not just bashing you man, just telling it like I see it.
Many solutions to the fender contact issue, my favorite being upgrade the springs/oil in the tubes. 2 for 1 right there.
Rocker box gaskets apparently leak, and need semi frequent replacing. I haven't had to do mine yet due to leakage, and I will deal with that when the day comes. I will try to find something that works, but if I have to replace them every 5-8k I'm ok with it.
Either way man, enjoy the ride.
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From: Boynton Beach, FloriDuh
For those who can not read my OP, yes it hits the regulator. As for those who say to stop whining can you guess what finger I am giving you now? I guess that I just thought that a company that has been in business for a hundred years could get it right, but I guess I was putting the bar to high for HD. LOL
Happy Trails
Purchased, an 08 sportster, found that the factory had a problem with the 06s with the back of the front fender hitting the alt. plate area when hitting a bump. I talked with several people on line who had the same problem and it was a recall on some. When I talked to the dealer I was told it was a factory problem when I called the factory I was given a big blow off. Its all factory unmodified and its a design problem. No one wants to look at it and the dealer wants 75 dollars to look at it and tell me what I already know. Rocker cover leaking oil replaced and now a design flaw that I was not even kissed before being screwed. Nice, My Yamaha never gave me one oz of trouble, maybe I went American and its my fault. Has anyone else had this problem? Thanks
Last edited by cHarley; Sep 9, 2011 at 07:08 PM.
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Tourer
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Up your ***? LMAO
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