Keeping Up!
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Joined: Aug 2011
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From: Stockbridge GA
Some guys over on XL are installing turbos........that would give you a better chance anyway 
And the cost is about the same as a big bore kit. I think Ill be adding one to mine this winter
And the cost is about the same as a big bore kit. I think Ill be adding one to mine this winter
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Nashville, TN
You can build them up to not only keep up, but leave them off the line. Top end speed, no way you will match a Jap crotch rocket. 1250 engine with 883 gearing, is pretty bad *** off the line. I mess with crotch rockets frequently from traffic lights. They are high horsepower, low torque engines. They have to get the rpm levels up before the power curve kicks in. Harley is exact opposite. High torque, and lower horsepower.
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: Texas
You can do anything you want to a sporty as long as you hVe unlimited funds. Get some sort of turbo/nos system. Then get a custom made carbon fiber frame and everything you can carbon fiber. However, it will be an uphill battle. For everybody modification you make. There is a bad a$$ haybusa (sp) with other mods.
I have friends that have sportsbikes and I used to ride with them on my sporty and there was no way I could keep up with them. Now, from light to light I could see it but I know they were not trying to leave me behind.
The whole concept of aerodynamics will make it hard for you to keep up even If you have the same torque and hp.
Bikes are like guns. Each gun has a purpose. You won't find a gun that will be for every need you have.
Enjoy the sporty and if the bug catches you then save a little money and buy a sportsbikes.
Before I get flamed let me say this, I do believe there are a lot brothers in this forum that have very fast sporty. I am not saying they are not fast. Now within the cruiser category. They might be the fastest. But it's tough to compete with a sportsbikes.
I have friends that have sportsbikes and I used to ride with them on my sporty and there was no way I could keep up with them. Now, from light to light I could see it but I know they were not trying to leave me behind.
The whole concept of aerodynamics will make it hard for you to keep up even If you have the same torque and hp.
Bikes are like guns. Each gun has a purpose. You won't find a gun that will be for every need you have.
Enjoy the sporty and if the bug catches you then save a little money and buy a sportsbikes.
Before I get flamed let me say this, I do believe there are a lot brothers in this forum that have very fast sporty. I am not saying they are not fast. Now within the cruiser category. They might be the fastest. But it's tough to compete with a sportsbikes.
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2010
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From: Kafar Hanusi
Roger that, its a different beast totally, you need to understand the bad to the bone attitude is HD, rumbling riders etc... also anything past 100 is silly territory for the current stock, it will do it but why? Whats the rush, gotta funeral your missing?
Remember its the journey not the destination.
PS: I understand they are readying a PINK HARLEY DAVIDSON for the Barbie crowd. Should be the death of them.
Remember its the journey not the destination.
PS: I understand they are readying a PINK HARLEY DAVIDSON for the Barbie crowd. Should be the death of them.
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