What did you do to Your Sportster Today?
#7721
04-24-2018, 01:50 PM
Road Captain
Nice!
#7722
04-24-2018, 03:05 PM
Tourer
Decided to put the Screaming Eagle slip-ons back on my 1200C as I like my new neighbors (we moved into a smaller home with a shared driveway) and I thought the Cobra 3" slip-ons were too loud.
I was right about the sound level. Discovered the rear cylinder exhaust pipe was loose at the cylinder. Gasket was nearly gone as well. Hadn't realized that. I'm an idiot, I know.
That being said, I installed a new gasket, muffler clamps and crossover gaskets. Noise level is more tolerable and the bike runs better (of course.) Oh, uploaded a new tune from the Powervision.
Now I can roll out of the driveway at 05:30 with a little less guilt.
I was right about the sound level. Discovered the rear cylinder exhaust pipe was loose at the cylinder. Gasket was nearly gone as well. Hadn't realized that. I'm an idiot, I know.
That being said, I installed a new gasket, muffler clamps and crossover gaskets. Noise level is more tolerable and the bike runs better (of course.) Oh, uploaded a new tune from the Powervision.
Now I can roll out of the driveway at 05:30 with a little less guilt.
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#7723
04-24-2018, 03:48 PM
150km round trip on the highway to the dealer today. I needed some gloves. I bought HD heavy gloves in Feb when I bought the bike and should not have.... they are nice but I can't get a good grip with them. I wore these home... much better and not a bad price.
I asked when the new 1200 models would be in and if possible test rides. The two they were allotted for now were both sold. No test rides.
I asked when the new 1200 models would be in and if possible test rides. The two they were allotted for now were both sold. No test rides.
#7725
04-24-2018, 09:32 PM
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Nothing major on the list as if yet. Everything is simple but here's what I'm thinking
-ditch the front fender
-replace my 21 with a 19
-solo seat
-remove passenger pegs
-install mid controls
- replace the mirrors
- chop rear fender/struts
- install new rear shocks
However, I could end up going an entirely different way I'm still not 100%. I just wanted to get rid of the handlebar set up asap. I was never a fan of the stock XL1200C handlebar set up. With my speedo relocated and short risers I feel the bike looks cleaner and I'm open to more options.
-ditch the front fender
-replace my 21 with a 19
-solo seat
-remove passenger pegs
-install mid controls
- replace the mirrors
- chop rear fender/struts
- install new rear shocks
However, I could end up going an entirely different way I'm still not 100%. I just wanted to get rid of the handlebar set up asap. I was never a fan of the stock XL1200C handlebar set up. With my speedo relocated and short risers I feel the bike looks cleaner and I'm open to more options.
#7727
04-25-2018, 02:44 PM
Road Warrior
150km round trip on the highway to the dealer today. I needed some gloves. I bought HD heavy gloves in Feb when I bought the bike and should not have.... they are nice but I can't get a good grip with them. I wore these home... much better and not a bad price.
I asked when the new 1200 models would be in and if possible test rides. The two they were allotted for now were both sold. No test rides.
I asked when the new 1200 models would be in and if possible test rides. The two they were allotted for now were both sold. No test rides.
I don't want to ride with my brother now because I have to wear my HD gloves, or conveniently "forget" to wear gloves.
