Harley Riders gather

[gohjohan]

Let you guys have a laugh at my expense... This is what happens when you go to far on the forward controls

I look ridiculous, right

 

http://www.picturesky.com/albums/userpics/12402/normal_P1020188.JPG

(this is a customized VStar at a bike showroom in US. Check out the LEDs in the hypercharger! )

 

At least you still can reach. A customised Softail Heritage I sat on in Tasmania, the forward controls was too far for me.

[my2sons]

hi bros, i have a forward control 1mth old taken from a street bod, checking wheather it fits sportster,will keep u guys updated, cheers

[Francis_B]

hi bros, i have a forward control 1mth old taken from a street bod, checking wheather it fits sportster,will keep u guys updated, cheers

 

No, it don't work. My friend got a new dyna too.

I am thinking of getting the VRSCDX in the near future, is a great looking bike.

[plasticblackspecs]

Harley showroom has some mini apes and forward controls for Nightster. Dunno if will fit or ex or not. Might go check it out one day. Lunloon wanna go?

[my2sons]

yap!you are right francis-b, forward control for dyna cannot be used for sportster, any 06 onwards dyna looking for forward control? sms 82220634

[Designer Dude]

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r308/hanandaz/fortwardcontrol002.jpg

 

Forward Control which is currently Mounted on me Sporty 883. It should be compatible with a Sporty 1200. If otherwise, pls share.

[NormalAspirated]

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[BBB_Rider]

dunno if i should post here or start a new thread but since it's where the Harley Riders gather, thought perhaps i post it here....

 

i just got my HD sporty 1200 and was wondering, if i want to save $$$ and not spend on Screaming Eagles exhaust, possible to drill some holes o mod the exhaust to create that throaty good old HD exhuast sound?

[hagar]

i just got my HD sporty 1200 and was wondering, if i want to save $$$ and not spend on Screaming Eagles exhaust, possible to drill some holes o mod the exhaust to create that throaty good old HD exhuast sound?

 

It has been done many times before you can speak to Yee at Sunburst or Ming at Sumsoon (they will know diameter required for good pitch etc.).

 

Normally riders will keep their stock pipes for annual LTA inspections. Also easier to sell your ride later on if buyer knows he can pass LTA inspections with the original pipes and not have additional expense.

 

Cheers

[BBB_Rider]

It has been done many times before you can speak to Yee at Sunburst or Ming at Sumsoon (they will know diameter required for good pitch etc.).

 

Normally riders will keep their stock pipes for annual LTA inspections. Also easier to sell your ride later on if buyer knows he can pass LTA inspections with the original pipes and not have additional expense.

 

Cheers

 

I suppose it's a "non-reversible" mod?

[plasticblackspecs]

So where do you guys ride?

[Designer Dude]

So where do you guys ride?

 

My 'Harley Davison" is "Hardly Driven"....Ha! Ha! Ha!

[plasticblackspecs]

Mine is Over DrivEn. hahaa..like transport bike like that. Everytime low on gas on like dry engine sound. Any one know anything about it or came across something like that before?

[Designer Dude]

Mine is Over DrivEn. hahaa..like transport bike like that. Everytime low on gas on like dry engine sound. Any one know anything about it or came across something like that before?

 

dry engine sound...hmm...i cant imagine.

Tranny oil - check?

Primary oil - check?

Engine oil - check? 20sae/50w?

 

last service with oil filter swopped?

Air-Filter Cleaned?

 

We gotta rule out one by one and then xplore further.

 

i'm no guru but any trouble shooting should begin from the basics.

 

Lookout for leaks from block especially on the rods....that would imply loss of pressure or excess.

[plasticblackspecs]

Hmm..ok. I just did a servicing though. But already almost 3k km. Will go check again b4 my trip next week. Thanks. Hey bring your sporty out one day leh. Wanna check out your forward controls.

[Designer Dude]

Hmm..ok. I just did a servicing though. But already almost 3k km. Will go check again b4 my trip next week. Thanks. Hey bring your sporty out one day leh. Wanna check out your forward controls.

 

trip? where 2? Long journey or what?

Sporty: Didnt ride it since my return from 'rock-2-rock' gonna lay it up unless sum1 wanna rent it from me.

 

Ultra: was laid up 4 one year and just got it back on the streets but still havent riden. sigh!

 

Ferring myself on me transport bike...onli ... these dayz.

 

Am setting my eyes on the 3 nation ride....for now!

[plasticblackspecs]

No la. Short ride to go play with some water and let leeches suck my blood. hahah...

 

Whoa. Soooo long ah? Better careful your battery. Why don't ride? Like wasted leh.

[Designer Dude]

No la. Short ride to go play with some water and let leeches suck my blood. hahah...

 

Whoa. Soooo long ah? Better careful your battery. Why don't ride? Like wasted leh.

 

 

when i do find the time...it wld be spending time washing, wiping n so on that i wear-out ..... sad but true. Weekends, i'm off 4 a beer or two (wont swear by it) and i dont wanna drink n ride.

[farish]

Hi Harley bros...

 

I was wondering how much does it cost to maintain a harley sportster 883, anyone can share breakdown of the various cost?

 

my class 2 tp is end of this month and initoially tot of getting a class 2 naked street bike, but then again the reason why i got started on bikes is because i love the cruiser look and the sheer thunder rolls of a harley.. i currently ride a phantom and am thinking of getting a 2nd hand sportster, would appreciate if bros here can help me out with my query

 

regards

 

farish

[Designer Dude]

hi farish,

 

Contrary to popular believe...... it's doent cost an arm or a leg to maintain a Harley let alone a Sportster.

 

Sportsters r the most cost effective when it comes to servicing.

 

In Authorised Workshops

An approximate gauge wld be in the region of $125

(engine oil, primary oil, oil filter, plugs)

 

DIY

$50

 

At Harley Dealership

i'm not certain as i've not had the pleasure of their 'esteemed' service.

(please in-put guys)

 

In a nut-shell...u cant go wrong with a sporty.

 

note: service it every 5k km to preserve its integrity.

[lunloon]

Harley showroom has some mini apes and forward controls for Nightster. Dunno if will fit or ex or not. Might go check it out one day. Lunloon wanna go?

 

harley showroom ah, i try not to go there alot

: /

dun ask me why, just dun feel good...

 

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r308/hanandaz/fortwardcontrol002.jpg

 

Forward Control which is currently Mounted on me Sporty 883. It should be compatible with a Sporty 1200. If otherwise, pls share.

 

eh, i wanna tia it off and put on mine!

this one is what i am looking for~

 

So where do you guys ride?

 

usually from home to work, and sometimes to JB

that's all for now.

[plasticblackspecs]

About the same price of normal bikes, unless you want the harley treatment. Then will be expensive. But if you know who or where to go then won't be that ex. You want my sportster? heee

[plasticblackspecs]

Lun: The vibes I guess. If the mojo ain't working, no point shaking it.

 

Ya man, wanna just rip off a forward control and stick in on own one. Though I wonder if can have dual controls. i.e. both mid and forward controls working. Sure damn messy though.

 

Go pump together leh one day. I'm running low. Again! Gar!

[Harley_Hong]

Hi Harley bros...

 

I was wondering how much does it cost to maintain a harley sportster 883, anyone can share breakdown of the various cost?

 

my class 2 tp is end of this month and initoially tot of getting a class 2 naked street bike, but then again the reason why i got started on bikes is because i love the cruiser look and the sheer thunder rolls of a harley.. i currently ride a phantom and am thinking of getting a 2nd hand sportster, would appreciate if bros here can help me out with my query

 

regards

 

farish

 

I would like to add on to what designer dude said, it is actually cheaper to own a Harley then a Japanese Bike, trust me.

 

You can almost forget about rusting chains as it is belt driven, Jap bikes often have to change tensioner and cam rods and it is a little ex.

 

Servicing is about the same. If not, slightly cheaper.

[lunloon]

Lun: The vibes I guess. If the mojo ain't working, no point shaking it.

 

Ya man, wanna just rip off a forward control and stick in on own one. Though I wonder if can have dual controls. i.e. both mid and forward controls working. Sure damn messy though.

 

Go pump together leh one day. I'm running low. Again! Gar!

 

i usually go in 2nd link on fridays with a friend or two,

any other days i'll be lazy

haha