| Author | Message | ||
     Essthreetee |
and it didn't have anywhere NEAR the inspiration/motivation that my bike gives me. It is a nice bike (2003 883 Custom) , but IT doesn't make me want to go out and ride like mine does (2002 S3T). I just found it interesting and thought I would share. Anyone else experience this kind of thing??? I can't get over how much I LOVE my bike...I guess I have officially started my collection (doesn't every collection have to start with one) as it won't be leaving. | ||
| Koz5150 |
My dad has a 2001 sportster 1200 with Thunderstorm heads and X-1 cams. It's loud and fast but my tailbone tingles after 5 or 10 miles. The seat on my M2 is much more comfortable. | ||
| Chainsaw |
I love my Sporty, I just wish it moved like my Firebolt! | ||
| Bake |
I ride my girlfriends sportster now and again. Not my style, twin shocks are just harsh! | ||
| Jlnance |
Hows a 883 compare to a Blast? Anyone ridden both? | ||
| Jeremyh |
my vote is on the 883 over the blast, yes i have ridden both. | ||
| Jerseybuell |
I own a '91 Sportster XLH1200, which I bought new and customized over the years. I also have a race-kitted '04 XB12s - night and day..I love the Sporty and kinda attached to her, but the XB becomes part of you when you ride and the Sporty doesn't lend itself to that connection... | ||
| 99buellx1 |
The '04 and newer Sportys are a big improvement over previous model years, you really should ride one. (still not a Buell though) | ||
| Catmurray |
Yeah, I was impressed by the improvements made on the '04 bikes. Cat | ||
| Xldevil |
To compare a bone stock 883 to a Buell is like comparing apples and oranges. My Sporty with 1200cc and TS heads is a lot of fun. Wouldn´t change for a 04 Rubber-Xl. I would miss the vibes.The Sporty is mechanical louder,rougher,not so smooth,real american iron. Power is similar to my Cyclone,remember buellised,but not so crispy(heavier crank and heavier bike).The handling is different.Sporty riding is hard work to do. Cyclone rides more or less on its own. I love them both. Regards, Ralph (Message edited by xldevil on November 24, 2005) | ||
| Cataract2 |
The 96 Sporty 883 that my parents own, while it's fun, the vibs drive me insane. | ||
| Xldevil |
quote:the vibs drive me insane Maybe you're not man enough for a so called girls bike  Regards,Ralph (Message edited by xldevil on November 24, 2005) | ||
| Essthreetee |
I wasn't comparing the bikes...more along the lines of comparing the feeling I get while riding them. When on my Buell, I want to stay there...go for long rides...anywhere. When I was on the Sporty...I didn't really care about it. That is all I was saying, I know they are different bikes...was just again amazed at how much I love my Buell. | ||
| Swampy |
91 Sporty, and Blasts. I enjoyed my ride across the UP this year on the Blast! I ride a Sporty cause I'm not man enough to ride a girls bike! LOL | ||
| Crusty |
My wife had an '01 Blast, and loved it. We sold it, and got her a Sportster, which she rode for a year until she was hit from behind at a traffic light. After she recovered from the accident, she didn't want another Sportster, she felt the Blast was more fun to ride, so we got an '03 for her. Now, she rides a Moto Guzzi and my 16 year old daughter is going to be riding the Blast as soon as she takes the MSF course. I've had several Sportsters over the years, and I like them, but a Buell feels a whole lot better. | ||
| M2nc |
Any bike is better than no bike, so I like all bikes, but I rode an 05 883C about 40 miles and have to say, I would spend a lot of money trying to make it more comfortable and handle better. Man, that is the first bike I've ridden that would beat you over a bump and wallow through a curve. Also I rode on my tail bone and really had to come off this bike after that short distance. I've ridden my M2 650 miles in one day and could have gone longer. I would have thought that this sporty would have been more comfortable. My 96 CB750 was more refined. Now score some adjustable suspension pieces and a better seat, and I probably could really come to like it. Also if I were to get a Sporty it would be a 1200cc. The new ones have good power stock. Also Sporties are very flickable. In traffic its quick reflexes would really be appreciated. | ||
| Ducxl |
essthreetee is selfish and self centered.And should buy his wife a new XB12r for christmas.I put my wife ('05 XB12r) on the same high quality ride i put myself on.And i wouldn't ever put her on a lesser ride. Your wife is worth more. | ||
| Ducxl |
BTW,as an old sporty owner i think the rubbermounted Sportsters lost a LOT of character...  | ||
| Cataract2 |
No Xldevil, not that I'm not man enough. I just don't like the vibs helping clean me out, if you know what I mean. | ||
| Xldevil |
Quote Ducxl: BTW,as an old sporty owner i think the rubbermounted Sportsters lost a LOT of character... A very big YES! Regards,Xl Btw.What's so wrong being cleaned out,from time to time?  | ||
| Cataract2 |
XL, I prefer the hot wing places here to help with that. More of an adventure. | ||
| Johnnylunchbox |
DucXl - I've ridden my friends 79 sporty, and I plan to add to my stable a new sporty 883 in the next year or two. I'd like to test ride a rubber mounted one if they'll let me. The '79 did have character that is for sure, even if it was a poorly maintained rat. I couldn't help but like it. As for comparing Buells to Sporty's I have to ask a resounding...WHY? | ||
| Timbo |
My thoughts on Sporties and Buells...oh, and a Dyna In '98 I bought this bike new, but quickly changed it to suit my preferences. I no longer own it (I WOULD still own this bike if it hadn't been totalled by an 18 y/o waitress who was 10 minutes late for work and decided the stop sign was to much of an inconvenience to obey).  In 2000 I bought this bike, a '72 XLCH (used of course), kinda crusty, and a little rusty, but it ran good.  I changed it to this. I still own it.  In 2002 I bought this XB9R new. I still own it.  In 2003 I bought this 1998 S1W used. I still own it.  Early in 2005 we bought this bike for my wife. It's an '03 Dyna Superglide that was stock when we got it, but again, I have changed it.  I really liked the '98 Sportster Sport. It had lots of personality, but could be a handful when ridden hard in the twisties. I really like the '72 XLCH. It has even more personality and is actually pretty comfortable below 70 mph. It's great for around town and short trips (less than 200 miles). On certain summer days, this is the bike I like to be on. The XB9R is a dream come true for me. The first time I rode one at a demo, I knew I HAD to have one. It is by far the best handling, most comfortable bike I have. I use it for everything, commuting to work, riding with friends, running errands or long distance trips (500 or more miles a day). The '98 S1W gets ridden the most. It isn't the most comfortable, or the best handling, but it is the one I reach for most often. I love it, around town or in the twisties with friends it's great, but because of it's comfort limitations, it's more of a short to medium range bike (anything up to 400 miles a day). I have done a few 400+ mile days on it, and I always regret it when I get home. It is also the most powerful. The Dyna I did for my wife. It has been stripped of some un-needed weight, and has upgraded suspension, but it still feels heavy and cumbersome to me. I am very aware of it's limitations when riding it, as opposed to the XB wich seems to disapear beneath me when I'm riding it, and seems like it can do anything. To sum it up...I like them all! They are all different and unique, and each shines in the environment that best suits it. Not really saying anything conclusive am I... Well, just my experience with the models of interest here. Timbo | ||
| Xldevil |
Nice pics,very nice bikes! I can show you my two beauties and I will never let one of them go!  1986 Sportster frame, 1200cc engine of 2000 Custom,buellised  2002 Cyclone Regards,Ralph (Message edited by xldevil on November 27, 2005) (Message edited by xldevil on November 27, 2005) | ||
| Chainsaw |
Great pic of the 98 Timbo! Looks really cool. | ||
| Old_mil |
I owned a 2003 Sportster and put a couple of thousand miles on it. What I found is that I kept trying to bolt things onto that X1200C and turn it into the motorcycle that the S3T was from the factory. | ||
| Swampy |
Timbo, Or anybody, Where can I get a set of rearsets like those pictured on your 98 sportster? | ||
| Timbo |
Ralph, Nice, nice Sportster! I like it. Chainsaw, Thanks. | ||
| Johnnylunchbox |
Regarding Timbo's '98 sporty. I like that a lot. I'm not criticizing here just saying what I would like to build. In recreating a bike like that would it be possible to add more rear suspension travel, wihtout affecting too many other variables (ie geometry)? I would definitely also try to raise the seat a bit - in order to bring the rear fender more in line with the gas tank. | ||
| Timbo |
Swampy, My rearsets for that bike were a combination of homemade parts and parts offered by Storz Performance. There is a guy in Oregon who goes by the nickname Chainsikle who makes rearsets at a very affordable price. I have met him too, and he is a good guy. Here are some options for you. www.chainsikle.com www.storzperf.com www.crossroadsperformance.com Johnny, Yes, more travel could be added. Longer shocks are available from WorksPerformance or Ohlins just to name a couple. It would quicken the steering, which is a good thing to a certain extent. Go too far, and you make the bike unstable. I lowered my tripletrees to quicken the steering (about an inch). Nothing radical, but it did make a very noticeable difference that I liked. Timbo | ||
| Bigdaddy |
Okay, can't resist adding to this thread (always do when I see Timbo's Sporty.) That is quite possibly the most beautiful bike I've ever seen. Once all three of the kids are done with school I will be using Timbo's pics to make a FXDX look very similar. G2 | ||
| Timbo |
Bigdaddy,  | ||
| Xldevil |
Hey Timbo. That chainsikle does a good work to REALLY affordable price!!Unbelieble in my eyes! Compare this to Storz,i.e. Which rearset is on your XL?  Regards,Ralph | ||
| Timbo |
Ralph, Yeah, Chainsikle is cool. He participates often in another group that I go to. About your question, I couldn't find a set of rearsets that would work with my exhaust, so I ended up making some of the parts myself, and using some of the parts that Storz offered. I like your M2 too, cool color combo. I have a friend I ride with who has the same color combo. Beautiful. |
