Go Sportsters - Page 12

johnwesley · 02-01-2011, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Kirk the Jerk

And, it IS a rider... This is me and some buds camping out on the beach in early December, did the 450 mile ride back home that day, solo...

I like the look got any details on whats been done

plugeye · 02-02-2011, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by waveydavey

huh???

original post:
I know there's a ton of sporties on ADV.

I'd rather see your modded-for-go bikes, but I'll take a looker too.
I just think it's about time for another pro sportster rally.

883, 900, 1100, 1200 I don't care.
I need ideas that don't involve more chrome, skulls or speedo-relocating.

Bloodweiser · 02-02-2011, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Ryno77

Not mine, but if I had a Sporty I'd set it up similar to this. Can anyone tell if it has rearset foot controls?

I LOVE the looks of those supertrapps for the solid mounts. Wish the new ones had those bends....

83XLX · 02-02-2011, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Bloodweiser

I need ideas that don't involve more chrome, skulls or speedo-relocating.

Here are a few...

Modded cover w/SE air kit

FXDX shocks

Cafe fender, drilled discs w/kevlar pads, SE fork brace, Progressive springs

Lockhart oil cooler

BT primary shoe for chain slider

Kirk the Jerk · 02-03-2011, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by johnwesley

I like the look got any details on whats been done

Lots of odds and ends since I've had it. Built the pipes. Cut off the stock rear fender struts, and built new fender mounts for the high fender. Progressive stock length springs up front, sock shocks out back. I'd like to lift the bike, actually. Tokico front 4-pot caliper from a GSXR and Brembo MC from an R6. Full floating rotors front and back. Dirt bike clutch lever by Moose Racing (slick as butter). Built the seat (want to build another, comfier seat). Etc... Etc... Etc...

Bloodweiser · 02-04-2011, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by 83XLX

Lockhart oil cooler

would an oil cooler be a tad superfluous on a bike in upstate NY?

83XLX · 02-04-2011, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Bloodweiser

would an oil cooler be a tad superfluous on a bike in upstate NY?

Probably, unless it's an Ironhead Sportster. My old Ironhead is thankful I put the cooler on it, especially since I live in Alabama...

drhach · 02-04-2011, 11:33 AM

Thre's a reason the original XR's were called "waffle irons". Iron is really good at accepting heat, not so good at shedding it.

karmatourer · 03-02-2011, 11:42 AM

The Mustang I had on my '07 was far superior to the stocker on the 883.

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Originally Posted by Lopoetve

a word of advice - really ride the stocker before you get rid of the grandpa seat. The stock seat on those bikes is, by far, the most uncomfortable seat I've ever ridden. Really. I miss mine, but NOT that seat.

Many of the aftermarket ones are questionable too - the mustang sloped too much forward, so you got racked in the junk on every stop. Comfy otherwise.

Ginger Beard · 03-02-2011, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 83XLX

Probably, unless it's an Ironhead Sportster. My old Ironhead is thankful I put the cooler on it, especially since I live in Alabama...

Hey...What you did there....I see it.

Dirt Road Cowboy · 03-02-2011, 04:10 PM

I have a 73 Ironhead Sportster that I bought as a basket case. I still have to get it back together, so no pics yet.
When I got it, one of the engine cases was broken pretty badly, and it took a while to find one that I could/would actually pay for.

Hopefully I can get it back together soon. I really liked the 72 that I used to have.

christoz · 03-02-2011, 08:57 PM

Just got it last month. Cant wait for the snow to melt

RedRam · 03-02-2011, 10:22 PM

Great thread;(from a beemer rider). Some great looking bikes. Keep up the posts.

Let's ride!!!

RedDogAlberta · 03-03-2011, 02:25 AM

Great thread. Miss my Sportster but almost certain to own another one day. My Buell gives me some connection at least.

pm9654 · 03-03-2011, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by wwestbrook

Here is my sporty and my "other" woman:

Love it. What kind of bars are those?

02-04-2011, 11:33 AM	#173
drhach gorillamanufacturing.com Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Waukegan Oddometer: 1,878	Thre's a reason the original XR's were called "waffle irons". Iron is really good at accepting heat, not so good at shedding it. __________________ 1976 R90/6 1972 XLCH 2010 Triumph Thunderbird SE

03-02-2011, 08:57 PM	#177
christoz Adventurer Joined: Mar 2011 Oddometer: 11	Just got it last month. Cant wait for the snow to melt Attached Images

03-03-2011, 02:25 AM	#179
RedDogAlberta High Plains Drifter Joined: Nov 2009 Location: Red (Neck) Deer, Alberta Oddometer: 3,696	Great thread. Miss my Sportster but almost certain to own another one day. My Buell gives me some connection at least. __________________ I'd rather be dragging a club than clubbing in drag. 08 Buell XB12XT - 08 Santa Cruz Superlight

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03-02-2011, 04:10 PM	#176
Dirt Road Cowboy Treasure Hunter Joined: Feb 2011 Location: Tyler, Texas Oddometer: 296	I have a 73 Ironhead Sportster that I bought as a basket case. I still have to get it back together, so no pics yet. When I got it, one of the engine cases was broken pretty badly, and it took a while to find one that I could/would actually pay for. Hopefully I can get it back together soon. I really liked the 72 that I used to have.

03-02-2011, 10:22 PM	#178
RedRam Adventurer Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Near least coast (S. Central VA.) Oddometer: 66	Great thread;(from a beemer rider). Some great looking bikes. Keep up the posts. Let's ride!!!