If anybody that has a 8883 thinks they're fast bikes you never rode many bikes I probably rode 15 different 883 and if they're stock they wouldn't pull a greasy string out of a cat's ass those bikes are not fast believe me they are great bikes best looking and best sounding bikes puts out now all this European stuff they are going to a straight garbage with that said ride a V-Rod and then ride a 883 and tell me that irons fast

I've got a Kingpin, and I love it,buuut I've been wanting something easier to get out, and back road, run to town, and throw around through the twistys. Got me a Sportster, and I know I'm gonna love it. I'm 6'2 240 lbs. I've been on plenty of Sportsters, and I enjoy them greatly. It ain't about what some loser thinks. It's about what you think.

Sportsters are a lot of fun, I'm 73 I ride one,

I'm constantly amused by the comments on videos like this. I started riding 53 years ago, on Triumph 650s and 750s. They were considered BIG BIKES back then. I owned a Norton 850 Commando for a while and that was considered a VERY BIG BIKE. That was in New Zealand and Harleys weren't sold in NZ back then. I saw only one Sportster and one Lowrider that I can recall in the 70's. I moved to Australia in 81 and I saw lots of Harleys then! However, I had travelled the length and breadth of the whole of NZ on Triumphs and I was surprised to hear Aussie Bikers talking about how you couldn't do long rides on them, yada, yada, yada. Fast forward to 2009 and I bought a 97 Sporty from a mate and over the next few years I rode it on 500 miles per day trips a LOT! I replaced the front 27 tooth belt sprocket with a 29 tooth one, which meant it cruised more smoothly at 70mph, at about 3-400rpm less than with the standard sprocket. The bike came with a 2-1 exhaust that gave it a bit more grunt and a dynotuner coaxed the HP up to a reasonable 56, but I decided to research big bore options and decided on the Hammer Performance 1275 kit. I kept the stock heads (with a vale grind, etc) and stripped the bike down to the last nut and bolt, before a complete ground up overhaul of everything, as I installed the HP kit. The results are impressive enough! It have to watch how hard I twist the throttle at the lights, or the front wheel leaves the ground surprisingly easy. Power and torque are somewhere in the 80s and the bike just FEELS right! I hardly get into 5th gear, unless I'm on the Freeway and spend most of my time in 3rd. The extra power means I don't have to twist the throttle as much to maintain the speed, so I get MUCH better milage than I used to; between 55 & 60mpg. The tank I have is the 3 gallon (US) one and while I haven't done a true test of how far that will take me, I've made it 160 miles before switching to reserve, which is not bad. I usually like to stop and walk around a bit at that point anyway. I've sone 2000 mile round trips from Melbourne to Brisbane a few times and although I keep it to 500 miles per day, they're okay on the Sportster. I have mid controls and highway pegs, plus the pillion pegs, so I have a wide variety of positions for my legs, which makes it easier. (I am knocking on 70 y'know!) I think you'll LOVE the 1275 mate. Look forward to an update! Sportsters forever!

3 years later and I still see these "Sportster on the highway?" clips. I don't understand why it's even a question. Back in my youth, I took a wee Kawi 440 between Oklahoma City and Boston a couple of times. It was not a terribly comfortable ride, but the bike handled it fine. An 883 can do it even better. Is it the "best" for the highway? Probably not. But there is no question it's fully capable of safe, fun, long distance rides. I still ride Sportsters and think it's one of the best bikes Harley ever produced. Come to think of it, in my dotage, my Sportster sure is a lot easier to muscle around than my Road King. Especially trying to back either one over the ruts in my driveway pulling them out of the garage. I really gotta get that driveway repaved.

That sounds so Harley , so good . Another new subscriber . I have a Fat Bob 2016

It was my last day, pretty easy if you open mind, and listen to instructors! Just pay attention and be open mind ❤

Nowadays i see many girls ride bigger Harley's like the road glide and others. Dose it make all those bikes a girls bike🤔

Had a Sportster, lost it in a wreck, got a Road King, missed my Sportster, got another Sportster, have both. Happy now.

What’s the power limit this kit can handle?

My 2000 Sportster 1200 with a good air filter, 2 in 1 exhaust and a good carb tune has way enough power to get you entertained up to 80 mph. I installed double disk brakes myself and it brakes very well now. The only thing I wish is a 6th speed but that's way too expensive.

Why did we need the loud music ??? Video big on music ... small on detail !!

I'm looking for a used Sportster now. Winter in Montana is good time to buy. My wife hasn't said no to it, so this morning, I told her to not be surprised if she sees a bike when she gets home. There better not be, you're sick and need to stay home, and I will be going with you.

OK day 2 sounds good

My 883 broke down. Again. And again.

I've had a few different Harleys and the Sportster was the most trouble-free and easiest to work on. In my opinion the Evo Sportster was the only motorcycle Harley made that was absolutely worth the price tag.

I love the color 😊

Did you get any issues with the tyre to fender clearance ?

I don't get why sportster get hated so much. I love this bike and really want one

What kind of air cleaner is that and how do you clean it

Pity the legendary best Harley bike disappeared in a snap. Thank you Harley you are heartless company. The sportster is a big bike here in Europe. Yes it is a girl bike and why not, every bagger is a girl bike too. So what is the deal.

883 or 48?

We never got the full 1275 reveal 😢. What happened?

This might be my first step on my 1275 upgrade.

When I first took my test 6years ago I didn’t fail a single test and thought I was good. But I was hovering my foot through turns and had so many points taken off I failed. I had no clue that wasn’t allowed and wish they had told me prior, never went to retake it but I hope to eventually

What’s the torque spec on the exhaust

What is the website to buy that bar

Gorgeous bike!

I love my 1200 Sportster Roadster. There is no limit to what it can be and I love the simplicity.

Are those biltwell keystone bars?

I failed 2day after 1and half hrs later cos i couldn't keep the handlebars straight while someone is pushing frm behind...but i did learn alot bout the basics etc...will have to book an 2hr session 1 on 1 with instructor 😂

These giant groups rides are sick. Great video! Always wanted to do a big stage group ride… but I ride fast and I think I am mostly antisocial on the road - so blame myself. Maybe I need to chill out and get a Harley like my dad used to ride. Haha 🤘🏼

I run the go pro because after years! 10 Years of running GoPros on the outside of cars and loosing them at speed my GoPro survived every abuse I threw at it… and most of that time the audio sucked! Then when the media mod came out I resisted it until I started vlogging on my bikes. It is cool with the dual mic - for static vlogging but on the fly it can’t compete with wind noise and like you said there is no adjustment for gain / filter software for standard plug and play mic’s. The solution for me is the Rode Mic - wireless Me dual mic system. It has all the software tweaks you need AND still has the ability to isolate the mic in my helmet or get both mic’s - wherever I put them. I have an old BMW R1250R video with the brutal media mod only sound … and since then the Rode mic take over has been amazing!! From there I separate my audio in post.

I like the 48 better, nonetheless, gorgeous bike!

Are those the mini Apehangers? I am considering the 883 as my first bike...

Ok..am I the only only one who notice that beautiful sky?

Longest model ever made and you can upgrade with hammer kits now but sportster still has the best power to weight Evel Knievel and Sonny Barger loved sportster and rode them and real nikers can keep them on the road by themselves no shops needed ..Look at my videos only bike I miss is my skirtster and this includes both my softails and my 106 .Real bikers know foot draggers talk shiat..If your old lady is fat don"t buy a sportty hahahaha

awesome bike

Awesome. Was the sporty converted to 1275 at this point ?

These bikes are good for running n ripping......the big touring bikes are good for long trips.

It is a classis.....its a bobber....the style comes from the vets coming home from WWII....they would bob the fenders etc.

I like it....nice color.

Old school bikers used to say...green is bad luck.

What motorcycle is he using in this video? It looks pretty cool

Another amateur YTer. Gotta have the crappy 'music' blaring.

Super late are those 10.5 rear shocks ?

Sportster was made for ‘little girls’ that noticed a ‘real man’ riding a big expensive motorcycle. Little girls wanna catch a man. They go out to a Harley Davidson dealers to buy some motorcycle. The Sportster is the best looking bike. A attractive bike, built to catch a man. Mine was purple but after polishing it, it turned blue. Problem was that no girls wanted to catch guys that ride bikes. People started to notice that actually the Sportster is one the better motorcycle. The Sportster became the most desirable motorcycle in the world.

Thieves always break the pump farther away from the store. Trying to get numbers from the card.

You were asking for the dent by leaving it like that. Hindsight is 20/20. Bars look sick.

I passed my test with 0 points taking off. Just follow the insructor, be comfortable on the bike. they might yell, but don't bother with that. Just listen to their instruction and you will be good.