Love my 2011 1200 custom. I can poke around or throw it down curvy roads, interstate is fine below 100 mph but she catches alot of air above that. 2 or 3 hour rides are great but anything longer I notice I fatigue and I'm only pushing 50. Best all around bike I've ever owned, 37,000 miles and still a brute.
@henrywinchester93722 жыл бұрын
Thankyou
@humanentity2214 Жыл бұрын
How shaky is it and how's the vibration at 75+?
@realist-20243 жыл бұрын
I have a 2013 1200 custom...I upgraded to progressive shocks and a HD sundowner seat the bike is super comfortable...I ride it on short rides and long with no problem...the only thing you give up is six speed for a five speed...I also staged the bike up with exhaust a bigger intake and a performance chip it added eleven horse power and a bunch more torque...the bike has plenty of power and is a blast for short adrenaline rides and long cruises too...great all around bike that cruises really well and is very nimble as well...✌
@joogullae3456 Жыл бұрын
Custom should come with 6 speeds and. 45 gallon tank...
@ewetho4 ай бұрын
Not sure what is wrong with the 5 speed? Gears seem happily spaced and 5th gear feels appropriate to me.. 75ish is happy and will easily cruise 80-85 if ya like…. Not sure a 6th gear would be added up top as they generally gear it for engine power and RPM available … 6th would actually be more likely squished in with 234 between 1 and 5(which would become 6).. My custom has the 4.5 gallon tank
@keithstone641110 күн бұрын
@@joogullae3456wrong on the 6 speed. 4.5 gallon tank is correct though.
@darrellguay9143 Жыл бұрын
I bought a larger drive gear and a speedo corrector from Cruise Your Sportster. It drops the highway rpm about 600 rpm. But you will lose some of your quick acceleration though. I moto camp with mine all over western Canada , Yukon, Alaska and the north west territories. Its a 2006 roadster. I have even done the iron butt on this thing. I wouldn't trade it for anything!
@bradbolshaw11284 ай бұрын
My 1200 Evo. Is a ripride, love it. 2011 black n grey
@justinharmon80827 ай бұрын
Last summer I bought my 2008 1200 Roadster and rode it the 4 hours back to my house only stopping for gas. It did well in all conditions (wind, heat, rain, and even some hail!) and at all speeds (some may have been in excess of the 80 mph speed limit but I admit to nothing).
@InterWebGuy994 ай бұрын
Thanks for such an enthusiastic endorsement of my new bike, bro! Just bought a 2013 Sportster 1200 Custom and looking forward to riding it for the first time tomorrow morning. Traded in my 1996 Honda Magna to buy it, and that was the best bike I've ever owned. At least so far! I have a feeling this 1200 C is going to be very special and just my style of bike.
@devinbustamante80803 жыл бұрын
Rode a 250 for the first time and then bought a 06 a week later. Rode it from where I bought it for about an hour. It gave me a lot of confidence, and it definitely can creep on you as far as speed. Didn’t realize hour much power the custom was about. Love it tho.
@kevinoconnor29214 ай бұрын
Yes, a 1200 Sportster is ready for the highway. I toured on one for 10years, all over the western U.S. Not as comfortable as a touring bike, but it can & will. You WILL be tired & sore after 500 miles.
@CanioLoPomo2 ай бұрын
Got an 06 1200 Low,run it on Rt. 80 and the GSP from the Poconos to the Jersey Shore regularly and it Hums along 75 to 85 MPH without breaking a sweat…
@BNatoAk11 ай бұрын
I knew the answer was yes before i started watching, i see way less handle the hwy! Nice bars dude 👌
@colb9916 Жыл бұрын
Only thing not ideal on my 2015 1200c is the short rear suspension travel. It sits low and can be a touch rough. Haveing said that, I rode it 500 mile home from purchase in nearest city. (it runs all day smooth and happy @ 80-85mph) Couple months down the road and it's still the only issue i have with it. @60yrs im not chasing tyre shredding torque or arm stretching top end, ( it'll still smoke out of corners in second and roll over the 200kph mark) but id not hesitate to ride it across Aussie. Might change the rear shocks for a bit more travel but thats about it.
@sinkandrelax Жыл бұрын
Third party shocks can make a big difference. I went with Progressive 444s on my 2007 Sportster Custom and it's much better, especially two-up. Like you, at over 60 I'm not looking for a crotch rocket and the Sporty has been a great bike over 110,000kms
@colb9916 Жыл бұрын
@@sinkandrelax Yeah my sons 2011 nightster has about 2 inches more travel than mine. Dunno if theyre stock item but that would be much easyer on the back. Even with his 115kg to my 80 he rides a lot easyer and softer. Roads here in Country Aus aint real smooth. (Lotta trucks.) Definitely need to look around for a bit of extra.
@sinkandrelax Жыл бұрын
@@colb9916 if you replace the shocks, don’t go shorter than the stock ones - just better. Also, get an AirHawk seat cushion, it’s amazing how much more comfortable it can make even a stock seat.
@colb9916 Жыл бұрын
@@sinkandrelax oh def not going shorter, Its only got about 2 inches travel as is. Needs a couple more. As for seat. The one on it is plenty comfy. Only after a couple hrs non stop does it get a lil off. Then I just drop my heels over the pegs for a while and changes the way my weight sits on it.
@shanerey51236 ай бұрын
absolutely, the 1200 sportster can do hiway allll day
@tasatasat2 жыл бұрын
I have a 1200 and an 883. I've ridden the 883 over 700 miles in one day for 13 hours averaging 80 mph. So I'd say, yeah, a Sportster can handle the highway.
@gibsonhd39502 жыл бұрын
How many miles does your Harley Sportster fill up the tank?
@tasatasat2 жыл бұрын
@@gibsonhd3950 When I did that ride I had a 4.5 gal tank installed so I was getting around 140 miles when the gas light would come on. Although on that ride I was stopping around every 100 miles for gas and to stretch my legs. My 3.3 gal tank light usually comes on around 110 miles.
@stevensmith82853 жыл бұрын
I cruise at 90mph on i95 problem on my 2004 sportster 1200 with no problems. I get about 140 miles out of a 4.2g tank. 125 miles round trip to work
@gibsonhd39502 жыл бұрын
How many miles does your Harley Sportster fill up the tank?
@stevensmith82852 жыл бұрын
175miles out of a tank running the reserve, I probably could go further if I rebuilt the carb
@garycooper59814 жыл бұрын
Love my XL 1200 Sporty!
@wildriderz_bw2 жыл бұрын
Cruised 80-90mph speeds for an hour and 20 minutes back home after I got mine
@gibsonhd39502 жыл бұрын
How many miles does your Harley Sportster fill up the tank?
@paulfosbery60264 жыл бұрын
A very interesting review, MM! Cruising at twice the Max speed of my, (and yours), Honda Rebel 250! A real "Old School" bike, the Harley Sportster! I would think twice about travelling 1500 miles to Sturgis on a custom Sportster, more suited to a big touring Road King bagger! But for sheer fun, you can't beat a Sporty!. Take care MM!
@AussieRandomVideos7 ай бұрын
ive owned a lot of bikes and my sportster was the most comfortable. It was the only Harley ive owned but it was comfy. My bonneville was not - i would get a sore back after 1 hour
@markwybierala49366 ай бұрын
Enjoy the adventure. I’m 64 and 100 lbs heavier than you. No problem on the interstate. Always had a bike. ‘76 Yamaha RD400 from Sonoma Ca to San Antonio TX where they chopped off all of my hair at Lackland AFB. Any 1200 from 04 onwards is fine for solo. 03 and earlier might make you hands numb but chug along just fine.
@richhozzy4803 жыл бұрын
Bro... why you no premium? Harley recommends at least 91 or above octane for it's high compression engines ( 10-1 comp ratio) I have an 05 carbed xl1200c and have always wondered if I should just run 87
@MahaffeyMoto3 жыл бұрын
I’ve ran 87 for 2 years and had no issues
@richhozzy4803 жыл бұрын
@@MahaffeyMoto interesting.... thanks for the reply!
@Hodges232 жыл бұрын
@@richhozzy480 91+ is what you should be running. 93 if you got it.
I’m 320lbs and rode my buddies sportster 1200 nightster on the highway did 95mph just fine 😅
@FXFBS5403 жыл бұрын
Easily. I've got a 883c, used it for commuting for years, easily holds 65-80+ all day. 40,000miles and counting.
@charliesmith95282 ай бұрын
Im 67 and having back issues so im needing to downsize,,is a 1200 big enough for a 215 lb guy 5ft 11...have a chance to buy a 08 with only 6700 miles for 3k,,like new,,
@scottzweiback7170 Жыл бұрын
All sportsters scream on the highway and you can ride them long long distances. I do it all the time and I have the SNS 1250 hooligan kit
@KidAfro29 Жыл бұрын
I got the sportster 1200t for touring and it does just that .
@moustachio3346 ай бұрын
Ethanol eats aluminum so yes always choose non ethanol. Also look at engine cleaners from vp and use on each oil change.
@ramlinman200410 ай бұрын
There must be something wrong with my 2002 1200c because at 70 it feels like it's straining it.
@matrox6 ай бұрын
70 ain't sh!t. I cruised from Ocean city 2.5 hrs at 80 and 85mph.
@kennyh5083 Жыл бұрын
It was made for the highway Einstein!
@crewgadjy4 ай бұрын
Whats the difference between a Highway and an Interstate?
@DaveBuildsIt Жыл бұрын
The Sporster can handle the highway. Whether or not the rider can is questionable.
@SkysaxonDragonslayer Жыл бұрын
Don’t know what problem you US guys have… A 883 has a topspeed of 100mph and a 1200 of 115mph (190km/h) all speeds where I would lose my license in your country in a heartbeat! I cruise my 1200 on the German Autobahn between 160km/h and 180km/h with a big windshield and have absolutely no problem…
@jeffreystorer4966 Жыл бұрын
Spot on have a 883 C model in Australia done few 1ooo mile trips no problem,stock seat was rubbish ,yanks all are strange ,bang on about horsepower n ride like 7o mph is fast LoL
@colb9916 Жыл бұрын
Top @190? whats holding it back? Mine'll roll over the 210 and still wanna run. (Havnt pushed it up past there since I dropped the limiter to 6500 from 7250) OFC the open road speed limit here in Aussie is 110 kms, so thats a lil quick for the sheriff.
@humanentity2214 Жыл бұрын
I struggle to take mine beyond 55 mph but that might be due to my own new rider limitations
@brickvision8858 Жыл бұрын
I've owned mine as my 2nd bike for a few months now, I recommend just "sending it" onto the highway. 30 minutes on the highway with some headphones under the helmet, you figure it out
@humanentity2214 Жыл бұрын
@@brickvision8858 thanks. I've been doing that now daily for last week. 25-30 miles everyday on the highway and the engine seems to be flexing it's muscles as my own confidence grows. Hate the wind buffeting though. Terrifying for new rider
@lions_tribe7759Ай бұрын
yup my decisions made... HD Sportster 1200 xl custom
@brotherstanleo3 ай бұрын
Absolutely! My Sportster/swingarm chopper easily handles the highway…. 😂
@tonee6674 жыл бұрын
What handlebars and size you got on the bike? Great vid..
@MahaffeyMoto4 жыл бұрын
12 inch narrow apes from tc bros
@MaddogsYardnFarm3 жыл бұрын
@@MahaffeyMoto stock cables?
@claudiooliveira22702 ай бұрын
Heyy. How tall are you? Regards
@SkysaxonDragonslayer Жыл бұрын
Have an 04 Custom 1200 and ride it all day long with 100mph (160km/h) on German Autobahn… it tops out at 190km/h (gps) - so why all you US bikers with your speed limits feel a Sportster can’t do the highway? Get a windshield and keep the throttle wiiiiiide open and a Sportster will run all day with 5-6000rpm!
@pablo630511 ай бұрын
77 ironhead i had only had 4 gears. It was screaming on highway.
@samsmith88704 жыл бұрын
How well does it do with a passenger?
@MahaffeyMoto4 жыл бұрын
I haven't rode with a passenger on it yet
@Presence_of_Mind_4 жыл бұрын
I've got an 06 1200 custom. It's completely stock, I ride with my wife passenger quite often. We are probably around 360-370 pounds together and on the highway it does real well. Feels really steady and all the power you need is there. I can pass going 70 no problem. Don't even need to drop to 4th gear either it'll do it in 5th no problem. One thing I will say is the shocks could definitely be better at times, but me and my wife with everything we carry are closing in on the bikes weight limit.
@nikonmikey10 ай бұрын
I’m 185 my girl is 140 + 25 lb pack on the sissy bar. My 02 1200C stage 1 handles it no problem. Still gets 45 mpg
@samsmith887010 ай бұрын
@@Presence_of_Mind_ I've heard from a bunch of people that Sportsters suck with passengers. I just want a smooth ride for my lady friends lol
@Presence_of_Mind_10 ай бұрын
@@samsmith8870 if that's a big concern for you you're better off looking at other bikes. The sportster can do it, the sportster custom or T models definitely do 2 up better than other sportsters but don't expect to take super long or cross state/country trips on it without serious fatigue.
@bigfoot2708 Жыл бұрын
After long trips change the oil. I use hood oil
@markwinchester30053 жыл бұрын
People have this stupid misconception of the HD Sporster that it can't handle highway speeds when it has no (0) problem cruising 72mph.
@Deon0026yickadee2 жыл бұрын
I’m 5’7 Will the forward controls bother me reach wise
@J_DOGG4072 жыл бұрын
No you will be fine. I'm 5'9 and my knees are bent with my feet on the forward controls.
@joogullae3456 Жыл бұрын
I had forward controls on my custom and I'm the same height. No problem. Mid controks are much more comfortable though.
@colb9916 Жыл бұрын
@@joogullae3456 Im 6.2, Mids are a bit close for my likeing. Even the 4wards are a touch short for Realy comfy, long rides, but I can drop my heels over the pegs to get that extra couple inches.
@gibsonhd39502 жыл бұрын
How many miles does your Harley Sportster fill up the tank?
@goodinsrt8 Жыл бұрын
Mine gets constantly 45mpg average.
@uuelhempkin86403 жыл бұрын
Sweet bike bro what's the acceleration like
@MahaffeyMoto3 жыл бұрын
I’ve never actually figured any number but it’s quick for a cruiser
@uuelhempkin86403 жыл бұрын
@@MahaffeyMoto what height does a person have to be to reach those handle bars
@devinbustamante80803 жыл бұрын
@@uuelhempkin8640 I’m 5’7 and I have 10 inch bars. I wish they were a little shorter but the bike definitely works for me.
@uuelhempkin86403 жыл бұрын
@@MahaffeyMoto anymore videos of the harley sporster coming out soon
@whatdafuq21614 жыл бұрын
Non ethanol is 1000% better than premium unleaded. The best thing to do is get non ethanol and add an octane booster!
@SilentCheechGaming19913 жыл бұрын
Where i live 91 doesn't have ethanol only 87 and 89 do.
@romanjag21482 жыл бұрын
The biggest disadvantage is two people, can be very uncomfortable, particularly for the passengers, so I’ve read.
@Darktanuz4 жыл бұрын
is this motorcycle sell like "Sportster" in the USA? I ask this because in Mexico it is selling like "H-D 1200 Custom" without the "Sportster" tag.. or is this another one? look pretty the same both
@MahaffeyMoto4 жыл бұрын
Its the same motorcycle a 1200 custom is a type of sportster
@SteveB-hy2ciКүн бұрын
I woul trust that bike before I'd take any other harley on a trip.Its an EVOLUTION 1200
@timdurpos32986 ай бұрын
I only like to cruise 100 mph is to fast to enjoy the ride
@bandarl54262 жыл бұрын
1:06 dude just turn left on a wrong hand??
@mattlewis51904 ай бұрын
Where's your jacket bro
@timdurpos32986 ай бұрын
Non ethanol is the best to run
@AussieRandomVideos7 ай бұрын
of course this bike can handle the highway, shit my vespa 250cc could, also my sportster 883
@connorlomax402 жыл бұрын
A 125cc will run on a highway. Of course a 1.2 litre motorcycle can run on a highway lol
@paulygrows4202 жыл бұрын
i got a 95'' i had it up 2 120 mph no problem
@buckgreatdane372 Жыл бұрын
Keep it under thirty five hundred rpm.
@colb9916 Жыл бұрын
Umm, Why? Its just sitting up on the cam there. Let it run.
@Sbbkbb2 ай бұрын
Another preacher while he riding a bike 🤦🤦🤦
@thebear6529 Жыл бұрын
ya i dont agree with alot of what your saying,and the way you shift is really annoying.