Harley Davidson 48 Morning Ride | Pure Engine Sound

I ride a 2020 Harley Davidson Sportster 48 with a TBR 2 Into 1 Exhaust Generation 1. The air intake is an Arlen Ness Monster Sucker.
I enjoy the pure engine sound that comes from the Sportster Forty-Eight and like to relive my rides from time to time. This is a POV motorcycle ride, nothing more, nothing less.
On this drive I drove to Cartel Coffee to enjoy a morning cup of coffee.
Enjoy the ride!✌️

[@vitcermak7737]

I love the driving style and sense of defensive driving apparent since the first intersection. Some drivers just rush into an intersection and then they look, react, break. Meanwhile this guy here stays back, looks twice and then quickly leaves. Perfect example.

[@jwserge]

defensive means not brave ;)

[@derproberaumfahrer3880]

Nice vid, thanks. I ride a 1200 Sportster, too. Here in Germany, when it´s winter, it´s too wet and cold to ride, so I created my own POV vids to somehow enjoy my ride in these dark months. I feel you :)

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

Ha yeah man it’s nice relive rides when we are not riding. I live in AZ and my high today is 84 degrees Fahrenheit. Great now, but really hot in the summer.

[@InFlames1412]

Real joy of riding is through all the weathers. Rain and coldness ? Thats when you feel most alive

[@ST-xo2rg]

Love my 48 in the Netherlands. Love that everyone understands to keep the comments to 48

[@Spartan168]

@@WatermelonMotoHead you guys must roast in the summer. Gotta ride super early or late to really enjoy it imo

[@hulkhatepunybanner]

*You can still ride when it's wet and cold:* kzbin.info/www/bejne/jp29eJV9iJaIh5I

[@illfaptothis333]

looks like LA way back when, empty mid day streets. peace.

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

Yeah this was early morning so not too much traffic yet. Although it's a small downtown area so never really gets bad here.

[@andreaserrano2850]

Beautiful tricycles, the truth is that you are no longer scary, furry bears are a joke 😂😂😂😂

[@charkswitlazers]

Looks nothing like LA before or now

[@nogoogleplus]

It’s Tucson, AZ….zero traffic compared to LA

[@jayteesgear]

Is this AZ?

[@viveksv6531]

Open roads!! That's every biker's dream Great sound 👍

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

Morning ride made it more open. 👊

[@thomasstutzig1005]

😂🤣😂. Bikers "Dream" - that's a verry bad Dream 🙏😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@vikalawa5301]

You had this privilege so enjoy it

[@mob1235]

where are the corners? its just straight from signal to signal

[@towardsthelight220]

No helmet law in AZ either

[@Black-ie8qz]

Even inside the city these sounds of harley bring peace.

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

Sure do.

[@a.h.9982]

Thanks for the videos! They really put the viewer in the drivers seat. ! I don’t ride but the POV and sound is awesome! I’d love buy a motorcycle one day, but for now I’ll live vicariously through these vids. Stay safe!

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

Ha, you're welcome and I'm glad you are enjoying them. 👊

[@andreaserrano2850]

Beautiful tricycles, the truth is that you are no longer scary, furry bears are a joke 😂😂😂😂

[@NewsNowLIVE1]

After my crash a few days ago all I can do is watch this and wish I was back out there. I was thinking about going back out today but trying to hold a 700 pound Harley up with 2 broken knees and road rash head to toe probably isn’t the smartest.

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

So sorry to hear that man. When you are recovered you'll be out there again. 👊

[@goranvuletic8873]

What a comforting sound

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

Agreed.

[@brianminkc]

you gotta love the Sportster. Its pure Harley.

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

Agreed. 👊👍

[@bensexton7350]

nothing beats that pearl white

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

Yeah I really dig this color contrasting with the black and chrome. 🙌

[@burkdog24]

Your shifting gears and downshifting is so smooooth and fast. I’m a newbie in the learning phase. I got a street bob 114

[@eveythingthatsadam]

Shifts are too fast, you can hear the gears snagging

[@andreaserrano2850]

Beautiful tricycles, the truth is that you are no longer scary, furry bears are a joke 😂😂😂😂

[@Farhan_049]

@@eveythingthatsadam I think that's because this bike doesn't have a slipper clutch. I've seen in a different video where the guy was downshifting the same way on a Royal Enfield Classic 350 Reborn. It's to prevent sudden jerks when you downshift from a decent amount of speed.

[@2minuteschool929]

Yes

[@leadsolo2751]

I'd listen to this just to relieve ALL the Stress in me 😎

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

That's great man, I can see how that works. 👍

[@buterbrodskiy7538]

These videos are pure freedom ❤️ 🦅 Love it)

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

Thanks 👊

[@andreaserrano2850]

Beautiful tricycles, the truth is that you are no longer scary, furry bears are a joke 😂😂😂😂

[@DanielRodriguez-dt9rt]

Very underrated channel

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

Thanks man 👊

[@DanielRodriguez-dt9rt]

@@WatermelonMotoHead anytime. Definitely planning on starting off my riding journey with that 48. Let’s hope it goes well

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

@@DanielRodriguez-dt9rt I'm sure it will man, let me know how it goes. Good luck!

[@MegaFPVFlyer]

Not much of a Harley guy, but I love the naked look of this bike. Seems like it'd be a blast to ride with all that torque. Great video.

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

Yeah not that powerful, but it is a blast when you give it some.

[@floridapatriot9776]

Great video. Man you're such a conservative rider. I'm always wringing the neck of my Sportster. I've got to say the way you ride looks way more relaxing. I don't know why I'm in such a hurry.. I'm going to purposely ride conservatively this weekend when I get home and see if I enjoy it more.

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

Haha yeah man I’m just chilling most of the time, but there a couple of later vids where I wasn’t.😄 Conservative riding has its place for sure.

[@kingkrimson8771]

@@WatermelonMotoHead It's also a good way to stay alive, especially in heavy traffic

[@andreaserrano2850]

Beautiful tricycles, the truth is that you are no longer scary, furry bears are a joke 😂😂😂😂

[@LiviuXSA]

after watching 'not just bikes' video about Stroads, now i cant stop seeing them everywhere....

[@CrossKnight]

This guy is basically the motorcycle version of Winding Road Magazine. Manufacturers need to reach out to him and loan him a bunch of different bikes!

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

😁🙏✊

[@perforations6234]

looks like a funny little bike for the city... wouldn't want to drive this in the mountains

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

Rode it up our only mountain here in Tucson.

[@pas0003]

Love your rides! Really calming and pleasant to watch/listen to!

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

Thanks a lot! ✌️

[@andreaserrano2850]

Beautiful tricycles, the truth is that you are no longer scary, furry bears are a joke 😂😂😂😂

[@bonum0901]

Thank you for the way you do it, it's very nice to see the atmosphere of your places! Из России с любовью))

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

You're welcome, I'm glad you enjoy them.

[@landshapes7225]

that sound is great background noise for working on my sermon - thanks, pastor mark

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

You're very welcome sir. 👍

[@landshapes7225]

@@WatermelonMotoHead I ride a 2004 road king with fish tail exhaust _ that Harley sound is hard to beat!!!

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

@@landshapes7225 Oh man you got a nice one there, yes it is. Hard to duplicate that Harley sound.

[@flyingfritz1317]

very nice thank you! And a very nice motorcycle. I love videos like this, only landscape and motorbike sound. Thank you for taking me! 😁👍✌

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

Thank you and you're welcome! 👊

[@andreaserrano2850]

Beautiful tricycles, the truth is that you are no longer scary, furry bears are a joke 😂😂😂😂

[@ifrit35]

It makes me wish the sportster was still sold in my country. Great video.

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

It is a nice bike.

[@bagatar]

nice machine & road. the most beautiful hours of the day. it's fun to go anywhere 🤘🏻

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

Yes it is and the morning time is a special time to ride. 👍

[@andreaserrano2850]

Beautiful tricycles, the truth is that you are no longer scary, furry bears are a joke 😂😂😂😂

[@karlos883]

This is ASMR

[@praveenp3059]

It's feels like I'm watching a gameplay absolutely awesome 👍

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

Thanks 🙏

[@BigMoEnrgy]

I swear I can't wait for winter to be over with ! I miss riding! I always come to your videos in winter time for road therapy !

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

Haha almost man, we almost there. Im glad you get something out of them. 👊

[@BigMoEnrgy]

@@WatermelonMotoHead lol hell yea!

[@parthasadhak]

Cant take my eyes off the air intake. Monster. Nice ride. Loved the vid.

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

Yeah man I really do like it. 👊

[@Alessandro-nq3tm]

That's freedom. Love it!

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

Yes it is! 👊

[@udofore6729]

Hi from germany. This video is stunning. Thanks for sharing. Udo

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

🇩🇪🙌 Hallo and thanks 🙏

[@gregoriusadii]

great bike beautiful city

[@andreaserrano2850]

Beautiful tricycles, the truth is that you are no longer scary, furry bears are a joke 😂😂😂😂

[@2minuteschool929]

Stops like a train, fly like a boat ?good video

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

Haha thanks

[@overlord2495]

Such. A pleasant sounding motorcycle

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

Thank you 🙏👊

[@tieNagle]

I like this style of video, I might have to give it a shot! I'm just working off my laptop with this playing on the tv, feeling like im out on a cruise haha thanks

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

Haha that's what I do sometimes when I'm chilling at home.

[@andreaserrano2850]

Beautiful tricycles, the truth is that you are no longer scary, furry bears are a joke 😂😂😂😂

[@CVAM_5]

It's a fucking therapy man! 😩❤️

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

Right on man!

[@CR-oq6hv]

Great smooth audio video motorbyke haha

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

Thanks! 👍

[@Wake_Up_Dead]

ONE DAY...ONE DAY

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

Hope so! 👍🙏

[@davidalvarez3929]

Awesome you filmed your in Tucson.. Can't wait to get my 48 sportster!

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

Yes I did, and you're gonna love it man.

[@shlomosnodgrass8890]

My mom bought me a Harley with a sick exhaust. Now I'm a bad ass.

[@andreaserrano2850]

Beautiful tricycles, the truth is that you are no longer scary, furry bears are a joke 😂😂😂😂

[@zimluc]

Great sound, great vibes!!! Thanks for sharing your excellent POV ride!!!

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it. 👊

[@musicislife1468]

Awesome, i like your bike sir.

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

Thanks! 🙏

[@bonifacegomes6574]

Man, I liked the video you have made and it feels like I'm riding the bike myself, really awesome! Keep it up!

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

Thanks man, appreciate it. 🙏

[@andreaserrano2850]

Beautiful tricycles, the truth is that you are no longer scary, furry bears are a joke 😂😂😂😂

[@rhavymoser104]

Great video and bike. 👍

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

Thank you👊🙏

[@pscottliverace8003]

gorgeous bike

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

Yeah it is. 👍

[@andreaserrano2850]

Beautiful tricycles, the truth is that you are no longer scary, furry bears are a joke 😂😂😂😂

[@SlipperyJack60]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but the only changes of direction seemed to be when he turned onto a different road.

[@greencollar4103]

the only championship harley made. If you have a sportster you better cherish that girl like no tomorrow.

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

👍🙌

[@lincoln2v643]

Its so nice to see that none of the trucks there have any rust. In ohio the salt they put on the road eats everything away :(

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

Haha yeah man we don't need the salt on the roads here.

[@krzysztofsliwa2459]

Great song

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

Haha thanks

[@lynxfat446]

Отличный звук!

[@andreaserrano2850]

Beautiful tricycles, the truth is that you are no longer scary, furry bears are a joke 😂😂😂😂

[@miguelangelhernandezalfaro905]

I love your 48 man!

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

Thanks man! 👊

[@mojomanmurph1925]

I had a 2009 orange/black Nightster. Stage 1 with V&H pipes. I miss it dearly. Should have never traded it. Will get another Sportster one day, hopefully a 48 and make it an old school bobber. Just feels like you are riding a motorcycle with the rawness and mechanical engine sounds.

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

Man that must have been a nice ride. I guess I should never trade or sell this one. That's exactly the feeling I get from this bike, mechanical...and I enjoy that immensely. 👊

[@andreaserrano2850]

Beautiful tricycles, the truth is that you are no longer scary, furry bears are a joke 😂😂😂😂

[@ThePrim0]

Nice video man!! Tip: Should upload this vid in 60fps to feel the real smooth movements. Keep it up!

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

Thanks man! And some of my later vids are shot in 60fps. 👊

[@LamesS60]

@@WatermelonMotoHead this is gopro 16:9?

[@telefrk49]

Sounds killer !!

[@andreaserrano2850]

Beautiful tricycles, the truth is that you are no longer scary, furry bears are a joke 😂😂😂😂

[@YourSideHoe]

Lovin the evo engine always

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

Can't go wrong with it!

[@TurkeyShaman]

I thought this was looking familar, then I saw Ajo and 6th and realized it was Tucson.

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

🙌

[@John-mg7fb]

This is such a well-done video! How do you get such a clean sound from the exhaust? No wind to ruin it. Is it a Bluetooth mic? Thanks for sharing this great video!

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

Thanks and it’s the GoPro mic, but I use a foam cover to block wind noise.

[@Mochileiro-em-duas-rodas]

i love harley`s

[@ed168]

This bike is almost perfect. Just needed a bigger tank to make at least 150 miles.

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

Haha the price to pay for its looks.

[@Dubbadizzo86]

I like the mirrors below the handlebars, rather than above. I'm gonna try this adjustment on my bike and see how it is.

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

Yeah it can work on other bikes, this is how the 48 comes from the factory. 👍

[@Ghostsoulless]

Was gonna ask what mirrors those are, but if they’re stock that’ll make them harder to find. Can’t use bar-end ones on mine without swapping the bar entirely, so something like that two-piece clamp on the inside of the grips would be perfect.

[@lothargripp3162]

Nein danke,man muß sie wohl schon sehr lieben, brabbel brabbel spotz spotz brabbel. und dazu die bescheidene Motorleistung !

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@BeOz3]

This is pure meditation

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

Agreed. 👊

[@a.skowronek3915]

1:54 all These craters…you must be on the Moon 😅

[@TheInsaneGold]

I had been getting psychological support for over 5 months now and this 23 minute video was more effective than the treatment I've had on my mental health

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

🙏

[@mannydominguez16]

Tucson!

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

Haha yup! 👊

[@raybrensike42]

My opinion on this bike is that Harley is trying in a 1/2 way sort of way. Why didn't they just change the frame on these to lower the seat and leave the travel in the shocks it really needs? That way the seat could have a bit of a high back right where it's needed, and they could have left some room so it's a bit adjustable forward and backward for different riders. If you have enough suspension travel, the right spring for the rider and adjustable compression and rebound you should get a decent ride. Front fork adjustments for rebound and compression would be good too, with some different spring options or perhaps different length spacers for adjusting preload. To lower a back end simply by shortening the shocks is something a hack would do, not a real motorcycle company that has engineers.

[@pichkeang]

NICE RIDE

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

Thanks man!

[@pichkeang]

😁😁

[@roadpov4779]

A really beautiful video, how do you record so well the sound ?

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

Thanks and believe it or not, I just use the GoPro audio with a foam cover.

[@Ex_Arc]

@@WatermelonMotoHead Which go pro is it? looks amazing

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

@@Ex_Arc I use a GoPro 8

[@vinay19889]

Hit like the moment you fired up the engine

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

Haha right on man 👊

[@tazmoto94]

Great video ! :D

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

Thanks! 🙏

[@womba35]

Really nice videos man. Great video quality & sound with the right point of view. Subbed! I’m thinking of going to the U.S and rent a Harley and ride some over there later, when the winter hits here. Instead of waiting 6 months to ride mine lol. Can you recommend Tucson or any other place/state for that matter in the U.S to ride during the winter months? That aren’t too busy with the traffic jams. And that has some twisties not too far away. Great to see that old Volvo 240 aswell over there👍🏻 Greetings from Sweden🇸🇪

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

Thanks man, appreciate it. 🙏 Tucson is nice during the winter, but not a lot of twisties here at all. The traffic isn't bad though. It has it's plus and minuses. I hear California is pretty good. I'd love to ride the coast on a bike, maybe someday. They have some good twisties there too. I've heard San Diego and northern Cali are pretty good as well.

[@andreaserrano2850]

Beautiful tricycles, the truth is that you are no longer scary, furry bears are a joke 😂😂😂😂

[@Levelord92]

What a life. I'm jealous of you man.

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

🙏

[@nemanjaradoja5609]

The 48 and 72 are the only sportsters that I would even remotely consider, everything else is a girls bike. I wouldn’t even buy those two, but they’re the coolest out of the entire lineup.

[@andreaserrano2850]

Beautiful tricycles, the truth is that you are no longer scary, furry bears are a joke 😂😂😂😂

[@nemanjaradoja5609]

@@andreaserrano2850 might I recommend a psychiatrist

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

Mmhmm 🤔🤯😆

[@rey6133]

I would love to know what gloves you wear they look beast🔥🤘🏼

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

Lee Parks DeerTours 👊

[@stizzystiles4358]

where's the new content this channel is dope

[@Ivanwr]

dream bike

[@dt3963]

Don’t say it Don’t say it Don’t say it The old 1200 sounds so much better than the new 1250 even with pipes

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

needed to be said

[@0070bartek]

What is the reason that in US red/green lights are not in front of intersection but at the end of it?

[@zichaocai6962]

视角好，声音爽👍

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

谢谢

[@peterdes6792]

thank god I ride a scooter and dont have to shift through all those gears.

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

😅 ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@thf1933]

Ive been waiting 23 mins for a drunk bikers brawl...

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

Haha 😬

[@pathfinder9547]

Beauty

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

👊

[@Williamk492]

Nice bike 👍🏻

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

Thanks ✌️

[@antoniovera667]

Am I wrong or you don’t put the neutral gear when you stop at traffic lights?

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

No you are correct, I don’t for safety reasons. I’ve been rear ended in my car by distracted drivers at least twice and avoided two by swerving away when I was ready to roll. If that happens when I’m on the bike I’ll most likely be dead or severely injured. I’m always watching my mirrors and from what I understand it being a wet clutch will not wear out like the clutch in a car for a long time. Even if it did, I value my life more than the clutch. That’s a good simple question and a long explanation.😅

[@antoniovera667]

@@WatermelonMotoHead hehe, a reasonable answer; I put neutral engine just to rest my left hand and arm, but It’s totally understandable that you do it for the reasons you explained to me. I really like your ride videos. Cheers from Chile🇨🇱

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

@@antoniovera667 some people don't seem to understand that, but it's all good. I can only trust myself out on the road. Thanks for the compliment, I'm glad you enjoy them. Chile! 🇨🇱 That's cool!

[@TheLoneWolf_andCoyote]

@ 11:02 i'd be hanging a right going about 2 blocks and dropping into Guillermo's 'Double L' ordering up the milanesa with some eggs over easy and some rice. Grab a Arnold Palmer to wash it down with Cause when the big dog's ridin the big dog's gotta eat 'Come on' 🌮

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

Haha mmm 😋

[@grahambond9328]

man, this vid is perfect, the camera and the sound. what go pro you using? and any special settings?

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

Thanks man, using a GoPro 8 here with an ND filter.

[@andreaserrano2850]

Beautiful tricycles, the truth is that you are no longer scary, furry bears are a joke 😂😂😂😂

[@DKtheDK]

very nice bike

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

Thanks ✌️

[@leandropalma4537]

Hi from Argentina! 🇦🇷 nice vid, how could you cancel the noise of the wind? you got a very pure sound

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

Argentina! Hola, I used a foam cover over the GoPro.

[@andreaserrano2850]

Beautiful tricycles, the truth is that you are no longer scary, furry bears are a joke 😂😂😂😂

[@rishabhmalhotra1542]

I would love to buy HD once in my life but they get super hot in my country's climate.

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

I see, the temperature here is 37+ Celsius

[@trevorvi]

where is this video from? I mean location it looks so calm and colorful

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

Tucson, AZ.

[@Thefrenchbonnie]

Hi dude ! 👋🏽😎 can you tell me what is the brand and the model of your gloves ? I love it

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

They are Lee Parks DeerTours

[@TheCzx]

my wallet : don't even think about it

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

lol, tempting though right?

[@javiervillanueva8620]

whats your setup? Camera? You set up a mic near the exhaust? thanks in advance. Great video! Loved the ride.

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

Thanks man, I use a GoPro 8 and the onboard audio with a foam cover to block out the wind noise.

[@MaxiBellora]

Al sonido solamente lo grabas con la Gopro y la espuma puesta? Tengo una gopro 5 con la espuma y asi y todo me entra bastante viento. ¿Puede ser que sea la calidad de grabacion de la gopro8 a diferencia de la gopro5? Gracias

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

Sí, creo que el 8 fue un modelo que mejoró el ruido del viento.

[@jondanielorcena]

Nice

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

Thank you. 🙏

[@19774p]

Is it Phoenix? Arizona?

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

Tucson Arizona

[@Mangoose2]

great video man im currently working on trying to drive my 2022 nightster, do you have any recommendations on different exhaust for sportsters to sound like yours :)

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

Man that's a tough question because I honestly don't have much experience with other exhausts. I had some slip ons from Krome Werks before I put these on. I prefer the lower, deeper sound as opposed to the higher pitched Vance & Hines sound though. If I recall, Bassani makes some good sounding pipes too.

[@Manhunternew]

I have to say american roads are giant

[@the.communist]

Yes american harleys are great for them long straight american roads

[@daviddraper6240]

Great video. Thanks for posting. Do you get about 100 miles per tank?

[@WatermelonMotoHead]

Thanks and not at all, I get about 70 at the most.