I Accidently Made My Harley WORSE...

[@spitescorner]

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[@loganurquhart11]

Done

[@Anton_G_604]

@@spitescorner Been subbed for a long time :) Keep up the good work dude.

[@andypants1000]

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[@spitescorner]

@@andypants1000 No worries, if you can't join up just watching the videos is more than enough👍

[@ADingoTookMyDasco]

Nice score with the pipes. And the Sceamin Seagull stickers are a real performance upgrade. I replaced the stock decals with a pair of these on my KTM Duke 200's tank & saw an immediate 100% increase in sticker power. They're a worthy upgrade, but I wish they were larger for a bigger performance boost.

[@MightyMouzMoto]

I've seen a lot of techs use foil to redirect the oil from the filter from spilling everywhere.

[@davidswan4677]

Next time you could use Tin foil under oil filter to make less of a mess when taking it off

[@ellwoodwolf]

Or use it as a hat whenever you think about Harley

[@solidsnake2665]

@@ellwoodwolf I like this comment

[@martincvitkovich724]

I tried tin foil and still made a mess when removing the foil

[@fabiors10]

​@@ellwoodwolf you are elinghted. I have had to had 2 Harleys, move to the USA, buy another one to begin to realize it ahahahaha

[@pocketlint82]

​@@martincvitkovich724I had a funnel specifically designed to fit under the filter and drain it away from the bike. Dumb that it has to be a product. But it was nice when I had my Harley

[@KamaTanha]

Today i learned the exhaust is mounted to the side of the case on newer Sportsters. My 03 and older has a strut that reaches back from the frame. I guess you can't do that with a rubber mounted motor. And I'm totally with you on the VnH. I took mine off my 2003 and put a stock system back on. The bike seems to run smoother stock. Go figure.

[@scudonepercenter]

Wanna try a Drag Specialties breather and Hammer Performance air cleaner with the largest K&N element thry have?

[@jerm1027]

The stock pipes unmodified are too quiet for me. I also looked at the construction of the exhaust and noticed the stock pipes have the baffle around the center of the pipe and have a plate in the center to force the exhaust to go through the baffle. I drilled out the plat. It's a tad loud, but now it has this interesting dynamic where under low load, low-RPM it's somewhat baffled, but high-load, high-RPM it screams. Still better than straight pipe, but it makes the stock system much better. I'm wondering if I should get a stock forty-eight set because I do love the look the forty-eight pipes.

[@PoderOsoRojo]

9:49 gotta love Harley’s commitment to top quality engineering and premium fit and finish for their high dollar machines. “Oil drain plug? Nah. Just a piece of rubber tube with a plug and a band clamp. And we’ll just stick it to the frame when it’s not in use. They’ll love it cause it says HD on it.”

[@spitescorner]

I mean, when you think about it, you don't spill any oil on the bike with that drain hose. It makes sense given the remote oil tank. The irony is you spill a ton of oil down the front when you do the filter.

[@PoderOsoRojo]

@ that’s true. Fair point.

[@SHVDY8]

As a sportster guy, I change the primary fluid every time I change the oil. I'd also recommend an upgraded clutch kit, as the stock grenade plate tends to... grenade haha. I have an Energy One Extra Plate kit in mine and it feels solid

[@pocketlint82]

I had a funnel that was designed to fit under the filter and drain the oil out and away from the bike. You can make your own from tinfoil but the plastic funnel was only a few bucks anyway

[@Ramonatho]

"More than three shakes you're playing with yourself." Please don't remind me I'm old.

[@christopherw4527]

Well at least you are still playing the game old timer. Hit a fast food joint up about 10 AM on a wednesday and you'll find a wife your age. You can get a trike and take her with.

[@karlbishop7481]

I had an 883 Custom. I wish I had kept it. One of my bikes now is a V7lll Special. An Italian Sportster, easy to work on and fun to ride. Good luck with your Sporty, enjoy. In my opinion the Sportster is the best bike Harley has ever built. They should have used the architecture for their Twin Cams and even the M8's. Unit constuction engine/trans and gear drive cams.

[@RestlessMule]

Geez, I can’t believe you would just throw away all that extra horsepower by removing all the skulls.

[@chasingghost4499]

@spitescorner, a trick i have found to removing the filter, as far as the oil goes, is to take a 1 gallon oil jug and cut the side out of it, place the gallon jug under the bike to catch the oil, use the big peice you cut off the side of the jug to wrap around the filter as a funnel. You will still get a little in the bike, but it ain't bad. The jugs are easy to move around and under too, as well as pour out into a larger container. Im not paying harley for the fancy funnel.

[@firbolg]

I've always enjoyed your content, but now I've become a devoted follower. Your choice in motorcycle components is impeccable. I recently acquired a pristine, all-original 2015 Ducati Scrambler Classic, and immediately my fellow riders began suggesting aftermarket exhausts, championing the 'loud pipes save lives' mantra and recommending SC Project systems. However, I had to decline. Firstly, Switzerland's stringent regulations on aftermarket exhausts drive prices roughly 30% higher than elsewhere in Europe, especially the brands I prefer like Termignoni, Akrapovič or LeoVince . More importantly, while I appreciate the allure of a deeper exhaust note, our roads are already saturated with excessive noise. I've chosen not to contribute to this growing disturbance.

[@jaide1312]

I really get the Sportster appeal, and with a normal riding position I think I'd really like them, especially the XR1200. But even the used Harleys are expensive where I live, so I'd probably go for a Guzzi if I want an air cooled V twin.

[@karlbishop7481]

I have a V7lll. Basically an Italian Sportster.

[@andypants1000]

I had an xr1200 and I ended up selling it for an old roadster. They're a nice bike, but one thing to keep in mind that nobody really talks about is that the seat is absolutely diabolical. It is absolute agony to ride that thing for more than an hour.

[@Sonic_Boomer_]

I have one and agree regarding the seat. But man is the xr a fun bike​@@andypants1000

[@karlbishop7481]

@@andypants1000 I had a Mustang seat for mine which I used for longer rides

[@dditch66]

First thing I did when getting a used sporster is pull the V&H loud arse pipes and put in a used set of stock pipes and sell the V&H and com out ahead. I am already losing my hearing and ear plugs were just uncomfortable. I also put forward controls but that is a personal thing. Have fun!

[@KamaTanha]

You can make a trough to catch the oil under the filter by cutting a quart milk container the long way.

[@cpuuk]

Possibly better than my original idea of a can of gas and a match.

[@MikesProjectsandHobbiesMC]

Thank you for changing those bars. Not sure why but I actually hate those bars that were on there. LOL I’m also one of those weirdos who hates loud bikes. You did the exact things I would have done. I’ve always wanted a sportster.

[@TheBlueDogMan]

When you’re riding the bike, the sound reminded me of a triumph 800 scrambler. You’ve got the coolest job. Congratulations on having the guts to strike out and do these things.

[@Iron_Horse_883_]

Watching Spite build up a Sporty gives me life. And I’m glad I’m not the only one who hates V&H short shots 😂 I went with a set of TBR Comp S 2 into 1’s

[@spitescorner]

The comp s is one of my favorites. I put that on the Sporty I built back in the day at YN

[@Iron_Horse_883_]

@ I got my set for free from my neighbor. He has a junked 1200 roadster and he let me grab any parts I wanted off of it for free. Biggest homie hookup of the decade, in forever in his debt

[@shaggyofwv]

Bassani road rage ripper on my FXBBS. I love it.

[@disfiguringthegoddes]

Short shots are awesome, anybody who disagrees is wrong Source: me

[@Iron_Horse_883_]

@@disfiguringthegoddes they would be better to me if it wasn’t something everyone and their mother slapped on their Sportster. To each their own, but they aren’t my cup of tea

[@geeeee8268]

Stock exhaust is a bit goofy looking, but if you drill out buffles (1" long bit), it'll sound wicked. Just like SE, even better, only you won't have to waste $200. Pullback risers with peanut tank, 5" height minimum. If you don't want to bother with mixing and matching, you can get Low Rider ST take-off set. There are plenty on ebay, Risers, bars, speedo mount. Plug and play pretty much. All you need is mech throttle adapter thingy. I personally prefer 1-2" cut. Diff length because right side is shorter. And the tuner with stock exhaust? It makes absolutely zero difference. On this motor to feel anything, you need at least a cam. Funny enough, you can totally wake up 883. But 1200, it does nothing. I ran Tunder Max with exhaust and Intake... Standalone $1100 ECU. Got extra 2 HP. Torque curve improved a bit, but that's it. You won't feel it.

[@vincentbeijing6926]

I was thinking of getting a thunder max in replacement of the orange screaming eagle tuner for my 1200, which has a basic stage 1 with air filter and slip ons. In your experience it doesn’t bring much?

[@geeeee8268]

@@vincentbeijing6926 I don't think so. At least I didn't. It was a bit peppier down low, that's about it. Unless you put a cam in, you won't feel much difference on 1200. If you really want to get your money worth and want to stick with the sportster find a Hammer 1275 kit. Also, if you go the ThunderMax route, you need an exhaust with 18mm O2 bungs to accommodate wide band O2 sensors that come with the max.

[@vincentbeijing6926]

@@geeeee8268 good to know, thank you very much for your feedback🤝🏻

[@wadeshippey6106]

spike, do you like the 48 or the Street Rod better? they make about the same power, so the only thing that would get me to trade in is the aftermarket support

[@MrMoneyHelper]

What is the best Sportster with an Evolution motor to buy for around $4500? What year did they begin rubber mounting the engines? I want something that is simple on which to work and something without computerized electronics. I've read that the Evolution motor was their best air cooled design. They will last a long time if given proper care. Is that true?

[@spitescorner]

Evos live a long time because they have very loose tolerances and relatively low operating temperatures. If you're looking for one around $4500 you can find fuel injected 883s in great shape or decent fuel injected 1200s all day. Carbbed (pre-07) models will go for even less. Just check your local craigslist or FB marketplace. You'll find one.

[@BobbyMiller3]

Faster oil draining - Gotta open the oil fill/ pull out dipstick to get airflow 🤘

[@spitescorner]

I did, it didn't help

[@BobbyMiller3]

@spitescorner that's odd man 😂

Is there a way to adapt this bike model to fit a tall boy at 6'8" ?

[@radricster]

Use an old car licence plate bent around the oil filter mount to drain the filter into your catch pan without soaking your motor. You can even rig up an elastic rope thru the plate mounting holes to use the drain plate "no hands".

[@Whiskers74]

Was nice to hear Bloodywood - Bekhauf in the background while changing your oil filter. 🤘

[@michaelplock]

How’d you mount it to your bars?

[@johnhembera1901]

The second-hand exhaust you installed is missing a bracket. There is a chrome bracket assembly that is bolted to the large pulley cover bolt and holds the back exhaust pipe solid. I thought the PV3 was no longer available since EPA cracking down on aftermarket suppliers, hence the PV4, and also the V&H Fuel pak4. Good luck with the bike. I am getting ready to install Biltwell Tracker handlebars on my 48. Waiting on an Iron 883 front brake line so I can still use the factory turn signals. Best mod so far are the Progressive 412 rear shocks (12.5 inches.) Completely transformed the bike, rides soooo much better.

[@spitescorner]

Thanks! I have those parts sitting in a box but didn't know what they were for. I've never put a stock system back on. I want to do Progressive 990s at 15 inches. That should really speed the handling up.

[@johnhembera1901]

@@spitescorner I had Cobra Speedster 909's on my 48 for a while but the noise became too much (I'm old, 60, so you know silence is golden kind of thing.) In traffic the stock exhaust seems too quiet though, seems like I disappear in traffic. Not so with the Cobra's. Maybe in more congested traffic louder pipes do make a difference. My son was recently hit from behind while riding his Triumph Speed Twin (10:30 pm.) He was traveling at 55 and the car was going even faster than he was. He had a Shoei helmet, Bilt leather jacket and AlpineStars gloves on. Two broken ribs and some rough looking road rash. It is a miracle he is alive. Right rear shock mount torn loose, frame buckled, rear wheel destroyed. The bike ended up 110 feet from the point of impact and he landed on the other side of the bike.

[@jimbranscomb4350]

"accidentally made my Harley worse"? That's quite an accomplishment, not sure how ANYONE could make a Harley worse than it already is.

[@geraldgoodiii6993]

VH short shots on a sportster one of the best Harley sounds out there IMHO. *I been a Harley bro for my entire life. Never had a sporty. Had one softail and rest been touring bikes 2 road kings and a road glide But still.. that Evo with short shots just slam

[@jerzilla3795]

I wish I had the screechin seagulls on my 48. I ended up doing the exact same thing on my sportster. Those short shots lasted a week before I could feel the tinnitus setting in. I’m not an old fart yet so I’ll keep my hearing thank you.

[@abeemad584]

TIL that HD's have drain urethras

[@paulketchupwitheverything767]

Looking at the positives: the oil filter location is easily accessible and there should be no reason to skip changes.

[@John_Ridley]

OK I am not in any way an exhaust aficionado, and generally prefer quieter exhausts, but that note at the end was GOOOOOD.

[@axvlife]

@spitescorner is that a Judo/BJJ gi that you are using as a tank protector? Not many other articles of clothing that would be using a heavy single weave material like that. .

[@spitescorner]

Kendo, heavy cotton gi. It was all I had to hand. It's my testing/tournament gi.

[@axvlife]

@spitescorner ah ok. That makes sense. More protection than putting the Hakama on the tank.

[@masonicperkins]

What don't you like about the short shots? I love the look of them on the Iron

[@robertdevald]

I love you Spite but V&H Short Shots are the best sounding exhausts on a Sportster Evo, no contest 😅😅

[@spitescorner]

The Comp S begs to differ

[@vraimondi]

Agree or the V&H twin slash slip ons…check out my Nightster videos!

[@robertdevald]

@@spitescorner Oof gonna have to disagree, I don't like 2 into 1 exhausts on V-twins hahah but fair play, it's just preference!

[@fishwithlungs]

If you are half deaf already :)

[@firefighter1c57]

2 into 1 provides the best exhaust scavenging and thus more HP. Duals literally turn gasoline into noise without the side effect of horsepower

[@bobhill3941]

Great video, I loved it and love Harley, also, I appreciate the Sudbury Bulldogs jersey. Seeing it makes me even more excited for season 4 of Shorsey.

[@LooxJJ]

I have 2016 barebone model - threw in a 2-in-1 from TBR - without tuning, it backfires a lot for obvious reason. Was thinking about throwing in a tuner - but decided to do a proper dyno-tune. Cost $200 more, but worth it.

[@spitescorner]

If you're not going to be constantly swapping parts out, a dyno tune is much better, but I'm not keeping these pipes for long. Or the air cleaner. Or the heads.

[@LooxJJ]

@@spitescorner its a fun bike to tinker on. I tried to make mine into a scrambler - got 50/50 tire and rode it on Joshua tree park to discover that this 500+lb off roader is a bad idea. Now I'm trying to turn this into a cafe racer...we'll see how it goes :D

[@johnharris7353]

What does it use different type of oil or something?

[@spitescorner]

It use two types. 20W50 or 60 (can't remember) in the engine and a different oil for the primary and clutch. As for the oil tank, I'm not sure why they did that, my guess is it's how they did it back in the day and Harley just never updated.

[@YYTRiD]

I have always liked these roadsters, 1275 conversion and make it more cafe racer has been my dream, I have just never came across a roadster when the timing was right to purchase one

[@ChrisVanMiddelkoop]

I love the v&h short shots.

[@jradish]

bad exhaust

[@radricster]

Hope you have good ear plugs.

[@geraldgoodiii6993]

Best sound on a HD full stop

[@exexpat11]

Zed 4-6 inch Handlebars but rotate them forward if you want to lean forward.

[@I-Libertine]

Bike looks so much better. love sporty builds. Rule #1: lose skulls & eagles! I'm in sw Austin, lemme know if ya need any advice/help wrenching. 😉 😂 (cool 'points' cover, man!)

[@miporsche]

I have a totally stock sportster. Other than bags. I like factory

[@sunrisejak2709]

Good video. I think a large number of modifications do not actually improve a motorcycle. Certainly personalizes your bike with modifications, but rarely do many after market mods enhance or improve riding characteristics. Stock and maybe a few well-engineered factory mods are desirable but it's kind of a dice throw when installing "cool mods" from popular after market companies. But then again I've never owned a Harley! 😊

[@jordandollar4141]

I used to live out there before I moved back to the Midwest. Thanks for the memories!

[@mrenzoni]

Rockin' the Shorsey jersey. Beauty. Thanks from the Canadians.

[@adamlanglois563]

Almost cold enough for pond puck 🏒 if it's going to be too cold to ride, may as well be cold enough to skate

[@chadbrodersen3875]

Blows me away Letterkenny was so popular south of the border. Let alone that far south.

[@spitescorner]

I'm from the midwest so I brought a little Hotdish culture with me.

[@fishwithlungs]

Spite, nice bike ❤. I use EBC HH sintered pads. Lot more stopping power and better modulation even with the stock master cylinder. Stock pipes are mounted to the engine only, you are missing an L shaped bracket on rear of pulley cover, and clamp that holds the rear header pipe, thus it shakes more. Congrats with the SE mufflers, stock headers are the best scavenging ones unless you are going to replace cams and/or increase displacement. I personally would leave stock W cams in place, all available aftermarket increase horsepower but rob low end torque. Well, Hammer's 575 Jackhammer cams are the only exception I know of, but then you are in for a set of new springs to handle increased lift as well. If you are up to increasing budget this way, you'll get 7000 RPMs revving engine. Good luck with your mods.

[@spitescorner]

I have the bracket under the pulley cover and the long bar that connects the two pipes together. Am I missing something else?

[@marksmallman4572]

used them for years, so much better...

[@fishwithlungs]

@@spitescorner Yes, you are missing an L-shaped bracket and a clamp around rear header. That clamp hugs rear header under heat shield, and connects to the bracket via T-bolt. The bracket itself is bolted by the first bolt you removed when taking the cover off. There isa dimple on bracket, its bump fits into that smaller hole rearwards of that bolt. Bracket Part# 65500025, 2pc Clamp 65440-06 and 65441-06, bolt and nut 5414 and 7862. All OEM part numbers, you are welcome. Something more, when you put the pulley cover back, it is better to snug all 3 bolts first, then tighten rear and top, bottom last. Reason for this is that the lower bolt runs through channel/spacer in the cover, if that is too tight, the belt will rub on the inside of cover right there. Ask me how I know :) Recheck oil level right after ride, these gravity fed oil pumps have nasty habit of letting the oil through if the bike sat still long enough ,to the point that oil tank might look empty, all oil being in the sump. Normally it should take 2.7 quarts. Optimal though is having oil level in the middle or lower on the dipstick, bike on kickstand, otherwise you most probably find the extra oil in air cleaner.

[@sjoukedijkstra7110]

I see the Griso still lurking in your workshop. There's still hope😁

[@spitescorner]

It's on cycle trader lol

[@MommiesLittleMonster]

Some foil under the oil filter will help alleviate a lot of the mess.

[@spitescorner]

Yeah I thought about that while I was cleaning the oil off 😂

[@arthurcutaiar9994]

No, half assed solution

[@FREEDOMGUNNER]

17:14 I've never had a bad Le Pera seat. Simple but butt ergos extraordinaire!

[@kurtinfl]

We're you listening to Bloodywood while changing the oil?

[@spitescorner]

Yup. Bekhauf. It goes pretty hard.

[@chrisdadigger1018]

I haven’t ridden since New Year’s Eve. I’m going stir crazy spite . Can I come live with you where it doesn’t snow?

[@spitescorner]

Lol yesterday it was 36 and raining all day.

[@skierboy85]

Love the Shoresy jersey. Go until you can't go no more. As always keep up the good work.

[@majnthr33]

The librarian Sportster. Even with the hushed eagle exhaust. Lol

[@nathanc.6594]

I hope you use some Loctite on all those bolts as you put them back on

[@ellwoodwolf]

Nope thoughts and prayers brother.

[@spitescorner]

That's what torque specs are for

[@OAK_MTN]

@@spitescorner Vibrations love to mess up with torqued fasteners and loosen them, slowly and steadily. Blue Locktite is affordable insurance man. Trust me, and that's coming from an industrial mechanic (millwright) and ADV/Dual Sport rider who's seen a fair share of magically loosened bolts.

[@firefighter1c57]

I like to put antiseize and locktite on all my fasteners so they can just do what they want.

[@htchd1htchd149]

I just commented bout dropping them bars....n boom ya did it before it was even half way thru my man lookin like a real bike now I would of put clip ons it but those drag bars lookin pretty good too

[@spitescorner]

I'd do clip ons if I could raise the seat height. Moving back on the seat like the La Pera one does wouldn't solve the issue.

[@thekiltedgunsmith1776]

Its kinda funny, that when he started to take the bars off and they fell closer to the rider, they actually looked better to me.

[@ellwoodwolf]

Gotta get sky high ape hangers to let the breeze in his leather vest with no shirt.... Pretty sure it's an unwritten rule...

[@JohnDStrand]

Spite's Garage of Misfit Motorcycles. Love it! guess you need to add a Triumph to the collection?

[@markbaum9615]

Nah....triumph is for yammie lube

[@geoffozevans4500]

When you were cleaning the oil off the front of the motor when you changed the filter, try not to use brake cleaner as it can take the paint off the motor, electrical contact cleaner is the best option 👍👍👍

[@spitescorner]

That's why I keep non-chlorinated brake cleaner around. It's much less harsh on paint, and it's low partial pressure means it evaporates quickly.

[@2wooooo]

Use a piece of foil to direct the oil away from the motor.

[@allenmarshall3686]

Hell ya, love the Sudbury blueberry bulldogs jersey!!

[@geistwulfuser-yy2id4gl6x]

Have a 2009n 883 14inch shocks,race tech fork kit,EBC brake pads and rotors. Added 4inchs to rider part of seat also put on tracker low bars .Im 6,1 long legs it works great.Sets like a triumph Have a XR1200 to have fun these bikes are great to build.Geist Wulf Cycles

[@spitescorner]

How did you raise the seat? I really want to do that to mine.

[@geistwulfuser-yy2id4gl6x]

@@spitescorner Took a honda seat i had cut the riders part out,fit it then covered it . For a size im 6,1 215 it fits good thinking of moving the pegs back 2 more inches the seat is almost level with the back part. Geist Wulf Cycles

[@htchd1htchd149]

Just Lower the front fork clamps a lil and put clip ons on it you will b happy with the riding position your after

[@akripper6248]

Gotta have a Screamin Seagull sticker! I have one on my helmet and one on my dirt glide. Better than chrome IMHO.

[@thedood2059]

Got a lowbrow custom 2-1 supermeg on 1200, fucker sounds insane

[@liamwatts8597]

It would have gotten slower over time regardless of what you do to it... how's that oil leak doing? Thought so.

[@spitescorner]

What oil leak?

[@simongilbert2704]

a skulless society good move , and those horrid bars and pipes gone , well done ;

[@coyote4936]

I have Vance and Hines two into one and it sounds better than the short shots

[@Larrs]

NGL the sporty looks dope already

[@walterdrane-be6sr]

I noticed you still have the Griso in you garage on your latest video. I have a nice 2009 Softail Custom and 2007 Sportster 1200 if you have any interest in trading. I live in the Austin area.

[@spitescorner]

I do, but I'm waiting on a guy who I've already made a deal with to get the cash for it. If that falls apart it'll go up for sale publicly. I'm trying to lower the number of bikes in the garage so unfortunately I won't be trading for it.

[@walterdrane-be6sr]

Ok thank you for the reply and best of luck with the sale.

[@marksmallman4572]

Harlies drain the oil from a rubber tube WTF...

[@martincvitkovich724]

yes, why mess with perfection?

[@aidens04]

Can I ask why short shots are a bad idea?

[@spitescorner]

You sacrifice low end for volume. Unless you're at the top end of the power band all the time you're losing power.

[@AlunaFlutes]

I can only speculate on what Spite's reasons are; but in my own experience with them, the bracket tends to crack along the bolt holes. I had V&H send a replacement bracket and that one also developed the same crack. I don't know if its bad metallurgy or just bad design, but I'm not the only one whose had that issue.

[@loganurquhart11]

I added shot shots to my Sportster. They were pretty loud….almost too loud. Lol

[@spitescorner]

That's half of why I got rid of them. I felt like a dick starting it up in my neighborhood in the morning. But also you lose a lot of power in the low and mid range.

[@John_Ridley]

$75 DIY oil change - gold plated filter apparently. Or high spec oil for no good reason.

[@_Jaded_]

Sporty looks good Spite. Clean and sleek.

[@dbwgoblue74]

Dude, don't wreck that dope Shoresy jersey working on a bike!

[@Anton_G_604]

Never seen anyone put the stock exhaust back on a Harley 😂 You are absolutely 100 percent right though, "shit-shots" is by far the tackiest and worst exhaust for any Harley

[@loganurquhart11]

Really? I really liked them on my sporty. All blacked out too. Looked go to, so I thought.

[@spitescorner]

They look good, sure, but they sacrifice power on a motor that needs all the help it can get. The right call for a performance build is a 2-1 system. The stock setup is temporary

[@Anton_G_604]

@@loganurquhart11 Ah man, apologies. Personal opinion only, don’t mean to throw shade on people’s personal preference

[@loganurquhart11]

@@Anton_G_604 all good. Have y had the bike since 2015. Could have got tired of it by then. lol.

[@DJPTEXAS]

Looks a lot better...good job!

[@ryeprotagonist]

If you get the Shorsey Jersey greased up I'm going to be pissed. Tarps off it's Tilly time boys.

[@ellwoodwolf]

I just don't understand why he doesn't have his big silver bracelet on when anywhere near a Harley

[@tinytank4295]

I didn't know you could make a harley worse

[@jeffwhite9392]

Wow , a sows ear bypassing a silk purse back to a sows ear , well done ... Mind you , ya had a fairly crappy base to work from .

[@spitescorner]

I think that folksy saying went right over my head. I'm going to assume it means that you love the sportster and wish you had one? 😂

[@RobertDoan-e1o]

wait a minute, there's metric and imperial bolts on the SAME Bike?

[@spitescorner]

Welcome to harley life

[@andypants1000]

Youre not making this thing worse. Its a roadster that had mange, youre just helping that old dog get healthy again.

[@spitescorner]

True, but the title is mostly there to capture people who wouldn't normally click on harley content. 😉

[@KeViNMCMXXCIX]

Looks & sounds good!

[@fredyt8318]

Feel free to to sign the handlebar and send it to Finland 😅😅

[@pepperidgefarmsremembers92]

Wait a minute...I don't like cruisers

[@jaredb852]

@spite’s corner we’ll never lose again

[@spitescorner]

Huh?

[@jaredb852]

The Shoresy jersey

[@spitescorner]

Huh?

[@girthquake9655]

​@@spitescorner 👁️ 👄 👁️ wut

[@spitescorner]

give yer balls a tug

[@dustyprops]

Bloodywood playing in the background? glad its not just me

[@spitescorner]

Yup, good ear

[@OAK_MTN]

Wow do I love when previous owners go full orang utang muscle on oil filters for absolutely no reason. Doing my first oil change on my Hilux was PAINFUL 😂

[@firefighter1c57]

My first oil change on my VRod I broke the jaws on a pair of slip joint filter pliers, a screwdriver handle I was using as a chisel, a strap wrench, and ended up cutting the filter to the base, and pounding that off with an air hammer... my bike was a demo and thus serviced by the HD dealer I bought it from...

[@OAK_MTN]

​@@firefighter1c57 ok mine wasn't THAT bad holy crap 😂

[@mrmark8603]

That sounds hard to do?

[@spitescorner]

What does?

[@mrmark8603]

@@spitescorner Make it worse.

[@clayfarnet970]

Hey Spite, milk that oil line with everything you've got. It should increase the flow...eventually.

[@Kingjames313]

Diggin’ the cyberpunk 80’s vibe music!

[@spitescorner]

I love me some synthwave. Glad you dig it.

[@adamlanglois563]

Why are they always so dang tight?! 8-10 bikes I work on they're tight as heck. Oil filters I mean

[@TheBlueDogMan]

I’ve only hand tightened oil filter filters, my whole life. I’ve had no problems and no leaks.

[@marcbrasse747]

If you want to improve the seating triangle you might bring up that saddle to where it actually belongs. Get its underside in line with the tanks underside. But hey, what do I know. I’m European.

[@spitescorner]

That's why I'm going to try the stock seat again, but I have a feeling I'm still going to want one that's even taller

[@marcbrasse747]

@@spitescorner I really get where you are coming from. That triangle is so important. I recently 3 times rewelded some M-style bars I had lying around to get a more integrated feel on my near stock Honda NT65GT Hawk. A former owner had put higher bars on it but that felt too passieve. On another NT, a true sports special, I went the whole way with a heightened seat and rearsets but if you want to keep the original footpegs you can overdo it with making the bars too low. Which your remarks reminded me of. Anyway: with this bike it was again all worth it because I now feel much more connected to it.

[@marcbrasse747]

@@spitescorner PS: Bending some steel into shape and drilling a few holes might be cheaper then getting another seat.

[@andrewhansen3044]

Saddlemen step up seat is what you want. Rip some wheelies

[@EZBlast]

PowerVision3 rocked on my MT09!

[@spitescorner]

I'm liking it. I had to raise the tuning temp threshold, but after a few tuning rounds I'm already feeling a difference.