The Best Adjustment You Can Make When Riding a Harley Davidson Sportster!

[@tommyg1636]

I did it exactly the same way. It works well, more or less. Important: you as the driver as well as a second person on the bike will weigh much more, wearing motorcycle gear as helmet, boots, leather jacket und pants with protectors in it, maybe 10kg per person.

[@NostalgicMotorcycles]

Yes very true. I didn’t really think about that to be honest lol.

[@Course5Tuning]

You definitely did a better job of explaining this than the manual did!

[@NostalgicMotorcycles]

Heck ya that’s a win in my book !!! Glad it came across properly.

[@CyclopsRevolution]

Great video. The camera angle was killing me! I kept waiting for you to say "You know what I mean there, Vern?"

[@NostalgicMotorcycles]

lol thank you not really sure what you mean about the camera angle though!

[@CyclopsRevolution]

@@NostalgicMotorcycles The leaning into the camera was reminding me of this guy- kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWiooIN9m9OoipIsi=GDOD7ehVQpEyrkDl

[@NostalgicMotorcycles]

Lmfaooo that’s funny. I just think it’s funny to get in your face so to speak lol

[@navneetsharma3150]

Lookd like he recorded from a security camera.

[@NostalgicMotorcycles]

I might suggest turning your resolution up on the video playback setting. That helps a lot. Mobile usually defaults to 720 or worse if your internet sucks. Videos recorded and rendered 4K on the same equipment your favorite creator uses so I know that’s not an issue. Try that, play it back and let me know what you think id love to help you get the best viewing experience possible.

[@TheBearmageddon]

Hey man, just wanted to say this was a great video both knowledge-wise and content-wise. You've got a great personality that made an informative video enjoyable to watch. Would definitely go cruise with you if I'm ever unfortunate enough to find myself in Mississippi ;) First bike channel I've subbed to - ride safe my dude!

[@NostalgicMotorcycles]

Lmfao why would Mississippi be unfortunate. It can’t be that bad ! And thank you very much. I’m glad it came out the way I intended. Thank you for watching and subscribing it means a lot thank you !

[@TheBearmageddon]

@@NostalgicMotorcycles Because I'm a dumbass and meant Florida lmfao. No idea where Mississippi came from - think those potholes on default suspension are taking a toll on my brain as much as my spine. Florida heat/humidity doesn't agree with my northeastern ass but I've spent the last few years in Texas so who knows, maybe I've adjusted by now lol.

[@NostalgicMotorcycles]

Lmfao I can see that being a thing for sure. With the wrong settings this bike is jarring. Also humidity does suck. Sweat is serious it’s like damp and hot all at the same time.

[@1219Tank]

Like Tyson…. I too broke my back…. Spinal!! I was out enjoying my Sportster S and hit a bump on the expressway that I wasnt aware of until my spine absorbed the brunt of the shock. Three weeks later my back is still tight. 😂😂😂. Ive hit that same transition of pavement in the road hundreds of times on my Road Glide with no issues.

[@NostalgicMotorcycles]

Ya they have very different suspension lmaoo. My wife won’t get in the back of this thing anymore for a similar reason. It it’s a lot better with a softer setting. A lot better !

[@1219Tank]

I made adjustments, but I’m so paranoid now, that I lift my body up before going over anything that appears to be a threat. So I don’t know if my adjustments helped or not. I’ve owned 16 bikes over the years and that was the worst experience I’ve ever had with a bump. Shit was brutal. It was Spinal…😂😂😂😂

[@NostalgicMotorcycles]

@@1219Tank your not the only one. Hence why i made the video. like i said my wife was stiff for a few days but. When you change the back at least you should feel it fairly quickly. if it was not already at a softer setting.

[@jorgecalderon7467]

Thanks man, this video helps me a lot 👌

[@NostalgicMotorcycles]

Awesome man glad I could help !

[@ozzydr]

thanks a lot man!!! I'll try this as soon as possible also I'm getting the mid controls tomorrow..hope everything would work fine and I won't sell this bike 😄

[@NostalgicMotorcycles]

How long have you had it?

[@ozzydr]

@@NostalgicMotorcycles it's been 2 months

[@NostalgicMotorcycles]

Not bad soften up the suspension before replace it it makes a big difference for sure

[@ozzydr]

@@NostalgicMotorcycles it's just the sitting position gets me after 20 min riding, my lower back can't handle man

[@NostalgicMotorcycles]

@@ozzydr gotcha ya it’s not the most comfortable position that’s for sure. Mids will give you more leg support and should help a lot. I personally want to ride one with kids before buying but it should give more support.

[@LuvU2x]

Appreciate the video. Do you happen to know what phone mount you're using on the sportster?

[@NostalgicMotorcycles]

You are very welcome glad I could help. And yes it’s a simple ram mount. The larger one with the clamp

[@modahsadek4279]

I’ve a question i wish someone answer me , can you take a passenger on that seat or it just for the bag ??😊

[@NostalgicMotorcycles]

Can you, yes. Should you, No. Its very small seat and not a lot of suspension. My wife wont ride on the back of this bike anymore. Its pretty harsh for the passenger.

[@modahsadek4279]

@@NostalgicMotorcycles now i see , because at the showroom that wasn’t quiet clear for me so i thought that i can take a friend . Thanx a lot for answering ❤️❤️

[@NostalgicMotorcycles]

No worries if your friend is a trooper it might work but I would keep it short rides on smooth roads

[@modahsadek4279]

@@NostalgicMotorcycles hopefully most of my friends are bigmacs 😂

[@NostalgicMotorcycles]

Ahhhh. Ya I would avoid the back seat in that case

[@mrufinor]

Eu tentaria uma regulagem entre a regulagem padrão e a conforto...pode ser que nesta configuração meio termo ficasse perfeita.

[@NostalgicMotorcycles]

That is where I have mine. A little closer to comfort in the back because the rear shock is what you feel in the seat.

[@SportsterS2021]

Did all the adjustment I was 100kg still hit the bump stop after all 37mm of rear travel what fo you expect Until I went to Nitron Suspension and the bike was transformed

[@NostalgicMotorcycles]

Aftermarket is still better that’s for sure !

[@markgoode77]

I'll have try this, as currently a half-hour ride makes my... ahem... gentleman sausage go numb. 😢

[@NostalgicMotorcycles]

Oh god !! Yes please especially the rear !

[@HitmanRideOn]

Spinal 😂😂😂😂

[@NostalgicMotorcycles]

I love that video ! It’s hilarious. Gets me every time !

[@paulsingletary5785]

😂😂3/4 inch and 19mm are the SAME HE SAID 😂😂😂😂😂 WELLL MY MY WHY MAKE 2 OF THE SAME SIZE WRENCH THEN CALL THEN 2 "DIFFERENT" NAMES ..? 😮😮😮

[@NostalgicMotorcycles]

Have you ever wondered why sets come with either a 19 or 3/4. Never both. Metric usually goes to 18mm but there is a 3/4. Also selling an sae set with a 19 mm makes no sense. And metric with a 3/4 makes no sense. Look it up bro you will end up like this 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@SportsterS2021]

Sell it

[@NostalgicMotorcycles]

That I won’t do lmao