The Harley-Davidson Sportster: Could It Be The Best Harley?

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Simple, inexpensive to own, reliable and fun to ride, the Harley-Davidson Sportster just might me the best motorcycle the Motor Co. has ever produced. If you own a Sportster, then you get it.

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@martincvitkovich724 3 ай бұрын

I'm 73y/o..Rode about every bike from a little Honda through Harley choppers British twins Road Kings and more. Lately my Road King was getting a bit heavy for me. This year I returned for my 3rd Sportster. It is so much better in country roads and the turns that come about. It's 20 years old, low mileage and runs great. 883

@NCStoney 3 ай бұрын

@@martincvitkovich724 congratulations! You, too, own the best Harley ever produced! Thank you for your comment, and ride safe!

@noble_wolf Ай бұрын

I bought an XL1200N Nightster in the UK this year, and I bloody love it. Its right for me, my local roads, and how I like to ride.

@NCStoney Ай бұрын

@@noble_wolf congratulations on your purchase! If you own a Sportster, then you know what great motorcycles they are. Thanks for watching and commenting. Ride safe!

@keithstone6411 17 күн бұрын

Love my 2017 XL1200C with the big front tire! Honestly just an awesome ride and I don’t care if other people might call them girl bikes or whatever. Nobody ever says it when I’m around and if they did I still wouldn’t care. It’s an awesome ride

@NCStoney 17 күн бұрын

@@keithstone6411 I agree! I appreciate the comments. Take care, and ride safe.

@Fast48-1 3 ай бұрын

I totally agree with you! I'm 65 and have always loved Sportsters! After owning a couple of Iron 883s, I bought my dream bike (the 48) in 2019. She's been solid in every way. Got a Stage 3 two years ago and enjoy every ride. Last summer I test rode both the Sportster S and the Nightster. I was curious to know what riding a bike with stock hp at 120 and 90 felt like. They were fun, for sure, but I was happy to get back on the 48. Thanks again for your clear and straight forward thoughts! Long live the XLs!!

@NCStoney 3 ай бұрын

I really love the 48...heck, I love all Sportsters. I'd like to pick up either a 48 or a 72 if I could find one at a decent price. I still want to ride the new RevMax Sportsters, but I can't ever see myself owning one. I appreciate the comments, my friend. Take care, and ride safe!

@Fast48-1 3 ай бұрын

@@NCStoney Thank you for your reply, Stoney! You too, ride safe!!

@GARamblinMan 5 ай бұрын

I’ve never ridden the older Sportsters but will some day. Your riding style and mine are very similar. I did test ride the new Nightster Special last year and liked it. It was comfortable, had ABS, cruise control, 6 speeds and a lot of other features but the price was just too high. Harley-Davidson lowered the price on the 2024 models I’m sure because they weren’t selling. I think a used Evo powered Sportster at around $6 or $7k is hard to beat. Good video and you should keep this bike.

@NCStoney 5 ай бұрын

I’ve pretty much talked myself into keeping it. You should ride an Evo Sporty with forward controls. They are a blast. Thanks, buddy, for watching and commenting.

@jpbsv 28 күн бұрын

My 2013 sportster 72 is my favorite motorcycle out of the 40+ I've owned. Nothing beats the feeling!

@NCStoney 28 күн бұрын

@@jpbsv yup, simple, reliable and fun. What more could you ask for? I appreciate the comment. Take care, and ride safe.

@andyfoley6906 2 ай бұрын

I had a 73 Sporty XLCH kick start brand new which I paid $2356 including tax & tags. Road that sucker cross country back then! Lord have mercy,would probably kill my back and bones now. Now my brother has her sitting in his garage for the past 35 years and swears he’ll be getting it back on the road soon 😂. But you’re right Stoney, it’s got the Harley classic look we all love. As for the new Sportys, they just don’t move me. Keep riding those backroads my friend!

@betruly7894 2 күн бұрын

I own the XL1200T and will not sell for as long I still can ride. It a Swiss knife. The Roads in Europe are not that wide like in U.S, so the Sportster 1200 is considered here a big bike. Those big Harley baggers are nice to look at here in Europe and that's it, the huge weight of the baggers are a problem. Of course not for everyone, but nothing beat a lightweight bike. Sportster is not light but the weight is still under the 300kg from the Softails. The Sportster It is a quick and fast bike. For me it is. The 5 Speed was a pain in the beginning because I was learning the bike. But now I understood the bike the 5th gear I never use it. I'm all the time on the 3rd gear. Lovely gear box. Yes there are so many better bikes. The point is all bikes are good. At the end the best bike is the one you own.

@NCStoney 2 күн бұрын

@@betruly7894 the bigger Harley’s are nice. I’ve had several. I keep coming back to the Sportsters because they are reliable, easy to maintain and just fun to ride. I appreciate the comment. Take care, and ride safe!

@octaviodiokno4667 13 күн бұрын

awesome bike, ride safe

@NCStoney 13 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting. Take care, and ride safe!

@theSMYRNAcowboy Ай бұрын

When Orvis128 rode his Sportster from Connecticut at the first Hootenanny, I was extremely impressed with him, and his Sportster. I thought I was doing good riding my scoot from Smyrna, Tennessee! That was a ride around the block compared to his ride. They look like solid bikes.

@NCStoney Ай бұрын

I truly think they are one of the best motorcycles HD has ever produced. They aren't for everyone, and if you don't fit on a Sportster there's not much else you can do. I don't think I could ride mine long distance without some mods to the seat, handlebars and suspension. But it serves the purpose I bought it for. Take care, buddy.

@johngilbert1047 5 ай бұрын

Certainly the most iconic model H-D has made in the last 65 years. I had always shied away from them because I thought I was too big for them. Being around people that have them or had them has taught me that they’re not just for girls…and that they’re not necessarily an easy bike to learn on. But it’s clear they are fun.

@NCStoney 5 ай бұрын

They aren’t for everyone, and some people just don’t fit on a Sporty. But some folks don’t fit on a Honda Rebel, either. I know why HD had to stop making the Evo, but the Nightster sure ain’t selling. Thanks for the comment, buddy.

@yoso585 4 ай бұрын

I’m a third gear rider 35-50. Lucky we live where we can ride at such speeds without traffic lights and the traffic that goes with them.

@NCStoney 4 ай бұрын

I'm a few miles from Winston-Salem/Greensboro/High Point, NC. I would prefer not to ride in town, but I do occasionally. Thankfully, I live in the country with some great roads to ride. Thanks for watching and commenting. Ride safe!

@monk1776 Ай бұрын

I recently purchased a 2014 XL1200X forty-eight and I absolutely love it. Everyone I know owns baggers so I catch a lot of crap but I don't care. I live in Central N.C. in the country and the rides are awsome.

@NCStoney Ай бұрын

@@monk1776 the 48 and 72 are two of the best looking Sportsters, in my opinion. Nothing wrong with the bigger Harleys , but they’ve gotten too big to buy, maintain and insure. Besides, Sportsters are more fun to ride. Thanks for watching and commenting. Ride safe!

@willowsmutt8313 3 ай бұрын

I own 2 of these beautiful bikes as we speak. A 2006 883L and a 1999 1200c. Have had 4 sportsters in my llife. Others being a 66 and a 60 chopper. I too am 65. I paid 6200 for both of mine, 99 has 5.3k miles on it. My son just bought a nightster. Lol

@NCStoney 3 ай бұрын

@@willowsmutt8313 unless you own one, you’ll never understand. I would like to find a 99-03 model 1200. They are very difficult to find in decent shape. I appreciate the comments and you taking the time to watch. Ride safe!

@willowsmutt8313 3 ай бұрын

@NCStoney as soon as I saw my 99 I told him to take it off the market. Started out asking 4k, it was clean and had 5257 on the clock. I did a turn in a parking lot offered 3550 and he came back with 3.6k SOLD lol the other I got trying to put new paint on the 99

@stanshaffer5629 Ай бұрын

My 77 XLCH was the best handling, best balanced in terms of torque and power of any motorcycle I have had. It had balls! Made a big mistake when I sold it, as my Father told me!

@NCStoney Ай бұрын

@@stanshaffer5629 those were fast for their time. You should have listened to your dad 😁. Thank you for commenting. Take care.

@stanshaffer5629 Ай бұрын

@@NCStoney I had a Z1A Kawasaki too at the time. The Kawasaki was def faster in straight line, but for riding on the roads through the hills and Mountains here, I would have taken the Sportster every day. Thanks, you too!

@davidmroadking8513 3 ай бұрын

I have a 2005 883 has been great even on long trips

@NCStoney 3 ай бұрын

I did quite a few long trips on my 2004 Sportster. It can definitely be done if the bike is set up properly. I had a nice aftermarket seat and windshield on mine. I think my biggest complaint is the rear suspension, but that's an easy fix. I appreciate the comments, and thanks for watching. Take care, and ride safe!

@martincvitkovich724 3 ай бұрын

In the late 60's I rode a BSA 650 and spent the entire summer of 70 on the road with it. The Sportster is a step or two up

@NCStoney 3 ай бұрын

@@martincvitkovich724 my first Sportster was a ‘79 Ironhead that I bought second hand. It was a beautiful bike, red in color, but it had a lot of electrical problems. I’d love to have it now.