The RADDEST Sportster Ever! Harley 72 Ride Review Impressions Likes Dislikes Davidson 1200 xl1200v

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Today we're taking the beautiful retro style Harley Davidson Sportster 72 XL1200V out for a ride and review. I'll do a brief review on the bike while sharing my likes, dislikes, and opinions. I'll also discuss how much these bad boys go for on the used market as well as some of their counterparts. Join us to see what the old school cool sportster is all about! Oh yeah, we'll do a brief history lesson as well on why the Sportster 72 is named the 72 (spoiler, it's not because of the year).
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[@JonsMotoGarage]

If you could have any sportster, which would it be?

[@vraimondi]

Jon's Moto Garage Love my Nightster! Very flickable!! As it relates to it being a chick bike...chicks do like it and I like chicks, so I’m ok with it!!!

[@runtylerrun3898]

Definitely the 72.

[@carsonstrom6966]

I had a 2014 72 and I wish I would of never got rid of it! 😩 but I do love my Dyna Low Rider now for long hauls.

[@Twincam808]

Iron 1200

[@pshizzledizzle]

Just bought a 15 Sportster seventy-two 2 weeks ago but only 1700 miles on it😍😍 love it

[@nikitis13]

It screams chill-out therapy day and cruise. Everyone needs one of these sparkly 72's in the garage.

[@1SaG]

Still a thing of beauty - especially with that factory applied flake paint-job. Can't believe anyone would've ordered this thing with that black denim paint. I know the whole bike is somewhat antiquated and not at all cutting-edge WRT tech - plus the 72 is not even my favorite look for the XL1200 , but *this* is what a H-D should look and sound like. Just watching the video makes me want to go out and ride one - something that's definitely not happening for me with any of their new "Sportsters".

[@YeahNahMaybe947]

One of the few Harley's that look good straight off the line no need to mess with them HD got it right the 1st time with the 72.

[@dylanprodigypainting]

I've always loved sportsters. I like the 72's and the 48's for newer models. But I really like the 105th and 110th anniversary editions. Something about the paint schemes, badges, and the collectors aspect of them being numbered bikes. I just bought my first sportster a couple months ago. 2008 105th anniversary 1200L 1 of 2000 ever made. That copper color is so damn fine! I will never get rid of this bike.

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Heck yeah! Congrats on the new sportster! Yeah, anniversary editions are definitely nice, and hard to come by!

[@kalebproductions9316]

Mine is the Lucky Green. It doesn't make sense that it has forward controls. I replaced the fuel tank with a 4gal Indian Larry style dimpled tank. I've had mine for about 6 years now and I love it. I also have a tour seat I swap out. I took it all the way from Denver to New Orleans and back again.

[@dburges5]

C'mon Jon, you need to step it up a bit. You can obviously clear 2 bikes with that awesome front flip of yours. Your hold'n back on us. I never really cared for the Sportster, always got caught up in the stereotype, but now im thinking it is pretty stylish & the size is definitely cool for cruis'n the town.

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Hahahaha....ok, ok, I'll try two bikes next round. Lol. Yeah, sportsters have a place for sure.

[@jaclyno5224]

Loving all the different camera angles. Nice work, bro.

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Thanks, girl! You ride safe, ok!

[@arthurleino]

My First Harley Davidson was a 1980 Sportster XLH. I loved that bike, Speedometer and Tach. I put a Mikuni 38VM carb and XLR pipes. My current ride is a 1983 FXWG. Nice blooper ending!

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Nice! That's an awesome collection! The bloopers put resulted in a sore back. Hhahaha. I'm getting too old for this. Lol. Thanks for watching and commenting! Ride safe!

[@stevendegley876]

I bought '72, a year ago! Same paint job to! 😆 I got street sweeper pipes. I love the bike because it's light and nimble! A treat to beat around town in! Love it!

[@motomattman1878]

Your review of the Sportster 72 was spot on! One of my bikes is a '97 Sportster 1200 custom, great bike! If I'm taking a long ride though, I take a different bike. My wife can ride all day on her Sporty with a springer seat though. I don't know how she does it, 10 minutes on her bike with that seat and everything from the waist down goes numb for me. lol If I tried flips over my Sporty, the blooper reel would have included scenes with the rescue squad! Ha Ha! I found your channel through Randys Rides. Great job!

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Hey, thanks for stopping by! Randy's Rides is AWESOME! That dude is HILARIOUS! The Canadian crew up North knows what's up! Thanks for the feedback, brotha!

[@motomattman1878]

@@JonsMotoGarage He definitely is hilarious, I just wish that he could have used the gift cards that he won from my channel!

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Lol. That was your gift card giveaway he won!? Hahaha...I couldn't believe it didn't work!

[@motomattman1878]

@@JonsMotoGarage Yep, that was mine. Damn politicians acting like little kids screwed everything up! Lol

[@j.acencc6273]

I'm glad I learned that about route 72.. I got a 72. I literally daydream about what to do to it all day. I also got a 48... An iron... And a Softail slim. But something about that old school custom chopper vibe to the 72..

[@elihill5741]

I have a 2014 72 Amber whiskey. What color scheme did you get

[@j.acencc6273]

@@elihill5741 I got the hard candy green.

[@j.acencc6273]

@@elihill5741 so far I did Bassani pipes. Screaming eagle air intake. Power commander tuner. Stainless lines. Roland sands grips and pegs. 2 inch tank lift. Coil/ignition relocation. Wire tuck.. think thats it so far.

[@j.acencc6273]

@@elihill5741 I actually almost bought one that color. Any mods on yours?

[@elihill5741]

@@j.acencc6273 I just saw your 72 in your short videos.. woww man that is an amazing bike.. you could check my 72 out I just uploaded a video

[@slowroll920]

I've get a 2016 Seventy Two. Black and gold metal flake. Apparently only 303 made according to Harley. Recently tuned with a Fuelpak FP3, straight pipes, and stock air cleaner, IT RIPS. Love my bike. Get compliments and questions all the time. Lots of people think it's a classic style chopper from back in the day. Sometimes I wish it was haha but I know I can hop on and stop a million times for gas and make it anywhere I want haha. Cheers

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Heck yeah! Still one of my favorite looking sportsters! Ride safe, brotha!

[@jonnymac8925]

I am going to have to agree! I have a 2018 forty eight with vance and hines short shots, s&s super teardrop cleaner, and tune and the thing moves just fine for me! I love it! Someday I will have a 72 parked beside it!

[@franciscovilla9203]

My neighbor has this exact bike. Now I am going to look at this black 72 this weekend.

[@brandonbrowning8273]

Jons pre meditation is jumping over his motorcycle before a ride lmao. But your on top pumpin out vids man hard to keep up with

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Hahahaha...sometimes an idea jumps into my head and I have to try it out. I hadn't done front flips in forever, let alone over a sportster 72! This was a first for sure...possibly a WORLD'S FIRST!? Hahaha.

[@bikebilderbear6786]

I love the paint on that bike. When I move out to AZ I'm going to get serious about painting bikes.

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Heck yeah! You've got some serious artistic skill!

[@bikebilderbear6786]

@@JonsMotoGarage thanks very much.

[@JoeHatesItHere]

i've been looking everywhere for this bike since it first started showing up in your intros. it's a beauty!

[@robbyclark6915]

I would never ride or own a bike like that because it’s just not my style, but.....it’s extremely, EXTREMELY, super cool looking!! I absolutely LOVE the styling of that bike!! I’m a brand new rider at 52! I just got my first bike, a 2020 iron 883. I thought I was just buying a cool looking, comfortable feeling (to me at least) affordable, smaller displacement Harley Davidson? Little did I know I was actually buying controversy on two wheels!!?? Rarely have I seen a single motorcycle be so polarizing! The people who hate it are almost venomous in their disdain for it, while those who love it do so in spite of its flaws. Then there are those who just put up with it. The motorcycle community is different. Very strong opinions everywhere! I definitely agree with you about the roadster though. I haven’t ridden one yet but on paper it sounds great! I definitely want to check that bike out. I also prefer the mid controls and like the feeling of being on top of a bike vs inside a bike.

[@instillthefear]

I'm about to do a run from the Bay Area into Las Vegas on my 72 in a month or so, got a luggage rack, engine guard with highway pegs, sissybar and bag. It's geared for the long haul now!

[@FrankFitzpatrick-rh5dh]

NICE SPORTSTER !im 65 and I jump over the handlebars. My neighbor has got one and he loves it 😁 I'm thinking about getting a "72" Sportster

[@captn_hanky]

Amazing short ride. I have never seen such clean and beautiful ..and empty roads before.

[@JonsMotoGarage]

No kidding! That was my first ride through that particular neighborhood (even though I live fairly close). Very nice and chill. They wouldn't want me living there - I'd ruin the serenity with my moto shenanigans. Lol.

[@smarte.r.1450]

Forty Eight for me… but my first love was a 72

[@jimmansi1187]

I like the 1200 Custom with the fat tires & mid controls as I love carving back roads so the mids are better for that. I ride a 1995 1200 & absolutely love it. That 72 is so cool, you don't see many of them out there.

[@JonsMotoGarage]

I'm right there with you for the mid controls! Much better/more comfortable stance for me. My first sportster was a '96 1200! I didn't know how cool I had it at the time.

[@pshizzledizzle]

I actually just bought a Sportster 72 2 weeks ago and I love it. I found the video of when you bought yours I have really enjoyed your content you're doing awesome on the wheelies!! Keep up the good work bro I would love to see what else you have in your garage looks like you have a DRZ400 and a few others you should do a garage tour

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Nice! Congrats on the new ride! I appreciate the support and encouragement. I've had a few requests for garage tours, so I'll definitely have to get on it. Most of the bikes have been featured at least once or twice, but good luck finding them among all the videos. Lol. I buy/sell (side hobby), so the collection changes somewhat frequently. Thanks again for watching! Ride safe, and keep me posted if you do anything crazy to the 72!

[@kongotronics]

3:22 Eagle eyed inspector over here, get that kid a job haha

[@timcarter7616]

Those pipes sound good and not too loud. I have a '14 Orange. I put a sort of uglier seat on it, the stock one wasn't for an old dude like me. I bought the 72 because I don't ride far, just nice rides in the country mostly and its old time lines sucked me in. Lots of chrome while so many go for the blacked out style. On a sunny afternoon it really flashes. I used Arlen Ness brackets to move the turn signals to the lower tree, Rush pipes with DK customs 606 AF and use the stock cover. DK external breather set up. Got rid of the high oval mirrors. It only has one round one, again for the old time vibe. I like it but the riding position doesn't strafe corners too good. Mine pulls real hard through the mid range, it seems pretty quick.

[@mickangio16]

I always preferred plain round mirrors because I found myself always adjusting my contoured or rectangle shaped mirrors to make them even at stoplights instead of watching everything that was going on around me. I also preferred cheap mirrors, handles, grips, and footpegs as opposed to expensive & gaudy parts in case of dropping- not that I ever had problems with that, but it DOES happen from time to time.

[@VintageRider]

Hey, new here! Just moved to US and looking for a bike. Love the chopper style and that's why I am looking at the 72. Great video! New subscriber.

[@slyguyaction]

I’ve got a 2013 Sportster 72 and it’s on my channel too. Love the bike. I’d recommend it to anybody. Ride safe.

[@glasgowharleyrider]

Started on a 01 hugger XLH chrome old school (should never have sold ) now I’ve a 14 iron 883 but still have a love for the good old 72 . Enjoyed video hi from Scotland

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Shout out to Scotland! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@FloridaDualSport]

Nice bike. How much are the forks extended. Thx

[@rogerlawrencewhite1475]

If you’re looking for more fuel capacity and want a single piece tank maybe a 4.5 gallon fastbob tank might be good for you, though I love the sportster tank shape I prefer less filling up at the gas station

[@CottonBandit13]

Whats up from Upstate NY! My wifes dad lives in Lake Havasu AZ. we are going this year! we go every yr on memorial day.

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Heck yeah! But you guys need to make the trip during the winter! Lol. It's heating up over here.

[@renniesmith8073]

My wife has a 2018 48 special and it's a great bike! She absolutely loves it! I am not calling it a girls bike by no means is just the bike she fell in love with.

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Heck yeah! I hear ya for sure! That's cool that she rides!

[@renniesmith8073]

@@JonsMotoGarage she didn't even like riding with me for years then a few years ago she suddenly wanted to start riding with me. I ended up selling the softail bought a street glide for 2 up then she wanted her own bike. She took the class passed it. This is her 2nd bike!

[@JonsMotoGarage]

@@renniesmith8073 Right on! That's rad! Jackie (my wife) will probably get more into as the kids start leaving the nest. Lol. For now she sticks to the occasional neighborhood cruise. Still cool to see her trying new things. Props to your partner in crime for enjoying the open road!

[@jfm562]

Definitely the 72. That’s the year I was born. Thanks for the review.

[@zedsdeadbaby3481]

I have the 2013 72 lucky green flake. And I love it 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@HuskerRhule-aid]

Just bought a 2016 72 for 5900 as my first bike. So far so good I love it. Need to get a windshield though as I drive 3 hours 3 times a year for family. Think it will do it but don’t know how it’ll look because it’s the blue with fish scales on it. Haven’t seen that paint any where online or anything so I think Its a 1 of 1 lol

[@gregoriojuarez1579]

I live a few blocks away from Whittier Blvd. It's the birthday place of a lot of Hispanic culture. Reason why I got a Deluxe, going to Chinano it out Love the channel!

[@JonsMotoGarage]

NICE! Shout out to the birthplace of RAD! I'm a huge fan of the low rider/chicano style. The heritage deluxe softails look ultra smooth! As always, I appreciate the support, hermano!

[@gregoriojuarez1579]

@@JonsMotoGarage I'm so happy I found this channel. It's a honor to be part of the growth. I traded in my 883 for the deluxe, there isn't a day that I don't miss my Iron 😔

[@JonsMotoGarage]

@@gregoriojuarez1579 👊Hecks yeah! The ride has been a fun one! I've had a few of the iron 883. One of the coolest looking bikes for sure. But the heritage will ride on in its honor! Hahaha.

[@USMC_LAterZ]

If you were in AZ, I have one for sale at dirt cheap prices as well. I owe $5k via HD financial and NEVER ride it. Has 1600 miles with genuine HD led lights all around. Will sell for what I owe. 2014 with the Silver Candy paint.

[@brandonboe2286]

Dude that was one of the best models Harley ever made since the old Ironheads. About the closest they came to a Frisco bobber. IMO they kill all their best models 72, Rocker C, Breakout. I don't even like any of Harleys lineup anymore.

[@nymrhyde]

Had the same bike but gold flake. Had the same chipping on the rear fender. Did stage 1 to it and that thing ripped! Woke the bike up so much. I agree. You wouldn’t want to ride it on a long ride. On the highway it sucked bad. Over 65 it felt like it was going to death wobble. Seat sucks for sure and fuel capacity sucked! Got about 70 miles to a tank. Overall if you’re going to just bomb around town it’s a super fun bike.

[@juliozapata5032]

Hey brother like your review and your style. I have 2015 sportster 72 and I love it. A lot of people dont know and they think is an old bike. I do get a lot of compliments specially since is black with chrome and I keep it super clean. Is all original and I do agree with you, on the freeway you fight with the wind but I dont often jump on it. They said the iron 883 is also a chicks bike and I has too disagree because of the difference body types and tastes of the individual. Keep up the great work and nos vemos amigo 😎

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Thanks, brotha! Awesome bike for sure! The classic styling never gets old! I dig the 1200cc engine as well! Thanks for watching and commenting! Ride safe!

[@warezarefin7608]

I'm about to grab one of those as my first bike

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Nice! They're awesome bikes!

[@brotherstanleo]

Sweet! I just picked up a 2012 and will be making some mods to it

[@arthurleino]

I enjoyed this video. I had a 1980 Sportster that I rode many times from Oak Harbor, Wa to Forest Grove, Or. Put a Mikuni VM38 carburetor on it and XR Exhaust pipes. Ran good and sounded good.

[@prmhighflr69]

O da le' essay love it lol When I get a chance and I'm in Arizona I'll stop by your house👍👍

[@McGeeTer]

Damn man you are pumping out the content!

[@JonsMotoGarage]

The crazy thing is I always have like 10 videos worth of content - half the stuff never makes it live. Thanks for the support, bro!

[@clebmoraes]

your bike has been my wallpaper for a long time and just today I saw it on KZbin, thanks for the video 

[@ebelleza83]

cool bike and vid! quick question what did u use to mount your go pro to your simpson helmet? ty

[@JonsMotoGarage]

I bought a cheap mount off Amazon. It's not the traditional kind and I wouldn't necessarily recommend it - you can't close your visor all the way and its a bit goofy looking. Lol. I've been meaning to get an adhesive hard mount. Thanks for checking the vid. If I can find a link to the exact product, I'll send it your way.

[@jonnymac8925]

I know a guy that is the president of a German MC here in Canada that is currently in prison for murdering a good friend of mine (they both used to be my friend but now they both aren't because one is dead and the other is in prison), anyways, he had a sportster 72 in candy green paint , chrome, ape hangers and white walls and it was beautiful. Too bad he isn't the person he used to be.

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Dang, sorry to hear about that. Definitely not the way you want to see things pan out between two friends/riding buddies. Learning lesson for the rest of us. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@mrolsen6987]

Of course you should have a lake in your yard, i've got one! 👍 And no wonder you have pain in your back whith those jumps over the Sportster... 😂👍

[@JonsMotoGarage]

I think your lake puts that one to shame. Lol. Yeah, it occured to me at the end of the ride why my back was bothering me. Lol. It's recovered now...mostly. Hahaha.

[@runtylerrun3898]

My only complaint about sportsters is the 5 speed transmission.

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Yeah, a 6 speed would be a nice upgrade. Maybe HD will upgrade to that in the future?

[@junkyardjedi7706]

You can get a 6 speed for them.

[@ragimundvonwallat8961]

5 is fine, whats the problem?

[@paulusher3560]

Ragimund VonWallat yes I think a 6th gear would be too much, fast enough.

[@militarydocumentariesinc.7007]

Ragimund VonWallat exactly, I have an 89 1200 super clean with small 2.1 g tank and it’s only a 4 speed. Still can get it done on highway tho lol.

[@turvyjj9232]

Following from Madrid, Spain, love your vids, love your spirit. Cuídate!

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Super rad! Gracias, amigo! 🤘😎🙏

[@thegman4547]

Your da man bro! Great review as always! Love the old school chopper look of the 72 however my fave is the new iron 1200 with the mini apes and mid controls!

[@petterin1]

Great Vlog! 🙌 And great style 72 👌

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Thanks, brotha! I appreciate the feedback! Thanks for checking the channel and commenting! Ride safe!

[@Quest4Unknown]

The Seventy Two is where it’s at! Highly customizable too being a Sporty. Great video. I have a 14 Seventy Two in H-D Hard Candy Chrome.

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Heck yeah! Such an awesome bike! Thanks, brotha!

[@larrylong4407]

Don't WANT NOTHING BUT A HARLEY CAN T BEAT THE SOUND THEY TRYED 🔥

[@ZoomyZoom77]

real question, where did you get those jeans?

[@Dangerlandlifestyle]

Great review Jon, pretty much nailed it. I ride a '12 Seventy Two, and I absolutely love it. Mine is Big Pearl Blue, with white grips and exhaust wrap. I put a Lepera seat on it and added a swingarm bag with an extra fuel bottle sleeve 'cause peanut tank. 21 in wheel makes it turn in really quick, but man do you ever feel the imperfections in the road. Cool channel Man, keep the content coming! 🤙

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Heck yeah! Such a rad looking bike! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@m.j.vazquez4720]

awesome bike, what MPG do you get with it ?

[@michaelsmith1094]

Jon,, I've been looking at 72's, but when you said your back was hurting at your age I thought it probably would not work out for a guy my age. I used to drive a hard tail long rides back in the 80's But what I would like to know is, can you mount a nightster 19" front tire on a 72?

[@JonsMotoGarage]

I realized toward the end if my ride that the back aching was likely due to the front flip fails. Lol. I would definitely swap out the stock seat though.

[@johnpaull5790]

883 Sporty...good first bike to learn on...great vid...ride safe !!

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Heck yeah! The 883 definitely is the way to go for starting out, and still plenty of power to keep you entertained. The iron 883 is still on my list for dopest looking bikes from the factory. Hard to beat.

[@briansmith3011]

I want a 72 or something with the big tank

[@545prepper]

48 vs 72? Love both and can't decide. Roughly priced the same in used markets

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Tough choice for sure! Both unique styles.

[@JIMBOBALOU]

Downside to the 48 is the even smaller gas tank. Its only like 2.5 gallon. But the bigger front tire would make for a smoother ride than the 72. I'd buy a 48 and put a bigger had tank on it. But that's just me.

[@jonnymac8925]

@@JIMBOBALOU 2.1 gallons for the 48! My tank is tiny, a little over litres fills it from dead empty hahaha but, I wouldn't trade my 48 for the world! That being said, I want a 72 too! Lol

[@JIMBOBALOU]

@@jonnymac8925 they are cool bikes! I just don't like the tiny peanut tank. My favorite Sportster is the superlow.

[@jonnymac8925]

@@JIMBOBALOU they have so much customization it makes them so fun! 7.9 litres from empty reminds me I am not going very far without stopping for fuel haha the good thing is I can jam some gas in a 2 litre pop bottle and put it in my bookbag incase I ever end up in a shitty situation hahaha

[@mobilegarage9312]

How tall are you and what size are those Ake hangers?

[@CottonBandit13]

Without Further PREAMBLE!! love that saying

[@JonsMotoGarage]

I heard it for the first time in a podcast a few years back. I had to look it up the first time...I was like "what? I've never heard that before!?" I didn't use it in the 72 vid, but have dropped it in a few.

[@StreetBob-tn1ed]

i had one from 2012 to 2019 stage 1 hypercharger sissy bar 2 up seat and i loved it never do a tank lift on it you will be stoping every 40 miles thats english gallons i wish i didnt have to get rid of it but it was the only i could buy my m8 street bob witch is one hell of a tool

[@Ricard_4th]

Hey I’m thinking about getting my first bike and looking at the gear do you wear motorcycle boots or just regular boots

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Truth be told I'm probably the worst example when it comes to wearing proper gear. I definitely encourage that all riders do it though. I picked up the boots/shoes from H&M. Definitely not built with riding in mind, but better than your avg sneakers. I rarely get out and do long rides these days, but I do have riding boots that I use when I do. The importance of proper gear can't be stressed enough though. I need to get better at using it. Thanks for watching and commenting! Good luck with your first moto purchase! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions!

[@blakes2382]

SaberCos1 I’ve owned my motorcycle for almost a year now and tbh just wear whatever is comfortable for you, obviously just ride more carefully if you don’t have the “proper” gear, I only ever rock a half helmet, hoodie, jeans, and sneaks🤟

[@FreeSwimmer]

Just seeing this and curious about handlebar size ?

[@deckerhand12]

If you put a 4.8 gallon tank on rhere it’s the same as the custom. I put wide glide bars on my custom you couldn’t tell the difference between the 72 and the custom. If you get the sundowner seat or others like it you could ride miles comfortably

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Yeah, there are tons of options for the bike. I dig the old school look myself.

[@vincentmeredith2561]

The only issue with the Indian bobber is the massive gap between the rear wheel and the fender

[@lifepodscast]

Ugh obsessed with this bike! I’m 5’7 would this be a good bike for my height?

[@JonsMotoGarage]

At 5'8" myself, the bike fits great. I think you'll enjoy it!

[@lifepodscast]

Jon's Moto Garage just can’t decide between the 72 or 48 for my first bike! 😬

[@derekcomingo2197]

i want more information about the subs bike. got a nice fat rear tire. bars arent for me but. pretty sweet

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Pretty slick bike, eh? Unfortunately I dont have the deets on what all he did.

[@harleyvisser]

Would you say they are a good first buke to learn on??

[@rugershooter5268]

Looks about the same as my 02 883 except I didn't have mini monkey bars......if instead of a bob tail I had a bobber rear fender then it would look a lot like my Dyna.......and it has the mini monkeys Forward controls are a must for long haul........minni monkeys are not a bad thing, its the lack of windshield that makes you like a sail. Cruising 60mph especially if you have full face or at least full face shield then you can cruise all day without windshield

[@michaelvaldez5453]

If i decide to ride. Would this be good for someone being 5’10? I would like to just have a softail deluxe but it’s hard to find a cheaper one.

[@georgecostanza2695]

Far from the raddest ever, but you get a 👍for the jumps and flip! It's gotta have a Hammer big bore kit to even be a contender for raddest Sportster😁 Anyways I don't give a f#ck what anyone thinks about my Sportster, I love it and ride it a hell of a lot more than my Ultra Limited.

[@AlexD02]

I just got an 04 1200 Custom but I want to make it look kinda like a 72 by putting those risers and mini apes.

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Nice! I love the 1200 engines!

[@bobsethbroc]

Cool bike for sure, springer front would look great on there. Where did you get the ant-man helmet? Badass helmet too.

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Oooh, the springer would look pretty sick! hahaha...ant-man helmet, that's awesome! It's a Simpson Ghost Bandit. I picked it up on OfferUp on the cheap. The dude used it once or twice and then they came out with the modular option so he wanted that. Thanks for watching and commenting! Ride safe, bro!

[@hunkyhungarian378]

Those pipes look stock to me. Did you find out if they were aftermarket? They sounded good.

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Bassani slip ons. They did have a good rumble to them.

[@canyoncain]

I’m 6ft 250. Found a great deal on this exact bike. Would mostly just be a bike I would ride around town with. Do you think I’m too big?

[@JonsMotoGarage]

With the forward controls and a hangers, I think it would be an ok fit. Of curse the a leg over and try it out first.

[@canyoncain]

Jon's Moto Garage thanks for the quick reply. You earned yourself a sub. Best

[@JonsMotoGarage]

@@canyoncain Thanks, brotha! Good luck with the new bike (whichever one you go with). Enjoy the ride! 🤙🏍

[@felixthaghazi]

Is this bike comfortable for short rider? I'm 5'6 and really curious if this bike will fit me or not.

[@tyrant8485]

Got an iron 1200. Same style but just darker colors.

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Heck yeah! Those bikes are sick!

[@alejandraguillen950]

Love that bike. I have mine in matte black

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Heck yeah! I love the overall style on the 72. Hard to beat! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@tofu6996]

Nice taste damn ur husband is lucky

[@BeardOperator]

I thought the 72 meant 72 cubic inch. Learnt something new. Thx

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Heck yeah!

[@joetroutt7425]

I just got through watching five truck crash compilation videos and watching you ride down the road I was expecting a truck pull out in front of you at any moment.

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Oh man! Good thing that didn't happen. Lol. Wouldn't be the first time I've been cut off though. Ha!

[@ridedelirious4900]

That bike sounds damn good! might have to build a sportster!

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Hecks yeah! I dont have the building bone in me. Maybe I'm too much of a cheapskate. Lol. But I've seen some super sick sportster builds!

[@timcarter7616]

@@JonsMotoGarage Are those stock pipes in the video? My 72 came with really loud pipes. I would like them to be mellow but rumbling, if that's possible. Thanks! Loved the vid.

[@DeathByGravityBlast]

Hey brotha, what’s a good way to send you pictures? I have a sporty72 that you’d trip out on

[@JonsMotoGarage]

[e-mail] With your permission, I'll feature it in the next subscriber shout out video! Once I have a handful of submissions, I'll put a vid together! That'd be awesome!

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Heck yeah! [e-mail]! I hope to get the next sub shoutout put together soon. Just been busy as of late. Lol. But it's on the to do list for sure!

[@Crashking14]

@@JonsMotoGarage can I send you pics of my 80 Ironhead sporty? I set it up with the app hangers and sissy bar way before Harley came out with the 72..and if I can where do I send the pics ?

[@brianminkc]

A windshield helps alot with comfort on the highway. I love the sporty, I prefer the pre 2006 models that still sounded like a Harley.

[@danield831]

I had strongly considered purchasing one of these bad-boyz but after watching you riding it and seeing that head wobble on the front tire I have serious reservations. Any thoughts on what that was all about and if it's typical for those models? Thanks for another great video Jon!!

[@JAYJAYHIGHZEN]

It’s just cause the front tire size get a little bigger front tire and it should lessen it a whole lot

[@tyroneturner4215]

I'm not a big fan of EFI but the 72 looks good. I'm partial to the yellow, whatever the actual name of the shade is. Almost bought one a while back, but like I said, not a fan of EFI.

[@JonsMotoGarage]

I hear ya! I'm too big a baby to mess with carbs, so efi is where it's at for me...until something goes wrong and I have to pull out the wallet. Lol.

[@ragimundvonwallat8961]

@@JonsMotoGarage once carbs are set rigth one time you dont have to play with them...those are legend spreaded by incompetent that think its normal to ride with a screwdriver. its not, i know im a mechanic(those screwdriver guys come to me to fix it for them once they are tired to pretend its normal....secretly of course)

[@JonsMotoGarage]

I hear ya! I'm one of the incompetents. Lol.

[@skinnydipper3493]

Great looking Sportster.. but what is so radical about it.? Its got Street Bob bars on it.. what else..!

[@BNatoAk]

The only people that call sportsers girls bikes are trolls on social media that still have mommies make them sandwiches at lunchtime 😂😅😂

[@Paul20661]

Sure is,that thing is awesome, very beautiful

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Thangs, bro! Now get back to your b-day celebration! hahaha.

[@Paul20661]

@Jon's Moto Garage It is over xd I had an amazing day Gonna go get a pizza and then actually watch the video, I commented when I saw the notification,I think I was the first one hehe Oh and I uploaded those videos I was talking about,you can check em out if you haven't already,alright see ya on the next vid,once again GORGEOUS SPORTSTER

[@JonsMotoGarage]

@@Paul20661 👊😎 I forget you're a long ways ahead of us (time zone). I'll check out the vids when I get a chance. Wishing you an awesome 23rd year!

[@RicardoSanchez-un3ix]

What year is that bike?

[@jerlaine1638]

I'm trying to get one of these now, I saw it and it spoke to me on a personal level. I joked that it spoke to my Mexican side as even though I'm a 6ft 1 white dude with red hair my mother is Mexican, turns out the toner was out of ink with me lol

[@humblewarriorus]

Yo that bike is sick man. Ive always like sportsters the 48 is awesome too. Who ever say they are for girls they just dont appreciate bikes. They do make some sportster with bigger tanks i think 4 gallons but im could be wrong. Have many years were you in argentina? Do you go visit? Have you gone to la bombonera in argentina?

[@JonsMotoGarage]

I was there about two years, but it's been a LOOOOOONG time now. I got married shortly after coming home, had a few kids, and haven't had a chance to return. Had I not gotten hitched, my plan was to go back and live there for a few more years in order to truly master the language. I would love to go back, and plan to when the opportunity comes up. I never made it to la bomonera. I was usually in the outskirst of buenos aires.

[@kaishaku83]

It I had to choose, a Roadster or a Nightster would be the Sporty for me. But I'd prefer to keep my Dyna, of course ^_^

[@JonsMotoGarage]

We're on the same page there for sure! I've been on the lookout for a nightster as a back up for the wheelie game, but they're becoming harder and harder to come by.

[@ralphleon7157]

If u ride it n dont relace the suspension. Sure gona hate it. Stock. Harly rear shocks new are bad n dont squre up the swing arm squre .mono shock s in fornt n progressive rear . it will not ride like a curzer or a sportster. cool video

[@larryfinch1529]

I have an 03 anniversary edition 1200 sporty!

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Heck yeah! I dig the anniversary editions!

[@BNatoAk]

Wow, you did a flip 👏 great video 😂