The Sportster and Buell Motorcycle Forum - The XLFORUM®
 

Go Back   The Sportster and Buell Motorcycle Forum - The XLFORUM® > SPORTSTER MOTORCYCLE FORUM > Sportster Motorcycle Styles > Sport-Glide / Sportster Motorcycle Touring
XLF Blogs XLF Arcade XLF Disclaimer/Privacy Statement/Terms Of Use

Notices

Sport-Glide / Sportster Motorcycle Touring This section is for the discussion of setting up you Sportster motorcycle touring and long distance riding.

Active Threads
0 First XL - XLCH or XLS?
Last Post: IronMick
Posted On: 5 Minutes Ago
Replies: 25
Views: 442
0 Broke Down and Ordered an Optima Ignition Kit
Last Post: Ferrous Head
Posted On: 22 Minutes Ago
Replies: 48
Views: 2,174
0 08 883L headlight stopped working
Last Post: IXL2Relax
Posted On: 42 Minutes Ago
Replies: 2
Views: 38
0 New from the cold north...
Last Post: skien
Posted On: 49 Minutes Ago
Replies: 5
Views: 111
0 Denatured or isopropyl
Last Post: Mendonjo
Posted On: 1 Hour Ago
Replies: 14
Views: 364
0 Hot Chicks on Hot Bikes
Last Post: wachuko
Posted On: 1 Hour Ago
Replies: 14,159
Views: 4,085,001
0 Unknown motor build questions
Last Post: treerat01
Posted On: 1 Hour Ago
Replies: 4
Views: 270
0 Keep & Kill
Last Post: Sportster25
Posted On: 1 Hour Ago
Replies: 35,300
Views: 2,257,192
0 forward controls for an 81
Last Post: Hippysmack
Posted On: 2 Hours Ago
Replies: 17
Views: 9,442
0 WTB: (used) OEM turn signals from Iron, Nightster, or 48
Last Post: JWNathan
Posted On: 2 Hours Ago
Replies: 2
Views: 143
0 Old man walks back into a forum..
Last Post: skien
Posted On: 3 Hours Ago
Replies: 18
Views: 1,442
0 Snippets
Last Post: sportsterpaul
Posted On: 3 Hours Ago
Replies: 1,037
Views: 187,174
0 mikuni vm38/9 on a 2001 xlh
Last Post: kitabel
Posted On: 4 Hours Ago
Replies: 3
Views: 95
0 Jetting 42 mikuni
Last Post: brucstoudt
Posted On: 5 Hours Ago
Replies: 14
Views: 512
0 fork seal
Last Post: Bluto
Posted On: 6 Hours Ago
Replies: 4
Views: 89
0 Best battery for 1275, rigid frame, 10.6:1
Last Post: wrkdWS6
Posted On: 7 Hours Ago
Replies: 23
Views: 1,477
0 Official XL Forum Random Image Thread (NO NUDITY!)
Last Post: Stairman
Posted On: 8 Hours Ago
Replies: 58,579
Views: 10,374,700
0 Hottie of the day, no nudity.
Last Post: Stairman
Posted On: 8 Hours Ago
Replies: 44,218
Views: 6,573,952
0 Harley Hacks & Tech Tips - Build It Better™ - So Much Useful Info!
Last Post: DK Custom
Posted On: 8 Hours Ago
Replies: 10
Views: 1,620
0 83 Sportster basket case
Last Post: joe s
Posted On: 9 Hours Ago
Replies: 31
Views: 1,834
0 Clutch Slipping at higher RPM
Last Post: Tomcatt
Posted On: 13 Hours Ago
Replies: 22
Views: 794
0 charging
Last Post: bustert
Posted On: 15 Hours Ago
Replies: 2
Views: 100
0 Helmets Please...
Last Post: gusm2
Posted On: 20 Hours Ago
Replies: 255
Views: 74,126
0 Allegheny 2023
Last Post: wardie
Posted On: 1 Day Ago
Replies: 179
Views: 19,034
0 72 xlch is overcharging... bosch mechanical reg
Last Post: rocketnorton
Posted On: 1 Day Ago
Replies: 42
Views: 7,040
0 R.I.P. Tina Turner
Last Post: MDT
Posted On: 1 Day Ago
Replies: 9
Views: 312
0 Axle-grease question
Last Post: rejeanprimeau
Posted On: 1 Day Ago
Replies: 6
Views: 334
0 Disappointed with Eastern shift forks
Last Post: davixlrtt
Posted On: 1 Day Ago
Replies: 4
Views: 267
0 Highway Pegs recommendation
Last Post: Yochstein
Posted On: 1 Day Ago
Replies: 3
Views: 309
0 Passenger backrest for 07 883?
Last Post: Mike1nw
Posted On: 1 Day Ago
Replies: 3
Views: 115
More...
Members Birthdays
jeffcahill (70), jeebus (55), cdepaola (53), RubenAlonzo (53), chida66 (48), schneck0341 (46)
Reply
 
Share Thread Tools Display Modes
  #31  
Old 1st April 2023
bagster guy bagster guy is offline
Greasemonkey
 
Join Date: Mar 2023
Posts: 103
Sportster/Buell Model: Super Low
Sportster/Buell Year: 2016
Reputation: 10
bagster guy is an unknown quantity at this point
Default

Something I found laying around on the internet: The Sportster SuperLow 1200T is Harley-Davidsons way of filling the gap in its lineup for a smaller touring bike. The Motor Company increased displacement (and therefore power) of its 883 Sportster SuperLowto 1200cc and added creature comforts to make it more appealing for motorcycle touring.Feb 9, 2016
Reply With Quote
  #32  
Old 1st April 2023
bagster guy bagster guy is offline
Greasemonkey
 
Join Date: Mar 2023
Posts: 103
Sportster/Buell Model: Super Low
Sportster/Buell Year: 2016
Reputation: 10
bagster guy is an unknown quantity at this point
Default

I guess they're not all intended to be drag bikes or bar hoppers....
Reply With Quote
  #33  
Old 1st April 2023
bagster guy bagster guy is offline
Greasemonkey
 
Join Date: Mar 2023
Posts: 103
Sportster/Buell Model: Super Low
Sportster/Buell Year: 2016
Reputation: 10
bagster guy is an unknown quantity at this point
Default

Average Joe: My Sportster "SUCKS" on the highway

Mechanic: I can fix that for you

Dealer: Forget that turd that just happens to be our best selling bike, you need to drop 50k on our top of the line CVO

Numb Nut: Grit your teeth and bare it. Life is supposed to be painful
Reply With Quote
  #34  
Old 3rd April 2023
Crusty's Avatar
Crusty Crusty is offline
XL FORUM TEAM MEMBER
 
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Cheviot, OH
Posts: 2,240
Sportster/Buell Model: XL 1200 CX
Sportster/Buell Year: 2016
Sportster/Buell Model #2: XLH 1000
Sportster/Buell Year #2: 1978
Other Motorcycle Model: XL 1200 Cussed'em
Other Motorcycle Year: 2006
Reputation: 8806639
Crusty has a reputation beyond reputeCrusty has a reputation beyond reputeCrusty has a reputation beyond reputeCrusty has a reputation beyond reputeCrusty has a reputation beyond reputeCrusty has a reputation beyond reputeCrusty has a reputation beyond reputeCrusty has a reputation beyond reputeCrusty has a reputation beyond reputeCrusty has a reputation beyond reputeCrusty has a reputation beyond repute
Default

This Sportster is going to take me to the Arctic Ocean in about a month and a half from now.



This photo was taken on the way to Daytona a few weeks ago.
Reply With Quote
  #35  
Old 3rd April 2023
bagster guy bagster guy is offline
Greasemonkey
 
Join Date: Mar 2023
Posts: 103
Sportster/Buell Model: Super Low
Sportster/Buell Year: 2016
Reputation: 10
bagster guy is an unknown quantity at this point
Default

I don't remember what year they dropped the Super Low but my first thought was the bike was to appealing to guys like me that don't want to spend the money. Wrong target crowd and they kept producing the Sportster with the smaller tank. You can do anything you want with any other brand but whatever you do don't tour on a Sportster.
Reply With Quote
  #36  
Old 3rd April 2023
cal43 cal43 is offline
Master Mechanic
 
Join Date: May 2020
Location: old europe
Posts: 280
Sportster/Buell Model: XL2 883
Sportster/Buell Year: 1994
Reputation: 4685672
cal43 has a reputation beyond reputecal43 has a reputation beyond reputecal43 has a reputation beyond reputecal43 has a reputation beyond reputecal43 has a reputation beyond reputecal43 has a reputation beyond reputecal43 has a reputation beyond reputecal43 has a reputation beyond reputecal43 has a reputation beyond reputecal43 has a reputation beyond reputecal43 has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by bagster guy View Post
You can do anything you want with any other brand but whatever you do don't tour on a Sportster.

Last year
Reply With Quote
  #37  
Old 3rd April 2023
ParrotHead's Avatar
ParrotHead ParrotHead is offline
XL FORUM TEAM MEMBER
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Near Philly
Posts: 8,148
Sportster/Buell Model: 1200R
Sportster/Buell Year: 2006
Sportster/Buell Model #2: 1200R
Sportster/Buell Year #2: 2007
Other Motorcycle Model: Suzuki GT550
Other Motorcycle Year: 1974
Reputation: 8996053
ParrotHead has a reputation beyond reputeParrotHead has a reputation beyond reputeParrotHead has a reputation beyond reputeParrotHead has a reputation beyond reputeParrotHead has a reputation beyond reputeParrotHead has a reputation beyond reputeParrotHead has a reputation beyond reputeParrotHead has a reputation beyond reputeParrotHead has a reputation beyond reputeParrotHead has a reputation beyond reputeParrotHead has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by bagster guy View Post
... You can do anything you want with any other brand but whatever you do don't tour on a Sportster.
I wish you would have told me that before I put 327,000 miles on my 2006 Sportster
__________________
"I won't be wronged, I won't be insulted, and I won't be laid a hand on. I don't do these things to other people and I require the same from them."
John Wayne - "The Shootist"

Check out my Blog for my trip reports:

Click here to listen to my interview about my Sporty and riding on the Motorcycle Men Podcast

Click here to listen to my interview about the Iron Butt Rally on the Motorcycle Men Podcast

Click here
to listen to my interview on the Chasing the Horizon Podcast


Click here for the Sportsterpedia! for technical information & advice
Reply With Quote
  #38  
Old 3rd April 2023
Highly-Dangerous's Avatar
Highly-Dangerous Highly-Dangerous is offline
Bike Builder
 
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: 17130 Spain
Posts: 1,885
Sportster/Buell Model: XL 883 ₪ 1275
Sportster/Buell Year: 2006
Other Motorcycle Model: Big Dog K9
Other Motorcycle Year: 2006
Reputation: 4532144
Highly-Dangerous has a reputation beyond reputeHighly-Dangerous has a reputation beyond reputeHighly-Dangerous has a reputation beyond reputeHighly-Dangerous has a reputation beyond reputeHighly-Dangerous has a reputation beyond reputeHighly-Dangerous has a reputation beyond reputeHighly-Dangerous has a reputation beyond reputeHighly-Dangerous has a reputation beyond reputeHighly-Dangerous has a reputation beyond reputeHighly-Dangerous has a reputation beyond reputeHighly-Dangerous has a reputation beyond repute
Default

LMAO
Reply With Quote
  #39  
Old 3rd April 2023
bagster guy bagster guy is offline
Greasemonkey
 
Join Date: Mar 2023
Posts: 103
Sportster/Buell Model: Super Low
Sportster/Buell Year: 2016
Reputation: 10
bagster guy is an unknown quantity at this point
Default

That's what I'm saying man. I guess I'm supposed to have a different bike for every riding occasion even tho the 1200T stands for touring. I have an 883L that's been fully converted to a legitimate 1200T.
Reply With Quote
  #40  
Old 3rd April 2023
bagster guy bagster guy is offline
Greasemonkey
 
Join Date: Mar 2023
Posts: 103
Sportster/Buell Model: Super Low
Sportster/Buell Year: 2016
Reputation: 10
bagster guy is an unknown quantity at this point
Default

My bagster rips ass and I can ride it on the highway without my fillings falling out because I geared it. Less weight more filling.
Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump



All times are GMT +1. The time now is 04:28.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2023, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
XL Forum® - Linson Media LLC