I recently finished my first round of taxes and had my 2007 Sporty upgraded to 78HP with a Stage 1 EFI Kit. Can't wait to ride it, just waiting for a day with a few more degree's of warmth. Maybe Wednesday. Enjoy the pictures.

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A Daytona Sport LT Seat is coming next, and then who knows what else? More bling, some sticky tires, superbrace, and maybe some NOS. (lol)

Lookin good!!!

I like the bars and the look of the pipes...

I recently finished my first round of taxes and had my 2007 Sporty upgraded to 78HP with a Stage 1 EFI Kit. More bling, some sticky tires, superbrace, and maybe some NOS. (lol) I would love to hear how the NOS works on our EFI bikes. Glad to hear you are getting the new seat...that was the only change that I was thinkin' was still needed. Nice bike...hope you get some nice riding time.

Nice! I think I'd put the layback license plate kit on and maybe a different breather but that's it.

Lookin' sweet as ...

I like the drag bars, not sure how they'd sit with forward controls as well. You must have long arms and legs! How do they feel together for control?

Keep the reports coming, and the pics ... very nice :)

Nice! I think I'd put the layback license plate kit on and maybe a different breather but that's it.

I'm one of those guys that likes the original ham can and that why I installed the SE breather kit. I will however be adding the lay down plate mount once the new seat goes on.


=obiwan] Lookin' sweet as ...

I like the drag bars, not sure how they'd sit with forward controls as well. You must have long arms and legs! How do they feel together for control?

Keep the reports coming, and the pics ... very nice

I sat on it as soon as I got it home from the stealer and it did feel very good for my reach, which is longer than some peoples. I'm only 5'10" but have fairly long arms and it was a great match. The forward controls are awesome and situates my feet in a much more comfortable position. The immediate appreciation was that my shins no longer hit the pegs when rolling the bike around and that was cool.

I'm planning to take it for a cruise today as the temp is supposed to hit 40 degree's and thats warm enough for a jaunt or two. Roads are dry now and i'm just hoping the gravel on the roads is out of the driving lanes and we had some snow here for the last few weeks. Main drags should be nice and clear, and now I just gotta watch for the cages that forget we die hards stick around here in the winter months. I'll keep you posted on the handling.

:banana

Is this 78 hp pretty typical for Stage 1 EFI 1200's? That seems QUITE impressive to me. I have been curious if the 45mm throttle body would be a significant edge in hp, after tuning.

Dunno Duane, This is the first one i've seen the dyno sheet from on an 07 XL. Time will tell,and keep in mind it would be much better at or near sea level as I am at 3600' above at the base of the Rocky Mountains. Makes a difference with less air up here. The bike sure hops though, had it out today and it was a blast.

I like it! Good job.

good lookin' XL50, bro!

Nice job. However, may I suggest you reconsider the fork bag. You're going to damage the nice 50th Anniversary paint on your front fender.
I'll probably do a Stage 1 on my XL50 in the spring, but I want to use the Reinhart slip-ons.

Nice job. However, may I suggest you reconsider the fork bag. You're going to damage the nice 50th Anniversary paint on your front fender.

I agree, you will likely scratch your paint with the fork bag (ask me how I know), unless you come up with a better way to attach it. Most fork bags that I have seen have simple straps. Believe me, the strap will stretch or loosen over time. And before you know it, it will scratch the fender.

I made a simple bracket from two equal length pieces of aluminum. One is inside the bag, the other is on the other side of the fork (towards the frame). This essential sandwiches the fork and the backside of the bag between the two brackets. Just a couple bolts hold everything together. I've tried taking pictures of it, but they never really show anything that makes sense.

For the last 1500 miles or so, it's done a good job of keeping the bag off the fender. Don't ask about the first 2000 miles...:doh

Bike does look nice.

Good advice and thanks for the comments folks. I tightened the pull trough rings above the lower triple tree brace so there should be no way for it to drop. Only the tie up knots are below the tree and that should suffice. I will however take your advice and will glue the strings and straps so that they don't loosen.

With the clearance between the fender and bag being about 4-5 inches, there should be no way the forks "would" dampen low enough for the bag to contact the fender unless I bottom the front end out (as in crash it) and that ain't gonna happen. (knock on wood) :)

Cheers guys

Awesome bike. I'm coming off a CBR1000RR and a YZ 250 MX bike thanks to a torn ACL, and I can't decide between the dyna super, street bob, a softail, or a sporty, and pics like this really sway me in the direction of the last option. I like the idea of the power than can be had from these bikes, and in my opinion, your bike is what a sportster should look like.

Awesome bike. I'm coming off a CBR1000RR and a YZ 250 MX bike thanks to a torn ACL, and I can't decide between the dyna super, street bob, a softail, or a sporty, and pics like this really sway me in the direction of the last option. I like the idea of the power than can be had from these bikes, and in my opinion, your bike is what a sportster should look like.

Chris...Thanks for the awe inspiring comment. Here is mine since I added the newer Fastback seat.
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o134/mistersixtynine/Harley%20Pictures/Photo_122206_009-1.jpg

I have a blast on this bike, and with the stage 1 kit (79HP) and pipes installed, it's a nasty sounding scoot that gets a lot of attention. If you're looking for an awesome R styled Sportster, I would recommend you jump on this eBay auction (see link below) real fast as this bike won't last long and is an awesome score. Same style look with the drag bars and all, only it has had heads and cams installed as it's owned by a licensed HD mechanic from Wisconsin HD. I'd be all over this if I didn't already have one. Great bike, and awesome mods. Probably about 90+ HP on this one Chris!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Harley-Davidson-Sportster-XL1200R-2006-SPORTSTER-1200-ROADSTER-FAST_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ49995QQhashZitem20 0061431078QQihZ010QQitemZ200061431078QQrdZ1

Good luck....

Is this 78 hp pretty typical for Stage 1 EFI 1200's? That seems QUITE impressive to me. I have been curious if the 45mm throttle body would be a significant edge in hp, after tuning.


I think 79 rwhp is a little on the optimistic side for stage 1.:clap anything is possible with a little work.:shhhh

I think 79 rwhp is a little on the optimistic side for stage 1.:clap anything is possible with a little work.:shhhh

Someone needs to read the sheet. (See Dyno Sheet Enclosed) Stage 1 upgrades on an EFI bike. LOL

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o134/mistersixtynine/Dyno.jpg

Thanks, just trying to stir the pot :laugh :D :shhhh
like i said anything is possible with a little work.:banana

Hah - with three bikes in the garage, some of 'em gotta go first before another shows up.

Thanks for the head's up though !

What are Drag bars?

Tom

What are Drag bars?

Tom

Traditional (or "Stock") handlebars are of a pull back design where typically on the roadster or sport models the bars have a 4" rise complete with a bit of a pullback design bringing the controls closer to the rider so that you don't have to reach for the controls. That leaves you seated in what some people say is a comfortable or upright rowing position.

Drag bars are almost straight across the front riser plates/mount and have only a slight angle back from being a pure flat and straight handle bar. This gives you that reach down and forward riding position where the bike looks very sleek. This is typically seen on a race bike where the rider is positioned forward to the controls. (I.E. Drag Bars)

And now you know....the rest of the story!

I like it !!!

Pipes look like mine. :smoke

I like it with the exception of the forward controls. Not sure how inspiring the feel would be on the track. I never liked my forwards because they robbed me of my riding confidence. With rearsets I charge into the corner without a care in the world.

I like it with the exception of the forward controls. Not sure how inspiring the feel would be on the track. I never liked my forwards because they robbed me of my riding confidence. With rearsets I charge into the corner without a care in the world.

Yea...not too sure how it would be on the track either Ralph, but as long as it's the drag track, and not a road course it should be fine. I'll find out next summer as i'd like to take it down the track for a few passes just to see what it can do. I'll still run it through the twisties in the mountains like theres no tomorrow, and in case you didn't know, the Rocky Mountains are right at my door step, and I crusie the loops regularly.:)

I rode yesterday for about two hours here in the city, and my back was a little tired. If that continues through next summer, I might be influenced to change to rear mounted controls.Time will tell, and i'm not really married to any result until it's labelled as the "Net Result".

Cheers!

I dig the bars. Did you have to use risers or change the control cables? Hows the tank clearance? How wide are they? Once again, very cool!

I dig the bars. Did you have to use risers or change the control cables? Hows the tank clearance? How wide are they? Once again, very cool!

Hi Dave,

I used the stock mounts with no riser off the tree. Bars clear the tank by no more than about 3/8" on either side and fit just perfect. I think they are 27" wide but would have to measure to be certain. They are stock HD parts and fit the 3.3 gallon tanks without risers. If you wanna use them on a wide tank, you'll need 3" or 4" risers so you can clear the tank. (Pictures of the bars) :)

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http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o134/mistersixtynine/Harley%20Pictures/1-Bars.jpg

I retained all stock cables with the exception of the front brake line which was stretched a bit too tight. The front brake line was eventually changed out for a braided line and fits great now. I've ridden the bike about three times since mounting them, and it feels nice and tight. No loss of control or any of the nonsense I heard from a couple of skeptics. Laters!

Thanks for the info and pics.

It looks good, bring it over and we'll stick it in the living room. HA HA HA!
Watch out for black ice.