sportster durable?
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06-24-2012, 08:55 AM
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06-24-2012, 09:00 AM
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06-24-2012, 09:52 AM
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i just had 3 HD techs tell me i need to upgrade to a big twin because my 883 Sporty cant handle the type of riding i do..
i drive 110 miles per day, 99% freeway speeds 75-85 mph the entire way.
i was having massive blow-by due to sustained high rpm riding.
this caused oil to get everywhere, and it made it appear i hade an oil leak.
i also had a ignition module go bad, and had that replaced.
so far ive put over 12000 miles since july, and plan on putting the 1200 kit when i reach 75000 miles.
are big twins more durable? a quote from one of the techs "sportsters are built as fun bikes, for around town and stuff. if you want to do highway driving like you do, you should get a big twin"
any opinions?
i drive 110 miles per day, 99% freeway speeds 75-85 mph the entire way.
i was having massive blow-by due to sustained high rpm riding.
this caused oil to get everywhere, and it made it appear i hade an oil leak.
i also had a ignition module go bad, and had that replaced.
so far ive put over 12000 miles since july, and plan on putting the 1200 kit when i reach 75000 miles.
are big twins more durable? a quote from one of the techs "sportsters are built as fun bikes, for around town and stuff. if you want to do highway driving like you do, you should get a big twin"
any opinions?
#44
06-24-2012, 11:24 AM
It's a shame that so many sporty riders tell others that they should upgrade to a touring bike when they probably have never drove one themselves! I've drove my pops EG Classic and after riding that, I can not wait to get back on my bike!
I test drove a Wide Glide a month ago and if I ever did leave the sportster family, that would be my only other consideration.
I test drove a Wide Glide a month ago and if I ever did leave the sportster family, that would be my only other consideration.
#45
06-24-2012, 04:13 PM
i just had 3 HD techs tell me i need to upgrade to a big twin because my 883 Sporty cant handle the type of riding i do..
i drive 110 miles per day, 99% freeway speeds 75-85 mph the entire way.
i was having massive blow-by due to sustained high rpm riding.
this caused oil to get everywhere, and it made it appear i hade an oil leak.
i also had a ignition module go bad, and had that replaced.
so far ive put over 12000 miles since july, and plan on putting the 1200 kit when i reach 75000 miles.
are big twins more durable? a quote from one of the techs "sportsters are built as fun bikes, for around town and stuff. if you want to do highway driving like you do, you should get a big twin"
any opinions?
i drive 110 miles per day, 99% freeway speeds 75-85 mph the entire way.
i was having massive blow-by due to sustained high rpm riding.
this caused oil to get everywhere, and it made it appear i hade an oil leak.
i also had a ignition module go bad, and had that replaced.
so far ive put over 12000 miles since july, and plan on putting the 1200 kit when i reach 75000 miles.
are big twins more durable? a quote from one of the techs "sportsters are built as fun bikes, for around town and stuff. if you want to do highway driving like you do, you should get a big twin"
any opinions?
Theyre just trying to help the sales dept and get you to spend money
#47
06-24-2012, 07:53 PM
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