Motorcycles
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@goosehd So the hardtail is a 3" stretch and 1" drop from factory specs, I think. So it's surprisingly comfortable to ride like it is even with no rear suspension. The fat tire and cushy seat soak up most of the bumps and the reclined back position makes it the most comfortable bike I've ever ridden. The long forks make it super stable at speed, but it can get a little tippy at slow, parking lot speeds. You get used to it though and it's no prob.
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@WhiskeySandwich Great picture and awesome bike!
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@goosehd Thanks dude! Now to get good enough at building bikes to quit the dayjob lol
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@goosehd said in Motorcycles:
@WhiskeySandwich So how does it ride with the 6 overs and lowered rear? Looks cool but still wonder about handling.
Realized I didn't exactly answer the question: it handles surprisingly well. Very planted in the corners, super predictable, given the road surface is smooth. I've scraped in corners but it's a bit sketchy. Hit a bump wrong and the whole rear will skip to the outside. Then again, I find that suspended bikes can have a bit of a floaty nature in corners sometimes especially if speed varies, which can buck you funny. IDK, its just something you get comfortable with.
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@WhiskeySandwich like this:
"I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)
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@goosehd omg yikes! Yes like that but with less speed and more soiling myself.
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@goosehd Yeah, no stunt riding for me! I stick with the 'safer' stuff. I've got nothing to prove.
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@WhiskeySandwich I’ve done my share of stupid stuff, but on two wheels I keep myself in check. Too many things to go wrong to roll the dice on life looking cool.
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I play it safe these days, can’t huck or send it like I used to could. Kids keep me in check. Will say though, a pothole on the hardtail is about the same as any lowered bike. And that’s coming from a dude with herniated disc.
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Some HOT sportster talk! For those in the know, what years are best and which to avoid? Was told 91-2003 are the best.
Been thinking about a 97 1200 close to me with low miles. Peanut tank, 39mm dual disc upgrade. Grandpa owned.
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Mostly looking for a fun little ripper. 10” risers, no fairing, maybe 2+ over. 13” performance shocks in the back and chain conversion.
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I’d say they refined the design the later you go but they’re all pretty much the same. we’re working on a chop on my buddys 99 and it’s pretty smooth so far. If you have a good carb and the thing isn’t a basket case anything can be reliable with the right tlc.
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I highly recommend parts from Lowbrow and TC Bros, all have been fantastic. I gave both of them way too much money lol
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@Autorotate sorry to rant but I could talk about this stuff for days! That year range you’re looking at is good and simple because they’re all carbs and on the rigid mounts. After that the frames changed to rubber mounted engines and a few years later they added fuel injection. This makes it a lot harder to do the old school, simple machine thing. Also seeing as they ditched the evo motor for the new liquid cooled one, I’d say get what you can because they’ll only get harder to find and more expensive.
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@WhiskeySandwich i am picking up what you’re laying down!! Love it. Yes, I only want a carb bike. So much more simple. One of my favorite bike maintenance chores is carb rebuilding/tuning. I’m no pro, but I like the research, the tools, the fine tooth adjustments with jets and the settings, etc. once it’s dialed, forget about it!
The 97 I’m interested in is bright blue over chrome. She’s good looking for sure.
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