Post A Pic Of Your Sporty Here

RichardS · Feb 21st, 2009, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Mz Bling

This is my 06 1200 Sporty. Lowered 4 inches via.... lower Shocks, smaller 19" Wheel, low Seat which also pushes me 3" forward.
I love my Corbin Bags. Pretty!
I've added Swarovski Accents over pin-stripes and where ever there was an "HD emblem setting" I placed a nice size crystal in it. I like to call her... "My Chandelier on Wheels". I give her about 300 miles a week and I hope she lasts forever!

That is one of the coolest looking Sportsters I have seen in a long time...I agree with Glider...the mini-bagger look is awesome! So much nicer than the usual leather bags we see on the Sporty's!

As in my little second scooter....(Cat refers to it as my "mini-bike")

Yours is so much nicer! Congrats on a super job!

Mz Bling · Feb 21st, 2009, 07:09 PM

Thanks? That means a lot. I love the white Sporty! Leather up the tank always looks great. Yeah.... the Sporty's my first and I don't think I'd ever get rid of her even if I moved to a bigger bike eventually. The only thing I ever miss is a 6th gear. Other than that it's "perfect"!

biglew55 · Feb 21st, 2009, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Mz Bling

The only thing I ever miss is a 6th gear. Other than that it's "perfect"!

There's always this:

Installing the XL6

cedarbrook63 · Feb 21st, 2009, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by DadzLowrider

The Wife's 2009 1200 XL. Lowered 1 inch in the rear, pipes, assorted skull collection pieces. Limited addition color only made from October-December.

Beautiful looking bike. Enjoy it.

DadzLowrider · Feb 21st, 2009, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by cedarbrook63

Beautiful looking bike. Enjoy it.

Thanks, she LOVES it.

skoalman69 · Feb 22nd, 2009, 09:46 AM

That is very innovative sporty, I like alot

cedarbrook63 · Feb 22nd, 2009, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by biglew55

There's always this:

Installing the XL6

Good read Lew. I bookmarked that one for a rainy day. Looks like an interesting project. I wonder if it would be worth it for an 883 (or 1/2 engine as you like to think of it

) or better for a 1200?

biglew55 · Feb 22nd, 2009, 05:26 PM

I was only bringing it's existence to the attention of the subject. She was already aware of it and brought to my attention that it wasn't compatible with her MY.

I don't know if it's worth it. The cost/benefit ratio would have to be evaluated by the owner of a Sporty. I haven't researched this product in-depth, either. I just knew it existed, so I presented it. I wouldn't think that for too much more than the cost of the 6-speed, one could trade up to a Super Glide, but some Sporty riders like their Sportys too much for that option. To each their own.

NEWHD74FAN · Feb 22nd, 2009, 08:06 PM

Frankly, if '02 Sporty has similar gearing to the '04 Sporty I ride, gearing is already pretty high in 5th...feels like the engine is "lugging" if going less than 70mph.

JMO but a 6th gear would probaby be "wasted" by me, as sometimes I like to leave it in 4th when cruising anything less than 65mph, for that reason. Especially if all the others remain the same, and at such a high price...I would leave well enough alone.

Mz Bling...if vibes are a problem, I would put good aftermarket slip-ons over the stock HD header pipes with the cross-over with BigLew's setup, there are ones made by V&H, Pythons, or SE (HD dealer) and get carb (especially if stock HD one) the slightly richer size jetting, raising the needle using #4 washers as Glider & Hobbit suggested. Once there what little vibes remain can be controlled with the "bar snake" and while your at it, possibly change the bar to something adding leverage and feeling more comfortable to you, I am sure everything will be close to your ideal with these easy and relatively minor mods.

Mz Bling · Feb 22nd, 2009, 10:50 PM

Hey! I'm really digging all of this input. Great information here!

Having a 6th gear to me is not about vibration. My bike feels great.
I have 2 into 1 Pythons with an S&S carb & air cleaner.

What I'm feeling is more of a "sound" issue. As a singer by profession it's a sound thing.
It sounds too high (RPM's) when I'm around 75 on the freeway. I'm always trying to kick in the 6th gear but it's not there (like my husband/Craig's Street Glide. His bike sounds so "settled" on the freeway around 80 but I feel like mine is "winding" out!)

The "Baker" only goes to an '03 and not later - maybe because after 04 it went to a rubber mounted etc... I'm still learning......

Does that make sense?
Maybe "Baker" or someone else will address this issue in the future.
You guys are great
Thanks
Mz Bling

Feb 21st, 2009, 07:09 PM	#112
Mz Bling Contributor$ Ride: 06 Sportster Custom 1200 Join Date: Feb 18th, 2009 Location: Southern California Posts: 47 My Mood:	Re: Post A Pic Of Your Sporty Here Thanks? That means a lot. I love the white Sporty! Leather up the tank always looks great. Yeah.... the Sporty's my first and I don't think I'd ever get rid of her even if I moved to a bigger bike eventually. The only thing I ever miss is a 6th gear. Other than that it's "perfect"! __________________ *"She's Gotta' Ride!"*

Feb 22nd, 2009, 09:46 AM	#116
skoalman69 New Family Ride: 1982 FXW Join Date: Dec 31st, 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 9 My Mood:	Re: Post A Pic Of Your Sporty Here That is very innovative sporty, I like alot

Feb 22nd, 2009, 05:26 PM	#118
biglew55 Community Guru Ride: 2009 FLHX Join Date: Oct 1st, 2008 Location: IA Posts: 2,151 My Mood:	Re: Post A Pic Of Your Sporty Here I was only bringing it's existence to the attention of the subject. She was already aware of it and brought to my attention that it wasn't compatible with her MY. I don't know if it's worth it. The cost/benefit ratio would have to be evaluated by the owner of a Sporty. I haven't researched this product in-depth, either. I just knew it existed, so I presented it. I wouldn't think that for too much more than the cost of the 6-speed, one could trade up to a Super Glide, but some Sporty riders like their Sportys too much for that option. To each their own. __________________ "Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die tomorrow." - James Dean Ride it hard and ride it far!

Feb 22nd, 2009, 08:06 PM	#119
NEWHD74FAN Moderators Ride: 2004 Sportster XL1200RS Join Date: Aug 24th, 2008 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 3,716 My Mood:	Re: Post A Pic Of Your Sporty Here Frankly, if '02 Sporty has similar gearing to the '04 Sporty I ride, gearing is already pretty high in 5th...feels like the engine is "lugging" if going less than 70mph. JMO but a 6th gear would probaby be "wasted" by me, as sometimes I like to leave it in 4th when cruising anything less than 65mph, for that reason. Especially if all the others remain the same, and at such a high price...I would leave well enough alone. Mz Bling...if vibes are a problem, I would put good aftermarket slip-ons over the stock HD header pipes with the cross-over with BigLew's setup, there are ones made by V&H, Pythons, or SE (HD dealer) and get carb (especially if stock HD one) the slightly richer size jetting, raising the needle using #4 washers as Glider & Hobbit suggested. Once there what little vibes remain can be controlled with the "bar snake" and while your at it, possibly change the bar to something adding leverage and feeling more comfortable to you, I am sure everything will be close to your ideal with these easy and relatively minor mods. __________________ Please stop by the "Self Help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. >>Self Help Information and Tips<<

Feb 22nd, 2009, 10:50 PM	#120
Mz Bling Contributor$ Ride: 06 Sportster Custom 1200 Join Date: Feb 18th, 2009 Location: Southern California Posts: 47 My Mood:	Re: Post A Pic Of Your Sporty Here Hey! I'm really digging all of this input. Great information here! Having a 6th gear to me is not about vibration. My bike feels great. I have 2 into 1 Pythons with an S&S carb & air cleaner. What I'm feeling is more of a "sound" issue. As a singer by profession it's a sound thing. It sounds too high (RPM's) when I'm around 75 on the freeway. I'm always trying to kick in the 6th gear but it's not there (like my husband/Craig's Street Glide. His bike sounds so "settled" on the freeway around 80 but I feel like mine is "winding" out!) The "Baker" only goes to an '03 and not later - maybe because after 04 it went to a rubber mounted etc... I'm still learning...... Does that make sense? Maybe "Baker" or someone else will address this issue in the future. You guys are great Thanks Mz Bling __________________ *"She's Gotta' Ride!"* Last edited by Mz Bling; Feb 24th, 2009 at 02:15 PM. Reason: I left out a word.......

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