New Evo Sportster Member

[Spanner-Head]

Thanks Guy's for all the replies, good to see this is a live & kicking forum (unlike some)...

I used to have a FatBoy with Stage 1, but it was a real problem when I started it up, dogs would bark, the neighbors car alarm would go off and the window panels in the house would shake – Armageddon!!


I don’t want to go back to that, but I’m guessing the 883 XL stock pipes will probably sound like a sewing machine. Maybe the slip-on’s as OR suggested could be the half-way house between the two extremes.

I don’t really want to go to Stage 1, if anything I’d buy the 1200cc upgrade kit in a couple of years once I’m out of warranty, but for now a bit richer sound without having to mess with intakes and re-maps would be great.

I’m a fan of K & N filters, again has anyone had experience of fitting one to their Sportster, and what was the outcome, a little better performance, slightly better MPG?

Cheers
Steve

[OrangeR]

Originally Posted by Spanner-Head

I don’t really want to go to Stage 1

I’m a fan of K & N filters, again has anyone had experience of fitting one to their Sportster, and what was the outcome, a little better performance, slightly better MPG?

Steve,

Mufflers, K&N Air filter and a re-map is a Stage 1. (K&N will require a remap)

Just ride the bike mate and enjoy it as it is.

These bikes really change over the first couple of thousand miles and need to be run in. Thinking about changes before you've even taken delivery is slightly premature.

Good luck,

OR........

[Spanner-Head]

Yes, you're right, thanks for the advice (probably anticipation getting the better of me )...

Cheers

[kiwidave]

perfect bike for London traffic. Really.

I rode around London for years on a Big Twin and it was a pain in the ass...often wished I had a Sporty in those conditions.

Enjoy!

[Spanner-Head]

Originally Posted by kiwidave

perfect bike for London traffic. Really.

I rode around London for years on a Big Twin and it was a pain in the ass...often wished I had a Sporty in those conditions.

Enjoy!

Cheers Dave,

It'll certainly be a tad easier filtering through the Blackwall tunnel approach traffic compared to the Rocket that I'm chopping in for the Sporty. I've got arms like Popeye after trying to ride that through the mile or so of stationary traffic everyday...

[Adam 105th sportster]

Originally Posted by Spanner-Head

Cheers Dave,

It'll certainly be a tad easier filtering through the Blackwall tunnel approach traffic compared to the Rocket that I'm chopping in for the Sporty. I've got arms like Popeye after trying to ride that through the mile or so of stationary traffic everyday...

If you see a gold 1200 sportster on the A12 from the 406 to the blackwall in the morning give me a wave. I either get off at Stratford or just before the tunnel & head towards St Katherines dock. Chrome helmet oooer!

Only ever seen one other harley in the morning. Stockish looking apart from some billet flame mirrors.

[Spanner-Head]

Well, I've had the Iron for about two weeks now, almost run-in, and enjoying the ride. A couple of issues to mention:

1. I had to put the rear shocks on max, as they did bottom-out a few times, now it's a much better ride.

2. The front shocks seemed to have bottomed-out quite a few times going over pot-holes at speed that I just didn't see

It seems (to me) that the front end may need to be beefed up a little. Looking at the US forums, a lot of folks there have replaced the front springs with stronger Progessive drop-ins. Before I go that route I was wondering in anyone else expeienced this and have they tried slightly heavier folk oil (maybe 20W)?

Cheers
Steve

[winty]

You will find loads of posts on Sportster suspension mate.
Easiest and most effective way to improve not great standard suspension is to look at Hagon web site.
The custom road shocks fitted to my sporty transformed it totally.I also went for 20 weight fork oil without changing springs which made things a little better. Hagon also do nicely priced progressive fork springs and heavier oil kits.Fitting them yourself is dead easy.
If you talk to them they are very helpful with product advice.
In short, great products, great service,great price.
My Sportster 1200 low has had full stage 1 and suspension change, and without doubt best mod so far was suspension change !
Enjoy your bike.