I have turned to the dark side

[MadDuck]

You might want to check the warranty though - some of that SE stuff (if not all?) is labeled "For Race Use Only" and might have a different warranty.

I had SE pipes fitted to mine and there was nothing on any of the documentation around this. That is a couple of years ago now so maybe things have changed.

Cant say the SE have made me "race" around the streets any faster ..... but they sure sound pretty cool!

[HenryDorsetCase]

The seppos say that because their emissions laws are pretty stringent and you arent supposed to change air in or out devices once they've been approved for street use.

but if you are selling parts "for race use only" nudge nudge grin grin wink wink say no more then it isn't unlawful.

That has bitten some of the accessory manufacturers (particularly of the "loud pipes save lives" variety because there is a backlash in the states and a proposal that ONLY the OEM pipes can be fitted even to replace crash damage, not for fashion. People are pissed off (and rightly IMO) with obnoxiously loud bikes.

[hellokitty]

But don't be too surprised if you find the HD works out to have less, or perhaps the same horses for courses than your 750, it's just laid down differently with the HDV2, lots of low down torque and a grin factor that just gets better with every thump of that piston trying to punch it's way through to your groin !

As said above, your harley is bound to pump the same or little under than your 750 but it'll be in different areas. Ive got a 45" v4 that does 83hp but it doesnt kick in until higher revs. Think the 1450 Harleys are rated at 55 - 63hp, but they take off on a light quicker (until my revs pick up anyway)

The 750 was underpowered really, I loved it but it was yelling it's head off at 100kph

Pink with tassels?

Congrats on the new bike. I'd have one.

This is a tassle free zone

My 1450 is stock (barring the free-flowing mufflers and free-breathing air-filter,) puts out 65hp at the rear wheel at just under 5,000rpm

Sportys rev a little more, even so I suspect a stocker is about 55hp or so.

Torque is where it's at with a H-D.

Sorry scumdog, you have confused my little brain...


All I know is it went faster than the 750 and I still had more gears to go.... it made me grin like an idiot, and from what I have seen the 3 times I have ridden with Madduck - she leaves me for dust when she is on her Sporty, both on the straights and corners.

ROLL ON SATURDAY!

[The Lone Rider]

I had SE pipes fitted to mine and there was nothing on any of the documentation around this. That is a couple of years ago now so maybe things have changed.

I think it was Doc from Heavy Duty Australia that I read it from.


And yelling it's head off at 100kmph sounds odd! Very much so! The 250cc bikes I have been on screamed at around 100k with a head wind. In theory a 750 should be rated 120k and up quite easily. Theres a thread on the boulevards max speed somewhere - most people confirming the 800cc Maurader/Intruders don't scream until around 160k

Knowing the exhausts on Hondas, could be their EPA or whatever compliance was strangling the engine. I've done around 3-4 Honda modded exhausts and the bikes felt more responsive if the exhaust breathed a little more.

[hellokitty]

And yelling it's head off at 100kmph sounds odd! Very much so! The 250cc bikes I have been on screamed at around 100k with a head wind. In theory a 750 should be rated 120k and up quite easily. Theres a thread on the boulevards max speed somewhere - most people confirming the 800cc Maurader/Intruders don't scream until around 160k

Knowing the exhausts on Hondas, could be their EPA or whatever compliance was strangling the engine. I've done around 3-4 Honda modded exhausts and the bikes felt more responsive if the exhaust breathed a little more.

Yeah I was exaggerating (sp?) but I do feel like I need another gear, like it is working harder than it should.... I dunno... help me out here, I am trying to find a reason that I need this new bike I am getting left behind though and I am thrashing the 750. It goes well on the twisty roads but not so flash on the motorway.

Most importantly, the Harley is fun! I was nervous and laughing just like when I got my first ever bike.

[wainui]

sounz as though your enjoyin the extra horses .It will be a shot of adrennalin

[wysper]

help me out here, I am trying to find a reason that I need this new bike


Most importantly, the Harley is fun! I was nervous and laughing just like when I got my first ever bike.

and you answered your own question.

I was the same, never going to ride a harley let alone buy one.

Then I rode one.
Then I bought one.

I am still grinning when ever I ride it. Even to work. That is the best reason to get the bike, you love it. All the rest is window dressing.

[Zamiam]

... help me out here, I am trying to find a reason that I need this new bike

Reason is Easy - because you want it

...Most importantly, the Harley is fun! I was nervous and laughing just like when I got my first ever bike.

Justification is Easy - because you will have more fun / feel better

Get the bank card out and just buy the thing

[Edbear]

My 1450 is stock (barring the free-flowing mufflers and free-breathing air-filter,) puts out 65hp at the rear wheel at just under 5,000rpm

Sportys rev a little more, even so I suspect a stocker is about 55hp or so.

Torque is where it's at with a H-D.

Did you mange to get it to outperform the Sporty?

Yeah I was exaggerating (sp?) but I do feel like I need another gear, like it is working harder than it should.... I dunno... help me out here, I am trying to find a reason that I need this new bike I am getting left behind though and I am thrashing the 750. It goes well on the twisty roads but not so flash on the motorway.

Most importantly, the Harley is fun! I was nervous and laughing just like when I got my first ever bike.

and you answered your own question.

I was the same, never going to ride a harley let alone buy one.

Then I rode one.
Then I bought one.

I am still grinning when ever I ride it. Even to work. That is the best reason to get the bike, you love it. All the rest is window dressing.

Reason is Easy - because you want it



Justification is Easy - because you will have more fun / feel better

Get the bank card out and just buy the thing

Wot they sed!

[ratusratus]

Harleys are bloody good.........

[Zamiam]

Harleys are bloody good.........

ratusratus for Prime Minister - he?'s so on to it

[wysper]

ROLL ON SATURDAY!

Today's the day!

Hope the weather is better where you are than it is in the Tron!!

Enjoy the new ride

[hellokitty]

Today's the day!

Hope the weather is better where you are than it is in the Tron!!

Enjoy the new ride

Yes, I thought today was the day, but now the day will be Tuesday

[Mom]

Yes, I thought today was the day, but now the day will be Tuesday

Gutted for you, I know how hard it is to wait. Tuesday is an auspicious day though, I am supposed to be getting the curtains I ordered over a month ago then too.

[hellokitty]

Gutted for you, I know how hard it is to wait. Tuesday is an auspicious day though, I am supposed to be getting the curtains I ordered over a month ago then too.

Yay for you, but I won't hold my breath! Just reminded by a fellow KBer that KTL took like a million years to fix her bike (think it was 2 months)
May have to send Mr Hellokitty in with his "cross face" on...