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    Harley Qs

    Thinking of getting a harley, looking at a sportster. We're thinking of riding 2 up, will a sporty comfortably fit us both on or is the wheelbase a little short? My mate recommends getting a dyna, but looking at the 1200 engine of a sporty its hard to image that it wouldnt have enough power.

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    Troll?

    Anyway - get the 1200 (not the 883) and you'll be a happy chappy if the HD is your 'thing'

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    A 1200 has plenty enough power for two-up, with good torque at relatively low rpm. Not that comfortable for long-distance pillion when saddlebags are fitted however...

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    So a sportster isnt very big compared to the dyna? (not troll, this will be my first big bike is all)

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    Have a look at the Motorcycle Ergonomics site [http://cycle-ergo.com/].

    You can see how you'd fit on a bike, you can add a pillion... and compare various models...

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    Quote Originally Posted by YBiker View Post
    So a sportster isnt very big compared to the dyna? (not troll, this will be my first big bike is all)
    My 01 Dyna T-sport is 1450cc

    My 04 Sportster Roadster is 1200cc

    The Dyna is a much better touring platform IMO - not due to engine size, but seating, saddle bags, fuel gauge, screen / fairing and general ergonomics for 300-500 mile days...

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    Yeah depends on your sizes as to how comfortable you are going to be ,especially if your taking long trips

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    Quote Originally Posted by YBiker View Post
    So a sportster isnt very big compared to the dyna? (not troll, this will be my first big bike is all)
    I def don't recommend getting a Sporty for reg two up usage mate.

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    Quote Originally Posted by AllanB View Post
    Troll?

    Anyway - get the 1200 (not the 883) and you'll be a happy chappy if the HD is your 'thing'
    It used to be buy the 883 and get it bored to 1200

    It used to work out cheaper and the 883 heads used to give better power than the 1200

    No doubt Harleys "improvements" and "developments" have killed this

    Two up on a sportster - no shortage of power but unless you are a midget there is a serious shortage of space especially if you want to pack any gear for an extended trip

    Most people who buy a sportster and like it end up with a big twin - possibly makes sense if finances allow to go straight for what you really want

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    Just bought the superglide cheers for the advice so far
    which fuel do you recommend putting in it, 91 or 98?

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    What does your manual suggest?

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    Quote Originally Posted by YBiker View Post
    Just bought the superglide cheers for the advice so far
    which fuel do you recommend putting in it, 91 or 98?
    91 here in NZ is shit. Anyone that tells you otherwise likes boys.

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    He forgot 95, which is everywhere, whereas 98 is a BP thing.

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    Quote Originally Posted by AllanB View Post
    He forgot 95, which is everywhere, whereas 98 is a BP thing.
    And gull I think but they throw fucking ethanol in there as well, and not the good kind

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    Quote Originally Posted by rambaldi View Post
    And gull I think but they throw fucking ethanol in there as well, and not the good kind
    Yes. I have run both Gull's ahem high end ahem petroleum product in the supercharged V8 ute and the V8 bikes, and the BP-98 product for comparison; even the seat-of-the-pants dyno can tell the difference. Gull - we're not that Gullible...

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