Thanks for watching. Let me know what you think of the Sportster 1200 Custom or indeed any of the Sportster range of bikes. More videos like this here: czcams.com/play/PLmgCmljtdCzUPlkO9kNjj0ARrfojWPFFU.html
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@Aidan Marley i really appreciate your reply. I got to the site through google and Im trying it out atm. Takes quite some time so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
I have a 1200C for two years it’s been brilliant with slight upgrades like 13.5 inch emulsion shocks off the roadster on the back and forward controls but the biggest improvement is the tall boy seat 300+ miles zero discomfort!! And I have an eroded lower disc in my back that’s how comfortable it is now. The possibilities of personalisation or customisation are almost endless with a sporty and I highly recommend the 1200. I had the 883 before lovely but found the power and vibration at speed not a good enough but the 1200 smooth and quick can be hustled around at a fair pace when in the mood 😉
I have a 2014 Sportster Custom. It’s such an enjoyable bike to ride. As an older rider I really appreciate the lack of extra weight. It’s a keeper for me.
Love the Sportster. It is a great bike. Yes it's less size on the motor.... but its also less weight. They are plenty powerful if you ask me. You get the old Harley feel on a sportster.. I actually prefer the 2004 model with the carburetor. Would not be my first choice for long hauls for sure, but for 2 or 3 hour rides they are hard to beat.
Well you've convinced me. I'm 61, and been thinking about getting a Harley 1200 for ages. I already have a 2011 Thruxton 900. Which I'll keep forever, but really like the laid back look, and particularly the sound of a Harley. Great video, looks like it was filmed around Suffolk, my home county. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
This is a great watch , I’m just about to get a sportster 1200 switching from a Pan European! My main concern was I’m 6.1 and everyone says it’s a small bike . So I’m glad you say you don’t feel Too big on it
Brilliant review Mate… after years of different bikes (and still ride a RE bullet and Vstrom 1000) I just bought a used sportster custom 8k on the clock, 2019 model - what a bike ! Your review just really made a difference - very objective and ticks all boxes of what you need to know beyond tech specs.
Just collected mine on Saturday after a 7 year break from riding. First Harley after years of Super Bikes, and tell you what, I'm sold, love it, sharing in your excitement.
Not sure why people label bikes like we see here. Saying things such as popping into town. I rode my sportster 48 across North Wales onto Anglesey. Jumped on a ferry to Dublin. Rode across to the west coast of Ireland to a town called Westport....for 2 weeks I rode on the Wild Atlantic Way. Rode back Dublin...Ferry to Anglesey then home to Merseyside. The return journey i rode in a Monsoon....the bike never missed a beat....and they say Harleys are dreadful at reliability. My advice is don't listen to these blog morons ....get out there and do your thing. Ride safe lads
I just bought this bike and will take delivery on it next week. This will be my first bike ever, and of all the reviews I've seen, I loved yours the most by a long shot. Love your enthusiasm! Your enthusiasm is getting me impatient and super stoked to finally get my bike delivered...thanks so much for taking the time and doing this review!!
I have a 1200 and 2 883 in my garage at the moment. The 883s are fun to ride,nimble handling adequate power. They easily exceed speed limits everywhere. The 1200 is mad fun, can get you into trouble pretty fast. It handles just as well only being a few pounds heavier. Both 883s are getting hammer1275 kits soon. I used to ride big bore sportbikes when I was younger and I’ve ridden bigger harleys and prefer to ride sportsters these days. They’re just fun and easy to ride. If I start taking long rides maybe I’ll look into a bike made more for that.
An excellent and fair review. I have the sportiest ever sportster, the XR1200X, and can tell you it never ceases to put a snail on my face. I reach for those keys far more often than I do for my 1 year old BMW R1200RS. Anyway, nice job.
If you stage one the performance difference is not that much. They say a Sporty 1200 with Stage 1 has more power then a standard not stage TC103. Models 2016 have improved rear suspension. The Custom or the Superlow (this stopped in the US) is the best Sportster cause of the usable 17 liter fuel tank.
Alf, I've owned two Sportys and have never seen an ugly one -- they all look "right." However, being a man of "normal" proportions (6'1", 240 lbs.) They tend to wallow in the turns with my large arse aboard. I upgraded my last one to progressive springs fore and aft, and that helped, but it was nigh-on to impossible, at speed, to hold a line in a choppy turn. Did you find the suspension up to the task on your loaner? Thank-You, Mike
Yep got to say it was great all around actually. Yep it still felt small for me as I'm of a similar size and I suppose in truth I didn't push it either but for what it was, all good. I'd say for me I'd have a Sportster for urban riding though as I really like how light it feels. Cheers
Also being a large person sportspersons rider I’ve found that used dyna rear shocks make a good improvement for cheap. Dynas are roughly 200lb heavier than sporty. I had my preload up on the last notch. A 120 lb passenger overloaded the rear with me being 6’3”& 240. With the dyna shock it can be on softest setting for just me and I still have adjustability to add a passenger.
I own the sportster 1200T, it is the mini Road King. A great bike for touring 2up or Solo. However I'm done with Harley, it is definitely my last Harley ever. I want to have a real bike.
I was thinking about buying the Triumph T120 but I've heard so many bad things about Triumph's customer services it as put me off.. What is your experience with HD customer service? I like the soft tail but with a £5,000 pound price tag difference I'll think the 1200 Sportster is more to my liking maybe if I wasn't buying a mk8 Golf R aswell lol. I have riden nearly every HD bike including a buel and even passed my test on a Sportster 1200 but have never owned one.
Alf, I enjoy your videos but please edit them a bit shorter with less waffle (in my opinion). When you mentioned your friend with a 48...the tank is very small, and doesn't compare . When you compare the 1200 with the sport glide , of course it doesn't have the same power, but let's not forget a few decades ago when a big bike was either 500 or 750cc! Apart from my off the cuff ramblings, keep the good videos coming.
Alf Super Video and Love The Weather in The U.K. LOL....Am Torn Between The 48 and The 1200 Will Be My First Harley and Bike,Thanks For Answering All The Questions About Speed,Height Etc.
I would choose always a Custom. Big tank 17 liters lets you ride and always do some touring. I was in your same place in 2017 and went with the Custom 1200.
Amazing hands on review for a great motorbike. Just wondering, comparing between the 1200 Custom and 48, which one do you recommend more for a daily use?
Hi greetings from México, I loved your video about this great motorcycle, I wuold like you know, if you recommend this bike for long trips and for two persons, thank you very much for your time and I love this channel
Hi Victor. yes it would be perfect. Still easy and lightweight to ride but would be great for tours too. Get a touring seat and perhaps a sissybar/rack too but apart from that it will be fine. Cheers
@@scottbieber1731 I think you would be too big for this bike, the Sportster and Scouts are very small. They both have plenty of engine it's just that the frames and seat heights are geared towards smaller riders.
You are on a Custom! You can’t get an 883 Custom. Isn’t this all about the Custom??? Just like any HD family there are variants and a 72 is not going to handle Ike a 48 or a Custom or a Roadster. This vid is about the custom and you riding this bike. BRW I’m a Custom fan and I almost bought one. My wife has a 1200T and I have an FXDF. We love our bikes.
Thanks for watching. Let me know what you think of the Sportster 1200 Custom or indeed any of the Sportster range of bikes. More videos like this here: czcams.com/play/PLmgCmljtdCzUPlkO9kNjj0ARrfojWPFFU.html
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I somehow forgot my login password. I appreciate any tips you can give me
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@Aidan Marley i really appreciate your reply. I got to the site through google and Im trying it out atm.
Takes quite some time so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
@Aidan Marley It did the trick and I actually got access to my account again. I'm so happy!
Thank you so much you saved my ass :D
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I have a 1200C for two years it’s been brilliant with slight upgrades like 13.5 inch emulsion shocks off the roadster on the back and forward controls but the biggest improvement is the tall boy seat 300+ miles zero discomfort!! And I have an eroded lower disc in my back that’s how comfortable it is now.
The possibilities of personalisation or customisation are almost endless with a sporty and I highly recommend the 1200. I had the 883 before lovely but found the power and vibration at speed not a good enough but the 1200 smooth and quick can be hustled around at a fair pace when in the mood 😉
I have a 2014 Sportster Custom. It’s such an enjoyable bike to ride. As an older rider I really appreciate the lack of extra weight. It’s a keeper for me.
I just bought a 2018 Sportster 1200 custom I love it
nice
@@RevelatorAlf Nice review, Not heard a bad one yet, which is great seeing as my 2018 get's delivered on Tuesday. Counting the hours.
Love the Sportster. It is a great bike. Yes it's less size on the motor.... but its also less weight. They are plenty powerful if you ask me. You get the old Harley feel on a sportster.. I actually prefer the 2004 model with the carburetor. Would not be my first choice for long hauls for sure, but for 2 or 3 hour rides they are hard to beat.
Totally agree
Well you've convinced me. I'm 61, and been thinking about getting a Harley 1200 for ages. I already have a 2011 Thruxton 900. Which I'll keep forever, but really like the laid back look, and particularly the sound of a Harley. Great video, looks like it was filmed around Suffolk, my home county. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
This is a great watch , I’m just about to get a sportster 1200 switching from a Pan European! My main concern was I’m 6.1 and everyone says it’s a small bike . So I’m glad you say you don’t feel
Too big on it
Brilliant review Mate… after years of different bikes (and still ride a RE bullet and Vstrom 1000) I just bought a used sportster custom 8k on the clock, 2019 model - what a bike ! Your review just really made a difference - very objective and ticks all boxes of what you need to know beyond tech specs.
Just collected mine on Saturday after a 7 year break from riding. First Harley after years of Super Bikes, and tell you what, I'm sold, love it, sharing in your excitement.
ah fantastic news. Enjoy
Not sure why people label bikes like we see here.
Saying things such as popping into town.
I rode my sportster 48 across North Wales onto Anglesey.
Jumped on a ferry to Dublin.
Rode across to the west coast of Ireland to a town called Westport....for 2 weeks I rode on the Wild Atlantic Way.
Rode back Dublin...Ferry to Anglesey then home to Merseyside.
The return journey i rode in a Monsoon....the bike never missed a beat....and they say Harleys are dreadful at reliability.
My advice is don't listen to these blog morons ....get out there and do your thing.
Ride safe lads
I just bought this bike and will take delivery on it next week. This will be my first bike ever, and of all the reviews I've seen, I loved yours the most by a long shot. Love your enthusiasm! Your enthusiasm is getting me impatient and super stoked to finally get my bike delivered...thanks so much for taking the time and doing this review!!
Thank you too. Enjoy the bike, it’s really great. Cheers
I have a 1200 and 2 883 in my garage at the moment. The 883s are fun to ride,nimble handling adequate power. They easily exceed speed limits everywhere. The 1200 is mad fun, can get you into trouble pretty fast. It handles just as well only being a few pounds heavier. Both 883s are getting hammer1275 kits soon. I used to ride big bore sportbikes when I was younger and I’ve ridden bigger harleys and prefer to ride sportsters these days. They’re just fun and easy to ride. If I start taking long rides maybe I’ll look into a bike made more for that.
nice
If you tune it right it'll pull you back a bit. I like the minimal, old school feel of it.
An excellent and fair review. I have the sportiest ever sportster, the XR1200X, and can tell you it never ceases to put a snail on my face. I reach for those keys far more often than I do for my 1 year old BMW R1200RS.
Anyway, nice job.
Ah thanks so much. Greatly appreciated yes great fun bikes for sure
If you stage one the performance difference is not that much. They say a Sporty 1200 with Stage 1 has more power then a standard not stage TC103. Models 2016 have improved rear suspension. The Custom or the Superlow (this stopped in the US) is the best Sportster cause of the usable 17 liter fuel tank.
Alf,
I've owned two Sportys and have never seen an ugly one -- they all look "right."
However, being a man of "normal" proportions (6'1", 240 lbs.) They tend to wallow in the turns with my large arse aboard. I upgraded my last one to progressive springs fore and aft, and that helped, but it was nigh-on to impossible, at speed, to hold a line in a choppy turn. Did you find the suspension up to the task on your loaner?
Thank-You,
Mike
Yep got to say it was great all around actually. Yep it still felt small for me as I'm of a similar size and I suppose in truth I didn't push it either but for what it was, all good. I'd say for me I'd have a Sportster for urban riding though as I really like how light it feels. Cheers
Also being a large person sportspersons rider I’ve found that used dyna rear shocks make a good improvement for cheap. Dynas are roughly 200lb heavier than sporty. I had my preload up on the last notch. A 120 lb passenger overloaded the rear with me being 6’3”& 240. With the dyna shock it can be on softest setting for just me and I still have adjustability to add a passenger.
Hi Alf
I'm more interested in what work you're getting done on the sport glide but another great video.
Thanks so much. Ha ha all will be revealed soon. Cheers
I own the sportster 1200T, it is the mini Road King. A great bike for touring 2up or Solo. However I'm done with Harley, it is definitely my last Harley ever. I want to have a real bike.
ok best wishes with your next choice
What do you mean? Like a bicycle or something ?
thanks Alf. i am picking mine up tomorrow sat 2-10-21 can't wait .keep up the good work your doing a top job. all the best
Fantastic Enjoy it.
That enthusiasm is amazing!! Great review!
Thanks so much. Glad you liked it. Cheers
@@RevelatorAlf I'll be on my way to buy a 1200c in 30 mins.
I was thinking about buying the Triumph T120 but I've heard so many bad things about Triumph's customer services it as put me off..
What is your experience with HD customer service?
I like the soft tail but with a £5,000 pound price tag difference I'll think the 1200 Sportster is more to my liking maybe if I wasn't buying a mk8 Golf R aswell lol. I have riden nearly every HD bike including a buel and even passed my test on a Sportster 1200 but have never owned one.
Alf, I enjoy your videos but please edit them a bit shorter with less waffle (in my opinion). When you mentioned your friend with a 48...the tank is very small, and doesn't compare . When you compare the 1200 with the sport glide , of course it doesn't have the same power, but let's not forget a few decades ago when a big bike was either 500 or 750cc! Apart from my off the cuff ramblings, keep the good videos coming.
Alf Super Video and Love The Weather in The U.K. LOL....Am Torn Between The 48 and The 1200 Will Be My First Harley and Bike,Thanks For Answering All The Questions About Speed,Height Etc.
chaltaloma You’re so welcome. Whatever you choose, enjoy. Cheers
I would choose always a Custom. Big tank 17 liters lets you ride and always do some touring. I was in your same place in 2017 and went with the Custom 1200.
Think you predicted the future here, maybe thats why you're called Revelator
Picking up a 2014 sportster next week this video made me more pumped to get it lol
Nice. Enjoy
What a great honest review. I was looking for this.
Amazing hands on review for a great motorbike. Just wondering, comparing between the 1200 Custom and 48, which one do you recommend more for a daily use?
Thanks so much. My preference is the 48 but that’s just me
Thank you.
Cheers
Hi greetings from México, I loved your video about this great motorcycle, I wuold like you know, if you recommend this bike for long trips and for two persons, thank you very much for your time and I love this channel
Hi Victor. yes it would be perfect. Still easy and lightweight to ride but would be great for tours too. Get a touring seat and perhaps a sissybar/rack too but apart from that it will be fine. Cheers
@@RevelatorAlf Than you so much ☺️
Great review! How tall are you have to ask--i'm thinking of getting one and fear I may be too large.
I'm 6ft cheers
I'm 6'3", do you think I'll be ok sitting/riding on it?
@@scottbieber1731 I think you would be too big for this bike, the Sportster and Scouts are very small. They both have plenty of engine it's just that the frames and seat heights are geared towards smaller riders.
An excellent review my friend. 🤙
Thank you kindly
See the traffic in Reading hasn’t improved 😂
It gets worse ha ha
RevelatorAlf what a great turn out yesterday on the toy run
1200
Did it vibrate much?
Ha ha no it was smooth as you like actually cheers
You are on a Custom! You can’t get an 883 Custom. Isn’t this all about the Custom??? Just like any HD family there are variants and a 72 is not going to handle Ike a 48 or a Custom or a Roadster. This vid is about the custom and you riding this bike.
BRW I’m a Custom fan and I almost bought one. My wife has a 1200T and I have an FXDF. We love our bikes.
Yes this is a custom
You lost me when you split between the cars. Fools do that.
I think you're talking too much. exiting out
If you are driving a Sportglide... Sportser is just a toy.