Harley Davidson Sportster 48 Driving Test Video

[cheapcape]

without their motocycles, these bikers are whimp meat

[cheapcape]

fat stinky white trash

[nasty07041981]

ohh nice helmet you're wearing..

[anandchakraborty]

Love this bike! I am getting one! :)

[usl910usl910]

Ah, it's so tiny, it's so sweet... it's like a little willie! BURN IT

[rafyful]

God....I just love that bike!

[MrJim1029]

Want!!!!!!

[QuarS40]

But....where's the test ???

[pumpkinheadbmx]

im around 5/10 and weigh around 135 to 140 lb, do you think this bike would be a good size that i could handle well and be comfortable rideing, iv rode bikes my hole life but mostly dirt bikes but this is a bit heaver i would imagine and i just am wondering on what you guys think.

[u2slow223]

i got an 05 883xl in sept as my first bike and love it. is there a dramatic difference in handling with that front tire and 1200 motor

[stoweVT7170]

Would 6"2 310 lbs be to big for a sportster, i love the look of a 48.

[Moleskineman]

It's a really great bike, I love it - and I don't normally like Harley's. I just think that tiny fuel tank would drive me insane.

[oktoberchest]

btw long runs, like route 66... how does it feel? does it ride nice and relax, or back pains?

[tikmaanboksouwe]

nice bike man, give me cash, i buy the bike long time.

[USMCmos666]

@DjTommyKx Go Fuck yourself and quit Crying. Your probably jealous of him Owning a motorcycle or you have some Gay fetish for Bikers and since youve found yourself attracted to this guy you know care if he dies... So now we know your a Batty Boy who loves teddy bears and crying in corners watching Youtube videos with Male bikers in them.

[GoodnightTechnology]

@DjTommyKx thanks for your comment and opinion. You show true education level on your choice of words :)

[shaifulafzan]

@GoodnightTechnology nice video bro! looks like 48 was made for u. fit u very well. just ignore all the negative comment, only those stupid/jealous/idiot n etc will give the comment with bad words. jealous! anyway how tall are u?? i guess around six feet? n with that tank full with gas how long can u go? constant ride 100km per hour how long can u go?

[RedlineS2K]

love the stripped feul tank!

[agentry880]

Nice!

[TheHighTreason]

I am 5'6 and this is the bike I'm saving for. I have to get the seat pushed forward and the handlebars rolled back a little. Other than that I love it and can't wait.

[nads123321]

I am 6ft 3 i ride a 48...Add mini apps to extend yourself out and you look great. I put alot of miles on with stock bars as well i love mine

[curtmastor]

people need to see more harley riders like this instead of geriatric fags who rve their pretty chrome until people look there way.

[jamesyak52]

only bike i have ever liked but im 6'3 and would look rediculous on it. :(

[SuperCrustyPirate]

Great bike! Sweet sound! Though I think older riders need to strive more to feature in their videos fully equipped, Think new riders would do well to learn from more experienced riders wearing the right kit!

But again, sick bike, and thanks for the vid' of her!

[jmartin1087]

I sat on this bike at my local dealer. It's is bad-ass. If your tall like me (6'5") you will have more then enough room on this bike and not feel like your riding a toy, it's very beefy and mean.

I wish I had the cash......

[harleymaori]

You look good on your sporty relaxed and smooth.

[agentry880]

Nice! 

[BobMiller90]

This has to be THE best looking HD Sportster. Take of the front fender, run some short shots that's all. GREAT bike.

[brcsta51]

Oh and also did you leave the baffles in the exhaust or did you take em out to give it that more throaty sound??

[brcsta51]

I love that harley sound! Did you do anything else besides exhaust and chip?? Like bore kid or anything to give it that unique sound?? Im guessing the exhaust had alot to do with it.

[Vaish57]

great bike! is the small tank such a big problem afterall?

[zb4587]

So I'm short 5'7" with the forward controls will the bike be to long for me?

[MrHarleyGeek]

I was a bit worried about the size of the 48 ... but it felt okay on a test-ride. I´m around 6' too. Anyway it´s hard to get one in germany at the moment. All sold out!

[srafic]

next time place the camera inside the car! not outside! ;)

[notemides]

oh my, 0:12 a bike breaking the sound barrier

[tattoomarky]

No other Harley sounds like a Harley like a sportster!!! :-))

[TheRevSRB]

so what did you disliked jealous asses

[MrToonfish]

What's the brand of the helmet you're wearing please ?

[MetalMemory]

@MrToonfish His choice to wear one or not

[RevolverLover101]

@MrToonfish skin. its really nice espically the ratings are great almost certian death if you crash

[c243mx7tr]

@MrToonfish its called dome

[boskobadass]

@MrToonfish piss off and go to hell

[Linkz14]

@MrToonfish Not being rude, but why do YOU care so much. If anything happens , it's not to you.

[StigRossi]

@MrToonfish I think that doing wheelies w/o a helmet, even low speed ones is ridiculously idiotic. I think that riding fast w/o a lid is stupid as there is so much uncontrollable risk there. However I think riding fast JUST wearing a t-shirt jeans and helmet is stupid too. So you have to practise risk assessment. I think that provided this guy's a good rider, riding around town at 40mph is not that unsafe. I think the ppl who go on the highwy sans lid are stupid. Most r posing anyway

[TheCreeper714]

Hi thanks for the post, quick question, by any chance do you know if this bike is suitable for a short person, because Im 5'3 and I really love this bike.

[FMAStudent]

@TheCreeper714 Dude, you can always get a reach seat. That should give you all you need. I'm 5'6 and face the same issue. Don't forget your boots will give you some reach as well. I Love this bike and will get it very very soon. Southern California will never be the same.

[mureleeish]

With the 2.1Gal tank, do you ever feel limited by how far you can go? Or do you just ride around town?

[jamieyall]

nice bike!



[mnmadmike]

I too am curious about rider height. I am beginning to like the sportsters but I have a 36 inseam.

[GoodnightTechnology]

@mnmadmike i am around 6ft and i think the bike looks and feels fine. i dont feel too big on it.

[M1K3YM0]

@mnmadmike I'm 6' 3" coming from a Buell Lightning to a 48 and I feel much more comfortable on the 48.

[viggoM35]

@mnmadmike I don't know. I'm only 5'8" (32 inseam) and it seems small to me. Even with the forward controls. Of course I'm use to riding my friends Road Glide on occasion.

[loathing138]

I like the look of the 48. How tall is the rider in this vid?

[GoodnightTechnology]

@loathing138 i am 6ft

[cheapcape]

@GoodnightTechnology I am 6'5" and I bet I could flatten you easy.

[RipCarBuggy42]

is this the normal 48 without tuning ???

[GoodnightTechnology]

@RipCarBuggy42 no it was tuned in this video. i recommend the harley tuner vs the power commander. i had issues with my power commander blowing out the ecu on the bike

[honda0022]

@GoodnightTechnology what power commander did you use five or three. I ask because I am in the market of getting one

[melelectron]

really freakin sweet bike. you guys are mfeo

[GoodnightTechnology]

@melelectron thanks for watching! we have a ton of stuff coming up this summer hopefully some good moto trips and things. more soon.

[melelectron]

@GoodnightTechnology right on, looks like a blast. thanks for the upload

[Gotwood2002]

Hey I sent u a message a few weeks back I have about the same set up as you nut anyways about a week ago my bike started to idle really high when I started it and it never did that before, can't figure out how to fix it and I'm talking real high like 3000 rpm or more, any ideas how to fix it

[GoodnightTechnology]

@Gotwood2002 if you have a power commander on their try and disconnect it and see if this changes your issue. i think sometimes those end up faulting out. i actually had the same issue before

[ukchris64]

I love these bikes but oh my a bigger gas tank would have to go on.

[TodTheAhole]

Love the look of the 48. I got a nightster though because once you bob it out it looks sofa king punk rock!

[Univox1968]

dude i can't stop looking at that bike man. looks and sounds great.

[Shadmeister]

Great pipes, sounds like a big block.

[PBasser84]

This looks like a pretty sweet bike, you look like you're really enjoying it. I'm torn between the Forty-Eight and the Iron 883. Definitely dig the fat front tire on the Forty-Eight, does it help with the handling?

[fireoil]

how the position is for long travel ? iam long road rider in france, i have to decide between nighster and forty eight , btw i know forty eigh got a leattle peanutt and it cost more € :)

[Univox1968]

Love that bike man, i want it.

[zsoltyka]

Nice looking bike.. Would it work for somebody that's 5'7 ?

[lanceoa]

I like the silver.. good vid

[TheTonytsan]

i am think about buying my first harley and i  think that 48 is the best choice!

[Fenrir133]

What do you all think a crossbones or a 48? Decisions....

[andrademeza]

@Fenrir133 crossbones then 48 if you want

[Gotwood2002]

Hey I've got shortshots, se heavy breather and power commander v, was just wondering if you end up with popping when you let off the throttle. Normal?

[whyiseverynametaken3]

@Gotwood2002 I have this same setup and yes, it pops when I engine brake at high rpms.. but not to bad.

[woweh1]

You have to cut your hair.....lol!!

J/k Nice bike BRO!!!

[vzttor]

Sweeeeet sound. Love V&H Short Shots! I'll sure get one for my 48.

[NOESCAPE29]

how tall are you and does your back get tired on it? i am planing to get one soon but i am afraid to get bored of its size being a sportster..

[whyiseverynametaken3]

@NOESCAPE29 You won't get bored of its size.. its an awesome beast to ride.. and I have the short shots and heavy breather.. it just sounds awesome. However the first thing you'll want to do is throw some progressive 440's in the rear and upgrade to a better seat. You won't get more than 25 miles on the highway before you're absolutely shot and sore. It rides like a hard tail. Looks bad ass though.

[dathomaz]

i'm 6.2 will it still look ok?

[whyiseverynametaken3]

@dathomaz I had two friends ride my 48 this weekend, both roughly 6'2". The bike is small but the riding position actually doesn't make it look like you're drawfing the bike. I wouldnt' say you're to tall, they didn't look goofy.

[dathomaz]

@whyiseverynametaken3 Great, thanks. the 48 is a awesome bike. you don't see so many of them up here in The Netherlands.

[whyiseverynametaken3]

@dathomaz I have some friends who live in the Netherlands. That is the perfect country for a harley 48.. cruise through Rotterdam/Amsterdam, then through the scenic highways and hills/greenery.. i would love to ship my 48 to Amsterdam and ride it everywhere. You're a lucky man!

[dathomaz]

@whyiseverynametaken3 You can ship it. i will look after it for you. ;) I can't wait to buy my own 48!

[ScatMan103]

are these bikes comfortable at all? They look great but you also hunched over. Don't think I'd wanna ride wanna these longer than an hour. What do you think?

[mpp101]

@ScatMan103 Its OK with the regular bars like those. Im actually picking one up soon, and was at the dealer the other day. They had one with baby apes on it. Its freaking amazing. The slight height difference in the bars makes your butt sit a bit more forward, and the bike felt perfect.

[SKYLERPOSTON]

Loud pipes save lives

[tohsmir]

that bike looks just sooooo good! I want one now

[GoodnightTechnology]

@tohsmir thanks very much! you should get one they are rad.

[crapstacker8]

Hey. Do you find the exhaust hits the ground when you make right hand turns? I've read that that is a problem.

[GoodnightTechnology]

@crapstacker8 i have never hit my exhaust on the ground... and my bike is lowered even more now

[frenzyfury1]

Hey man, really like the sporty . Great job ! I could have been interested in the bike, but distance is a problem.... I'm curious about your newest project... I'm thinking to put bub sidecutters Black Ceramic Staggered on my Iron. Do you have an idea if these will be less loud compared to V&H shortshots (both with quite baffles). Your feedback is much appreciated.

[lucas138ETF]

so i was just on ebay lookin at some 48 stuffs and saw a bike i definately thought looked familiar... :/ why you sellin that beaut??

[GoodnightTechnology]

@lucas138ETF on to the next project :) it is a great bike

[cobraxspeed]

Hey been giving serious thought to one of these.....what range are you getting out of one tank of gas.....100km ??? less ???

[jimmytran2411]

fucking perfect :D

[daniellmercado]

what is the top speed of this bike?

[alphabet45839]

are those the standard pipes, i have heard that is the quietest Harley to date

[kevbayliss]

Lovin' it mate!

Just got rid of my Rocker C for one of these...!!!!

sportster Rocks!!!!!!

[CorruptArsenal213]

@kevbayliss You traded a high end Rocker C for a low end sportster? please tell me the logic in that! Although I love the sporters and they are the only HD I ride. I Dig this bike, had it been out in 09 I wouldnt have bought an Iron!

[dmunoz12]

harley davidson used a normal sportster with a low seat ,chopped fenders, a low handlebar and fat tires and now its a completely new model or????

[26ModelTford]

How does the fat front tire handle is my big question?

[reddust35]

how tall r u ?

[GoodnightTechnology]

@reddust35 6ft

[erikz333]

@reddust35 Im 6'1"...would you reccommend this bike to a guy with my height?

[IckaStorm]

@reddust35 hahaha so random i love it

[ericst76]

nice ride!!

you loook like mikey (from the movie... "naturaly born killer´s") ...and melory is your bike ;)

so can you tell me please, how tall are you??

(in mt" ;) )

cheers & have got time

[DoubleDTB]

is the bike really fast? im thinking of buying one this winter, wanted to know how you feel about menuverability, speed, etc

[GoodnightTechnology]

@DoubleDTB its a quick bike for how little it is... but I would not call it fast. I have a ducati that I ride a lot and that is really fast. This is no place in that realm but for a sportster its fast. Harley isnt really known for fast... but as far as driving its a very fun bike.

[26ModelTford]

@DoubleDTB

At some point Harley started useing the XR series cams in ALL 1200 sportsters, so that's a full blown race cam, plus the 1200s are high compression. I just read a magazine article about how the sportster is the fastest harley. More power to weight than any other model (I don't know anout the VROD, or CVO bikes?)

Personally, I ride a 883 and it's pretty fast. 883s have lower compression and mild cams and I can do 90mph up hill in 5th gear on the interstate, passing big twins.

[alanbstard4]

@DoubleDTB No such thing as a fast HD pal

[PublicFilthSpeeks]

Thx for your answers!! :) Typical.. "just not wearing a helmet this one time" LOL.. be safe, and please no more tattoos... LMAO!! . I dont care, and neither does entire world If you were concieved on the back of your Mom's HOG.. LOL>> stay safe and wear a helmet!!

[GoodnightTechnology]

@PublicFilthSpeeks sorry you posted so many times on my video i am not sure i will have room to answer all your questions here. 1. i normally wear a helmet. 2. paid cash 3. @silviesoul111 im sorry you dont like tattoos 4. i have been riding motorcycles since before i drove i have a bunch of them this is just one of the ones i like to ride. thank you both for taking time out of what seems a very busy day to watch and comment on my videos. it helps me make more money on ad revenue :)

[PublicFilthSpeeks]

Cool helmet.. Another jackass making Ins rate rise...  Get a car cager

[oldredun]

@PublicFilthSpeeks - public fuckwit more likely !!! "tattoos are for posers" . . . you sound like a grade 5 schoolgirl . . . . public filth barely "speeks", jackass !!!

[kevin77ism]

what brand are those trainers,? my 48 should be here in a week, good vid regards

[slazzer145]

nice bike 48 .£7889.00 is the price in UK ..the thing is I have no money...I just pretend that im the bike rider in the picture...

[slazzer145]

fuck that wind 

[troyuno]

how tall are you

[troyuno]

how tall is the rider? im right under 6' i love this bike.

[slazzer145]

@troyuno that bike is too small for him...under 6ft are good to ride for every one..

[PublicFilthSpeeks]

@slazzer145 i like how the size experts are always on the sportster videos... LOl hellllO.. they are small bikes.

[buddydog1956]

why did you strip off the front fender?

[TheJohnBaptist]

i didnt like the fuel tank n that is to low

[MegaLarsemann]

Lissen to that sound was like a big orgasm!

thnx for posting, awesome ride. would be even couler with a different bar.

just sayin

[gadhvijeet]

48,is very fast.

[THEDESTROYER404]

Very nice bike and awesome sound. How tall are you ?

[THEDESTROYER404]

That is an awesome looking forty eight and great sound. How tall are you?

[Tattoofreakster]

Is that seat comfortable ?

[GoodnightTechnology]

@Tattoofreakster seat sucks... that is next on my list to redo

[silviesoul111]

your nuts for not wearing a helmet night.

[GoodnightTechnology]

@silviesoul111 i normall wear one

[madmio]

@GoodnightTechnology But this time you didn't because you knew you won't be going down. Good psychic ability man.

[PublicFilthSpeeks]

@silviesoul111 but just not when the entire world is watching.. spend a couple bux on a helmet and skip the next tattoo you poser... tattoos are for posers!!

[Azbikerboy]

Man, that 48 is a nice looking ride. Thanks for posting!

[GoodnightTechnology]

@Azbikerboy no problem :)

[CaracasVtwin]

come on! good vid man! i love the 48, the front tire without fender looks great!, the tank job is really original, i would like to see the exhausts... nice helmet!!!! jeje

[SVslida]

Would love to see the Duc! Will have to follow you on twitter - I'll be adding you from @WilyJoe.

[roost488]

how much louder are the short shots compared to the standard pipes?

[GoodnightTechnology]

@roost488 a ton !!! the stock pipes are so quiet you cant even hear them

[cagibil]

Bellissima!

[GoodnightTechnology]

David archett twitter

[SVslida]

@GoodnightTechnology Loving that 48. It's the opposite of what I ride but I appreciate the bike. I had the chance to ride my other 'dream' twins recently - a 696, 796 Hyper and Monster 1100, I'd love to catch a ride on something a bit more primitive - and that's a what I love about Harley. Let's face it - Italian is beautiful but the New World is raw. The Harley never pretends to be something it isn't - and that makes it authentic.

[GoodnightTechnology]

@SVslida nice work! i also have a ducati yes they are both very different bikes. maybe ill post some vids of the duc soon

[mailman56701]

Lol, what a poser; new tats (which look like road rash, lol)

[GoodnightTechnology]

@mailman56701 You sound like a really cool person. I'm sure you are doing great things in life. Thanks for taking time to watch my video... Lame.

[lecrown1]

@mailman56701 being this is the second time i've read a comment from you calling someone a poser,i take it you must be yourself

[oolongblack01]

1SaG, I own the "48" also and I'm 5'11 185 lbs and I don't look too big for the bike. If you like it buy. Don't worry about others. Ride on!

[1SaG]

Love that bike, gotta be the coolest non-custom Sportster ever. Silly question, but: How tall are you? I'm thinking about getting one myself, but I fear the bike might look too small with me on it, even though I'm only around 1,80m (~5''11) tall.

[riobabilonia]

Bike looks perfect. It fits you well, like it was built to carry you.

[bmb7198]

are the baffles removed in this vid? i love the sound but would be reluctant to drill out the baffles on a brand new set of pipes. looks really good without the front fender too!

[GoodnightTechnology]

@bmb7198 yes they are removed in this video. its actually way louder than it seems in this video. if you can imagine this is still sort of loud on a cell phone video from a moving car. the baffles on the V&H pipes can be removed with just one bolt. if you hate it you can put them back in

[bmb7198]

@GoodnightTechnology really?? that just put a big smile on my face lol. yea that beast is loud as hell in your other vid of it parked in the street. loving the sound.

[GoodnightTechnology]

yeah i like it a lot. i have a ducati also but end up riding this 99% of the time. depends what kind of bike your a used to for sure. right now the 48s seem kind of hard to find at the dealers around chicago so they were not cutting deals really. probably pay full price on them would be my guess or close to it

[ferrari748]

Looks good, congrat! I am thinking of getting one, are you satisfied with the bike? What's the price that I should expect to pay at the dealer? Thk