You need all the travel that you can get to keep the rear end as comfortable as it can be. Whatever you do, don't put shorter shocks on it. That said, with a little work you can turn a Sportster into decent touring bike. Many of these run a chain-drive, 19-inch rear wheel, and no front brakes as per flat track racing regulations. Bone Daddy Posted in Feature Bikes Bone Daddy Chopper Chris Callen The Next RSD Build Off Starts December 1st Posted in Uncategorized dreambuildoff. The biggest issue with the Sportster when it comes to riding comfort is the short wheelbase. Harley-Davidson V-twins have long been dominant in flat track racing, and the new Hooligan and Super Hooligan classes have revived the interest in garage-built, Sportster trackers converted straight from street bikes.
AirHawk seat pads are a nice addition for really long rides, no matter what seat you might have. I chose to swap out my MAG wheels for some spokes from an older Nightster. However, switching to a spoked wheel can help you drop significant weight. If your Sportster came with MAG wheels, they will be strong and sturdy for slamming down wheelies and jumps on the MX track. If you have any back issues, a seat with a backrest can be a lifesaver. Duro makes a nice dual-sport tire for your 16 rear wheel. Pirelli MT-66 tires - they have a softer sidewall than Dunlop.Ĭrash bar with road pegs so that you can stretch out.įork brace - makes the bike corner like it is on rails and takes away the twitchy feeling that get on Sporsters on rough or uneven road. Risers to pull both raise and pull the stock drag bars back. Mustang seats take a while to get them broken in.
I have one on my Dyna and it is very comfortable. If Harley makes a Sundowner seat for the Sportster, I'd get one of those instead. Progressive shocks on the rear and Progressive springs in the forks. It took a bit of doing to get it setup for long distance runs. I rode over 20k the first year that I had my 2008 XL883.
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