Thread: Getting power out of a harley

Originally Posted by rossi.45

my 2c . . . beware of what you think you want

all that fun you had was on the bike the way it is . . . run 2 bikes if you want want something with some real power, hopefully it has decent brakes & frame etc hat handles that extra performance.

i have thoughts from time to time of upgrading my older Triumph for a newer model with more horses, better brakes, all the new tech stuff . . but i fight that urge because i know in reality its the feeling i get on the bike now that puts that big grin on my face, getting somewhere quicker isnt going to do that.
when i do open it up when i feel like breaking the law and risking my licence ( crazy i know ) i love that roar from the induction noise as the carbs suck more air, getting down low on the tank and the old girl struggling to push through the air with me hanging on, that is Old School fun. having another 50hp isnt going to make me happier, infact itll make it to easy.
i dont want, fuel injection, heated grips, cruise control, ABS, traction control or any other modern BS, bunch of pussys if you ask me, but good luck to them that want that . . each to their own.

enjoy yourself and good luck.

This is very close to what I did / am doing. I have a jap cruiser (XV1000) that I have had for nearly 30 years. Great fun to ride but I wanted more....I looked at what it would cost to "tart it up" and put that money into another bike instead. Now I have a Royal Enfield Himalayan that is also a real hoot. That will be someone elses hoot soon as I will sell that and look to buy something sportier (maybe) or an electric one is on the cards for the commuting duties or a Vmax / Rocket !!! if I decide to "go large" and already looked at a VStrom 1000 and that is a potential one too......

I am still young enough to ride as I push 50 but while I will still be able to ride in 10 years, will I mend as well if it goes wrong? So I will enjoy the two wheels as much as I can while I can.

Just remember, while you are doing the sportster up, you are not riding it. And when you do ride it, it wont be the bike it was.....