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David Deschamp

Indiana, USA

Reviewed on March 1, 2024

Motorcycle reviewed 2001 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom view listing

2.5
First motorcycle.. was a basket case when I got it. Have pictures from the day I got it to the day it was finished. Very comfortable ride, many many new parts and upgrades. Looking to find something a little bigger and more reliable. Will to trade and add some cash. Really want a Softail or dyna.... read more
First motorcycle.. was a basket case when I got it. Have pictures from the day I got it to the day it was finished. Very comfortable ride, many many new parts and upgrades. Looking to find something a little bigger and more reliable. Will to trade and add some cash. Really want a Softail or dyna.
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Matthew Campbell

Indiana

Reviewed on August 30, 2022

Motorcycle reviewed 2006 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom view listing

4.5
Dependable Motorcycle runs excellent well maintained Garage Kept, Like New , No Dents , No Scratches, LED Head Light, LED Turn Signals Extra Seat, Just bought a New Mustang Solo Seat New Plugs and New Spark Plug Wires and has New Progressive Shocks Heavy Duty 11” Has H-D Spring Shocks 12” that... read more
Dependable Motorcycle runs excellent well maintained Garage Kept, Like New , No Dents , No Scratches, LED Head Light, LED Turn Signals Extra Seat, Just bought a New Mustang Solo Seat New Plugs and New Spark Plug Wires and has New Progressive Shocks Heavy Duty 11” Has H-D Spring Shocks 12” that were on the Bike when I bought it.
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David Smith

Clinton Township, Michigan

Reviewed on August 20, 2014

Motorcycle reviewed 2014 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom view listing

5.0
The bike is great! I traded up to a Super Glide is the only reason you see her here. It's a great entry level bike for first time Harley owners. It's speedy and agile and there's the great feeling of knowing that you own a Harley. A lot of heads turn as you pass by. Who knows...maybe you will be t... read more
The bike is great! I traded up to a Super Glide is the only reason you see her here. It's a great entry level bike for first time Harley owners. It's speedy and agile and there's the great feeling of knowing that you own a Harley. A lot of heads turn as you pass by. Who knows...maybe you will be trading up in a few months as well. Kudos to Russ and the whole staff for taking such good care of me.
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Mainer

Central part of state, Maine

Reviewed on September 28, 2012

Motorcycle reviewed 2009 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom view listing

5.0
I have owned this bike three full years, and purchased it new. I use it for commuting and transportation, riding about 3k-4k miles per year March - November. In Maine, that means I ride in temperatures ranging from 20 deg. F to 90 deg. F (20 deg. F is only bearable because my commute is 15-20 minutes). ... read more
I have owned this bike three full years, and purchased it new. I use it for commuting and transportation, riding about 3k-4k miles per year March - November. In Maine, that means I ride in temperatures ranging from 20 deg. F to 90 deg. F (20 deg. F is only bearable because my commute is 15-20 minutes). The Sportster is my third bike. It handles well for a cruiser/standard, and has good power for a 1200 cc V-twin. Gas mileage varies from the low 40s in mixed city/highway riding to nearly 50 mpg. on extended rides on secondary roads. Most maintenance is simple enough to do at home with basic tools and a repair manual. The main weaknesses of the bike are the suspension and seat. Personally, I would also prefer a cast 19 inch front wheel. My only issue so far has been a loose ground cable connection at the battery, which left me stranded beside the road a few weeks ago. My wife came with my truck and tools, and I fixed it in about 15 minutes. This is the price you pay for riding a non-counterbalanced V-twin.
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Rob

Freeport, New York

Reviewed on April 9, 2010

Motorcycle reviewed 2007 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom view listing

5.0
Update on my Sporty. Added Samson Hellraiser Exhaust with Screaming Eagle Cone Siper filter and fuel pak and the difference is soooo much better. My bike finally looks, sounds and performs like a true Harley. Look up my review under exhaust. Now my bike is truly bad ass. Alsmost as if an additional gear was a... read more
Update on my Sporty. Added Samson Hellraiser Exhaust with Screaming Eagle Cone Siper filter and fuel pak and the difference is soooo much better. My bike finally looks, sounds and performs like a true Harley. Look up my review under exhaust. Now my bike is truly bad ass. Alsmost as if an additional gear was added. The sound is ever so sweet and the look makes my sporty look more chopperish. I love it!
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Greg Silver

Alberta

Reviewed on March 12, 2010

Motorcycle reviewed 2009 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom view listing

5.0
Fast acceleration with Harley attitude. Very stable and a pleasure to ride. Excellent fit and finish along with attention to detail. 1200cc's make this bike a torque monster. Great in the city but screams for the highway.... read more
Fast acceleration with Harley attitude. Very stable and a pleasure to ride. Excellent fit and finish along with attention to detail. 1200cc's make this bike a torque monster. Great in the city but screams for the highway.
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Tim Wittman

Anacortes, Washington

Reviewed on May 11, 2009

Motorcycle reviewed 2009 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom view listing

5.0
It was love at first ride. The Victory Vegas Jackpot that I had been riding was poorly balanced and about as exciting to ride as a tree stump in a fast flowing river. It was time to change. I test drove the 2009 Harley Dyna Glide and the 2009 Harley XL Custom Sportster. There was no question, the Sportster pu... read more
It was love at first ride. The Victory Vegas Jackpot that I had been riding was poorly balanced and about as exciting to ride as a tree stump in a fast flowing river. It was time to change. I test drove the 2009 Harley Dyna Glide and the 2009 Harley XL Custom Sportster. There was no question, the Sportster put the love of riding back into my life. The Sportster is quick, agile, and effortless to ride. It corners like a dream and even with factory pipes, it has a sweet, warm, almost delicious rumble. I added a buddy seat for my wife and a pair of passing lights. Harley has made this rider a Harley enthusiast for a life time. I'll never go back.
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Paul Bellocq

Slidell, Louisiana

Reviewed on November 4, 2007

Motorcycle reviewed 2008 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom view listing

5.0
For those of you that have read my reviews of my three previous bikes, this is my fourth bike in 15 months. Hopefully, I have finally found the right bike for me. I traded in a seven-month-old Honda VTX1300R for this one, and I still kept the 2007 Harley XL883Low for my girlfriend. This bike solves all of the... read more
For those of you that have read my reviews of my three previous bikes, this is my fourth bike in 15 months. Hopefully, I have finally found the right bike for me. I traded in a seven-month-old Honda VTX1300R for this one, and I still kept the 2007 Harley XL883Low for my girlfriend. This bike solves all of the painful bump problems of the little Harley, gets better fuel economy than my Honda did, rides almost as comfortable as the Honda did, but I now have no doubts that I am riding a real motorcycle instead of an easy chair on two wheels. It is also very nice to finally have some decent torque, which neither of my former Hondas had. It handles the twisties as if they were nothing. I actually found myself daydreaming around some hairpin curves, which used to be unthinkable on the Hondas. As for comfort level with a Sundowner seat, I just took her for a 220 mile trip this afternoon, only stopping for gas. I was not in any pain at all afterwards, just a bit tired from still refusing to have a windshield. Fuel economy has been running from 43-45 MPG on premium gas. Screaming Eagle slip-ons will improve this greatly (at a later date). The only quirk is one area of the gear ratios. If you get behind someone who insists on alternating their speed between 55-60 mph, then you will be constantly shifting back and forth between 4th and 5th gears. Just get her up to 62 mph in 5th and stay there, or higher. I will also replace the stock mirrors with long-stem rectangulars. This is the perfect bike for the no-frills rider, as in no floorboards, no windshield, no saddle bags, and certainly no fairing. Less is better.
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Tom Sprowl

Huntington, Indiana

Reviewed on July 30, 2007

Motorcycle reviewed 2006 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom view listing

5.0
This mean machine runs strong. No mechanical problems at all. Has beautiful liquid finish paint and deep solid chrome. My last years Honda doesn't come close. I should have bought this Sportster first.... read more
This mean machine runs strong. No mechanical problems at all. Has beautiful liquid finish paint and deep solid chrome. My last years Honda doesn't come close. I should have bought this Sportster first.
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Kevin B

Alpharetta, Georgia

Reviewed on July 18, 2007

Motorcycle reviewed 2007 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom view listing

5.0
The more miles I put on this bike the better it gets. I broke the bike in per recommondations and after that I have found the performance just keeps getting better. It will purr down the freeway at 80 all day long getting 52 miles per gallon. Handles well on curvy roads, with the rubber mounted engine and the... read more
The more miles I put on this bike the better it gets. I broke the bike in per recommondations and after that I have found the performance just keeps getting better. It will purr down the freeway at 80 all day long getting 52 miles per gallon. Handles well on curvy roads, with the rubber mounted engine and the fuel injection the 07 is a great bike. Only draw back is the stock seat, after about 2000 miles I had to get a better one and like all Sportsters, you will get some engine heat while at idle but none once you're rolling. Ride Safe!
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