Hi Peter Here, from Penrith NSW.

I'm an older guy in my mid 50's and I haven't owned a bike for nearly 23 years (had a Honda Elsinor, Honda VF400 and Kawasaki 650), Then allas, got married had kids and didn't ride anymore. I have been trying to get permission from my wife to get a Harley for nearly the same amount of time. 8 weeks ago she finally gave in and gave me permission to buy a Harley-bought it within a week. My pride and joy is a 2012 1200 sportster custom. I had to change the seat over to a Sundowner with removable sissy bar and back rest- keeps the wife happy as the seat is more comfortable for her cute little bum- however the seat does't seem to fit as well as the original, there is quite a bit of movement untill you sit on it then it's fine-Is this normal??????

I'm doing the bonding thing with my 23yr old son, he has a ninja 650- we go on weekend rides but its real hard, no impossible, to keep up with him.

The other thing I am going to do real soon is to put on a set of slip ons but I am so confused with whats out there. I'm really not happy with the stock mufflers (sounds like a sewing machine). What i really want to achieve is a LITTLE MORE NOISE but with the deep throaty sound from the traditional Harleys- am I looking for the impossible with this current bike????

Will I void my warranty with after market mufflers

Will I need to change the air filter and fit a tuning module.

Some people tell me that I won't need to change the filter or tuning module others say I definately will- I'm confused again .

I've perused this forum for a couple of weeks and read some good stuff- there are quite a few of you out there with lots of knowledge and experience- hope some of you can guide me through my enquiries.

I know my bike is nothing flash compared to some of your guys bikes but once I figure out how to post some picture I'll show of my pride and joy and also my wife.

Hope to talk with some of you real soon

Regards, Pete

 

 

Welcome Pete .

welcome

Hi Peter...welcome to HD forum...I'm a newbie too in regards to buying & riding a Harley Sportster 'later' in life. I'm in Sydney (inner west) if you are ever looking for a slower rider for a day ride or coffee to talk about Harley's :-) ...safe riding!

Cheers BattleOn

Welcome

welcome to the house of fun do do do do do
welcome to the house of fun

Gday Pete,
Nice intro mate. You will love your sporty, they are very easy to modify, and you can do almost anything to them. Enjoy he ride mate.after what Gus Gould has done to your Panthers, you deserve some fun.....thats coming from a fed up Eel.....cheers mate.

to the forums Pete.

 Welcome aboard pete, there are quit a few of us fifty plus blokes here you'll fit in just fine, like chopchop said most of every one in this forum are ok, i'm sure you'll find the answers you seek, enjoy your ride. 

Welcome Peter.