With the recent debut of HDs M8 engine; I wonder when/if they will introduce that valve train design to their Sportster line? And, finally upgrade the Sportster's transmission to a factory 6-speed?
I have always loved, and owner, and ridden a Sportster thru the years up and until I traded two wheels for three; purchasing my 2015 FLRT. I owned multiple bikes most of the time, but usually always chose the Sportster as my mainstay, throughout.
Now, I am on three wheels and my issues with riding two wheels seem to be well under control and I can ride two wheels again - not for a long trip; but, I can easily manage a half-day ride now (been practicing on an old Guzzi).
So, now that I can ride two wheels again....I am thinking Sportster! But, the Sportster could more than stand some updates in the above mentioned areas.....don't mess with the basic look or design though!
I just read an article on line that HD will release 50 new models in the next few years; I hope one or some of them are 8 valve, 6 speed Sportsters......and punching it up to a 1400 cc motor would be nice too (make that an SE add-on kit option)!
Springman