2020 Harley Davidson Sportster “Forty-Eight”

I’ve decided to make a major change in my riding and went away from sporty bikes and decided to check out Harley Davidson. I immediately loved the look of the 48 with its big tires, low height and small/simple design. Classic looks but modern perks. Still a a bit nervous about the forward controls and going down on power compared to my previous bikes, but this should give me lots to play with and a much more relaxed riding style. Brand new and blank canvas just waiting to make it mine and eat up some miles!

Cosmetic Modifications:

  • Remove reflectors – DONE
  • Black derby cover – DONE
  • Black chain inspection cover – DONE
  • Black Drag bars (s20) – DONE
  • Side mount Plate – DONE
  • Tail tidy (s20) – DONE
  • Smoked front turn signals (S20)
  • Black rocker covers (w21)
  • Wire wheels from earlier 48 (w22)
  • Fork mounted turn signals (S21)
  • Side mount bulb for plate (S21)

Performance Modifications:

  • Vance and Hines Short-Shot exhaust – DONE
  • HD or V&H Tuner (s21)
  • Intake – TBD (s21)
  • 180 rear conversion w/chain (w22)
  • bobbed rear fender (w22)

Convenience Modifications:

  • Garage Door opener (s20) – DONE
  • Passenger pegs (s20) – DONE
  • Passenger seat (s20) – DONE

BUILD LOG:

  • April 8, 2020 – Deposit made with Clares Harley Davidson
  • April 23, 2020 – exhaust installed. PDI complete.
  • April 28, 2020 – Bike is delivered! 9 km on the odometer.
  • May 7, 2020 – Picked up drag bars as well as black derby and chain inspection covers. (Clares – 170$) Ordered side mount+garage door opener (JP Cycles 200$)
  • May 9, 2020 – Picked up a two-passenger seat and passenger pegs (Chop Shop Ind $300)
  • May 21, 2020 – Installed black derby and chain covers.
  • May 22, 2020 – Installed side mount plate holder
  • May 30, 2020 – Installed passenger pegs
  • July 20, 2020 – Installed HD OEM drag bar and removed front signals
  • July 24. 2020 – Installed Grip Switch garage door opener
  • November 22, 2020 – Parked bike for season @1580km
  • March 15, 2020 – Received fork mounts for turn signals and light for license plate. (Amazon)

Service/Repair Log:

  • First Service ——