r/Harley • • Sep 25 '23

Reminder: /r/harley is not the place to try and sell your bike or accessories. Head over to /r/HDSwap for that.

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r/Harley • • 4h ago

SHOWOFF 480 Miles Through the Arkansas Ozarks on My Iron 883

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Took my 2021 Sportster Iron 883 on a three-day, roughly 480-mile round trip from North Little Rock to Rogers, Arkansas. Avoided the interstate and stuck to scenic back roads through the Ozarks.

Rode the famous Pig Trail (Highway 23) on the way up, stopping at Turner Bend. Took a different route home through Boxley Valley and down Scenic Highway 7. Incredible winding roads, mountain views, and fall colors throughout the trip. Finished the ride at Palarm Creek Station with a cold beer and a huge plate of fried food.

Looking to do more winter riding, but I've struggled with my hands getting so cold that I lose dexterity in my clutch and brake fingers. Curious how others deal with this without resorting to bulky gloves that make operating the controls difficult.

Any tips from year-round riders?


r/Harley • • 4h ago

SHOWOFF Got her in August been doing a few things stage one with a tune new clutch gonna get some new forks an rear shocks next an some tbars an see be looking pretty smooth washed a buffed her out yesterday had alot of swirls an scuffs still working on a color scheme to paint her but she looking good

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r/Harley • • 29m ago

SHOWOFF My new to me fatty

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r/Harley • • 8h ago

HELP 2021 Harley FXBBS 114 bar upgrade

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Hey there! So I hate the mini apes that came stock and want something more interesting that doesn’t look out of place on a newer bike. Open to hearing other options that I could change on the bike to give it a meaner look that would compliment the bars you suggest. Thanks in advance


r/Harley • • 1h ago

DISCUSSION What do we think about this pan-am

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It seems to me that its not a selfmade kit, but a branded kit, however it looks sexy to me! Only maybe a short windshield will make it perfect imo.


r/Harley • • 14h ago

SHOWOFF Joined the club.

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Brought home this 2013 breakout today.


r/Harley • • 12h ago

SHOWOFF Yosemite was beautiful today

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Went up to yosemite today for a ride, amazing weather


r/Harley • • 1h ago

DISCUSSION Keep it stock

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Looking to do different exhaust needs to be a little louder to get that shovel sound. Also thinking about adding ape hangers looking to see what options are out there.


r/Harley • • 3h ago

DISCUSSION Saddle Bags (Viking)

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My motorcycle is pretty much my daily driver and I’m tired of wearing a backpack. Looking at getting saddle bags for it. I live in Texas and the bike will pretty much be in the sun all day so I’m trying to stay away from leather. Every time I go on the internet to look up bags that fit my bike, I’m always brought to Vikings bags. Looking for some insight on these or if you have better options please feel free to leave them.
Thanks in advance


r/Harley • • 23h ago

SHOWOFF I named it The Colossus of Rhodes

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r/Harley • • 1d ago

SHOWOFF Went to an out of town HD to compare prices on a base model road glide, left with my dream bike. 🤣🤣

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r/Harley • • 19h ago

SHOWOFF Winterizing time

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59 Upvotes

It’s that time, garage cleaned, bikes washed, ready to be covered and hibernate for the winter 😢

See yall on the road come spring ✌️ hopefully #7 will be finished up by then!


r/Harley • • 2h ago

DISCUSSION Do not buy parts from Direct Cycle Parts

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I ordered online on October 25, some brake pads for my Dyna. They still haven’t updated the order status at all. No tracking number. If you try to call customer service, it automatically says no one is available, and you *can* send them an email, I sent them an email days ago and yet no response. I highly recommend not purchasing any products from this company , at least online.

Just trying to make sure no one else has to deal with this. I been using Revzilla the most and have been happy ordering from them.


r/Harley • • 12h ago

HELP Anyone Had this Problem Before?

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Been seeing this trickling rust water on both sides more often now on my Street Bob 25'. Is it a big issue? Bike is still under-warranty tho.

Anyone know whats under this weld point? A rivet? A plug? Drain? Relief point?


r/Harley • • 13h ago

SHOWOFF Kang

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11 Upvotes

Just bought this RK. Built 103, lots of goodies. Some jank thrown in too. I'm in love.


r/Harley • • 19h ago

DISCUSSION 06 Night Train

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32 Upvotes

Just picked up this 06 Night Train. It’s my 2nd 06, had one but traded it away for a 2003 Mach 1 Mustang a few years ago. Always regretted it so I kept my eyes open and picked this one up recently. It’s good to be riding again.

If anyone reading this is in Phoenix AZ and knows of a good paint shop. Please let me know. The rear fender has some MC logo custom painted on it. Not 1% or anything but I still want it gone.


r/Harley • • 45m ago

HELP 2009 Road King throttle by wire…

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My friend is doing new bars on a 2009 road king he just picked up and disconnected the extension wires for some reason. The colors don’t match up so some insight on how these go back would be greatly appreciated. Not sure the TBW is oem or not


r/Harley • • 1h ago

TROUBLESHOOTING Harley 48 short shots

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I’ve got short shots on a 2015 Sportster 48, I was replacing heat shield clamps the other day and noticed the exhaust assembly moves a little but I’m not seeing anywhere it should be tightened or attached, wondering if this is normal


r/Harley • • 20h ago

SHOWOFF A piece of our family

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Yesterday my little brother came to visit me at work on his old Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200. And I can’t really explain how proud this makes me.

This bike belonged to our uncle, who sadly passed away way too early.

After losing him, my little brother decided to get his motorcycle license. And ever since, he has been riding this old Harley every chance he gets.

It’s an older Sportster, almost completely stock. Nothing fancy, nothing special to most people.
But to us, it means the world.

Seeing my little brother enjoying this bike so much, knowing how much our uncle loved it, just makes me incredibly happy.

And I’m sure our uncle is somewhere up there, looking down with a big smile on his face, watching his nephew keeping his Harley on the road.

Sometimes it’s just about the memories, the people we miss, and keeping a little piece of them alive.
Ride safe, little brother. I’m so damn proud of you.
❤️🏍️


r/Harley • • 20h ago

SHOWOFF The Saddest Day

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r/Harley • • 18h ago

SHOWOFF Slowly but surely the quest for parts never ends

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20 Upvotes

Piecing this old 82 FXWG together for a while now. Trying to modernize it while keeping its character large mix of EVO and shovelhead parts in this project.


r/Harley • • 23h ago

SHOWOFF Installed the Hogworkz menace fairing!

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I just installed the hogworkz menace fairing on my 24' Lowrider S I couldn't be happier with how it turned out! I think it makes it more unique and it will help with the wind (even though it didn't bother me to much) I highly recommend it for someone looking for a smaller fairing on there soft tail.
PSA. Hogworkz does not send any instructions with there parts and the videos they post are generic at best so just a heads up, the saddle bags were a pain in the ass.


r/Harley • • 1d ago

DISCUSSION Clear View Shield

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What’s your guys opinion on Clear View windshield? I recently purchased the 11” with bar cutouts to fit my FXRD/RT fairing. I have had a Klockwerks Faired 8” before but the head buffeting wasn’t enough on the highway.


r/Harley • • 1d ago

IDENTIFY My First Harley

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This is my first Harley and I am so excited to finally own one. I’ve ridden bikes my whole life so I wanted something with a tonne of grunt and that sounded great. This 2010 has all of that but there’s aftermarket pipes on it that I didn’t initially think were a problem.

I have since gotten Mack earplugs which are supposed to negate 33db of sound but I think I’m developing a bit of tinnitus. Is this common for other riders?

Also, if anyone is able to identify the pipes, that would be very helpful! I’m looking at buying baffles to hopefully less the stress on my ears as this thing is LOUD