Amazing Motor

Remember the days when you could look under the hood of a automobile and see the ground beneath the engine? Now days, the actual estate under the hood is so crowded, you cannot even see the wheel wells. Motorcycles have evolved in a similar fashion. My first bicycle was a 1974 Indian knock off from Taiwan. It was a simple stroke motor with a carburetor, points and condenser, an intake and exhaust-pipe, a kick start, and drum brakes. I could take that bicycle apart and reassemble it in a couple of hours. I had several other rides, both street and dirt over the years since that first bicycle.


Fast forward to 2006 and my first Harley. It was a brand spanking new Dyna Wide Glide that I had personalized in to a unique expression of what I desired to ride and who I desired to be when I was on it. It was a icy looking bicycle and people said I looked icy riding it. It had an exhaust note that could force an involuntary bowel movement from unsuspecting near bystanders when I crooked the throttle. After years and 40,000 miles on the Wide Glide, the desire for icy had been overtaken by the desire for comfort. I am no poser. I ride. OK, ignore that photograph on the right of me sitting on the Wide Glide and re-read that statement. My point is I am not of those guys who finally gets permission from his spouse to buy a Harley, has the dealer ride it home for him, parks it in the garage, and puts a few hundred miles a year on it.

Fast forward again to 2010 and think about my new Harley. It is a pretty FLTRX Road Glide Custom bathed in what Harley calls Scarlett red paint, that I named Hester. Compared to my elderly bikes, this thing had everything when I rode it off the dealer lot; dual ABS disk brakes, cruise control, electronic fuel injection, and adjustable air suspension. Still, I added more. I knew when I bought Hester that he would be my ticket to comfort on long road journeys. but the stock stool and handlebars were woefully uncomfortable. I had the stool modified with memory foam for butt relief on extended periods of riding. I installed handlebars that reach back to the rider position better so I dont must stretch and lean over to ride the damn thing. The exhaust I installed eliminates the the catalytic converter, which drops the temperature significantly while providing a hearty warning bark when I twist the throttle to alert clueless cagers of my propinquity to them. In a stroke if pure vanity, I painted the inner fairing and dash area to match the bright red finish. Those modifications are nice, but my favourite additions are the electronic devices.

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2010 Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight - Canada Specifications
Canada MSRP: $12,479 CDN

DIMENSIONS:

Length in. 2255 mm
Seat Height Laden 1 in. N/A
Unladen 1 in. 710 mm

Ground Clearance in.
100 mm
Rake Steering Head °
29.9 °
Trail in.
119 mm
Wheelbase in.
1520 mm
Fuel Capacity gal.
7.95 L
Oil Capacity qt.
2.65 L
Weight Dry Weight lbs.
251 kg
Running Order lbs.
260 kg

Luggage Capacity Volume cu. ft. N/A cu. m
Weight lbs. N/A kg


POWERTRAIN Engine 2 Air-cooled, Evolution™
Displacement cu. in.
1202 cc
Bore in.
88.9 mm
Stroke 96.8 mm
Engine Torque J1349
Engine Torque 3 107 Nm @ 3250 rpm
Fuel System 4 Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Compression Ratio 9.7:1
Primary Drive Chain, 38/57 ratio
Fuel Economy Fuel Economy City 5 mpg
5.6 l/100km
Fuel Economy Hwy 5 mpg
4.13 l/100km

Gear Ratio (overall) 1st 9.314
2nd 6.655
3rd 4.949
4th 4.101
5th 3.518
6th N/A

WHEELS/TIRES

Wheels Front 6 Black, Laced Steel
Wheel Option 6 N/A
Rear 6 Black, Laced Steel

Tire Size

Front MT90B16
Rear 150/80B16

ELECTRICAL

Instruments Low handlebar-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock on odometer, dual tripmeter, LED indicator lights
Indicator Lamps 7 High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel warning, low battery, security system
Reverse Function N/A

CHASSIS

Brakes Dual-piston front, single-piston rear
Parking Brake N/A
Lean Angle °
29.5 / 32 °
Exhaust System Chrome, shorty dual exhaust with slash-cut mufflers

COLOR OPTIONS

Colour Options Vivid Black
Brilliant Silver
Mirage Orange

MSRP starting at $12,479
PRICING 1
MSRP Black $12,479
Color $12,819
Two-Tone N/A
Custom Color N/A

Security $440
Wheel Option N/A
ABS Option N/A
Reverse Option N/A
Cruise Control N/A
California Emissions N/A
Freight N/A

1 Measurement reflects 180 lb. (81.7 kg) operator weight.
2 Recommended 91 octane or higher fuel (R+M)/2.
3 Standard and optional fuel systems may vary by country and region.
4 Standard and optional wheels may vary by country and region.
5 Values shown are nominal. Performance may vary by country and region.
6 Estimated from fuel economy tests on a sample motorcycle from the corresponding family conducted by Harley-Davidson under ideal laboratory conditions. Not all motorcycle models undergo fuel economy testing. Fuel economy and mileage may vary among motorcycle models within a family. Your mileage may vary depending on your personal riding habits, weather conditions, trip length, vehicle condition and vehicle configuration and other conditions. Break-in mileage may vary.
7 North America security system includes immobilizer; outside North America the security system includes immobilizer and siren.
8 See motorcycle owners manual for complete details.
Vehicles depicted may differ from vehicles manufactured and delivered. Specifications and prices listed may differ from specifications and prices of vehicles manufactured and delivered. All product descriptions (including depictions, specifications, dimensions, measurements, ratings and competitive comparisons) are based on available information at the time of publication. Although such descriptions are believed correct, errors and changes can occur and complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Harley-Davidson may make changes at any time to prices and specifications, and may change or discontinue models, without notice and without incurring any obligation. Attention: Vehicles in the configurations shown and many of the accessories described in this catalog may not be available for sale or use in some locations. Please check with your dealer for complete product details and the latest information. All models feature 6-speed transmission (VRSC™ models and Sportster® models are 5-speed) and carbon fiber belt final drive; multi-plate clutch with diaphragm spring in oil bath; and 2-year unlimited mileage warranty.

Specifications New Honda Mega Pro 2010:

Length X width X height: 2050 mm x 757 mm x 1075 mm
Wheelbase: 1313 mm
Lowest distance to the ground: 152 mm
Weight empty: 136 Kg
Type order: Pattern Diamond (diamond steel)
Type front suspension: Telescopic
Type of rear suspension: Single (monoshock) can set the hard and soft
Front tire size: 80/100 - 17 M / C 46P - tubeless for CW
Rear tire size: 100/80 - 17 M / C 55P - tubeless for CW
Brake front: hydraulic disc with dual piston
Rear brake: hydraulic disc with single piston (Tromol for SW)
Fuel tank capacity: 12., 0 LTR
Engine type: 4 stroke, OHC, air cooling
Diameter x measures: 57.3 x 57.8 mm
Volume measures: 149.2 cc
Compression ratio: 9.5: 1
Maximum power: 10.1 kW / 8500 rpm
Maximum torque: 12.8 Nm / 6500 rpm
Engine lubricating oil capacity: 1 liter in the periodic replacement
Auto Clutch: Manual, Wet Clutch Multiplate
Dental transmission: 5 speed
Transfer pattern of teeth: 1-N-2-3-4-5
Starter: electric starter Pedal &
Accu: MF 12 V - 5 Ah
Spark plug: NGK CPR8EA-9 / NGK CPR9EA-9
Ignition system: DC - CDICDI