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Harley Davidson Superlow XL883L - My Comprehensive Review

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  • #16
    Re: Harley Davidson Superlow XL883L - My Comprehensive Review

    Sirji, nice ones there,,, but it's about time you change your helmet. Do not go by what fellow riders wear. I've seen similar scene here in Bangalore. It just cannot be like "riding a HD (not a sportsbike) allows you to wear any helmet" (especially half-face, mugs & buckets are strict no). I read that gears will follow - good going, Sir!!

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    • #17
      Re: Harley Davidson Superlow XL883L - My Comprehensive Review

      [MENTION=64188]dkaile[/MENTION] - Now the pics are visible to me too. Dunno what happened earlier!
      BTW, get yourself a proper helmet (full face). Baalti type helmet se kuch nahi bachega. Also, this wafer thin Steelbird/Vega won't save you either.
      Got a $5 head? Get a $5 helmet.
      Because everyone who passes, isn't a martyr!

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      • #18
        Re: Harley Davidson Superlow XL883L - My Comprehensive Review

        Originally posted by chaosaddict View Post
        it's about time you change your helmet. Do not go by what fellow riders wear. I've seen similar scene here in Bangalore. It just cannot be like "riding a HD (not a sportsbike) allows you to wear any helmet" (especially half-face, mugs & buckets are strict no). I read that gears will follow - good going, Sir!!
        An awesome bike + good riding gear = you, the Biker (complete)!!
        Originally posted by Divya Sharan View Post
        get yourself a proper helmet this wafer thin Steelbird/Vega won't save you either.
        Thanks for the concern mates. I understand your point fully. However I would like to assure you that this full face helmet is DOT certified and not a cheap wafer thin one. However a better helmet and gear is in the anvil and will be procured shortly for sure...
        Last edited by dkaile; 09-13-2013, 01:39 PM.
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        • #19
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          Originally posted by dkaile View Post
          All pictures are showing for me.

          Thanks bro

          Thanks. Well, in fact there are 10 Harleys in Meerut. We have a Meerut chapter of the HOGs called the Meerut Mutineers Motorcycling Club (M3C). I will now be going on regular drives with them every Sunday. And this Sunday we plan to go to Gajraula on the silky smooth highway via Hapur for a 200kms return drive.

          Thanks mate. My HOG members have reached 160s on their Fat Bobs regularly. I hope that's speed enough for you. Even the Superlow does 120s in a jiffy. Though I am keeping the bike below 80kmph for the initial 1600kms.

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          I am planning to get this kind of adjustable backrest that I have shown below which was installed on another Superlow being delivered along with mine. It does cost a bomb though (25k).

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          Here's a Harley Helmet that I 'fabricated'. Lolz... I have a nice leather jacket. Will add more gear and a better helmet as things go along.

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          And in my hands ready to ride out of the showroom to Meerut.

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          So I went ahead and adjusted the rear shocker on my own to Position 3 of 5 (see photo of manual attached). It was a simple 2 minute job and I used a pipe wrench on the advise of a local Superlow owner of the Meerut HOGs. He advised me to use the pipe wrench with a cloth so as to not scratch anything but since it was not gripping I used without any cloth and still there was no mark or scratch on the adjusting ring. Quite a good build quality in fact.

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          Also got this good quality bike cover from ebay - http://www.ebay.com/itm/300757273884...84.m1439.l2649 for just Rs. 1276/-. Fits my bike perfectly (photos attached). The original cover costs 10 grand.

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          Packs up into this nice small bag. Quite convenient.
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          And finally here's the VIDEO of the walkaround and the sound of the Harley. Its quite loud as it is with stock exhausts. My neighbours all look out when I start the bike in the morning, my tennis members have threatened to ban the bike in the club as they miss the shot due to its noise...lolz. I do not know how people can live with screaming eagles and not get sued, lolz. Overall the bike is a attention magnet and I have become tired of answering people's queries and have now shifted to ignoring them.



          Cheers for now...
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          there loads of websites that offer direct fit cutomsaddles and backrests

          they will be cheaper and more comfortable

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          • #20
            Re: Harley Davidson Superlow XL883L - My Comprehensive Review

            [MENTION=63280]Technosid[/MENTION] - pilijjj, do not quote the whole post while replying, a line is fine enough to alert the concerned comrade. "Not everyone has 3G"


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            • #21
              Re: Harley Davidson Superlow XL883L - My Comprehensive Review

              So it was Sunday today and the bike crossed 200kms.
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              Our Meerut Mutineers Motorcycling Club (M3C - Meerut HOGs Chapter), which I have since joined, swelled to 12 members with my Superlow and a Fat Bob joining this month, decided to welcome us with a 80km to and fro ride to Khatauli, Muzaffarnagar (where incidentally riots had broken out). With fear thrown out of the window we got ready...
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              And boarded our steeds
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              Assembled at the century old Whelers Club, Meerut
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              Here are the 10 Harley's standing at Cheetal, Khatauli for breakfast of cheese omlettes and cold coffee. We were 11 on today's trip (10 in the photo), one joined later (a 48). Incidentally my bike is 3rd from the top of the picture
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              Here's one member with his Street Bob which he has customised in his own sporting goods factory!! He has fabricated the handle and the engine guard...
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              With my ride
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              Finally a wonderful ride ended after a 86km ride
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              Ride - The bike was rock steady and could cruise all day at 110km that we maintained today. The 2 Fat Bobs and the single Fat Boy easily touched 160 on short bursts. I did not stretch my bike over 110 as it was still breaking-in but there was enough reserve power in store. The rear suspension that I had raised had quite a good effect on the ride quality. Also as the highway was baby smooth, the ride was wonderful.

              That's the brotherhood of the Harley clan, the taste of which I got today. Outstanding experience with the HOG continues...
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              • #22
                Re: Harley Davidson Superlow XL883L - My Comprehensive Review

                Great review...dkaile.
                Nice photographs. I never bothered to click mine In such depth, but watching pics posted by you made me fall again for this proper old school cruiser.

                Let me know when you guys ride to haridwar n beyond .

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                • #23
                  Re: Harley Davidson Superlow XL883L - My Comprehensive Review

                  Congo mate!!! Btw fuel cap has no lock??? And can you take a closer pick of belt drive??? Would love to see
                  Its better to sweat than bleed!! "AGATT "

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                  • #24
                    Re: Harley Davidson Superlow XL883L - My Comprehensive Review

                    Thanks Dushyant.

                    Originally posted by siddharthsure View Post
                    Btw fuel cap has no lock???
                    Thanks mate. That's available as an option.


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                    • #25
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                      Originally posted by dkaile View Post
                      Thanks Dushyant.


                      Thanks mate. That's available as an option.


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                      Then i guess you should buy that ASAP.. The liquid gold is becoming more and more precious with the price increasing and people may steal it without the lock. Looks like it opens as easy as a flask and will take 5 min to suck up the fuel..
                      Take care
                      Its better to sweat than bleed!! "AGATT "

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                      • #26
                        Re: Harley Davidson Superlow XL883L - My Comprehensive Review

                        Originally posted by siddharthsure View Post
                        Then i guess you should buy that ASAP..
                        Thanks for your concern but I know how to protect my bike and it's fuel. So I am in no mood to buy one anytime soon.


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                        • #27
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                          Charming clicks! Remarkable review! Like it all! You should thank the Gods of cruisers and your family for letting you have such a ride.
                          But if I continue gazing the pictures of your rides and posts everyday, I might just go crazy for not having such a ride.

                          BTW, is there any anti-theft feature or immobilizer incorporated into the bike at factory?
                          Curious me...
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                          • #28
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                            Originally posted by petrolhead_chn View Post
                            Charming clicks! Remarkable review! Like it all!

                            BTW, is there any anti-theft feature or immobilizer incorporated into the bike at factory?
                            Curious me...
                            Thanks mate. The immobilizer light does come on for a few seconds every time bike's key is put in ignition position. So there is definitely some immobilizer function though the key does not seem to have a transponder. Though there is is no anti theft alarm and remote key now. That also used to be there in the previous model when the bike was an import and used to cost a lac extra.


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                            • #29
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                              Originally posted by dkaile View Post
                              Thanks mate. The immobilizer light does come on for a few seconds every time bike's key is put in ignition position. So there is definitely some immobilizer function though the key does not seem to have a transponder. Though there is is no anti theft alarm and remote key now. That also used to be there in the previous model when the bike was an import and used to cost a lac extra.


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                              I know you'll take care of the bike. I guess installing 3rd party thingies could void the warranty or worse spoil the wiring. Hmmm... putting down a lac of smiling Gandhi notes for anti theft, 25 grands for rear adjustable grips, etc., seems a bit over head, isn't it? There should be a way out for this. I am sure you will find out.

                              A thoughts to share from my end - Try not to give your bike for water wash elsewhere. Do a DIY with meguiar's detailing products bi-weekly. I saw you already purchased the chrome shiner.

                              All the best mate!
                              My DIY(s) - Sprocket bearing change | Paint job | Custom speedo dial

                              Getting angry at somebody is the same as getting angry with a bike that just won't go. You should stop and start thinking.
                              A good mechanic will let you watch even without charging you for it. |
                              It is funny to know that we've been imitated and copied so well
                              and surprising when we notice our mistakes are copied as well.

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                              • #30
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                                Originally posted by petrolhead_chn View Post
                                I know you'll take care of the bike. I guess installing 3rd party thingies could void the warranty or worse spoil the wiring. Hmmm... putting down a lac of smiling Gandhi notes for anti theft, 25 grands for rear adjustable grips, etc., seems a bit over head, isn't it? There should be a way out for this. I am sure you will find out.

                                A thoughts to share from my end - Try not to give your bike for water wash elsewhere. Do a DIY with meguiar's detailing products bi-weekly. I saw you already purchased the chrome shiner.

                                All the best mate!
                                Thanks for the concern mate. But I did not say that the anti-theft alarm system costs a lac. That was the additional cost of the bike due to duties. The system is still available as a option for about 20k. Yes, the accessories are costly due to them being all imports and of a quality I have rarely see here. Everything is solid and made to last a generation or two.

                                As I had said earlier this bike is not for my daily commute. I have many other vehicles for that. It's a leisure bike for me. I handle all my vehicles with kids gloves and give personal attention to their detailing.


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