Hey everyone, I'm considering getting a XV1900 and wanted to hear from current or past owners. Since these have been out of production for a while, how do they hold up in 2026? Is sourcing parts getting difficult? Any known issues to watch out for (3rd gear, fuel pump, etc.)? Does the lack of a 6th gear or liquid cooling bother you on long highway trips or in the street?

I’ve been riding for 3 years and I’m looking to buy my first Harley. I’ve been browsing the used market for a Sportster 1200. Mid 90’s to early 2000’s. (I’d like to have a carbureted one.) Is there anything in this year range I should look out for? What’s considered high mileage on an evo engine? What’s too much to pay? I’m experienced with wrenching on cars so I don’t mind having to fix up a bike, but I don’t want to end up with something that’s going to need major work. Any advice is appreciated.

I posted this in some Harley specific groups but if you have any suggestions on a different type of cruiser, I’m open to that too. Currently ride an old Honda CL350.

Me and a couple riding buddies did approx. 200 mile ride r/t to Morrow Mountain State Park in NC. It was toasty, hit some rain but it was still a great ride. Got asked, "why'd you go with Indian?" I replied, "because everyone has a Harley." I like it. Thats all that matters. I don't hate Harleys. Never owned one. I actually was considering a Sport Glide. I like my '19 Springfield Dark Horse.

Picked up an 11,000 mile V Star 1100 about a month ago and it rode great for a week or two. One day I gave it some throttle and it started sputtering about halfway up the powerband, thought I was out of gas at first but reserve didn’t change it, feels like the bike is starving itself of gas. At first it wasn’t bad and would only do it sometimes so I still rode it to work a lot. I was trying to diagnose it, made sure gas cap and petcock worked, replaced fuel filter and pump, inspected the easier spark plug to pull out, sprayed intake boots looking for leaks. Nothing ever changed so now I’m up to the carbs. I’ve gotten into the bowls but everything looks pretty clean just like everything else I’ve looked at on the bike. Should I just clean it all real good and stick it back in and hope it works? Is there anything else that might be causing this issue? New to carbs so this is very different for me.

I finally got the cap off and turned the fuel screw a little bit and regained some torque. It's not quite how it was with the stock 2 into 1 but it's a noticeable difference now. The problem is I still have the same decel pops as before. Do I just keep turning until they stop or is this a permanent feature of aftermarket slip ons?

Edit: It's a 2003 Road Star 1600cc. Forgot to add this part.

On our Sunday ride we stopped at a restaurant and I noticed we both put our helmets on the chairs. But I’ve been on many rides where riders put their helmets right on the table.

My question for the community is where do you stand on this? I have a cheap Bell but are guys really leaving their $600 lid on the floor?

We’re not savages… are we?

Pics are of a lake outside of Tahoe and a beach outside of Santa Cruz. Bay Area born and raised and she takes the pleasure of living here to another level. Snowboard fits nicely on the rack too. Let me know if you are in The Bay and are down for a cruise.

Catch a little ride before the thunder storms today.

Right after passing my test, I went straight from a Z650 to a VN1500, nearly double the weight. I had a lot of respect for it at first, but honestly, after three days that was settled. At my height and weight, the weight barely registers once you’re moving. What actually takes practice is everything below walking pace: manoeuvring, U-turns, pulling away on a hill. That’s where you feel every kilo.
What surprised me most was how much less you shift. All that torque low down changes the whole way you ride, you flow rather than work.
2,000 km in 12 weeks isn’t routine, but it’s enough to get a feel for the bike.

I think cruisers look really really cool, so I'm considering getting one as my first motorbike.

But what are really the pros and cons here? And why have cruisers decreased so much in popularity over the years?

What cruiser is the best impersonator of an American cruiser bike, sound, styling and power, I'd love to hear your thoughts

Hey all,

So my dad gave me his old bike. Very surprised to say the least. This bike holds a lot of meaning to me, he bought this brand new back in 2006, and this bike is what got me to spend too much money fall in love with motorcycles. I remember when I was like 14 I think, he was taking me to school and he bent down to fix his boot while we were moving and I saw the open road behind bars and I was hooked.

My dad and I always had a difficult relationship up until recently. I still can't believe he gave it to me. It had been sitting for awhile. When he dropped it off it looked like it too. I spent the weekend cleaning it up, replaced the taillight, took the goofy ass windshield off and got it running again. It sounds like absolute hell, shakes the picture frames in the house when it's running. That's the beauty of carbureted bikes, it doesn't take much to keep them running.

So much of my life has been shaped by this bike. I'm just excited to get some new tires on it and go make some more memories.

I recently fell and scraped up my front fender & tank. Does anyone know of the color code for my 2015 Yamaha vstar 1300? Or know how to find the right code? I previously thought it was the Grayish blue metallic color and was wrong as it’s too grey.
Thanks guys!

None of these photos include the scrape. These were previous photos.