In the past I've done a bit of European touring on both a HD XL 883R (2002 model) and a 1450 dyna street bob (2007 model). In my opinion the 883R was the better all rounder and was averaging around 150 miles per tank. The Sporty is more upright with wider flat tracker type bars as standard so it handled more like a normal MC than a cruiser. I fitted a small rack for tent etc and had a set of soft throwover panniers and off I went... The only mods I did to the bike was a standard stage 1 tune with free flowing Airbox, 2 into 1 pipes etc..
The belts are normally good for about 60K miles of tarmack but a mate of mine lived in the country with a lot gravel tracks and broke 2 belts in 3 years! luckily the dealer replaced both under warranty
I've also toured on my Yamaha fazer 600 which is a far better touring bike than both my previous HD!
Oh.. and the Harley is also quite heavy to pick up if you drop it like I did 
Bones 
Last edited by Bones667; 9 Feb 2015 at 13:11.
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