Quote Originally Posted by sdm2841 View Post
Hey y'all. Trying to make sure I'm making the right choice on my first bike. I'm seeing some good deals on used HD Sportsters near me and I want to make sure I'm not buying too little bike with the Heist. I realize it's a 250 (or 229 I guess) but with some carb mods, the emissions junk stripped, and straight pipes will this thing get from 0 - 45/50 in a reasonable time? Can I expect to stay ahead of an F250 on a 50mph secondary road? I'm 5' 11", 170lbs. I'm not looking to tear ass down the Interstate, I just don't want some soccer mom or big ass pickup to turn me into a speed bump 'cause I can't get up to speed in time. Any input from you folks who've been riding these a while is appreciated.
I wouldn't worry about getting up to 50. Even with the factory muffler it gets there quick as most cars on the road. I've never felt rushed by traffic behind me. Above that (60-65) the bike will keep up just fine, but is absolutely no rocket. It took me a while to get used to it on the 60 mph roads around here, mostly watching for bumps and potholes, hanging on for dear life etc. After a little time on the bike it's really no big deal.