could not ride with mini apes at all, I had put forwards on it, I should have bit the bullet and put fat bob bars on the street bob I did love the 103 and 6 spd dyna platform handling a lot. Low rider S is a possibility as best all around bike for me

 

I bought a sportster as my first entry-level bike. I wanted something cheap and "light". Now I wish I had a dyna

 

Having owned and ridden them all, a Sporty is a great choice. Definitely more raw, but that's part of the fun.

 

Im back in Baltimore and i remember exactly why i love my sporty in town so much. Dyna is a big lummox round this place.

 

I too have gone from an FLHTC to an XL1200. And I love it. Fast, easy to handle, and like someone said a nice pallet to build on. So go for it and have fun. That's the name of the game isn't it?

 

I have a sportster for the twisties and a Tour Glide for cruising --- it's all about YOUR ride

 

First, don't call it "trading down". You're right sizing. Sportsters aren't a down grade at all, they're great, versatile bikes. Get what fits, you'll be happier in the long term.

FWIW I used to have a Road King. I have a 1200C. I wouldn't go back.

 

I read a lot of comments about Sportsters not being suitable for 2 up.
What is it that makes them unsuitable,we ride 2 up on a FatBob all the time,usually 350-450 miles a day,with a Sundowner seat & the dimensions of the Sportster Sundowner are the same as the Dyna.
I'm not arguing the case we've never ridden a Sportster 2 up,i'm just curious what makes them unsuitable,because i intend to trade our FatBob for a Sportster,soon as i get a deal.

 

What makes a Sportster unsuitable while 2 up is the person handling the bike , no other reason , I know you have seen much smaller bikes with 2 up . There is only 3 inches difference in wheel base between the Sportster Roadster and a Touring bike I know as I have them both and at 63 when I want to go out and have fun it's the sportster and when I just want to be a Geezer it's the Tour Glide , It's YOUR own personal preference . I am going to suggest to rent a bike style for a day to see what YOU like as I like having 2 bikes

 

good to know. I'm on an iron right now and I really want a street bob, so the info is useful. Won't be selling the sportster, just hoping to add to the stable the beginning of next year.