I have A 07 883L EFI and A 06 1200C CARB The EFI is nice as far as start up and throttel is crisp.The CARB on cold days is a pain to start an warm up compaired to the EFI the Throttelis not as crisp. I know the reasons why. I like both Bikes. Can any one compare A 03 or earler year Sortster To the two that I have just would like to know howthey run. Last time I had a bike was !970 kick start distributer Can' t rember that far back It ran better then my 06 I think. Was easy to work on then the newer ones.

 

1995 of course... I have only rode my scoot so I couldn't really tell you. But I can tell you a 95 1200 is a blast to ride.

 

my 07...

 

Ive only owned my 06 1200, but really like working on it with the carb, yet to own an EFI but would love to run either one.

 

Dunno, I only ever ridden my carbed 06 R.

 

I have not ridden a injected model I'll just stick with my 2005.

 

I prefer the 93-03 1200 models. Solid mount engines, belt drive, 5-speed transmission, carburator. Parts available just about anywhere. Best of all no leaks (at least mine doesn't leak anything). Also 50-60 lbs lighter than the 04 and newer. What's not to love?

 

According to the sales person , the 2009 will be the best ..

So we will all have to upgrade ..

 

I've only ridden my '05, so I have nothing to compare it to. Haven't had any problems and no leaks. I think carb'ed bikes would be more user-friendly if you plan on doing the work yourself.

 

I love my 2001. Sure, it has it's eccentricities. But, thats what gives it its character. On top of that, I would not have learned all that I have in the last 3 years. In the long run, it doesn't really matter. Old ones, new ones... They are all Harley. Personally, I am just happy to be part of the family.