I hadn't ridden for 10years plus and rented a Low Rider last year to do Route on. Had only ridden Jap twins before ... It was a fantastic bike, I fell in love and was about to order one when I saw the Street Bob ... same ride position but I prefer the style ... it arrives Wednesday.
I rode 66 with a mate on a Sporty, he was sore and his ********* have gone into hiding since ... I tried it for a day and hated it.

I'm 5'7" and brick shaped ... 220 lbs ... the bike fits me perfectly.

Agree with the others too ... you won't go wrong with any big Harley ... they can all be customised to suit you if you prefer the style of one of the other types. On balance the Dyna handles better for me too.

Mat

 

Dyna Super Glide Custom.......[8D][8D]

But I'm biased......

 

not knocken the sporty line-up, was my first HD. however IMO its pretty simple FXDWG
congrats on your tenure of service[sm=icon_cheers.gif]

 

Definitely don't get a streetbob...there are already too many of them!

 

Get the one you have always wanted, otherwise you will never be happy.

On the Sportster....all of what your reading is coming from guys riding 2003 and older models with the solid mounted motor. 2004 and newer have a rubber mounted motor, and the Sporty is now basically a "mini-dyna". I Bought a Superglide because i was given a steal of a deal brand new, and although I have it where I want it, (just have to put all the parts on when I get back from Osan) If It was worth anything on trade, I would dump it and get a wideglide....I like raked scooters! My Superglide will be at the same rake now, but a new 96 cuber with a 6-speed would be great!

Joe

 

Another vote for Lowrider. I'm tall so unfortunately the LR is not an option for me. I think the LR will fit you perfect. It is a few more bucks than a SG. You can always get a SG and then drop it down some - that would work perfect too.

I think the WG will stretch you out too much. Just my opinion. It's the tallest Harley made. I put extended forwards on my SG last year and now one of my friends can't ride it because his legs are too short. Even if they were standard forwards like the WG has, he would be stretching all day long - he's 5'8".

 

Keep in mind that 'reach' is all about the seat. Every time I swap out a seat, it changes the ride completely...

 

Ditto!

 

In a word Bull, The idea that you'd out grow a bike that is lighter,quicker, faster,and better handling than anything Harley makes short of a Vrod or Buell is ludicris.Now, if a wideglide is what you really want than you will really not be happy with anything else.These bikes are really expensive and resale value is not what it once was so if you don't get the one you want to start with it can be a really expensive mistake.

 

Go with the Low Rider....I'm 5ft something, and have no probs getting both feet on the ground...and oh yeah the chrome is real purty too