Difference between Hugger and Sportster Custom
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Difference between Hugger and Sportster Custom
Still searching for the right sporty for the wife. What is the difference between the two of these? The blue book value is about $2000 different. Which would be the best for a new rider in your opinion? Thanks.
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RE: Difference between Hugger and Sportster Custom
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Still searching for the right sporty for the wife. What is the difference between the two of these? The blue book value is about $2000 different. Which would be the best for a new rider in your opinion? Thanks.
Still searching for the right sporty for the wife. What is the difference between the two of these? The blue book value is about $2000 different. Which would be the best for a new rider in your opinion? Thanks.
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RE: Difference between Hugger and Sportster Custom
My wife is 4'11" and 95lbs, bought her a 06' 883L then dropped it 2" with shocks from Lickscycles.
Two of are friends bought 1200 customs, no way she could ride that while learning.
Notice the tank dent, been dropped quite a few times (10?). Mostly before I lowered it.
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Two of are friends bought 1200 customs, no way she could ride that while learning.
Notice the tank dent, been dropped quite a few times (10?). Mostly before I lowered it.
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RE: Difference between Hugger and Sportster Custom
Customs and lows have the same rear shock, but the 21" front on the custom effectively raises the ride height a tad. Also the low's seat is sculpted into the frame, also lowering ride height.
I'm 5'2" and I easily flat foot my low, and now my hubby's custom's seat is well broke in, I could handle it comfortably. To start out on, it was just too far out of my comfort range to ride.
Also, the custom has a 4.5 gal tank and forward controls as opposed to the lows mid controls and 3.3 gal tank.
I'm 5'2" and I easily flat foot my low, and now my hubby's custom's seat is well broke in, I could handle it comfortably. To start out on, it was just too far out of my comfort range to ride.
Also, the custom has a 4.5 gal tank and forward controls as opposed to the lows mid controls and 3.3 gal tank.
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