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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 10:00 PM
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I'm 6'2 300. I used to ride a Sportster when I weighed 250. I loved that bike, but in retrospect, it was too small for me. I have a 98 Superglide now, and I feel very comfortable on it. I think it had 27,000 miles on it when I bought it. I have put about 4,000 worry free miles on it in the almost year that I've owned it. I don't know what the magic cutoff is as far as age and miles goes. I think as long as your major parts like engine and transmission are good, you'll probably be okay. I was needing a deal when I bought mine, and I found a guy willing to come down to $5,700. I bet if you look around, you can find a great deal on a bike that's comfortable to you. I'd say just don't get your heart set on one from pictures and videos before you even sit on one.
 
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