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i posted in the new members yestarday. i just ordered an 05 1200custom sportster. i have no license, very little experience and decided that i want a bike. i was told to stay away from the 883 because i am a big guy 6'8" and 260. what does anybody think is the sporster a good choice for me? any suggestions for insurace? someone told me progressive was good. i am really excited about this, but still feel like i am jumping in a little blindly both feet first. so any input is appreciated.
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Hey disgrntal1, definately shop for insurance. "Progressive" may be a good choice that I don't know, but I do know that my long time insurance carrier was less expensive than my Father-in-laws undewriter for Harley Davidson.
Anyhow... I couldn't think of a better place o jump in with both feet.
Anyhow... I couldn't think of a better place o jump in with both feet.
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Hi,
I did a ton of shopping before I switched to Progressive. Nobody even came close to them from a price and service perspective...
I have a friend who is 6'5" he has an older Sportster. He's definitely "big" on the bike. If you can swing it, I'd look at a bigger bike.
JMO,
Ryan
I did a ton of shopping before I switched to Progressive. Nobody even came close to them from a price and service perspective...
I have a friend who is 6'5" he has an older Sportster. He's definitely "big" on the bike. If you can swing it, I'd look at a bigger bike.
JMO,
Ryan
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Another option for you to consider (if you haven't already) would be forward controls and seat.
Forward controls allows you to stetch-out a bit more and the more comfortable seats will give you a little more leg room as well.
Myself at 5'10", my ride feels just right. I've tried 2 different seats, and they both sat me higher than I liked, due to my short legs. [:@]
Forward controls allows you to stetch-out a bit more and the more comfortable seats will give you a little more leg room as well.
Myself at 5'10", my ride feels just right. I've tried 2 different seats, and they both sat me higher than I liked, due to my short legs. [:@]
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Another option for you to consider (if you haven't already) would be forward controls and seat.
Forward controls allows you to stetch-out a bit more and the more comfortable seats will give you a little more leg room as well.
Another option for you to consider (if you haven't already) would be forward controls and seat.
Forward controls allows you to stetch-out a bit more and the more comfortable seats will give you a little more leg room as well.
Ryan
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You may want to look at seat also. I have found that all of my buddies that are your size found that the sportster is just "not right" for them after a short while. Before you spend a fortune making your bike fit you, you may want to consider moving to a heritage, or a road king that may fit you better in the long run. You definatly won't have power problems with the 1200 sporty, but if you bought it thinking that it would be a good bike to learn on, you may want to make a change before it's too late. There are lot's of great safety courses out there that can teach you the basics.
Check out the Heritage that is for sale in the classifeds. It looks like a good deal.
Check out the Heritage that is for sale in the classifeds. It looks like a good deal.
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I am like some of the other posters, bigger bikes might be a little more comfertable for you. Most already have foreward controls from the factory. If your intimidated by the size, a smaller softail like the standerd, deuce ,night train or a dyna would be good too. The 1200 will be a great bike and will haul you fine. Do take a safety course, they are well worth it. I have rode bikes for twenty years or so,dirt bikes,street bikes on back roads and illigally on the street a little and i learned alot of of riding skills and safety measures to use on the street.It was really helpful. Talk to the dealership they should be able to hook you up with a riding course,mine did for me.
You ordered a great bike,great to learn on becouse it is light and has a shorter wheel base. I dont want you to think you made a mistake on the order. The bigger bikes are just alittle more smoother ride far a long day out.
David
You ordered a great bike,great to learn on becouse it is light and has a shorter wheel base. I dont want you to think you made a mistake on the order. The bigger bikes are just alittle more smoother ride far a long day out.
David
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I am back after a long time away. after much deliberation and several much appreciated opinions i have changed my order. instead of the sporster i have ordered a 2004 v-rod. it is larger than the sporster and i have talked to a few people who are really happy with them. i have noticed there are only a couple v-rod owners on this forum and have wondered why that is. anyway i got the 04 vrsc-a and i got a great price on it. i love the look and expect that i will be happy with the bike.