Raw, fun bikes, but not ideal for highway and/or two-up riding.

 

My only regret about my Sportster is not getting one long before I did.

 

Bought my first sportster (1200C) this year, it my first Harley too. I love riding that bike. I don't think I'll every part with it just add another bike like a RK or FatBoy someday.

 

No sir, it's not "up".... It's "over". Big bikes arent better, just different.

 

Could not agree more...

 

I also went thru many metrics over the years. My plan was to get a H-D when I retired.

The thought was that working full time job, part time jobs and side work, raising a family and going to night school did not leave enough time to enjoy a more expensive bike. To that end I bought inexpensive small and midsized metrics. I considered them "throw away bikes".

My favorite bike is the Sportster. They consist of a 03 883R, 09 XR1200, 14 XL1200T, 16 Roadster and I consider the 08 Buell Uly their cousin.

I did have a 11 XL1200C which I toured. Since I tour them often I did trade the 11 in on the XL1200T when they came out.

Here is a shot of the 11 loaded up to go to Sturgis a few years back.

 

So true! Once again I stand corrected. But I was actually referring more to size.

 

My 883 great bike 29 years no real issues $3650 back then

 

Well, I am 55 and my 2016 Sportster is my first and only Harley - et al.

So, I'm not the only one?!

 

^ nope. i'm 42 and just got mine about 4 months ago !