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Sep 11, 2005 | 07:21 PM

ncbikers

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new member/downsizing

hello all, we are new members to the forum.
we currently have a 1999 flsts heritage springer.
wanting to sell, and buy two sportsters.
883low for the wife, and 1200r for myself.
has anyone else downsized like this before, and if so how did it go?

Sep 11, 2005 | 09:58 PM

mikeisglidn

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first welcome from eastern nc! just my 02 but i think id buy the 883 for the mate and keep the springer for myself!!

Sep 12, 2005 | 04:44 PM

burnie

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Ive gone from sportster to ultra classic, back to sportsters. I like the sportster quite a bit.

Sep 12, 2005 | 05:29 PM

oldgeezer

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I went from a Sporty to a Softail. While the Softail is best for longer trips, I sure miss my Sportster for tootin' around town. It was a lot more fun to ride than the Softail. If I could afford it, I'd have both.

Sep 13, 2005 | 02:31 AM

Crossbones

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hi ncbikers,
welcome here and hope you enjoy the place. send us a pic of the springer when you get a chance. the new sporty's are really nice so i don't think you'd be sorry. if the mrs. is used to riding the springer just get 2 1200's, that way you could have twins! good luck with whatever you do..stay safe

Sep 13, 2005 | 02:51 PM

ncbikers

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thanks for the info

Sep 17, 2005 | 04:24 PM

xlrider

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Have you rode a 1200 sporty yet? If so , do you like it more, less , as much or what, as your current ride?
I was all into "upgrading" at first, then I rode my Uncles RK for a couple days, My friends Night train for a week, a day on a Softtail standard, and a ride on a FATBOY. I liked all in different ways, but none made me want to "trade up" since then, (a yr ago) I have not thought at all about trading up, I spent some of the extra money for a HiPo top end rebuild.
I thought about it and knew nothing was funner than my 1200, I realy DO NOT see what the big deal is in Heavier Slower bikes.

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Sep 17, 2005 | 09:07 PM

ncbikers

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haven't ridden the new 1200 yet, just checked them out at the dealership. had an old iron head sportster before the springer. it was just fine for what i needed at the time when i was single. moved up to the soft tail when we started riding for two. now that the misses is ready for her own, i could easily go back to the sporty. i think alot depends on the type of riding you do. we don't ride across the country, just day trips here and there in the mountains. so don't think you need to upgrade to a bigger bike just because. don't get me wrong, i love the springer, but could enjoy riding just as much on a smaller bike, and now that will go for the two of us, instead of one.