Sportster model differences
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Hello, I'm getting ready to buy my first Harley sportster (2005 custom 1200 is what I want).
I'm leaning towards the custom because I like the spoke front wheel, forward controls, rubber mounted engineand higher handle bars..
I'm not really sure what's different between the custom, roadster and low other then what I mentioned. Can someone please give an overview between the 3? Thanks!
I'm leaning towards the custom because I like the spoke front wheel, forward controls, rubber mounted engineand higher handle bars..
I'm not really sure what's different between the custom, roadster and low other then what I mentioned. Can someone please give an overview between the 3? Thanks!
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RE: Sportster model differences
you about covered it, the Gas tank is probably the Biggest difference, mostly Cosmetic differences when ya get past the ride heights of the 3 Bikes.
go here and chose compare specs,,,,
http://www.harley-davidson.com/wcm/C...p;locale=en_US
go here and chose compare specs,,,,
http://www.harley-davidson.com/wcm/C...p;locale=en_US
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RE: Sportster model differences
C: single front disk, 26.5" seat height, spoke wheels, no tach, 4.5 gal tank, forward controls, more engine chrome, 21" front tire.
R: double front disks, 28.1" seat height, cast wheels, has a tach, 3.3 gal tank, mid controls, less engine chrome, 19" front tire.
Personally I bought the roadster for the following reasons: I like the extra braking of the double disks, cast wheels are easier to clean and are tubeless for less unsprung weight, I like to have a tach, I like the look of the peanut tank, mid controls feel right to me (especially when hot *******), I like the black out look on the engine, I like the paint job on the R with the two tone tank.
R: double front disks, 28.1" seat height, cast wheels, has a tach, 3.3 gal tank, mid controls, less engine chrome, 19" front tire.
Personally I bought the roadster for the following reasons: I like the extra braking of the double disks, cast wheels are easier to clean and are tubeless for less unsprung weight, I like to have a tach, I like the look of the peanut tank, mid controls feel right to me (especially when hot *******), I like the black out look on the engine, I like the paint job on the R with the two tone tank.
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Thanks.. So the only thing I wish the custom had was the double disk brakes! Oh well, can't have it all.
I'm going tomorrow to see the 05 custom with $1K as a deposit.. Hope it works out. I have Harley on the brain!
I'm going tomorrow to see the 05 custom with $1K as a deposit.. Hope it works out. I have Harley on the brain!
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RE: Sportster model differences
the roadster is just that, mid range seating position,fatter front tirew/spoked mag wheel, i think a tach,etc. the custom has the 21 inch narrowfront wheel and tire, sits a little furtherback, more chrome, custom light package, and a realbad seat. the low is a big change to me. it sits about 1 1/2 lower, 2 inches forward, and has mid controls. i really think you would have to be 5 foo nothing to be comfortable. that's my 02. hope you enjoy what ever you get
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