Sporster not maligned worldwide it seems
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Sporster not maligned worldwide it seems
Just joined a group on Facebook called Harley Davidson Sporster Iron group 883 , it is a closed group . I have been talking to owners all over the world , Germany , France , Australia, Japan . It appears the Sporster is well regarded all over the globe with the exception of the USA Geezer Glide, Billet Barge Harley riders here at home . Even noticed that in most of the pics most riders are wearing full safety gear , unlike your typical American pirate garb .
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Just joined a group on Facebook called Harley Davidson Sporster Iron group 883 , it is a closed group . I have been talking to owners all over the world , Germany , France , Australia, Japan . It appears the Sporster is well regarded all over the globe with the exception of the USA Geezer Glide, Billet Barge Harley riders here at home . Even noticed that in most of the pics most riders are wearing full safety gear , unlike your typical American pirate garb .
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I've always loved the Sportster, it was my first Harley. Then I started to travel long distances and a Sportster just wasn't in the cards. If I could afford it, I'd have another one as a local run around bike. I don't put down any Harley or any motorcycle for that matter. I've had probably 15 or 20 motorcycles in my 74 years. Foreign and domestic - liked them all.
I hate the new tank. To me it isn't a Sportster unless it has a peanut tank. That's the true look of a Sportster.
I hate the new tank. To me it isn't a Sportster unless it has a peanut tank. That's the true look of a Sportster.
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I have watched some of the Sporster sickness UK videos on YouTube . Wish there was a group like that here in PA , All we have are the 950 lb baggers , I Have never seen another 883 Iron on the road where I live . Maybe there are so many Sporsters purchased in Europe because the Harley's are so costly over there people just buy the base model ? Or maybe it is just a totally different mindset when it comes to cycling .
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Only on HDF does a guy complain that the Sportster is maligned by other riders and then call some else's mount a "Geezer Glide" or a "Billet Barge" and make fun of their clothing. Priceless.
Only on HDF does a guy complain that the Sportster is maligned by other riders and then call some else's mount a "Geezer Glide" or a "Billet Barge" and make fun of their clothing. Priceless.
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People who bash Sportsters are just trying to over compensate....I have seen plenty of Street Glide and Road king owners who never do more than bar hopping. Overkill for a big expensive bike IMO. Shoulda bought a Sportster...
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