sportster question
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From: Nomad
RE: sportster question
For what you describe, it will be perfect, a ton of fun. Very nimble.
Of course, Sportster owners will always say that. Big Twin owners will say that BTs are easier to ride with their lower center of gravity.
It is also true that the overwhelming majority of first-time Sportster owners trade-in their Sportys in a year or two for a Big Twin.
I have a 1200 and love it. It's become my primary mode of transportation, as long as there is no ice on the road. I only start wishing for something else when I go on road trips with my wife (she has a Heritage--it's much better for that kind of riding). But for the other 90% of my riding, it's perfect.
The bottom line: get your endorsement, then go sit on bikes at the dealer. Or buy used if you are not 100% sure about it. You'll be likely to sell it for very close to what you will have paid for that used bike, I'd wager, certainly. But in the end, buy the one that makes you smile the most and hurts your wallet the least. You'll leave happy and enjoy it.
Of course, Sportster owners will always say that. Big Twin owners will say that BTs are easier to ride with their lower center of gravity.
It is also true that the overwhelming majority of first-time Sportster owners trade-in their Sportys in a year or two for a Big Twin.
I have a 1200 and love it. It's become my primary mode of transportation, as long as there is no ice on the road. I only start wishing for something else when I go on road trips with my wife (she has a Heritage--it's much better for that kind of riding). But for the other 90% of my riding, it's perfect.
The bottom line: get your endorsement, then go sit on bikes at the dealer. Or buy used if you are not 100% sure about it. You'll be likely to sell it for very close to what you will have paid for that used bike, I'd wager, certainly. But in the end, buy the one that makes you smile the most and hurts your wallet the least. You'll leave happy and enjoy it.
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RE: sportster question
After not riding for about 17 years, last spring I decided to check out the Harleys.. One ride on a 883 sportster sold me.
I'm 59, the bike is a daily ride to work for me 6 months out of the year, 30 miles one way, rural roads for the most part (I hate the highway!)... usually at 50-60 mph.
I love it... It goes WAY faster than I need, it feels comfortable.
If my intent were week long trips of 100's of miles, I would go for a bigger bike, but for a 200 mile saturday ride, it's fine, and fun!
Enjoy...hope you make the right choice!
I'm 59, the bike is a daily ride to work for me 6 months out of the year, 30 miles one way, rural roads for the most part (I hate the highway!)... usually at 50-60 mph.
I love it... It goes WAY faster than I need, it feels comfortable.
If my intent were week long trips of 100's of miles, I would go for a bigger bike, but for a 200 mile saturday ride, it's fine, and fun!
Enjoy...hope you make the right choice!
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