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Jun 29, 2009 | 04:09 PM

Biker Trash

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realization

So the ol'lady and I took a 200 mile day trip on the bagger Sunday. It was a nice trip and turned out to be very enjoyable.
When we got home I decided to pull the Sportster out of the garage and give it a work out.
Damn if that thing didn't suprise the **** outta me!
So my realization is "you tend to take for granted how quick n nimble the Sportster is until you ride something different (like a bagger) for a couple of days.

Jun 29, 2009 | 04:19 PM

JosephGarcia

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From: fegfsg

kinda why its called a "sport"ster

Jun 29, 2009 | 04:53 PM

cHarley

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From: Boynton Beach, FloriDuh

A belated congrats on the "couch" Elliot.

Can't blame ya, I'd love to have both in the stable, but won't give up the Sporty.

Jun 30, 2009 | 10:10 AM

bmxatv

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try riding a ducati 1098s and getting back on your sportster, my sporty felt like a vespa.

Jun 30, 2009 | 10:57 AM

JosephGarcia

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Quote:

Originally Posted by bmxatv

try riding a ducati 1098s and getting back on your sportster, my sporty felt like a vespa.

my sporty hangs with my ducati, you just have a nightster

Jun 30, 2009 | 12:48 PM

Biker Trash

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Quote:

Originally Posted by cHarley

A belated congrats on the "couch" Elliot.

Can't blame ya, I'd love to have both in the stable, but won't give up the Sporty.

thanks cHarley! They both have their benefits and shortcomings. That's why having one of each IMO is having the best of both worlds.

Jun 30, 2009 | 01:19 PM

stng_96

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From: Marion Ill

My girls father has heritage softail, now even though its not a dresser, it feels huge, I actually really enjoy riding it for a while, just so I can jump back on the sporty and whip around

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Jun 30, 2009 | 07:55 PM

Fogoms

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I just picked up my '09 Heritage tonight. I do a lot of mileage and the Sportster was killing me on the long rides, but there's nothing like it for just plain fun. Unfortunately I can't afford to have two bikes and I'm going to have to put the Sporty up for sale as soon as H-D sends me the title. I'm really gonna miss it. Of course, I could get lucky and maybe it wont sell...