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At the local dealer, they'll do a day rental where you can try 3 bikes. If you buy, they'll deduct the rental fee from the purchase price.
Ride a Nightster then a Custom w/ forwards, see what feels right to you.
I prefer mids w/ a set of highway pegs. Feels better with my feet underneath me.
BTW I'm 6'3''
If you buy a Sportster, eventually someone (probably a salesman) will tell you that you need a bigger bike. Unless you are shorter than 5'5" - then they'll tell you to trade on a Deluxe.
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