Which Sporty???
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I owned a 1975 FXE Superglide way back when. I loved this bike. It was a dream to ride and had way more power than I cared to ever use. Cruising was great. I looked up the specs on this bike and compare them to the 2007 HD's. Very interesting.
Sportster 1200R FXE Superglide
Wheelbase 60.0 inches 61.0 inches
Engine 1200cc (74 ci) 1200 cc (74 ci)
Weight 586 lbs. 590 lbs.
Hp 60 hp 60 hp
Frt Wheel 19 in. 19 in.
Rear Wheel 16 in. 16 in.
Very similar motorcycles. They look similar in profile. I was considering a 2007 Superglide. I saw one today. The thing was huge. I couldn't believe the size of the engine/primary/transmission. When I sat on it my right leg touched the primary cover and my left leg was right on top of the pipe guards. I was thinking "this isn't the motorcyce I had and is not what I had imagined a Harley to be". I am going to look hard at the sportster now as the replacement bike.
Sportster 1200R FXE Superglide
Wheelbase 60.0 inches 61.0 inches
Engine 1200cc (74 ci) 1200 cc (74 ci)
Weight 586 lbs. 590 lbs.
Hp 60 hp 60 hp
Frt Wheel 19 in. 19 in.
Rear Wheel 16 in. 16 in.
Very similar motorcycles. They look similar in profile. I was considering a 2007 Superglide. I saw one today. The thing was huge. I couldn't believe the size of the engine/primary/transmission. When I sat on it my right leg touched the primary cover and my left leg was right on top of the pipe guards. I was thinking "this isn't the motorcyce I had and is not what I had imagined a Harley to be". I am going to look hard at the sportster now as the replacement bike.
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I really dig the blacked out engine on your 1200R. I hope the dealership still has one when I go back on Thursday. I wonder if the chrome covers will come off the 1200c. I'd like just black.
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ORIGINAL: tbone52
I owned a 1975 FXE Superglide way back when. I loved this bike. It was a dream to ride and had way more power than I cared to ever use. Cruising was great. I looked up the specs on this bike and compare them to the 2007 HD's. Very interesting.
Sportster 1200R FXE Superglide
Wheelbase 60.0 inches 61.0 inches
Engine 1200cc (74 ci) 1200 cc (74 ci)
Weight 586 lbs. 590 lbs.
Hp 60 hp 60 hp
Frt Wheel 19 in. 19 in.
Rear Wheel 16 in. 16 in.
Very similar motorcycles. They look similar in profile. I was considering a 2007 Superglide. I saw one today. The thing was huge. I couldn't believe the size of the engine/primary/transmission. When I sat on it my right leg touched the primary cover and my left leg was right on top of the pipe guards. I was thinking "this isn't the motorcyce I had and is not what I had imagined a Harley to be". I am going to look hard at the sportster now as the replacement bike.
I owned a 1975 FXE Superglide way back when. I loved this bike. It was a dream to ride and had way more power than I cared to ever use. Cruising was great. I looked up the specs on this bike and compare them to the 2007 HD's. Very interesting.
Sportster 1200R FXE Superglide
Wheelbase 60.0 inches 61.0 inches
Engine 1200cc (74 ci) 1200 cc (74 ci)
Weight 586 lbs. 590 lbs.
Hp 60 hp 60 hp
Frt Wheel 19 in. 19 in.
Rear Wheel 16 in. 16 in.
Very similar motorcycles. They look similar in profile. I was considering a 2007 Superglide. I saw one today. The thing was huge. I couldn't believe the size of the engine/primary/transmission. When I sat on it my right leg touched the primary cover and my left leg was right on top of the pipe guards. I was thinking "this isn't the motorcyce I had and is not what I had imagined a Harley to be". I am going to look hard at the sportster now as the replacement bike.
Rode that bike across the Country many times (2-up on a number of occasions) and it never let me down or lacked for power.
From what I recall it was completely stock except for 6" over tubes, and it ran like a champ. It was a 'kick starter' (no push button electric starter back then), and always fired right up. Put a bunch of miles on that bike, and other than replacing the final drive chain and clutch pack once it was pretty bullet proof.
Wish I would have kept it.
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I am sure they can. But why get the 1200C when you are paying for all that chrome for the C model? THe 1200R's come standard with that poweder coated black. And if you really like the C tank, you can change up to one. Personally I am a fan of the peanut tank's classic look, the tach and speedo, and dual front disk brakes on the Roadster. With the blacked out engine, I think the Roadster retains that classic, old school racing look to it.
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I am sure they can. But why get the 1200C when you are paying for all that chrome for the C model? THe 1200R's come standard with that poweder coated black. And if you really like the C tank, you can change up to one. Personally I am a fan of the peanut tank's classic look, the tach and speedo, and dual front disk brakes on the Roadster. With the blacked out engine, I think the Roadster retains that classic, old school racing look to it.
I am sure they can. But why get the 1200C when you are paying for all that chrome for the C model? THe 1200R's come standard with that poweder coated black. And if you really like the C tank, you can change up to one. Personally I am a fan of the peanut tank's classic look, the tach and speedo, and dual front disk brakes on the Roadster. With the blacked out engine, I think the Roadster retains that classic, old school racing look to it.
I like the lower center of gravity of the 1200C (26.3" seat height, while the 1200R has a 28.1" seat height), the forward controls (mid controls for the 1200R), the 21" profile laced front wheel (19" wheel on the 1200R), the additional chrome, and the 4.5 gallon tank.
But I've ridden the lower 'cruiser styled' big twin Harley's since the 70's and just prefer that type of ride. Others might prefer the higher ride of the "R" bikes.
It's just a matter of getting what makes you happy and fits you the best.
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I can't tell you how many times I've read "I wish I would have kept my first Harley".
I swear (on the bike's manual) I will never get rid of my first bike - (barring being totaled - or me being dead)
I swear (on the bike's manual) I will never get rid of my first bike - (barring being totaled - or me being dead)
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I see where you are coming from...
But by the time I buy the lower rear shocks, forward controls, bigger tank (and paint), and a 21" front wheel, I think I'd come out ahead this way. Plus, the chrome I could sell (or keep if my tastes change - as do so many H-D owners do from what I read in this board)
Great sugestion though. If only they made a peanut tank 1.2 gallons bigger...
But by the time I buy the lower rear shocks, forward controls, bigger tank (and paint), and a 21" front wheel, I think I'd come out ahead this way. Plus, the chrome I could sell (or keep if my tastes change - as do so many H-D owners do from what I read in this board)
Great sugestion though. If only they made a peanut tank 1.2 gallons bigger...
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You're definitely right FenderGuy. I sat on and tried both. Being 6'2" I liiked the higher ride of the R vs. f the C. And I do like the forward controls and may one day switch to them -- but for now the mid controls suited me better. And it does not cramp me up at all. It is actually quite comfortable. It gave me a nice upright position (good on my bad back) and made me feel more in "control" for driving in the area I am in which has a lot of traffic. If I lived out where the road was more open and less congested I may have opted for the front controls instead.
But you are spot on right FenderGuy. It is all a matter of personal taste and comfort. And on that note, Harley offers us many models and options to choose from in order to make that match!
But you are spot on right FenderGuy. It is all a matter of personal taste and comfort. And on that note, Harley offers us many models and options to choose from in order to make that match!
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I see where you are coming from...
But by the time I buy the lower rear shocks, forward controls, bigger tank (and paint), and a 21" front wheel, I think I'd come out ahead this way. Plus, the chrome I could sell (or keep if my tastes change - as do so many H-D owners do from what I read in this board)
Great sugestion though. If only they made a peanut tank 1.2 gallons bigger...
I see where you are coming from...
But by the time I buy the lower rear shocks, forward controls, bigger tank (and paint), and a 21" front wheel, I think I'd come out ahead this way. Plus, the chrome I could sell (or keep if my tastes change - as do so many H-D owners do from what I read in this board)
Great sugestion though. If only they made a peanut tank 1.2 gallons bigger...
I admit, I would not mind the peanut tank being 1.2 gallons bigger. THat would be hot. I love the classic looks of it. But I also would not mind addding 50 miles to my cruising range.
In response to your other post -- I can't see ever selling this bike either. Of course, I just got it, and who knows. But I can see always having this thing and keep modding it as time goes on to be my nimble, speedy Harley and then add a big, heavy tourer or cruiser later on.
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ORIGINAL: tbone52
I owned a 1975 FXE Superglide way back when. I loved this bike. It was a dream to ride and had way more power than I cared to ever use. Cruising was great. I looked up the specs on this bike and compare them to the 2007 HD's. Very interesting.
Sportster 1200R FXE Superglide
Wheelbase 60.0 inches 61.0 inches
Engine 1200cc (74 ci) 1200 cc (74 ci)
Weight 586 lbs. 590 lbs.
Hp 60 hp 60 hp
Frt Wheel 19 in. 19 in.
Rear Wheel 16 in. 16 in.
Very similar motorcycles. They look similar in profile. I was considering a 2007 Superglide. I saw one today. The thing was huge. I couldn't believe the size of the engine/primary/transmission. When I sat on it my right leg touched the primary cover and my left leg was right on top of the pipe guards. I was thinking "this isn't the motorcyce I had and is not what I had imagined a Harley to be". I am going to look hard at the sportster now as the replacement bike.
I owned a 1975 FXE Superglide way back when. I loved this bike. It was a dream to ride and had way more power than I cared to ever use. Cruising was great. I looked up the specs on this bike and compare them to the 2007 HD's. Very interesting.
Sportster 1200R FXE Superglide
Wheelbase 60.0 inches 61.0 inches
Engine 1200cc (74 ci) 1200 cc (74 ci)
Weight 586 lbs. 590 lbs.
Hp 60 hp 60 hp
Frt Wheel 19 in. 19 in.
Rear Wheel 16 in. 16 in.
Very similar motorcycles. They look similar in profile. I was considering a 2007 Superglide. I saw one today. The thing was huge. I couldn't believe the size of the engine/primary/transmission. When I sat on it my right leg touched the primary cover and my left leg was right on top of the pipe guards. I was thinking "this isn't the motorcyce I had and is not what I had imagined a Harley to be". I am going to look hard at the sportster now as the replacement bike.