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From: D.C.
I've been riding almost everyday since I got my bike in July of 2010. What are you talking about they don't handle for ****?
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From: SE Illinois
I also like the skinny front tire on the Sporty. I think it handles just fine & I ride most days year around also. I've never had an issue with the skinny tire, except that as someone said, it does wear out quickly....replaced at 10,000 miles for me.
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From: SE Illinois
It makes a lot more sense for me to get a Super Glide (& I likely still will), but I'm just drawn to the 72 also. It wouldn't make a lot of sense to trade Sporty for Sporty since there is nothing wrong with mine, but I gotta admit I would consider it just because I love the look of the 72 + I know a lot about Sportys and how to work on them, parts, etc.. Getting a Dyna is going to be a whole new learning curve.
I've always loved the style of the Nightster, but I also like chrome, 21" front tires & mini-apes...the 72 seems to combine all this into one bike.
The only downside I can see is the 2.1 gallon peanut tank...looks awesome, but not much good on longer rides when I'm used to a 4.5 & the Dyna has a 5.
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From: Corona, Ca
on the sporty the skinny front tire looks way better, but they suck on the freeway, they catch every groove and when your blasting at 80 mph it feels like its getting squirley, other than that I love them!
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From: SE Illinois
I'll give ya that....guess I'm just used to it & don't think much about it anymore, but you are right...gotta watch out for the grooves with the skinny!
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From: Detroit, MI
wtf? i never had a problem with the handling of the 21 inch wheel.
