Is the 72 a weekend warrior Harley?
#12
08-25-2012, 01:15 PM
Road Warrior
#13
08-25-2012, 01:21 PM
All these Sportster models - my opinion - are small bikes and good for around town cruising. For long rides, and 2-up, there are better choices.
I bought a 2012 1200C Sportster because my touring bike is just "too much" for these short trips.
No one bike "does it all" - everything is a compromise. Or, buy as many bikes that are "fit for purpose" for the different riding you want to do. But many of us can't afford this ideal option.
I bought a 2012 1200C Sportster because my touring bike is just "too much" for these short trips.
No one bike "does it all" - everything is a compromise. Or, buy as many bikes that are "fit for purpose" for the different riding you want to do. But many of us can't afford this ideal option.
+1. You CAN ride a Sportster forever, but only if you're tough and do it up the right way. Most people aren't tough.
GREAT BIKE!
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08-25-2012, 04:50 PM
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the reason why I started this thread is bc I think the 72 is yes a nice lookin bike, but for the weekend warriors that cant turn a sportster into there own. Hell its look is what an old school bike looks like after decades of original ideas from ppl who ride. Half metal half plastic rear fender? sounds like were gettn hondafied. I agree, sportys r a bar hopper/around towner, however lets look back at the original sportster an how long the legacy has lasted. mmmm??? Money can by you alook but not respect.
#15
08-25-2012, 07:21 PM
#16
08-25-2012, 07:22 PM
Tourer
#17
08-25-2012, 08:38 PM
I have a 72, the combination of the somewhat high bars and forward pegs gives it a suprisingly comfortable riding position. Even with that bony *** hard little seat I can ride all day and not be in pain. I have gotten a rack and windshield for it and use it for long weekend trips....200-300 miles. Its alot of fun. Range is a problem, only 100 miles at best. must carry a gas can on the rack.
#19
08-25-2012, 10:06 PM
#20
08-25-2012, 10:40 PM
the reason why I started this thread is bc I think the 72 is yes a nice lookin bike, but for the weekend warriors that cant turn a sportster into there own. Hell its look is what an old school bike looks like after decades of original ideas from ppl who ride. Half metal half plastic rear fender? sounds like were gettn hondafied. I agree, sportys r a bar hopper/around towner, however lets look back at the original sportster an how long the legacy has lasted. mmmm??? Money can by you alook but not respect.