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Hi all, I just got me a 96 1200 Custom. I am totally new to motorcycle. I just finish the motorcycle safety class and enjoying the ride this weekend. I think it's a little too much power for me at this time, but the deal on the bike was too good to pass up. Anyways, I have a question. I seem to have trouble staying on the seat at highway speed. I am 5'11" 170lbs. Do you guys think a windshield would help in my case?
Thanks in advance for any inputs.
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Thanks in advance for any inputs.
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when i did the 883/1200 conversion on my sporty it felt like i was gona slide right off the back of that thing, i got a corbin seat and my butt stays in one place, it also accomadates a backrest. 
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Howdy, welcome to the forum. Although I don't have any experience with a Sporty, what Mike said makes sense. Pretty soon you might get used to it and not even notice it. Enjoy the ride
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Change that seat, a Corbin won't let you slide off the back, a windshield will cut the initial blast but won't help keep the butt in place when you hit a good bump.
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I need to get a corbin. But I just put the LePera on (solo) at the same time I did the top end rebuild. Talk about not being able to stay on!! I got use to it quik though.
Is your bike stock, Stage 1, or more?
I never rode mine stock, it came from the dealer stage 1, Is the first bike I have ever rode, I learned on it, Before I got it people told me they were scary fast, was thinking I should of got a 883 before I picked it up. Didnt take long before I wanted more. You will get use to it quikly if you like to hot rod, but I also know peopel that have had their 883's for a few yrs and are still happy with them at stage1 , I guess to each their own, Let me know how it goes for you.
Is your bike stock, Stage 1, or more?
I never rode mine stock, it came from the dealer stage 1, Is the first bike I have ever rode, I learned on it, Before I got it people told me they were scary fast, was thinking I should of got a 883 before I picked it up. Didnt take long before I wanted more. You will get use to it quikly if you like to hot rod, but I also know peopel that have had their 883's for a few yrs and are still happy with them at stage1 , I guess to each their own, Let me know how it goes for you.
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I am not sure what a Stage 1 is. I just got the bike and it's also my first bike. I just got a few pebbles hit my helmet and wake me up a bit. I think I would probably get a windshield. The least it can do is give me some protection from the bugs and gravels. I might get a better seat later on, but right now I am too new to go all out on the bike on accessories. Thanks for all your input and advices.
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I just looked at the pic of your bike. Nice looking scoot by the way. I would say you have stage 1 by looking at it.
Thats cool if you want a windshield. Do you ride on the freeway alot? I do a bit, but mostly like to Hot Rod around the back roads and town. I am not into windshields myself, I am not into any of the extra exceciories really, I like just a clean Hot Rod look.
But thats whats so cool about Harleys, everyone is cool and done differently.
Nice Hummer by the way, good choice in getting the truck.
Thats cool if you want a windshield. Do you ride on the freeway alot? I do a bit, but mostly like to Hot Rod around the back roads and town. I am not into windshields myself, I am not into any of the extra exceciories really, I like just a clean Hot Rod look.
But thats whats so cool about Harleys, everyone is cool and done differently.
Nice Hummer by the way, good choice in getting the truck.