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Old Mar 16, 2007 | 11:27 PM
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stealer says can only get 1st time buyer, so that means only can get 1200 sportster. im 6ft 3 260lbs....Which sportsters would be best 4 me of the 4? i like them all.
 
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Old Mar 17, 2007 | 12:08 AM
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I would say you should get one with forward controls other than that it's your personal preferance.Welcome from NYCITY.
 
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Old Mar 17, 2007 | 12:39 AM
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i would say the 883c or 1200c are the roomiest of the different models..because of the forward controls.but you can put forward controls on any model you decide to buy..
 
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Old Mar 17, 2007 | 12:50 AM
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First time buyer? whats that all about? my first time with HD credit I was told I could have any bike in the place... as far as Sporty's go... not to bash the 883's (I used to own one) I'd say go with a 1200 straight out the box the Custom is probaly what you need, at your height
 
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Old Mar 17, 2007 | 12:54 AM
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I have a 1200 custom and am 6'2" 255lbs and love it, not to small

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1200c. You will be happy.
 
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credit only good enuff for sporty...need more lines of credit he says...said i could trade in sporty after a yr, but wonder how upside down i would be in that trade...
 
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credit only good enuff for sporty...need more lines of credit he says...said i could trade in sporty after a yr, but wonder how upside down i would be in that trade...
I don't see how they could swing it after a year... but to answer your question... a lot... unless you're putting like half down...

It would take better than two years to get close to breaking even... and then that would still depend on at what percentage you were paying...

That's just to get even...

So consider if you go this route... you'll have the scoot for a while... I'd go with the 1200 in your case...

Now this is just my opinion...

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1200 C. Welcome and good luck.
 
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