Is bigger better?
Only you can answer that. Depends on what you plan on doing for motorcycling. If you plan on touring then yes you probably should consider getting a bigger bike. If you are only scooting around then it doesn't matter. When I was learning to ride, I was under the impression that everyone started out on a sportster and moved up. A buddy told me not to even consider a sportster as you would be wishing you had bigger the next year and you would take a hit on the trade, so I started out with a big twin.
But, as implied here, ride what makes YOU happy!
Tourer
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Ride what you like. Not all big twins have windshields. Try out a Road King. It's the best of both worlds: Big Twin, optional (or detachable) windshield, and plenty of options for storage.
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My first Harley was a 1200 Sportster, 1987, the first year. I loved that bike, it was loud, fast, and a real Milwaukee paint shaker. Back then it was a solid mount, 4 speed, chain drive bike that would shake your fillings out, but man was it fun! Enjoy your Sportster time, and if you feel the need move on to other models. I've been through FXRs, Superglides, Lowriders, Softails, and now I have a Streetglide, but I still remember my Sporty... it was a blast.
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From: Arizona
Why didnt you get an 883?
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In the late 60's and early 70's, before the superglide hit the scene(73ish), a Sportster was the bike to have.....
Several friend's had Sportsters with a 4" or 6" over front forks and they were the real cool guys. I was envious......
There's nothing wrong with owning a Sporster. If you're gonna do a lot of long range cruisin or highway driving, you may like the extra room & power of a bigger bike. Looks like you need a test drive, but beware, a friend of my with a very nice Sportster test drove my Ultra and now he's saving up.....
Several friend's had Sportsters with a 4" or 6" over front forks and they were the real cool guys. I was envious......
There's nothing wrong with owning a Sporster. If you're gonna do a lot of long range cruisin or highway driving, you may like the extra room & power of a bigger bike. Looks like you need a test drive, but beware, a friend of my with a very nice Sportster test drove my Ultra and now he's saving up.....
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Not my first bike... my first Harley. Knew I'd want the 1200... good move, as I spend half my time on the highway
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In the late 60's and early 70's, before the superglide hit the scene(73ish), a Sportster was the bike to have.....
Several friend's had Sportsters with a 4" or 6" over front forks and they were the real cool guys. I was envious......
There's nothing wrong with owning a Sporster. If you're gonna do a lot of long range cruisin or highway driving, you may like the extra room & power of a bigger bike. Looks like you need a test drive, but beware, a friend of my with a very nice Sportster test drove my Ultra and now he's saving up.....
Several friend's had Sportsters with a 4" or 6" over front forks and they were the real cool guys. I was envious......
There's nothing wrong with owning a Sporster. If you're gonna do a lot of long range cruisin or highway driving, you may like the extra room & power of a bigger bike. Looks like you need a test drive, but beware, a friend of my with a very nice Sportster test drove my Ultra and now he's saving up.....
