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My 883R that is. Put some break-in miles on this morning (60 degrees and sunshine in the Puget Sound), went to the dealership for the rear light module, and they had the Sporty out on the used bike line. Last August I was intimidated by the size of that BIG Sportster, andwould never haveconsider a bagger. Wife thought the same thing. She thought I looked like I was sitting on my Dad's motorcycle when I sat on a Road King. Now she says the Sporty was to small. Go figure. But I enjoyed the Sport while I had it.
My 883R that is. Put some break-in miles on this morning (60 degrees and sunshine in the Puget Sound), went to the dealership for the rear light module, and they had the Sporty out on the used bike line. Last August I was intimidated by the size of that BIG Sportster, andwould never haveconsider a bagger. Wife thought the same thing. She thought I looked like I was sitting on my Dad's motorcycle when I sat on a Road King. Now she says the Sporty was to small. Go figure. But I enjoyed the Sport while I had it.
It may look small but it's how you use it! ! ! !! ! ! !! It may give you a good time even if it's small.
the sportser is a trip to ride once in awhile. like a dragster or mg midget of hd. its a good back up bike and sometimes i just take it out to shake the dust off it. its 4 years old with 3k on the odomiter. The highway/long trips can suck but beleive it or not I like it on the highway better then a lot of baggers!
I had a 1200C before getting my Road King. I'm still asking myself why I didn't do it sooner! Dont be afraid of the extra size, itsactually more easierand enjoyable to ride...
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