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From: Bristol UK
RE: Hello everyone
Welcome from Bristol, England.
Check out the sportster area of the forum to pick up some general information.
I'm 5'8" (but lighter at 126lbs) as well and find the sportster very comfortable although I personally find the forward controls on the C model more comfortable.
I ablsolutely love mine.
Is a Sporty the bike for you? That largely depends on the type of riding you intend doing mainly. If you're intending regularly doing long distance touring and or riding 2 up regularly then its probably not the best choice for you in terms of comfort. You can do all of those things, but its almost certainly not the best.
I would definately recommend you have a test ride before commiting yourself and possibly try out another model that might have caught your eye.
Check out the sportster area of the forum to pick up some general information.
I'm 5'8" (but lighter at 126lbs) as well and find the sportster very comfortable although I personally find the forward controls on the C model more comfortable.
I ablsolutely love mine.
Is a Sporty the bike for you? That largely depends on the type of riding you intend doing mainly. If you're intending regularly doing long distance touring and or riding 2 up regularly then its probably not the best choice for you in terms of comfort. You can do all of those things, but its almost certainly not the best.
I would definately recommend you have a test ride before commiting yourself and possibly try out another model that might have caught your eye.
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From: Staten Island,N.Y.
RE: Hello everyone
I went back to dealer and decided to purchase the XL1200R. It was in by $ range, looksgreat and i really like the mid-controls because its what im used to. Didnt get to do a test ride but everything feels right otherwise. Thanks again for the info and welcomes. Regards,Lou
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RE: Hello everyone
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