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Old May 30, 2012 | 07:48 AM
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Question Which one...Ahhhhh?!?!?
I don't have any experience on Harleys, only sport bikes. I haven't ridden consistently for a few years. I'm definitely getting a Harley in a month or so but would like to know what my best option would be. Here's my riding style/needs: I'm 5-8, 180#, like long rides, cumbersome rider, not fast, would almost never see hills, and need something thats inexpensive. My thoughts: I like the sportsters, especially because they're inexpensive. I was thinking of going with an 883 since there's plenty of room to improve from there. I've seen many sportsters for under $5500, which is where I'd like to keep since I'm paying cash. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
 
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well if you want inexpensive, then stick with the 883, but if you want to enjoy your riding experiences more, you may want to try and find a cheap softail because they ride sooooo much better for the type of riding you are describing
 
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If it was me I'd go for the bike in your avatar, failing that get an 883, but you may get bored with it after a while and want something bigger, anyway welcome from the U
 
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a lot of good dyna's out there for the right price, a great starter and keeper

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You can get a used dyna for 6K if you look around. It's nimble like the sporty but nice on the freeway
 
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Welcome from Oregon. I agree about the dynas. It's just possible that 6 months into owning an 883 you might wish you had gotten something bigger.
 
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