I have a SG and thinking about getting a 2nd bike. I really like the looks of the Sportster 1200C (vs the Dyna or a Softtail, do you think the bike is too small for a 300+lb rider like me.

I would like to mod it into a bobber. Mini apes, solo seat, old school sissy bar, custom paint, etc.....

Looking forward to your responses, especially from the big Sportster riders.

 

For a comfortable ride... nope.... For a fun lil bar hopper.... You can't do any better my friend....Roll it

 

What HighDesertKid said...

 

LOL

I go 260-270 if I had to much ice cream,Ah I mean BEER!LOL

I love my bike, You will need the progressive treatment. Heavy springs.

I'm looking at SG's right now for my second bike,I'll be buying one soon.

 

I weigh in around 320 and 6' talland I ride a Nightster. I can only handle about an hour of continuous riding without stopping for an ice cream cone. I hope the seat I am building will change that though. Everybody told me that I would hate it and want a bigger bike. Yes I want a bigger bike to go ride with my wife but if its just me I would still jump on the nightster.

 

 

Same here.5'11' / 320#has plenty of power and all the fun you can handle. I have had it over 100 MPH and still pulling.

 

Thats hilarious!

 

About 6' 1' and 300 pounds on an 883c with a sundowner seat and the bike does fine.....plenty of speed for me

wayne

 

I dont think a sportster is a good choice for large riders.Softies are a better choice.