Thanks. That's certainly good advice, but it's difficult to determine how easy to handle a bike will be without actually riding it. How does placement of foot controls affect this? (Sorry for all the stupid questions.)

Greg

 

mid controls will probably feel more natural to you insteadof forward.....and will give you better control over the bike

Also if you go with the roadster..and still touch the ground comfortably(for you.....noone else..you have to be comfrotable..)

The addition seat height between the seat and pegs will make the bike a bit more comfortable(forme anyways..especially with my feet ont he pegs..I dont feel cramped this way)..and a bit more "standard-y"...(yes I made that word up)

I also started riding on dirtbikes thoguh..so i guess I gravitate towards similar riding positions...

 

Hi, 5'4" tall here and the 1200C fits me nice. It's about 200 lbs lighter than My last bike so to Me it's nice and nimble to ride. No trouble in boots and I don't ride in tennis shoes either LOL ! Like stated previouslycheck out the real deal at The Dealers and see what fits.............WVleo

 

Wear the gear/clothes you will wear when riding when "trying the bike on"...thats soemthing else I dont remmeber seeing here..

 

Thanks to everyone for all yourhelp. It is MUCH appreciated.

After reading all the comments and checking the reviews, I'm leaning toward the Nightster -- something I hadn't even considered before -- but I'll definitely check 'em all out at a dealer.

Greg

 

i would have to agree with this statement right there

 

I would go sit on them, anything else is just speculation.

 

That would do it. Check 'em all out.