Sportster,what a BLAST
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12-13-2007, 09:31 PM
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12-13-2007, 09:44 PM
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RE: Sportster,what a BLAST
ORIGINAL: espacef1fan
I dont know Kieth..the 883 sportster seems pretty easy to handle..and the power isnt overwhelming....atleast not any more so than most other starter bikes....unless you are THAT hamfisted..and at that point..if you have hand eye coordination problems that severe..I bet it would be fun to watch you eat..lol
I dont know Kieth..the 883 sportster seems pretty easy to handle..and the power isnt overwhelming....atleast not any more so than most other starter bikes....unless you are THAT hamfisted..and at that point..if you have hand eye coordination problems that severe..I bet it would be fun to watch you eat..lol
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12-13-2007, 09:53 PM
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RE: Sportster,what a BLAST
Yeah I ride an Enduro at the moment..but I was on a Sportbike for awhile...
The Sportbike was actually easier to handle clutch and throttle wise than my enduro....especially at parking lot speeds...
Any other situation..all bets were off...
As long as a bike FEELS light and small..its a good beginners bike(So long as poweris predicatable and SMOOTH)..oh yeah and you have to be ok with it if it falls over..it WILL happen..lol
The Sportbike was actually easier to handle clutch and throttle wise than my enduro....especially at parking lot speeds...
Any other situation..all bets were off...
As long as a bike FEELS light and small..its a good beginners bike(So long as poweris predicatable and SMOOTH)..oh yeah and you have to be ok with it if it falls over..it WILL happen..lol
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12-13-2007, 10:01 PM
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RE: Sportster,what a BLAST
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Yeah I ride an Enduro at the moment..but I was on a Sportbike for awhile...
The Sportbike was actually easier to handle clutch and throttle wise than my enduro....especially at parking lot speeds...
Any other situation..all bets were off...
As long as a bike FEELS light and small..its a good beginners bike(So long as poweris predicatable and SMOOTH)..oh yeah and you have to be ok with it if it falls over..it WILL happen..lol
Yeah I ride an Enduro at the moment..but I was on a Sportbike for awhile...
The Sportbike was actually easier to handle clutch and throttle wise than my enduro....especially at parking lot speeds...
Any other situation..all bets were off...
As long as a bike FEELS light and small..its a good beginners bike(So long as poweris predicatable and SMOOTH)..oh yeah and you have to be ok with it if it falls over..it WILL happen..lol
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RE: Sportster,what a BLAST
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Harley don't make a "starter" bike. Anyone who thinks they do is sittin themself up for road rash first time they fork a Sporty and get aggressive with it. Sportys are a full-grip,knee-clampinhandfull for even experienced riders when/if they get brave enuff to really challenge one.
I've got both, and I have the most respect for the Sporty.....No, actually I have the most respect for anyone who can hang on to it when wrung out.....When it comes to baggerstho,I respect most those who can ride one really slow and twisty.
Harley don't make a "starter" bike. Anyone who thinks they do is sittin themself up for road rash first time they fork a Sporty and get aggressive with it. Sportys are a full-grip,knee-clampinhandfull for even experienced riders when/if they get brave enuff to really challenge one.
I've got both, and I have the most respect for the Sporty.....No, actually I have the most respect for anyone who can hang on to it when wrung out.....When it comes to baggerstho,I respect most those who can ride one really slow and twisty.
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RE: Sportster,what a BLAST
"badass cruise"? lol..sorry i'm on pain meds..and it jsut struck me as funny...
I agree with ya Batley...The Sporty is an example of a "pure" motorcycle...
No frills...everything you see has a function..and the bike is OK at everything at a minimum,....not a racer, not a gold-couch, not a dirtbike...but it'll do anything you want as lnog as you have some skill and patience..and a little determination....
Oh yeah..doesnt hurt that the Sporty has some Retro style to it...much like the new bonnevilles and scramblers from triumph.
I agree with ya Batley...The Sporty is an example of a "pure" motorcycle...
No frills...everything you see has a function..and the bike is OK at everything at a minimum,....not a racer, not a gold-couch, not a dirtbike...but it'll do anything you want as lnog as you have some skill and patience..and a little determination....
Oh yeah..doesnt hurt that the Sporty has some Retro style to it...much like the new bonnevilles and scramblers from triumph.