Would you like pictures of her on it? Geez you guys are so sensitive...

 

not being sensitive....just being honest......

 

what or who the hell am i refering too? sorry mandog...i didnt think it would be a problem to state my own opinion...im getting tired of the"justify my sportster posts" and thats exactly what this is going to turn into. sorry for not agreeing with everything that was stated.god forbid anyone disagrees with another forum user.......what the hell do i know?....right?

 

This one is for you, mandog......

 

I thought Mandog was banned from the Sportster sectionafter he went crying back to the Dynasection about getting destroyed over here?And yes, I'd like pictures of your wife

 

I think its the #1 choice because its the cheapest Harley and its the best Harley bang for your buck. Who is gonna throw down 15-25 k for thier first Harley? Use some of that brain God gave you. I also think you are the sensitive one seeing how you own an ultra and wont admit its the one of the easiest Harleys to ride I tell you what you need to do, take it to a parking lot and practise practise practise, learn to ride it... I have seen women put an ultra through paces that a dirtbike would have troubles with. I myself can turn one in 2 parkin spaces as easy as I can my sporty. I think the whole trouble is you may be scared of your bike...


Now go tell on me in the "other" forums, Fair warning tho, a lot of experienced riders are gonna agree with me. Just like last time

 

Yes, the Touring bikes are easier to control at slower speeds than Sportsters due to their inverted triple tree front ends. The Touring models are the only HD's that have this feature and have zero handlebarflop at low speeds because of it.

 

I Ride a Sportster by choice have no problem with it being called a Starter Bike although 1st Harley might better fit the description as been stated..10K versus 20-25 K Might want to be sure a Harley is what you want. I am considering a Heritage for two up because wifes days of riding may be over due to knee surgery but not giving up my Sporty....
IMHO The Honda Rebel or Yamaha Vstar 650 are good choices for what I consider a Starter Bike for one that has never actually rode. A Beginning Rider hops on even a stock 883 is going to have a rough road ahead without going down before truly gets the feel of the beast...

 

Hmmmm....

I took a MSF course on an ElectraGlide...[8D]

No points deducted....

Charlie D.

 

I have always been a Sportster junkie because I like its looks, its performance,andits abilities match the way I love to ride. I have been to many different rallies over the years and soonerrather thanlater the subject of Sportsters vs. big twins comes up. I have heard some refer to the Sportster as a starter bike but more often I hear, "...yeah, if I could afford a second bike, I'd love to have a Sportster".

Many women I've spoken to are quick to point out that a Sportster is more difficult for them to ride. They prefer a low big-twin like the Deuce, or Fat Boy. They like to be able to flat foot the bike and they'll quickly tell you that the Sportster does not balance for them as nicely and easily as a low big-twin, and that it's too "top" heavy.

Overwhelmingly, in the thousands of conversations I've had with riders from probably all 50 states, the Sportster is respected. It may not be everyone's choice, but it is often a first choice because of cost, and the select few like me and others on this forum. I can afford any of the big twins but the Sportster still best fits what I ride a bike for at the moment. Maybe in a few years when I get older (62 now) I'll want something with more long-range comfort, but I doubt it.