I've had my Roadster for 18 months now and love it. Yes you do have to spend a bit on it to increase the daily range, but every dollar is a a love dollar. \\;-)&nbsp\\; I've not heard of ANYONE who bought a Harley and had it totally stock at the year point.&nbsp\\; Feel free to speak up if you are one of those.&nbsp\\;
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I've ridden 400 mile days on it with the mustang seat and highway pegs.&nbsp\\; Not too concerned about two upping on it.&nbsp\\;
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This is my first Harley and I've thought about a Road King or Road Glide, but heck, you have to put money into those to make them yours too.
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Of course, IMHO.
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BG

 

+1 on the "go with the 1200C"
Lots of full sixed riders on Sportys on this forum.
At 6'4", I extended the forward controls to gain 5" of legroom and put on a Corgin seat to move me back an inch or so.&nbsp\\; drag specialties and danny grey also have.
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Wide Glide would be a great option as well, but I am really happy with my sporty.

 

If you rode a Suzuki 650, you can ride any Sportster you want to.

 

You may look like Andre the Giant on a Moped. But it will carry you.

 

I've Wanted a sportster all my life. Not even because of&nbsp\\;the money,&nbsp\\;I&nbsp\\;just want a sportster. If you want it,&nbsp\\;try it out and get it. &nbsp\\;

 

If you are getting it because of price, then maybe you should save up some more and get what you want.

 

+1 on mustang seat and forward controls

 

Im 6-4 200lbs.&nbsp\\; Im fine with forward controls, and i have highway pegs to really stretch out.

 

oh and 6'4" 280 so im there with ya.

 

A Superglide doesn't come with forward controls, and at your size you will need them.
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It all depends on what kind of riding you do.&nbsp\\;\\\\\\; I have a Superglide that I customized out, and am now finishing my hardtail bobber that is made out of&nbsp\\;\\\\\\;4 sportsters and 1 big twin![].&nbsp\\;\\\\\\; The motor is an 883 that was punched out to 1200.&nbsp\\;\\\\\\; on a light bike, the sporty motor RULES...light, compact, and powerful.
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Better go out and ride a few before you spend any money, so you're sure what you want.
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~Joe
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