I sometimes read posts about riders who 'move up' to a BT.
I went on the local HD ride and tried-out 3 different bikes.

I came away happier than ever with my Sportster....fits me and my riding style to a "T".

Got the bike the way I want it...seat...pipes...bags..wind shield..gps. Who could ask for anything more?

65 000 km and in no hurry to changd....love my Harley Davidson Sportster


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That's what I have said for years,ain't nothing wrong with a Sportster!I have talked to guys that apolagise for having a Sportster when I am out on some bigger bikes and we are talking,it's usally along the lines of that's all I could afford,I don't want to sound like a bragart but I could afford any bike I want and I have a Sportster.Glad your happy with yours too!!How about some pics?

 

pic of my Sportster? Sure thing.

here it is....

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Same with me. I used to ride my brother-in-law's Heritage around now and then, so when it came time for me to buy I rode a super glide custom and a heritage and a nightster. I think that for a long trip the heritage would be a bit more comfortable, but 90% of my driving is around town and commuting to work and back (20 miles each way). The nightster was a lot more fun to ride around, so that's what I got.

 

Ride whatever floats your boat, and don't worry about what others prefer....

I currently own 6 different Harley's (ranging from hardtail Panhead Chopper to Road King) and enjoy them all...

Every model has it's strong points, and it's weak points as well...

I like variety though, and like having the option of riding a different model depending on conditions and what I plan on doing..

 

Sportster fits my aggressive riding style, if I have to choose one, still a softail or buy a few more like OFG.

 

I'm just installing a Quest 2. I ordered a "Powerlet" sae plug/cigarette socket that will attach to my Battery Tender sae wire. Then I'll run the Quest factory cable from there. Is your gps hooked up?

 

When I was about to buy my Sportster my neighbors were telling me that I wouldn't be happy and that I'd be trading up within a year. I had actually planned on getting a Softail Deluxe in a year and giving my Sportster to my wife. I bought it as more of a commuter bike than a long distance mule. But after 4 months of riding it, I'm not planning on getting the Softail anymore. The Sportster is EXACTLY what I need. I've got a windshield and bags are going on this weekend. All I need is some new shocks and a softer seat, and I won't have any problems doing some long hauls in the future. I'm now planning on getting another Sportster instead of the Softail. I'll get a used 1200 this time though.

 

I'm using the Garmin Nuvi 260....It is made for a car.
I contacted the Garmin Company and asked if I could use it on my bike using the Ram mount. They answered; "Over a period of time, you may notice some problems develop because it is not made for a motorcycle."

Recently, a rider posted; "I've been using one on my bike for 3 years and not a problem."

So far...it works like a charm on my Sportster and in the car. ( Three times, it's fallen off the dash in my car...hit the gear shift and landed on the passenger-side floor.)
Looks like it 'can take a licken' an' keep on tickin'."

I use a Ram mount with the 'lighter', directly behind it and tethered to the winshield mount.
The wire had to be extended 'spliced' to add length. The wire is now long enough to run under the tank and seat...and connect to the battery tender sae wire. ( even that is hidden under the battery cover.)
It's a 'clean' set-up. I'd send a photo but my camera just had a metal-breakdown.

 

I loved my Sportster, wish my wife would let me have two bikes.