I don't know about everyone else here but I have seen more new Sporties on the road in the last month than any other bike. There have been so many that it has shocked me. I drove across DF/W three weekends ago to Weatherford (west of Ft. Worth) and I counted six new sporties. All this week at work I have seen about 6 or 7 ride by the jobsite. Has the bike riding community finally come to their senses and realized that it's not about how much money you spend, but about how much fun you have riding. I would like to see a Spotster "only" get together in DF/W sometime this summer.

 

How many of those Sporties were Nightsters or Irons? And the other thing is that with the economy the way it is, it's harder to pay for the bigger bikes.

 

Most of them were customs actually but I have seen a lot of Nightsters that appeared to be relatively new. I have'nt ran into any Irons or 48's yet. Funny how being broke brings a man to his senses, Some of the tastiest cuts of meat are the cheapest, when you take the time to dress them up right.

 

Funny thing thats all I see around here is New Sporty's

Maryland

 

Moving back to DFW in sept! can't wait!

 

went to a bike show yesterday and there were a ton of sporties.
you can get some cheap deals on used ones and start choppin.

 

Been shopping out here in the DC area.. roughly around 5K for a 99 1200

 

That is WAY high for a 99. You should easily be able to find a low mileage 06-08 for 5K.

 

Charley.. I agree.. but it's pretty consistent across the board. Retail in KBB is 4K so I've been offering pretty much 4 1/2 for 99 1200's. Would cost me more to travel for something in gas.

 

Seems like a lot of people get a big twin or another model of bike when they'd be more happy on a Sporty.
I think it has more to do with the stigma of riding a smaller bike more than anything else.
I've ridden Softails, Dyna's, and Sportsters... i like the Sportster best.
It's a shame if someone get's a bike they'll like less just cuz they want a "Big Boy Bike".