Hey all,

I am new to the Sportster forum but very active on the touring side. I ride a 2007 Road King Classic. My wife is trading in her 2011 Street Glide on a 2012 1200 Custom, loaded with accessories. She decided to go back to a smaller bike as she is only 5'4 and was not as comfortable handling the Street Glide at slow speeds. The buffeting on the Street Glide was also an issue.

My question is this: Should I expect to pay close to MSRP for a new Sportster ? I keep getting told by dealers that the Sportsters do not have as much wiggle room as larger touring bikes and I can see that point, but I have been able to purchase both of my touring bikes for well under MSRP.

Any tips or great add ons for the 1200 Custom ? She is getting the reduced reach seat and about everything else you could possibly add.

Thanks.

 

Wow, 82 views and no replies ? looks like the Sportster forum is not near as opinionated as the touring forums ! LOL

 

i dont know how you yanks do...but i can tell you after years of not budging on prices here in aus...some dealers are starting to wiggle a bit, but only a little bit.

 

welcome to our forum and your almost sporty!

there are so many great buys for used sportys i would look there first- as to your question of what we have done to our 1200c s- here is my list:

Vance & Hines straight shots HS pipes
Arlen Ness air cleaner cover over
Doherty Machine Power PACC air cleaner
Techlusion Fuel Injection Control Module (TFI Fuel management system)
Chrome battery cover (left side)
Chrome oil tank cover (right side)
Bar & shield rear axle covers
Skull front axle covers
Bar & shield LED rear brake light
Smoked bullet lens kit front turn signals
Red bullet lens kit rear turn signals
Skull derby cover
Chrome belt (chain) guard
Skull gas cap
Oil temperature gauge/ dipstick
Shorty sissy bar & luggage rack
Mustang Wide Studded Seat
Lindby "Linbar" bar
Mini Beast Horn (128 db)
Auxiliary Triple head lights
Front turn signal relocation kit
Airfoil custom Foot pegs (4)
Contoured chrome & rubber custom hand grips
Eagle license plate frame- custom mounting screws
Lay down license plate & rear turn signal relocation kit
EZ Brackets
Works Performance rear shocks
2 sets of bags- Willie & Max regular size- also set of large bags
GPS mount & removable GPS (Garmin Zumo 550)
Removable windshield
Pigtail for battery maintenance
Superbrace
Custom built shifter
Harley Davidson Premium Cycle cover

 

I have just done the pipes and air intake on mine, she will love that bike

 

My favorite upgrade was progressive shocks- the stock shocks aren't worth a nickel IMHO.

 

I have had a '12 C for a few days now. I am 5'7" and had mid controls installed before delivery. I just prefer mids. As far as pricing goes you are correct in there is not much mark-up on the Sporty's. That being said I was able to get the mid's installed and an extra one year additional ESP in the deal for "free" but this was also my 4th bike I have purchased from the same store.

She is gonna love the riding and handling characteristics. The turn in is great and, surprisingly, the ride is nice. The fat front tire gives the bike a nice stable feeling. I am 168 lbs. and have the rear pre-load set on the #2 position. It's a bit rough over manhole covers and such but for the most part I am pleasantly surprised.