You'll get used to the weight. It just good ole Milwaukee IRON. (I know, they're built in Kansas City).

And the center of gravity is high on a Sporty. Soon you'll be whipping it around like a little crotch rocket.

 

goto a parking lot and practice. I was told its mostly technique more than physical.

 

I just got my 883C and my first bike was a VLX600 and I don't think it's much heavier than it but it is because of the Steel instead of plastic

 

Another vote for lots of practice;big, empty parking lots, quiet country roads, figure eights in the back yard, it all helps. Take the MSF beginners' course, it's worth the time and money. You'll get used to it. You'll love it!

 

You'll get used to it. Make sure the tires are properly inflated, soft tires will make a 125 feel as heavy as a truck.

 

Have to agree.....practice, practice, practice

I am 5'4" and 120lbs soaking wet and when I first got my 1200C I thought I would never get it off the stand....couple of times and I was good to go....

I was always told if you can get it up off the stand, then you can ride it

Keep practicing and ride safe!

 

Keep riding the bike and improve your skills. After a while, could be 12 months you won't notice the weight.
Always park the back of the bike downhill.
Take opportunities to ride with other Sportster riders and watch and learn from them.

frook the proud Australian.

 

The weight being a bit higher makes it easier to tip into and hold turns, going along with the whole 'fun for twisty roads' theme sportster like.

 

Hey friend,i went with the 1200custom sporty just had open
heart surgery 7 months ago,i beg to differ on leg strenth mine
is fine,but ive been there it takes more upper chest and arm strenth,than legs i found that out quick,after loosing at least
%50 percent,of upper body strenth,but im getting use to it Quick,look i not giving up so you dont eiether,just Practice
Im glad you went from a Yamaha to a Harley,just kidding
..good luck..

 

I think Harly not use alot of aluminum. They could make bikes alot lighter. Mine only weighs 400lb. And its a 1100CC! Must be a design flaw or something?

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