It's just a matter of how muchcomfort and convenience you want. My 1200 C is set up like a baby Road King and it serves me very well. If I had a stable of bikes I would have a variety but I don't.
whoa! Hold on boy's and girl's! Too many people taking this personal. I was just asking a question... not crapping on anybody for there individual choice. I am sorry if anybody got offended.SammiI see you know how to use the edit button...Good for you!
i bought a sportster cause this is my first bike. wanted a harley, bottom line, but wasnt able to afford the big twin and was nervous i wasnt ready for the weight or power. i have a quick release windshield and sissy bar. around town, no windshield, highway or long rides, yeah, that thing goes right back on. i wouldnt put saddle bags on, but a sissy bar or fork bag, yes. weather changes too much and i want a place to put the change in gloves, clothes, or rain gear. so far, i love my 07' sportster and dont want a different bike. im happy.
I got the Sportster because I wanted to 'try' Harley for a change from having metrics before and didn't want to pay 20k+ only to find out they weren't what I'd expected. One of the things I found with the Sporty was the great handling compared to the bigger, heavier and bulkier V-Star I had before. I also look for a measure of comfort whichever bike I have and as such equipped the Sporty with a detachablewindshield, highwayfootrests and aSundowner seat. If I want, the shield comes off, the seat comes off (to put the solo on) and the footrest pegs fold-up so I can easily have the more bare bones look quickly. I like the Harley and perhaps will trade it for a larger one sometime but for now the Sporty does fine.