Originally Posted by angryphoenix

An 883 will haul you around but in some situations it may feel under-powered. Once you get used to the bike you may feel it under-powered. Everyone is different.

The main thing is the fitment. I've always wanted a sportster but held back as most have mid controls, shorts bars and I felt so cramped on them. I knew if I bought a sportster I would have many bits to change on it. When money came round and I was really serious to buy and not just window shopping the 72 was announced and fit like a glove. I'm 5.10 and 270.

But everyone is different and you may carry your weight differently then I so only way to know is to go to the dealer have him hold you up as you put both feet up. If you feel even slightly off then don't bother.

For bigger boys I would suggest forward controls and higher bars. Doesn't have to be apes. Could be Z bars or chumps or high tracker bars. Good luck.

Oh and if it's your first bike and power worries you, get the 883 and when your ready for more power do a 1250 conversion.

Originally Posted by diverg

Thanks for the response. I've been all over the map about to do. The heart says get a Harley. Any Harley. I would prefer a new Harley, but if I went new I would probably have to go a Sportster. Maybe up to a Dyna Superglide. I've also looked at used Harley's and had a good shot at a 1999 Fat Boy. Well that looks like it isn't available anymore, but may know more tomorrow. I've also thought about getting a cheaper used Japaneese bike for my learning curve. Still the Heart wants the Harley more then anything else..