thoughts on big and tall guys on sporty's

NEWHD74FAN

Not the size of the bike verses the rider...as it relates to personal fit and choice...! A bike with close to 1000cc displacement is NOT a small bike...and certainly has plenty of torque and horsepower to do the deed well. Personally a bike does not have to feel or be "big" to perform. Ergos are the key here, that is why there is so much aftermarket stuff for ANY bike you get because one size does not fit all.

This year most 100HP bikes or more especially racers in street clothes are fitted to running gear that was 600-800cc sized not longer than 2 years ago. Just that HD has not changed the look and feel of their models of available motorcycles on purpose...just offer a basic machine and let the aftermarket take care of the rest. The model of bike has very little to do with how it fits you size wise as much as how it fits your APPLICATION. Obviously if your going solo you have more choices...but two-up WILL leave you wanting if you choose to ride a Sporty rather than a larger bagger, so think about what your future needs are and plan accordingly as to which model would suit your purpose.

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DZRyder

I am 6' 230. Love my sporty. it would eat a big twin, but not with me on it.

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mvd00024

Just jealous because you are riding a harley......Hang in there and enjoy your bike. Have fun you only live a short time.

FLHXTom29715

If you're comfortable on it, who cares what others think. You'll get all sorts of opinions from everywhere. As long as you're on two wheels, that's all that matters to me.

Delmar

I loved my 2003 Anniversary 883 Sportster and I am 6’-2”, 230 pounds and have six-pack abs (that is from drinking too many six-packs).

I never expected the wife to get into riding with me so I bought the Sport for my personal playboy, and it was just fine. It was only when we elected to do some serious long distance touring that we moved up to a big twin.

I would still prefer to have my Sport back for everyday riding, it was just more fun and carefree to throw around. The much heavier touring bike requires so much extra attention while moving under foot power. Unfortunately I can’t afford two bikes.

cyborg

Maybe you should put your glasses on, I think thats alittle more then 250

glider

That looks road king wide IMO

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cedarbrook63

If they talk behind a Sporty owners back it's only coz he's passed them out
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glider

Let's take a trip....you on your sporty and me on my Road king. Lets do about 2500 miles and discuss Harley models again.

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Hobbit

when and were ya wanna do this

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