Will i regret buying a sportster???

dezmitchell · Sep 27, 2011

Well ive sold my old xs and im looking into something newer/ more reliable and here is my delima i dont have enough for a dyna or softail but a 1200 sportster is with in range. Will i regret buying one?? I will be riding alot around edmonton and want to do trips to kelowna/vancouver/sask (family).

Sportster the ride for me? or should i perhaps look at a v star 1100 or something in that?

kgr · Sep 27, 2011

Yes, you will !!!!

dezmitchell · Sep 27, 2011

kgr said:
Yes, you will !!!!

wow man of many words

drew562 · Sep 27, 2011

dezmitchell said:
wow man of many words

victory crossroads are on sale $16.000 cycle works west 106 engine and twice the bike. Also has huge saddle bags. Also they are interest free for a yr if that helps the budget

kgr · Sep 27, 2011

Too small, not for touring, long hard ride to hongcouver.

pistonbroke800 · Sep 27, 2011

My girlfriend rides an '05 Sportster and for her its a great bike. Small easy to maneuver and very good on fuel. On average she uses about 5L less per fill up than i do with a 103ci Softail Classic. That may have a lot to do with the person running the throttle on each bike but who knows. For me though as a bigger guy at 6'3'' 220# the sportster feels like im on a kids bike. Lots of guys ride the their whole life and love them. Its all about what you want and like.

duck · Sep 27, 2011

Get the biggest engine you can afford.....

fnDan · Sep 27, 2011

I had a 96 1200 sportster and it was a blast to ride. A little light on the highway so you get pushed around a bit on windy days. No lack of power though. I could flick that bike around.
My brother had a vstar and it always felt like it didn't have enough power and missing gear. Different bike and did not turn as easily as the sporty. Lower wider handlebars force you to reach more.
The vstar was a nice looking bike and if that what you get it's still a bike and they're all fun to ride.
My cousin did lots of trips on his 883 sporty from Vancouver island to Ontario years ago. It depends on your budget and stamina. He turned that 883 into a 1200 and it would almost outrun his dyna.

the_real_wild1 · Sep 27, 2011

Nothing wrong with the new bikes. They have lots of jam. The older ones sucked bigtime. Solid mount engine would make my hands numb within 10 minutes. They changed the mounts a few years ago. Best bet is to go to the test rides next month and ride a few bikes. You will know for sure then. Jump on a couple sportys and a few other bikes to compare. There are some toher nice japanese bikes out there too you would be happy on.

dezmitchell · Sep 27, 2011

Well dont get me wrong i would LOVE something bigger my dream ride would be a street glide but pockets arnt that deep and i dont want to make payments on a bike just want to buy cash out right.

If i can find a dyna or softail with decent kms for $7000 range i would by one but im just not seeing any.

Ive been riding for 3 years so i am by no means a super expereanced rider but not green either My logic was that even a 1200 sporty would out perform and would be a all around better bike then say a v star or a vulcan dont want to sound arogant here but some of this high end jap stuff doesnt seem to compare to the base harleys.

gotboost · Sep 27, 2011

i have a deal for u 05 sporty 883 stage one screaming eagle kit, pipes on it pearl yellow paint mint comes with saddle bags and 2 windshields and new battery

dezmitchell · Sep 28, 2011

Sorry if i do go with a sportster it would have to be a 1200

dezmitchell · Sep 28, 2011

If anyone comes accross a older dyna/softail for a good price keep me in mind ....Maybe even a insurance write off i would switch everything over to a new frame. I just cant seem to find any deals out there.

ronaldo0017 · Sep 29, 2011

I could flick that bike around.
My brother had a vstar and it always felt like it didn't have enough power and missing gear.
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JaySimon · Sep 29, 2011

I managed to scoop a 93 Dyna wide glide for 6200$ this year. 50,000k, so it's far from brand new, but it got me onto a bigger bike. There are deals out there, just need to keep shopping.

JaySimon · Sep 29, 2011

FLHT- Shovel head for sale - $6500 - Edmonton Area Street Motorcycles, Cruisers, Choppers For Sale - Kijiji Edmonton Area Canada.

An old shovelhead, 83. Guy down the street has something like this, and it's been really reliable for him.

1980 HD Shovelhead For Sale - Edmonton Street Motorcycles, Cruisers, Choppers For Sale - Kijiji Edmonton Canada.

80 shovelhead, kick start only

Nothing super new in your price range, but the older iron is still out there. Simple machines really, get a service manual and don't be afraid to turn some wrenches and you may be happy on something older.

brutematt750 · Sep 29, 2011

I got an 05 v star 1100 that might be for sale, it's the wifes but she doesn't ride it much anymore. Bike has lots of extras and good power. I ride a tuned 1600 marauder and she isn't far behind me When we ride hard. Awesome bike fun to ride.

dezmitchell · Sep 29, 2011

Already talked to both of those guys ....1st one the guy has some one really interested and gave a deposit so i have to wait to see if that one is sold and the 2nd one i talked to the guy and it seems like there is more work needed then advertised on the kijiji add .....Just sold a problematic bike i NEED reliability

JaySimon · Sep 29, 2011

dezmitchell said:
Just sold a problematic bike i NEED reliability

Ahh, yea... Might be best off to go newer, haha.

As to the original question, I don't think a sporty makes a great long distance ride. A woman I know is currently upgrading her 883 for a softtail, looking for a nicer ride and more hauling capacity.

brutematt750 · Sep 29, 2011

dezmitchell said:
Already talked to both of those guys ....1st one the guy has some one really interested and gave a deposit so i have to wait to see if that one is sold and the 2nd one i talked to the guy and it seems like there is more work needed then advertised on the kijiji add .....Just sold a problematic bike i NEED reliability

Sounds like u need a sweet v star

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