Well, I wasn't impressed, but I guess it is just not my "style" of riding. Spent about a half-day on a Sportster 1200. Loud, lots of vibration (smoothed out at speed, but ridiculous at stop signs...don't know if this is normal?). Every time I left a stop I had to search for the foot pegs...and I didn't like leading with my feet and genitals...not my favorite position while hurtling down the road at 75 mph (although I can understand between that, and the vibrations, Harley owners feel like manly men, including the women!).
To each his/her own....I'm making some fun of the bike, but it was sound, had a low center of gravity, I can see it being much easier for beginners to learn on, and for around town riding I think it would be kinda fun...sort of...well, for someone.
I have the bike because a friend's brother died (in a car accident) and they want to sell the bike...an 07 Sportster.... I live on a main drag with lots of traffic (such as it is in Duluth, MN) so I offered to park it in front of the house in my driveway, put up some signs, and talk to perspective Pirates. It really is SHINNY and full of CHROME, great paint job and colors. However, I like the understated look of the ST. I took the ST1300 out for a dinner ride after I got back, and WOW, what a difference in every aspect.
I guess most of us only know, what we know....Duh! But I think many Harley riders (and Cruisers) would be converted if they ever rode some other styles. BUT...there is no accounting for taste...especially mine!
Glad I got to experience the Harley, and it only makes me more sure about the touring bike I have! Cheers, happy on my Honda in Duluth Brad
To each his/her own....I'm making some fun of the bike, but it was sound, had a low center of gravity, I can see it being much easier for beginners to learn on, and for around town riding I think it would be kinda fun...sort of...well, for someone.
I have the bike because a friend's brother died (in a car accident) and they want to sell the bike...an 07 Sportster.... I live on a main drag with lots of traffic (such as it is in Duluth, MN) so I offered to park it in front of the house in my driveway, put up some signs, and talk to perspective Pirates. It really is SHINNY and full of CHROME, great paint job and colors. However, I like the understated look of the ST. I took the ST1300 out for a dinner ride after I got back, and WOW, what a difference in every aspect.
I guess most of us only know, what we know....Duh! But I think many Harley riders (and Cruisers) would be converted if they ever rode some other styles. BUT...there is no accounting for taste...especially mine!
Glad I got to experience the Harley, and it only makes me more sure about the touring bike I have! Cheers, happy on my Honda in Duluth Brad