Hey Mark, I almost bought an 04 1200 Sportster, I bought my 04 Green TBA instead.

I can't believe they are as bad as you say, I read the Cycle World review when the rubber mounted Sportsters first came out, and they actually liked the bike. They praised the Handling and the Motor. Maybe if you had a custom with the forward controls, you may have liked it more. I'm not pushing Sportsters, I just don't believe they are as bad as you say, but I have never ridden one, so I may not know what I'm talking about, just going by others reviews.......................

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