Skillet:
Your friend is right...if he wants to blow by ANY of the H-D's tell him to look for a Sprint ST or RS. I bought my '01 ST (demo) a few months ago. Since then I've seen quite a few in the $5K price range. It's a totally different experience than my old Speedmaster that fits me a lot better. I took a while to get used to the power, but what a gas. I really miss the SM...am thinking about a standard Bonneville for a second bike (for my daughter actually). Anytime any of you out there have a chance to ride a Sprint, new or old, take it. The sport touring side is a whole 'nother world.
Keep up the good work guys & keep all those folks down on the Gulf coast in your thoughts. The mess down there is unbelievable.
TM