Quote: I've mentioned elsewhere that my BFCG (Best Friend Charlie G.) has a Sportster and now I want to see if I can ride it again, because I don't recall the vibration/noise/etc to be all that bad. I rather enjoyed riding it. Of course, if you've read my other posts here, you'll know I'm a total greenhorn when it comes to riding motorcycles, so maybe I just didn't know any better. It was also some 3 years ago. I do know it's stock except for rear shocks and some aesthetic pieces like a logo'd gas cap, though after hearing the pipes on my BA he has plans to change his pipes... it's just gonna cost him $$$ because his bike is EFI.
Anyway, TrOjAn, even though I'm a noob and think everyone should ride what makes them happy, I'm glad you're staying with the Speedie for a while longer.
A little update... (and y'all thought this thread was dead.)
BFCG got his exhaust done and met me at work for a short ride the other day. On the way he motioned me to pull over and we swapped bikes for a couple miles. His first comment was he felt like he was getting on a beach cruiser (due to how wide the BA bars are compared to his). The first thing I noticed on his was that his seat cushioning was very compressed and not very comfy. He's put a lot of miles on the bike though, so it's to be expected. So we took off and the second thing I noticed was that I had to release the clutch almost all the way before reaching the friction zone. Not necessarily bad, just different. Now to speak of vibration... egads! Let's just say I was glad to get back on my own bike. I will also mention it was sweet to see my BA cruising down the street.
For what it's worth, BFCG was just as happy to get back on his Sporty.
It was also some 3 years ago. I do know it's stock except for rear shocks and some aesthetic pieces like a logo'd gas cap, though after hearing the pipes on my BA he has plans to change his pipes... it's just gonna cost him $$$ because his bike is EFI. 
