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don't despair CJ

there will always be 'tuff luck' stories about any bike and its easy to get the idea that some makes are rubbish. On here [and a few other sites too] you will get folks slagging off Harleys. For years I wanted one and yes I read all? the reports that said Harleys were slow, they were rubbish, they vibrated to bits etc. etc. but on the first of this month I collected my 1200 sportster and I love the damn thing. Yes its slow [compared to my last bike, a ZZR1200 Kwaka] and yes it does vibrate a wee bit even with the rubber mounted engine but that sound from the pipes and the torque...... if in doubt go get a test ride and see if you like it or not before you decide to buy one or not. I bet you'll buy one. Best of luck whatever you decide to do. :p sprag