Test Road an Iron 883

[Kneescrubber]

How you're using moot is actually the secondary meaning. The primary mean is "open to discussion".

moot
1    [moot]
adjective
1.
open to discussion or debate; a moot point.

So, let's discuss this Sportster thing...  

ftfy

[Giaka]

On a Sporty how difficult is it to move the pegs where they belong? Everyone I see has birther pegs.

[VAbikeguy]

How you're using moot is actually the secondary meaning. The primary mean is "open to discussion".

moot
1    [moot]
adjective
1.
open to discussion or debate; a moot point.

So, let's discuss this Sportster thing...  

 
I should have said "moot point".

Idiom Definitions for 'Moot point'
If something's a moot point, there's some disagreement about it: a debatable point. In the U.S., this expression usually means that there is no point in debating something, because it just doesn't matter. An example: If you are arguing over whether to go the beach or to the park, but you find out the car won't start and you can't go anywhere, then the destination is said to be a moot point.

....or "moo point".  I like "moo point".

[Rattlehead]

On a Sporty how difficult is it to move the pegs where they belong? Everyone I see has birther pegs.

I'd say most Sportsters start off with mid controls. One of the most common first mods owners do though is "fix" them by putting on forwards. That means it should be pretty easy to pick up the mids off of Craigslist for a song since nobody seems to want them anyway.

If you're at all interested in a Sportster I might recommend looking for an "R" (Roadster) model of the 2004+ vintage. Rubber mount engines, dual disc front brakes, mid controls and a more sensible ride height makes them about the best "traditional" looking Sportster ever made. The Sportster "Sport" had better suspenders but the solid mount engines can be a bit much. Of course, Harley killed both of these models since no one will ever need more than 1.5" of travel anyway.  

[stromgal]

Add Sportster Sport (or other better) shocks and Vance&Hines 2-into1 exhaust and you're good to go.   Fork brace helps as well.

[Giaka]

You guys can call me names but I really dig this.  

[Cricket1]

You guys can call me names but I really dig this.  

That is a sweeet looking bike. Harley or not. Very nice.  

[Mr.Black]

You guys can call me names but I really dig this.  

You're a nipple head.

[Royal Tiger]

I hope the BREAKS were as nice as the TEST ROAD you did.

My thoughts exactly when I saw the title.  

[VAbikeguy]

Yeah...not my finest moment. Eh...

[Royal Tiger]

Yeah...not my finest moment. Eh...

It happens.   No biggie.

[nomadmax]

I'm sure the BREAKS were nice and relaxing. The BRAKES on a Sportster though, are just adequate.  

That was an attempt at some light hearted humor as the OP Test ROAD a Sporty. Sorry, back on topic.
 

[rgbeard]

That was an attempt at some light hearted humor as the OP Test ROAD a Sporty. Sorry, back on topic.
 

I for one, got it - seems it went over the heads of others.

That's why mine was a little less subtle.

Next.....

[atadaskew]

+1

Also, many dealers will give you mid controls free of charge as they just sit on the shelf after being taken off when "real bikers" want the forward controls added on.

The mid pegs on my Dyna were actually really uncomfortable because they are still not under you.
The problem was they put your knees up too high which puts a strain on your hips and locks them in position.
And there I was thinking that they were the way to go..

[radon222]

I move fast so the point is now moot. I just put down a deposit on a 2012 Vstrom 650 Adventure onto to which I added heated grips, hand guards and an outlet. My OTD price will be less than a new Harley 1200 Sportster.

Good choice!!  You will not be disappointed with a Wee.  

[Chef675]

I move fast so the point is now moot. I just put down a deposit on a 2012 Vstrom 650 Adventure onto to which I added heated grips, hand guards and an outlet. My OTD price will be less than a new Harley 1200 Sportster.

Great decision
Now you have a real motorcycle.

Never understand the Harley thing . My buddies down the street ask me if I would like to go to Myrtle Beach Week last year... ask them what routes were you guys taking on the way down? they told me 95 & we are taking the bikes down on a trailer They have these huge Harleys with cup holders radio, full fairings ETC.. Told them no. why spend your time on a bike in the heat with a huge crowd with no turns? I will say this Harleys do hold there value very well. I bought two Triumphs for the price of a used Sportster Speed Four for me and a Speedmaster for me & my wife love every mile

[atadaskew]

Great decision
Now you have a real motorcycle.

You mis-read.  He did NOT get the Harley.

[dan88z]

Great decision
Now you have a real motorcycle.

Never understand the Harley thing . My buddies down the street ask me if I would like to go to Myrtle Beach Week last year... ask them what routes were you guys taking on the way down? they told me 95 & we are taking the bikes down on a trailer They have these huge Harleys with cup holders radio, full fairings ETC.. Told them no. why spend your time on a bike in the heat with a huge crowd with no turns? I will say this Harleys do hold there value very well. I bought two Triumphs for the price of a used Sportster Speed Four for me and a Speedmaster for me & my wife love every mile

There is a spring pirate fest in OCMD this weekend. One of my friends is riding down Friday, a nice day ride that'll end up being 250 miles round trip. Head down, have some lunch, check out the sites, ride back. A friend of his says on facebook "I'll be heading down for the weekend, I'm trailering my bike down". The guy lives 2 hrs from OCMD!

[radon222]

There is a spring pirate fest in OCMD this weekend. One of my friends is riding down Friday, a nice day ride that'll end up being 250 miles round trip. Head down, have some lunch, check out the sites, ride back. A friend of his says on facebook "I'll be heading down for the weekend, I'm trailering my bike down". The guy lives 2 hrs from OCMD!

The first and only time I've been to OC bike week I was completely shocked at how many trailers I saw with MD plates.  I mean come on! The state simply isn't THAT big?!?!?!

[wibornz]

I thought all new Harleys came with a trailer.  Might as well use it if you have it.