I've owned 5 sportsters 72 two 74 two 77's. Always liked them one of the best lookin stock bikes. I think harley dropped the ball when they took the performance image away. They seem to have gone with low price entry level and girls bike. Used sportys are a deal, they don't hold there value well. Old friend of mine said it all. Guy pulled up on a brand new sportster, said he finally got a harley. My buddy said welcome to the club, to bad they didn't give ya the keys to the clubhouse. Guy didn't seem to understand, but I'll bet it didn't take long for him to find out. Sportsters are still great bikes, and I often think if some these old farts that complain about having to ride a trike, weren't so stuck on big twins, they could still be two wheelin.