My father in law loved his sportster. He rode all sorts of bikes and had several Harleys over the years but the one bike he held onto for the longest was his sporty. That man was the most genuine "biker" I've ever met. I keep his pocket watch in my leather jacket so that he can keep on riding from the grave.You might think I am joking (and I am), but there is a bit of a distinction between your typical modern Harley Davidson rider and a Sportster rider.