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I just bought a 2006 1200C last Fall. Recently, a friend of mine traded his '04 1200C for a SuperGlide. I rode the Superglide and liked it alot.
The FXDI's (his is a custom) aren't much more than a Sportster.

However, my Sportster is definitely quicker, and in short distance seems to easily outrun the TC88 - both bikes are essentially stock. With that being said, the SuperGlide (the new ones) handle great, and may be better for 2 up riding, which I do a fair amount of.
So yes, a Superglide may be a "trade up", but everytime I ride the 1200 it's a blast....and call me old fashioned, but I also like the carburetor.
I think one has to be careful here. This is my first HD, and it seems likely that yes, I'll trade up. I've already looked and run numbers, etc. But, I also know people who get the bigger bikes and find them less "fun" to ride.
I'd love to have 2 of the damn things really. Just don't give up your SPortster though if you like it, and cave into the HD peer pressure thing. Just ride and have fun.

Oil: started using Amsoil MCV 20 - 50 engine and primary, at 500 miles Bike seems to love it. Shifting smoothed out, and bike revs very nicely.

 

Should go 100k

 

Wow, lots of posts, few answers. I was at the dealership and saw an 883 about '95 or so with over 200K miles on it. Sales guy said the lady rode it to work about 50 miles one way every day. Said all the work was done at the dealership and they have no record of major engine work done.

The '04 and up bikes have better motors with better cooling they should last longer. I tore my '04 down to put different pistons and cams in and saw very little wear at all. I don't see any reason why it wouldn't go at least 100K with no major work.

BTW, I have a Wide Glide and a Sporty. The Wide Glide is for when the wife want's to come. I'll take the Sporty over the Dyna any day of the week! I even registered the Dyna to my wifes name, told her I didn't want to own a big slow hog.

 

Bought my XLH 1000 new in 1984 and drove it every chance I had (especially to work and back) for the next 19 years. I have gone through three speedometers and lost track of the actual mileage but it's very high. I have done the maintenance and about 4 years ago I did a top end rebuild. Other than regular maintenance and replacement of worn or broken parts (and endless tightening of loose fasteners) its been a fantastic bike. I paid under 5000 for it which means that if I amortize the expense of that purchase I operated the bike for about $265 per year not including gas, oil, maintenance and insurance. No other vehicle I ever owned was such a bargain for the price.
And the only reason I finally stopped using it daily was that I got too old for it. It still runs great and is a joy to putt around on.