Depends on where you are planning to ride. If in town type situation, no problem. However, if you plan on doing some interstate riding, DON'T DO IT!!! Go with any of the larger bodied cruisers. The sportsters are too light for extended riding or interstate riding. A simple van will blow you all over the place. I do not own one myself, but a friend did and got rid of it really quick. I also, don't recommend that engine in FL. Too hot and prone to overheating without having an auxillary cooling system. I know you see Harleys all over the place, but they have to pull over and cool down quite often. For the same money, you could buy something like the Honda Shadow ACE and be much happier with the same size engine, a heavier body (less crosswind/traffic blow) and a water cooled engine for increased reliability. Also, find another dealership. If some one will not let me test ride, then they don't want to sell me a bike. Anyway, All the rice burners have V twin bikes that are less expensive, more reliable and look just as good. (Except for the yamaha Virago, I don't like the valve train on those.)