I said the same thing Greenstoner,
2 months later I jumped onto the night rod and wont look back.
I dunno guys, How did I fair on the sea to sky?
I think they were shocked to find out I had only been riding since this season.
I have dirt bike experience from from all the trips to our old family cabin, but no street riding other than scooters.
FYI - You can always look at a 1200 conversion, It gives the bike some major get up and go in comparison to the other 1200's.
It will put you around 5 seconds 0-100km with the stock gears (will be quicker than all other stock 1200 sportsters and some of the bigger bikes due to the gearing and weight)