1999 XL

Hey Clayton

In 2001 I purchased a 1999 Sporty. Has the 1200 conversion and a really cool paint job on the tank. It had been a few years since I rode, raising a family and all, so the little sporty just felt nice and low, easy to handle and a lot of pep. I still own it today and plan just to keep it. I ride it to work everyday and take it on weekend rides, it's been to Minnesota, Wisconsin. In Oct 03 I road it from austin tx to big bend national park tx approx 1800 mile ride. I put brakes, tires, 1 battery and a light or two on it. it now has logged 43k. starts runs. The only thing it really burns is those high dollar avon rear tires. I can say it uses a little oil but thats ok, I keep it very clean and it has a nice little place of it's own in my garage, which it will most likely share with a sport touring bike (VFR) or something like that. but I will always ride it as much as possible. One thing i can say is that no matter where i am, how many other machines are around, it always turns heads. its been a good machine but then again I pay close attention to it.

dwight