First Harley - Sportster - on a whim

Idaho

I strongly suggest the following items to add to the bike IF there already not done for power concerns that had absolutely zero effect on mileage for myself.
I road the bike in and out of NYC for years. HOV traffic allowable. Average speed was 60 mph.

These basic bolt on's added much missing power and i still got 50 MPG's. Upgrade the;

Air cleaner
Ignition in full
Exhaust I used Vance & Hines short shots. Not loud at all. But noticeably better.
Jet the carb to run right with the better breathing.

I do think that once it is all set up and ironed out, you will enjoy the bike. It is a good cruiser. My bike had the foward controls. I'm 5'8" and found the fit fine.