glad you came through unscathed!

SB
You got the 1200 modle ?   I realize the 883 will do it too  , just not as quick as the 1200 will.   I've had both.

I know what you mean about that extra weight !    I droped mine in wet grass once (Ground was soft too) , and once that weight get out of control there ain't much ya can do .    

I'm not afraid of the S-40 at all ,  but keep a close eye on the Sportster ... and wonder how in the heck do those fellers on those 800 lbs   bikes keep from trading em in ?    

Last winter a ice ptrch was in the road leading up to the ferry, it was on a downhill approach in a slight curve.....
I almost went over slowly, but was able to plant both feet, tho skiing , and lift her back under me....finished the "controlled" slip to a dry spot and onto the toll booth, 3 Harley's went down behind me. Had to be the weight.....
Not riding this winter if it stays below 34 for any length of time....

ToesNose wrote on 01/28/14 at 06:23:21:

The aluminum heads of the EVO engine supposedly helped,.. but I rode an 03/04' and it still felt top heavy to me...
This newer 12' model is a Superlow... and it has a wider, flatter, 4.5g tank that sits lower in the frame.  This, combined with 18/17" wheel combo, and low profile tires makes it much less top heavy then older models... a new frame that contains rubber engine mounting may help too,.. although ground clearance suffers...
Clutch pull is much easier too, (don't know why)...
All in all, it feels very un-Harley... while keeping the sound and power...
I imagine it feels most like a Triumph America... Smoother and more refined than other Hogs...
The only reminder that yer' on a Harley the hard clunking shifts... Smooth and positive,.. but you do still stomp it pretty hard and get the loud clunk sound... ...