There is nothing wrong with a sporty I had one for a few years in fact my good friend has had his 78 sporty for 18 years now and still rides it all the time.

A lot of us started out with Sportsters. I remember well riding to work in the winter time since I didn't have a car. The sporty was total fun on the snowy back roads.
Enjoy your ride. And if you do plan on another bike, hang onto that Sporty if you can afford to do so.

Peace

I just so happen to have a 2007 Nightster for sale. I have always had a Sportster (Wish I had my '72 still) and they are great.