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Wife says she would like to learn to ride (great). She will take the MST course for sure but when it comes to a good bike for her I am not to sure as she is only 5'-5" & 120lb. I have read many threads but would like to hear from people that have been in the same situation.
appreciate all the feedback.
Colin
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Honestly? If it were me, I would get a cheap scooter/vespa/moped if she has never even been on two wheels. But if she is confident, then maybe a used 883 sporty?
Sportster, 1200 low or a wideglide.
Depends on your budget.
It would suck to buy a bike, and in a year get her a new one that she would like more.
Get her in the MSF class and let her complete it before you buy.
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It really depends. Sporty's are great first bikes, but they have a really high center of gravity. Maybe an 883L or a nightster as they are both pretty low. But...I would insist my wife get a fatboy low or deluxe.
buy a used metric bike like a honda shadow for her to learn on. spend a few thousand on that instead of the damaged parts you'd have from her dropping a brand spankin new harley davidson.
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I agree, the cheap jap bikes are easy to come by. My wife started on a Suzuki gz 250 (paid $1000 for it), rode it for a year then picked out a 07 dyna low. She is only 5'1" in riding boots, so i did have to lower it another 1.5". Now she rides the tires off it!
does she want a harley?
what does she like?
is she a strong or weak 120#'s ?
does she want to go on trips.?
does she want only to ride in town?
does she want a smaller bike to learn on??
how many miles will she ride a yr?
will she only ride solo??
will she take a long trip once in a while??
what sound does she like or does it matter.?
Does she like the Luxes...???
How much can U afford.
what do U want to get her???
these will help other to help U deciede on what to get her....
thanxs for the reply I have read the thread and appreciate the input.
does she want a harley?YES
what does she like? she wants a pink Harley (no shit)
is she a strong or weak 120#? she is real strong just looks scrawny :-)
does she want to go on trips.? yes
does she want only to ride in town? around town & day trips
does she want a smaller bike to learn on?? thats a good questions
how many miles will she ride a yr? 3000 maybe
will she only ride solo??yes
will she take a long trip once in a while??yes
what sound does she like or does it matter? oh sounds is important, I had V&H straight shots and she like them.
Does she like the Luxes...??? big bike ??
How much can U afford. $15k max
what do U want to get her??? I thought of a Dyna low rider.
I did think of the 250/650 metric but she does not like the metric bikes even thought its just to get some confidence (i agree). as for the "scooter/vespa/moped" SHE GOT A GOOD LAUGHT OUT OF THAT
1st bike recommmandations for wife
06 Deluxe, HD Manual, V&H Fishtails, Ness "Big Sucker"Air Cleaner, HD Beach Bars, Küryakyn ISO Grips and fringe, Iron Bags, 09 seat(Better tongue design than 06), 03 Springer seat rail , Softbrake relocation kit, CruzTOOLS and HD Teardrop tool box and lots of Chrome......and a bunch of parts sitting in the garage, that need to be put on.
2005 Electra Glide Standard
