Female New Rider
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I'm looking at getting and 883 as my first bike. I love the look and older used models are within my price range. Friends have concerns about the weight and maneuverability of me on one. I'm 5'7" (all legs so I don't even have to worry about getting a low, I can still get my feet flat)130lbs and in decent shape. I just passed my MSF course on a Suzuki tu250 and did have some issues with slow tight maneuvering but considering I've never grabbed handle bars before I learned quick. Is the 883 a decent first bike to learn on even if I spend some quality time in a parking lot first?
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I suggest you go to a dealer and sit on an 883 / 1200 sporty and feel the real weight of the bike. I think your going to be real surprised just what a couple 100 extra pounds feels like when you gradually lean it side to side in the showroom compared to the suzi.
Its a good place to start, you can get a few sales brochures on the bikes ,talk to the people there and try sitting on a couple of the other lighter cheaper models all in the one place And for free. Go home look up vids on YouTube see what other people are thinking before you spend a dime.
Now if I was a betting man I'd say you would be a street 750 gal
Welcome to the group ride safe and keep the rubber side down 🏍
Wiz
Its a good place to start, you can get a few sales brochures on the bikes ,talk to the people there and try sitting on a couple of the other lighter cheaper models all in the one place And for free. Go home look up vids on YouTube see what other people are thinking before you spend a dime.
Now if I was a betting man I'd say you would be a street 750 gal
Welcome to the group ride safe and keep the rubber side down 🏍
Wiz
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Welcome to HD Forums, Melissa. You may want to check out the Ladies section too. We have a lot of experienced ladies there that can help you.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/the-q...kers-only-139/
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/the-q...kers-only-139/
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I don't own a Dyna or a Sportster, although I have. I read all all new posts and respond with an opinion or suggestion based on my experience. I hope this helps the OP to make a sound decision. It's what a forum does.
Last edited by ChickinOnaChain; 07-07-2017 at 09:24 AM.
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This is what she said...
I'm looking at getting and 883 as my first bike. I love the look and older used models are within my price range. Friends have concerns about the weight and maneuverability of me on one. I'm 5'7" (all legs so I don't even have to worry about getting a low, I can still get my feet flat)130lbs and in decent shape. I just passed my MSF course on a Suzuki tu250 and did have some issues with slow tight maneuvering but considering I've never grabbed handle bars before I learned quick. Is the 883 a decent first bike to learn on even if I spend some quality time in a parking lot first?
I'm looking at getting and 883 as my first bike. I love the look and older used models are within my price range. Friends have concerns about the weight and maneuverability of me on one. I'm 5'7" (all legs so I don't even have to worry about getting a low, I can still get my feet flat)130lbs and in decent shape. I just passed my MSF course on a Suzuki tu250 and did have some issues with slow tight maneuvering but considering I've never grabbed handle bars before I learned quick. Is the 883 a decent first bike to learn on even if I spend some quality time in a parking lot first?