I started on my Roadking and glad I did. I think if I had started on a smaller bike I would have got rid of it after a few thousand miles.

 

Just do it you'll be fine.

 

My last bike was a 1970 Honda SL350 and that was in 1970. In
September of 07 I bought a Vulcan 1600 and rode it for a month, sold it and bought the 08 FLHRC. Essentially it was 37 years, 3 kids and 35 years of a great marriage that kept me off the bike. Oh yes, there were also six back surgeries. Since November I had another back surgery (#6) in February, but I've managed to log 5600 miles since then. It's the best bike I've ever ridden and it is becoming part of me. I'm able to do figure 8's circles and stops like I'm on a scooter. The Harley beats the Kawai about 800,000 to 1, for handling, comfort, and looks.

 

06 Road Glide is my first bike. Before that I had rode a dirt bike twice and a GSXR 750 once. Dropped one of the dirt bikes and the GSXR.

 

My first HD was a 58 FLH Duo-Glide.

 

My first bike was a 1990 1100 Katana. Second Bike was a 1999 Hayabusa. Third bike was my Ultra Classic. I am 6'-4" so I would look kind of goofy on a small bike. Get the bike you want and take it easy until you are used to it.

 

First HD was a RKC. Glad I started there. You will get use to the weight. A little time in the gym helps. Kidding . . You'll do fine. Good luck and enjoy

 

My first bike was an 84 honda magna, I wore it out and bought another one, same year till I couldnt keep it under me. My first harley was bagger, and wouldnt own anything else. If you can handle the weight, theres nothing else that compares

 

The wife decided to learn to ride after riding on the back of mine. She is 150 lbs and 5'11" tall. Never ridden before. Took the MSF class and got her license and we bought a 02 RK as that is what she lliked best. We would go over to a large parking lot everyday for a couple of weeks as she got used to the RK. Then out on the street. That was 14 months and 12,000 miles ago. She is an excellent rider.

 

Had several off brands. 1st bike I ever rode (any distance) on the street was a 1973 Harley Sprint (12 yrs old) When I was 13 I rode my dad's (brand new-that day) 1974 FXE. Was he nuts or what??!!! 12 yrs later I actually bought that bike from him. Made it more of a Lowrider style bike. Had an 86" stroker motor. It went pretty good. Dumb thing was, at the time, I had a deposit on a (brand new) 1985 FXWG. Bought "Dad's" bike instead. A big mistake actually. Hind sight 20/20.
I learned allot though. Biggest lesson was, DON'T use taiwanese cci parts !!!