My first was a road king classic.

 

My first bike I ever owned was an Ultra. My wife (she has 30+ years of riding experience) took me to a parking lot and taught me how to ride. After a month of riding around in the neighborhood, I took the MSF course and that really helped.

Other than the weight of the bike when coming to a stop, the size of the bike did not seem to affect me. That and the price tag and realizing the cost if I were to drop it.

I just suggest taking it easy and staying out of traffic until your skills return. Ride safe!

 

A guy I know purchased his first bike an EGC on the way back from Iraq, first bike ever, didn't even know how to ride. Had to have someone else ride the bike home for him from the dealer. He took the MSF class and hasn't looked back since. It's been 2 years for him. My First HD will be a SG coming from the sport bike realm.

 

Bought it after several years of wishing IO did it earlier.

2006 FLHTCU-I only one left on the showroom floor.

 

I didn't start out riding alltogether on an HD tourer, but my first Harley, at age 29, was an electraglide...and I'm so glad it was. Didn't have to waste years looking cool on a less comfortable ride.

 

My first bike ever is my current bike, '08 Ultra

 

Try it ,you'll like it!

 

Started out in 1993 on a Honda Gold Wing. Took my test on a smaller bike but have never owned anything else until I bought my Street Glide in 2006. Never had a problem. I have riden over 120,000 miles since and hope for many more.

Ride Safe,

Mike

 

mini bike at 8, sl 125 at 12 175 honda scrambler at 15 with sl125, penton moto-cross same period local racing but never real great, KZ1000 Kaw at 20.... MWC NO BIKE til 40 then honda pretender cause of $. Now 08 RG. Frankly, the new harleys are so good frame wise, that you can ride them with the same amount of effort as a 125cc bike. They are so nice on the HWY that its hard to imagine if you ever rode a KZ1000. They had enough HP to launch you at the moon, no brakes, and two wheels that didn't run in the same line. Just remember that your reaction timing will never again be as it was when you were young. If you try to pretend it is you will be one of the many hundred deaths that fit the 45 year old harley riders club.

 

whats the difficult thing start riding on a tourer..??
ride touring harley is not a difficult thing....for me more difficult and risky start ride on a sportbike than a touring harley...its me...