Mid-life decision
#11
Nothing wrong with the question you posted here and nothing that needed to be searched. Some people have a standard "welcome" message that they cut and paste in the new members section. Carry on brotha, and welcome to the forum
#13
My personal opinion is to definitely take the beginners course...then buy a cheap used metric cruiser and see if riding is actually something you want to do...I have seen way too many people take up riding late in life and get hurt soon after...I am 51 and been riding for 42 of those years,off and on...a good friend of mine,late 40s,talks occasionally about getting his first bike...I always discourage him...just my honest opinion...good luck whatever you decide..
#14
Welcome from Central Mass. and enjoy the Forums. Start with something a little bigger for your size like a Dyna.
#15
I started riding a little over 2 years ago. My first purchase was an XL1200...big mistake. I now have a 2000 FXD I bought with LOTS of extras, 15k miles for $6500.00. You NEED to get beyond the Sportster family and into a Dyna or Softtail.
#16
My personal opinion is to definitely take the beginners course...then buy a cheap used metric cruiser and see if riding is actually something you want to do...I have seen way too many people take up riding late in life and get hurt soon after...I am 51 and been riding for 42 of those years,off and on...a good friend of mine,late 40s,talks occasionally about getting his first bike...I always discourage him...just my honest opinion...good luck whatever you decide..
Good luck and be safe-
#18
After living the first 57 years of my life never sitting my fat a-- on a motorcycle, I have been bitten by the bug to ride. I have signed up for the rider safety course and I have been looking and talking with the loca Harley dealer. Right now, my choice is a 883 Low. Do you experienced riders think this is too much bike for me? By the way, I am 6' 1" and 275lbs and don't really want a litle toy scooter. Thanks for any suggestions.
Jim Stanford
Carrollton, Texas
#20
Welcome and good riding!
I also think the 883 is too small. It's got plenty of power. But, for my first Harley, I bought a 1200. I think you'll like the larger bikes much better and they'll probably be much easier for you to handle, too. Have fun in the rider's course and watch out for the other guy!