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#1
04-26-2010 | 05:41 PM
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I'm a new member, living in Central Florida. Part of my reason for joining is to get feedback on what type of bike might be best for me and my situation.
I am 34yo, male. I just took my rider education class (at Orlando Harley) this past weekend and passed with great scores. This is the extent of my riding experience.
I like Harley's but am not bound to start with one. I want a bike that fits my size, will be easier to learn on as a new rider, and good looking. I am 6'1" 220lb. I do not want a sport bike. I like some of the sportster family and softtails. I really don't care much for the Dyna family. I also like the Honda shadows as well.
I really welcome suggestions and tips as to what I should look for in a bike. I will likely go used but less than 6-7yr old and well maintained. If you don't have specific model suggestions, I'd like tips about what has worked or not worked for you as a new rider.
Well here's to hoping this forum will be helpful and fun!
I am 34yo, male. I just took my rider education class (at Orlando Harley) this past weekend and passed with great scores. This is the extent of my riding experience.
I like Harley's but am not bound to start with one. I want a bike that fits my size, will be easier to learn on as a new rider, and good looking. I am 6'1" 220lb. I do not want a sport bike. I like some of the sportster family and softtails. I really don't care much for the Dyna family. I also like the Honda shadows as well.
I really welcome suggestions and tips as to what I should look for in a bike. I will likely go used but less than 6-7yr old and well maintained. If you don't have specific model suggestions, I'd like tips about what has worked or not worked for you as a new rider.
Well here's to hoping this forum will be helpful and fun!
#3
04-26-2010 | 06:13 PM
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Joined: May 2007
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From: Northeast of Indy..
Welcome to the Forum and safe riding.
From Indiana
Don’t forget to read the four Announcements at the top by Terry 1955, If U haven’t already.
They contain the rules of the forum and will help U understand it in here a lot better.
From Indiana
Don’t forget to read the four Announcements at the top by Terry 1955, If U haven’t already.
They contain the rules of the forum and will help U understand it in here a lot better.
#4
04-26-2010 | 06:16 PM
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Joined: Nov 2009
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From: Las Vegas Nevada
Welcome!!
____☻-From Sunny-☻__
♣♦~Las Vegas Nevada~♠♥
I do believe that you should get what feels good for you to ride,Shadows are a great bike and dont cost an arm and a leg,Vulcan is a great riding bike too,I got to borrow one for a summer and that bike cruised nice.
Go to metric dealers and test ride them I would if I were you.
Good luck on the hunt for your bike
____☻-From Sunny-☻__
♣♦~Las Vegas Nevada~♠♥
I do believe that you should get what feels good for you to ride,Shadows are a great bike and dont cost an arm and a leg,Vulcan is a great riding bike too,I got to borrow one for a summer and that bike cruised nice.
Go to metric dealers and test ride them I would if I were you.
Good luck on the hunt for your bike
#7
04-26-2010 | 07:53 PM
Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 650
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From: Wisconsin
Welcome from Wisconsin! Many start out with a Sportster, but with your height Id take a second look at a Dyna Wideglide or something. Take a look at the red bike in my signature pic. It's actually a low rider. I think you'd fit ok on the Softail as well and the custom has a lighter front wheel though it feels rougher at higher speeds.
Last edited by Tao3535; 04-26-2010 at 07:57 PM.
