Hi from NY Hudson Valley area
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06-17-2011 | 11:31 PM
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Tourer
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From: Hudson Valley, NY
Hi from NY Hudson Valley area
I've been browsing the forums for a couple of days now. I visited a dealer and my heart is set on a Road King Classic. But, I would like to ask for advice.
I'm 6', 220#, 63 years here, did the motorcycle class last month and have my license. Of course, we used small bikes and never got over 20mph. I always wanted to travel freely, camp out (just a little) and am finishing the book "The Old Man and the Harley". I can put up $15K and need to fiancé the rest. Credit score of 730. I've heard no one likes to give old men loans for motorcycles.
Anyway, getting off my question.
I don't want to get a motorcycle too small and trade it next year for my dream bike. I asked a dealer in NJ that rents Harley's if I could rent one for a few hours this Monday. He said I better come to discuss first when he heard of my newness. I did ride a Harley Sprint H in 69-70 when I was in the Air Force in Charleston. Would a Soft Tail be a better choice? All recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Is it possible to start off with a Road King or can just Superman do that?
I'm 6', 220#, 63 years here, did the motorcycle class last month and have my license. Of course, we used small bikes and never got over 20mph. I always wanted to travel freely, camp out (just a little) and am finishing the book "The Old Man and the Harley". I can put up $15K and need to fiancé the rest. Credit score of 730. I've heard no one likes to give old men loans for motorcycles.
Anyway, getting off my question.
I don't want to get a motorcycle too small and trade it next year for my dream bike. I asked a dealer in NJ that rents Harley's if I could rent one for a few hours this Monday. He said I better come to discuss first when he heard of my newness. I did ride a Harley Sprint H in 69-70 when I was in the Air Force in Charleston. Would a Soft Tail be a better choice? All recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Is it possible to start off with a Road King or can just Superman do that?
#3
06-18-2011 | 07:22 AM
Road Master
Joined: May 2008
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From: New York
Welcome to the forums John. Not really the place to ask questions but in short, if the RK is your "dream" bike, go for it. I didn't ride for 20 years and went to a Street Glide. The touring bikes are great handling and unless you really don't belong on a bike, you should settle in fast. If you've got the strenth in your legs to push the bike backwards and such, I see no problems but YOU have to make the final decision. Good luck!
