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#11
10-01-2011, 10:49 PM
Take a MSF course and get your license. That's always a good first step. Then get a small starter bike since you don't want to drop a brand new Fatboy.
#12
10-01-2011, 11:06 PM
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Definitely go through the Motorcycle safety course first.
Pay attention to your instructor and grow some skills that will help you evade and avoid the hazards of the road when on a bike.
I would also recommend a small bike to start with. A 250 cc is a great starter and will let you develop the required coordination that you will need for braking, up-shifting, downshifting, signaling, counter steering, and this is only to name a few.
The 883 is a great bike to go to as well after a smaller cc bike. Remember that when the Sportster first came out it was considered one of the most advanced bikes in it's day.
Riding is more than just image, it is about alertness and being smart. A big bike is manageable, but it is easier to manage once you have ridden for a while.
Ride safe.
Pay attention to your instructor and grow some skills that will help you evade and avoid the hazards of the road when on a bike.
I would also recommend a small bike to start with. A 250 cc is a great starter and will let you develop the required coordination that you will need for braking, up-shifting, downshifting, signaling, counter steering, and this is only to name a few.
The 883 is a great bike to go to as well after a smaller cc bike. Remember that when the Sportster first came out it was considered one of the most advanced bikes in it's day.
Riding is more than just image, it is about alertness and being smart. A big bike is manageable, but it is easier to manage once you have ridden for a while.
Ride safe.
#14
10-02-2011, 11:43 AM
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Words Of Advice?
Oh I will be buying one next spring for sure, currently just droolin and anoying the sales reps down at the dealer. I went in looking at the street glides, but when i sat on the lo, it felt like my recliner at home, so it didn't take much to shift my attention. I have never driven a motorcycle, so going to take it slow, get my permit, take the beginners safety course, and ride a friends off road jump bikes for a bit, then once the weather breaks I will be shopping instead of looking.
Also thanks for the warm welcome from all of you.
Also thanks for the warm welcome from all of you.
2nd - As the season winds down you would probably get a better deal buying now! Almost for sure vs. the spring. I'd look around for 2011 leftovers and see what the dealer could come up with. Just my .02
#17
10-03-2011, 02:45 PM
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#20
10-09-2011, 03:10 PM
Victory has an awsome sale going on right now, and if I buy from my local dealer they are offering an additional 1000.00 in free upgrades, they also offer a 1000 military discount. The only thing bad thing I can find about them is the resale value. I'm sure this has been argued in other threads, but im looking for some help, in making a decision. Other than because it's a Harley, why harley over victory?