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#16
11-02-2011 | 07:00 PM
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From: Illinois
Thanks a lot everyone!
Nope, I never rode before and dont own a bike. I plan on taking a riding class and getting my license this winter then hopefully getting my bike early spring/summer. I have been wanting a bike forever but had a few muscle cars instead and couldnt afford to have both at the same time but now that im car free, its time to get a new toy, lol.
I went to the Harley Dealership in Lisle, IL and sat on a bunch of bikes to see what fits me best so I can get an idea of what I want and know what I plan to spend so I can start saving.
Sportsters (Iron 883, Nightster): They just made me feel big and I didnt like where the shifter was, it felt too close to me. A Sportster is what I originally wanted to get because they are half the price as the FatBoy Lo but everybody kept telling me I would get bored with it and want to trade it in within a year. A couple of my buddies have Sportsters and they say the same thing. I like them but they dont fit me well so im glad I went and checked a few out.
V-Rod: Very comfortable, looks great but from what I read, its not meant for long rides and I plan on going on a few road trips so that rules the V-Rod out.
FatBob: Comfortable, looks/sounds great but I couldnt put my feet flat on the ground when standing the bike up so thats out.
Fatboy lo: The Fatboy was extremely comfortable and just felt right to me. Im short (5'6") and I need a bike that allows me to put my feet flat on the ground while at a light so this passed that test, lol. I plan on getting it in Black Denim.
Nope, I never rode before and dont own a bike. I plan on taking a riding class and getting my license this winter then hopefully getting my bike early spring/summer. I have been wanting a bike forever but had a few muscle cars instead and couldnt afford to have both at the same time but now that im car free, its time to get a new toy, lol.
I went to the Harley Dealership in Lisle, IL and sat on a bunch of bikes to see what fits me best so I can get an idea of what I want and know what I plan to spend so I can start saving.
Sportsters (Iron 883, Nightster): They just made me feel big and I didnt like where the shifter was, it felt too close to me. A Sportster is what I originally wanted to get because they are half the price as the FatBoy Lo but everybody kept telling me I would get bored with it and want to trade it in within a year. A couple of my buddies have Sportsters and they say the same thing. I like them but they dont fit me well so im glad I went and checked a few out.
V-Rod: Very comfortable, looks great but from what I read, its not meant for long rides and I plan on going on a few road trips so that rules the V-Rod out.
FatBob: Comfortable, looks/sounds great but I couldnt put my feet flat on the ground when standing the bike up so thats out.
Fatboy lo: The Fatboy was extremely comfortable and just felt right to me. Im short (5'6") and I need a bike that allows me to put my feet flat on the ground while at a light so this passed that test, lol. I plan on getting it in Black Denim.
#19
11-04-2011 | 12:11 PM
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Joined: Jan 2011
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From: Wisconsin, USA
Thanks a lot everyone!
Nope, I never rode before and dont own a bike. I plan on taking a riding class and getting my license this winter then hopefully getting my bike early spring/summer. I have been wanting a bike forever but had a few muscle cars instead and couldnt afford to have both at the same time but now that im car free, its time to get a new toy, lol.
I went to the Harley Dealership in Lisle, IL and sat on a bunch of bikes to see what fits me best so I can get an idea of what I want and know what I plan to spend so I can start saving.
Sportsters (Iron 883, Nightster): They just made me feel big and I didnt like where the shifter was, it felt too close to me. A Sportster is what I originally wanted to get because they are half the price as the FatBoy Lo but everybody kept telling me I would get bored with it and want to trade it in within a year. A couple of my buddies have Sportsters and they say the same thing. I like them but they dont fit me well so im glad I went and checked a few out.
V-Rod: Very comfortable, looks great but from what I read, its not meant for long rides and I plan on going on a few road trips so that rules the V-Rod out.
FatBob: Comfortable, looks/sounds great but I couldnt put my feet flat on the ground when standing the bike up so thats out.
Fatboy lo: The Fatboy was extremely comfortable and just felt right to me. Im short (5'6") and I need a bike that allows me to put my feet flat on the ground while at a light so this passed that test, lol. I plan on getting it in Black Denim.
Nope, I never rode before and dont own a bike. I plan on taking a riding class and getting my license this winter then hopefully getting my bike early spring/summer. I have been wanting a bike forever but had a few muscle cars instead and couldnt afford to have both at the same time but now that im car free, its time to get a new toy, lol.
I went to the Harley Dealership in Lisle, IL and sat on a bunch of bikes to see what fits me best so I can get an idea of what I want and know what I plan to spend so I can start saving.
Sportsters (Iron 883, Nightster): They just made me feel big and I didnt like where the shifter was, it felt too close to me. A Sportster is what I originally wanted to get because they are half the price as the FatBoy Lo but everybody kept telling me I would get bored with it and want to trade it in within a year. A couple of my buddies have Sportsters and they say the same thing. I like them but they dont fit me well so im glad I went and checked a few out.
V-Rod: Very comfortable, looks great but from what I read, its not meant for long rides and I plan on going on a few road trips so that rules the V-Rod out.
FatBob: Comfortable, looks/sounds great but I couldnt put my feet flat on the ground when standing the bike up so thats out.
Fatboy lo: The Fatboy was extremely comfortable and just felt right to me. Im short (5'6") and I need a bike that allows me to put my feet flat on the ground while at a light so this passed that test, lol. I plan on getting it in Black Denim.
Do a search on here and read about riding in the rain, navigating curves and engine blipping. It could all save your life. Good luck.
Read this thread. I posted good links for newbies on there.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=699942&highlight=ron750+osco&page =2
#20
11-04-2011 | 01:04 PM
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From: Illinois
Try riding in some rural areas before you ride around Chicagoland. Car drivers there are out of control and a menace to any motorcycle, especially if you are inexperienced.
Do a search on here and read about riding in the rain, navigating curves and engine blipping. It could all save your life. Good luck.
Read this thread. I posted good links for newbies on there.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/showt...50+osco&page=2
Do a search on here and read about riding in the rain, navigating curves and engine blipping. It could all save your life. Good luck.
Read this thread. I posted good links for newbies on there.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/showt...50+osco&page=2