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I definitely recommend starting with something smaller/lighter/cheaper than a Harley.
My wife is 5'4" and she fits very nicely on her Honda Shadow 600. You could probably find a used one for around $2000, ride it for a summer to get comfortable, and sell it the next spring for almost what you paid for it.
My wife is 5'4" and she fits very nicely on her Honda Shadow 600. You could probably find a used one for around $2000, ride it for a summer to get comfortable, and sell it the next spring for almost what you paid for it.
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I definitely recommend starting with something smaller/lighter/cheaper than a Harley.
My wife is 5'4" and she fits very nicely on her Honda Shadow 600. You could probably find a used one for around $2000, ride it for a summer to get comfortable, and sell it the next spring for almost what you paid for it.
My wife is 5'4" and she fits very nicely on her Honda Shadow 600. You could probably find a used one for around $2000, ride it for a summer to get comfortable, and sell it the next spring for almost what you paid for it.
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I definitely recommend starting with something smaller/lighter/cheaper than a Harley.
My wife is 5'4" and she fits very nicely on her Honda Shadow 600. You could probably find a used one for around $2000, ride it for a summer to get comfortable, and sell it the next spring for almost what you paid for it.
My wife is 5'4" and she fits very nicely on her Honda Shadow 600. You could probably find a used one for around $2000, ride it for a summer to get comfortable, and sell it the next spring for almost what you paid for it.
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Your safety comes first. Start with something that matches your physical strength. You will eventually get into a situation where you must push it forward and wheel it backwards while sitting on it. The MSC basic riding course will teach you how to power walk. This is also a must.
The bikes used by the MSF are meant for beginners. Ride them before you buy anything. Whatever you buy you should be able to maneuver it through the DMV or MSF obstacle course. Most of all don't be influenced by what others tell you to buy. Once again SAFETY COMES FIRST
The bikes used by the MSF are meant for beginners. Ride them before you buy anything. Whatever you buy you should be able to maneuver it through the DMV or MSF obstacle course. Most of all don't be influenced by what others tell you to buy. Once again SAFETY COMES FIRST