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What motorcyles should I look for?! I'm 5'3 140 lb female... this will be my 1st bike also
 
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Welcome to the forum. Softails have a nice low center of gravity.
 
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Sportsters are a little lighter.
 
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What motorcyles should I look for?! I'm 5'3 140 lb female... this will be my 1st bike also
Personally, if it was me, I'd go down to my HD dealership and sit on as many bikes that I could to see which one felt the best/most comfortable to me and then go from there, good luck.

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I agree with Springer. Go to an HD Dealer and sit on some of their bikes. Find a low frame model that will allow both of your feet to touch the ground while straddling the bike...and DEFINITELY take a Basic Rider Course.
 
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Originally Posted by SPRINGER
Personally, if it was me, I'd go down to my HD dealership and sit on as many bikes that I could to see which one felt the best/most comfortable to me and then go from there, good luck.

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welcome.


Its a vague question. and im sure there are many different answers. You should go to a dealer and sit on some bikes and see which fit you the best.


But from the info you gave us.
I'd look for a dyna low rider. They have a low seat height, pretty light and overall a great bike.


Hope I helped. Good Luck.


And id probably look for one in the 2005-2008ish year range.
 

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Softail Slim would be a good start but the best thing is to sit on and test ride different models,
 
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I'm thinking better advise would be gained from petite female members.
 
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