Picking a bike?
Thread Starter
|
2nd Gear
Joined: Feb 2016
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
From: Temecula
Picking a bike?
New to this forum so I apologize in advance if this is posted in the wrong section. So let me get right to it, I've been doing lots of research lately before I just go out and buy a bike I wanted some more opinions. I'm an inexperienced rider, 6'3 tall and weigh 145. I plan on taking a riders safety course in the next few weeks and intend on buying a used bike in the near future. I'm leaning more towards a sportster and wanted to get an idea of what you guys think and what you would reccomend.
Let me know,
Thanks.
Let me know,
Thanks.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 5,644
Likes: 1,385
From: North Central WV
Own a Sportster for a couple of years and you will be ready to ditch it for a bigger bike. I speak from experience and I loved my Sporty but there was no way I was taking my wife anywhere on it.
My suggestion is the Dyna Wide Glide which is a very versatile bike.
My suggestion is the Dyna Wide Glide which is a very versatile bike.
Thread Starter
|
2nd Gear
Joined: Feb 2016
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
From: Temecula
Thanks
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 2,651
Likes: 1,278
From: PA
What's your budget that you have set aside for this bike? I would figure out how much you can or want to spend and get the best bike available. Some people buy sportsters and stick with them but most I've known and seen on forums like this buy and then usually trade it or sell to get something bigger before the end of a riding season.
When I say bigger I don't necessarily mean full blown cruiser but there a lot of nice Harley's out there you can find especially used that have a lot of the mods and upgrades your gonna want to do anyways already done and ready to ride
When I say bigger I don't necessarily mean full blown cruiser but there a lot of nice Harley's out there you can find especially used that have a lot of the mods and upgrades your gonna want to do anyways already done and ready to ride
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 2,335
Likes: 328
From: Arizona
This^. Find a low pressure dealership that will let you sit for a while on each bike, then take some for a test ride. It's gonna be tight on a Sporty.
Trending Topics
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 111
Likes: 4
From: Denver, CO
As stated before the Dyna wide glide is probably the most suitable bike for taller riders. Sits pretty far back, and has forward controls. You'll be pretty big on a Sporty. Or the older Softail Duece if you can find one were great for tall peeps! Good luck!
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 15,705
Likes: 22,718
From: Farmington ,MS
You ain't gonna be happy on a sportster... if money is your main issue..look at Dynas...if you can afford anything you want ...look at everything, and do the test rides.
