View Poll Results: Suggestions?
Used 01 and up Sportster >10,000 Miles $3-5k
2
4.26%
New Iron 883 with 1200cc kit $8,999
1
2.13%
Used Dyna/Softail >15,000 miles $5-6k
36
76.60%
Other
8
17.02%
Voters: 47. You may not vote on this poll
Looking for my first Harley
#12
03-16-2018, 05:30 PM
#15
03-17-2018, 03:02 AM
Outstanding HDF Member
My "other" vote is for you to wait until you are finished with trade school and employed in a job that you like.
Your VFR is a fantastic m/c that if maintained will easily do 100K miles. It's not like you are without a decent bike. Forget the 883, you will be bored in 1/2 hr. I agree that a Dyna will most likely be your best choice.
Your VFR is a fantastic m/c that if maintained will easily do 100K miles. It's not like you are without a decent bike. Forget the 883, you will be bored in 1/2 hr. I agree that a Dyna will most likely be your best choice.
#16
03-17-2018, 08:06 AM
This is just my opinion and one I would give my son or daughter in the same situation as yours. Why not just keep riding your Honda? Is an '85 with 40K, is not really worth much and putting more miles on it, won't depreciate it anymore. Wait until you are in a better financial standing before buying a Harley. With a $6K max, it would be at least 10 years old, and a breakdown will not be cheap and probably force you back on your Honda until you could afford to fix it, but if you really want to go this route, I would suggest not to buy a Sporty.
#17
03-17-2018, 02:12 PM
Ultimate HDF Member
You will probably not be happy with a sporty at 6’, 250lbs, especially in a low slung seating position like you’re looking at doing. Might be ok for blasting around the town but commuting each day and taking longer day rides will become tiresome and uncomfortable.
Last edited by Cygnusx51; 03-17-2018 at 02:14 PM.
#18
03-17-2018, 07:32 PM
Seasoned HDF Member
#19
03-17-2018, 07:35 PM
It's good to have dreams to look forward to. OP, I'd agree with the others to make certain that the basics are covered before you start pursuing your dream bike. If you're asking us...being strangers and all...what kinda bike should you get, then it's not YOUR dream bike.
Patience, grasshoppah...patience.
(In case you're wondering, I didn't follow this advice myself.)
Patience, grasshoppah...patience.
(In case you're wondering, I didn't follow this advice myself.)
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