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I'm 6'3", have ridden many small bikes and a few scooters, and none were "too small" for me. Forget the size of the bike for a moment and think about the weight he has to control and repair cost. Harley doesn't fit a beginner in those categories. Don't worry about what he looks like on it, worry about is he going to walk away from it after every ride. A lot depends on the boy's attitude and ability; some of us can and have started on Harleys with little problems, some tried a big bike first and got hurt and had expensive repair bills. I bought a Honda scooter a couple years ago that's more comfortable for my length than some big twin Harleys I've ridden, don't dismiss something smaller and cheaper to start with till he's tried it. Personally, I really think something that should be considered for a first bike is how much you're willing to lose on it if it doesn't work out and you want to sell it, or if gets wrecked. If he's buying it himself... you probably won't have much to say about it anyway.
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These courses are really the ideal way to start and can be very cost effective when you consider the discount he may qualify for when it comes to purchasing insurance later.
Best of luck with whatever you decide.
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Not to sound smart-assed bro but from this information I'd suggest his first street bike should be the one they provide him at his rider safety training course. You both will have a much better idea as to what will be a suitable purchase once he's completed the program.
These courses are really the ideal way to start and can be very cost effective when you consider the discount he may qualify for when it comes to purchasing insurance later.
Best of luck with whatever you decide.
These courses are really the ideal way to start and can be very cost effective when you consider the discount he may qualify for when it comes to purchasing insurance later.
Best of luck with whatever you decide.
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I'm 6'3", have ridden many small bikes and a few scooters, and none were "too small" for me. Forget the size of the bike for a moment and think about the weight he has to control and repair cost. Harley doesn't fit a beginner in those categories. Don't worry about what he looks like on it, worry about is he going to walk away from it after every ride. A lot depends on the boy's attitude and ability; some of us can and have started on Harleys with little problems, some tried a big bike first and got hurt and had expensive repair bills. I bought a Honda scooter a couple years ago that's more comfortable for my length than some big twin Harleys I've ridden, don't dismiss something smaller and cheaper to start with till he's tried it. Personally, I really think something that should be considered for a first bike is how much you're willing to lose on it if it doesn't work out and you want to sell it, or if gets wrecked. If he's buying it himself... you probably won't have much to say about it anyway.
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