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My wife and I went to every motorcycle show, event, whatever, for 3 1/2 years and rode everything we possibly could with the intentions of buying a day-tripper and the occasional over-nighter. We didn't find the Night Rod, it found us. We bought ours in Nov 06. Do you think we like it?
I have a 01 Roadglide, a 1980 Dyna wide glide, a 1994 heritage Nostolgia, a Kawasaki zx1100, and a suzuki sv650 in my stable. I like them all!!! A bike for every mood and don't own a trailer. LOL
Depends of what sort or riding you want to do.
What bike do you like? Thats the one I would settle for!
Asking this gang which bike is best is like asking a wino which vintage is best. Ultimately they will all give you a buzz! So it boils down to how much you got to spend and what you want on the label.
I love my fxdc as it suits my riding.... but I often think about a Road King for no good reason than I like it. Not sure you can go wrong if you get what suits you.
Rent a few; thats what I did. Take in the demo days too, but rent the ones you're most interested in for a full day, or even more. Its worth the renatl fee!!
Go to your local dealer and demo a bunch of types, it is that simple. Don't come on a forum and ask for OTHERS opinions, you'll get a thousand different answers..
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When you find a bike that you like, take it for a test ride or rent it for a day and see if it fits you well. Also consider if you will be carrying anything...think saddlebags. I won't ride with a backpack so saddlebags are a must have accessory for me. It is always a good idea to consider a motorcycle safety program to improve your riding skills if you haven't been on a bike in a while. Good luck with your decision.
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