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It can't be stated enough times, rent each bike and then some! Take each rental to a parking lot and relax. Practice until you feel confident and then take it on the road. Each bike will feel different.
I would ride a dyna, a softail, and a V rod. I would stay away from a touring bike since you're new to riding.
After you finally decide which bike and have been riding for 6 months or so....go take an advanced course on your bike. It is not for your license, but for your safety. It was a skosh harder to pass on a FLHRCI than on that little honda 250, but I really felt good that I could handle a full size bike that well.
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