Harley for women (my first)
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Eastern Oklahoma
Discount what us "know it all" guys say... listen to these ladies. THEY'VE BEEN THERE and see it from your gender perspective. Us guys can't relate.
Good luck, be careful, and most of all: HAVE FUN!
Good luck, be careful, and most of all: HAVE FUN!
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Joined: May 2008
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From: 'Noke, VA
The Suzuki C50 (805 cc) is a great starter bike. They're good-looking, comfortable, extremely dependable, and affordable. My husband & I had his-n-hers Volusias (the older version of the C50) until I decided I wanted something bigger & got a Road King. But I'm a really tall girl. The Volusia was a bit short for me but I think it would be a great starter bike for most girls.
Plus, it looks a lot like a Fat Boy!
Here's a pic of it. I thought it looked damn good!
Plus, it looks a lot like a Fat Boy!
Here's a pic of it. I thought it looked damn good!
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2009
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That's a common misperception about sportsters....they aren't that low because the center of gravity is high. A deluxe has a much lower feel than a Sportster.
Road Master
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Above all else, you need to be comfortable on whatever you choose. Your much better off starting on a bike that is too small than a bike that is too big. If you outgrow it quickly, so what....you're not dead.
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From: Corpus Christi,Texas
883 iron with forward controls rocks light weight and lots of power gender makes no difference ride what you like. life is short get out there and enjoy it.
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From: Colorado Springs, CO
Superglide with 11" rear shocks and a front lowering kit. (also need a lower kick stand).
Then a windscreen and some saddlebags. and maybe some forward pegs.
Low center of gravity, easy to toss around. The power of a stock 96incher is fine. as long as you show the throttle some respect.
~Joe
Then a windscreen and some saddlebags. and maybe some forward pegs.
Low center of gravity, easy to toss around. The power of a stock 96incher is fine. as long as you show the throttle some respect.
~Joe
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From: florida swamp
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From: Florence, MT (Bitterroot Valley)
Like said above, start with a small bike that is comfortable. Go through the MC training course, and then work your way up. Congrats on the decision. You're going to love it.
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 532
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From: Shelton, WA
Don't know your stature, so we sure can't tell you if a bike if going to be to tall or short for ya, but my wife's bike is a Deluxe. She is only 5'4" and 115 lbs but has no problem maneuvering that bike around. I take that back, she sometimes needs help backing into a spot 
. We did put a reach seat on it for her that dropped the already lowest HD seat hight another 1.5 inches.
. We did put a reach seat on it for her that dropped the already lowest HD seat hight another 1.5 inches.