Any advice for a new rider from KS...
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Any advice for a new rider from KS...
I'm looking for a little advice from anyone who might want to give some...
I'm a new rider and I'm in the market for a bike of my own. I know I want a Harley (who doesn't?) but I'm a little unsure on which bike to go with. I want something that I won't grow out of right away, but also something that won't completely overpower me (I'm an average-sized dude, 6'1" - 190 lbs.)
Now, on to my question - I have found two local bikes for sale that I'm interested in and I'm wondering if I could get anyone's opinion on which would be the better fit/better deal.
The first bike is a stock Vivid Black '09 Nightster with only 800 miles for $8,000. The second bike is a stock Denim Black '09 Street Bob with a little under 2k miles for $11,500. I've gone and looked at both bikes and each one is in pristine condition. Never dropped, never kept outside, nothing. My dad knows bikes pretty well and he says I'd be stupid not to buy the Street Bob but I'm worried it might be too much for me? He thinks I'll be fine. Plus, he says it will last me forever whereas I'll get sick of the Nightster and eventually want to move up.
What's a new rider to do? I've read these boards a lot in the past and know enough to trust the opinions of the guys who browse these threads. So, if anyone has some ideas, let me know.
Thanks guys.
I'm a new rider and I'm in the market for a bike of my own. I know I want a Harley (who doesn't?) but I'm a little unsure on which bike to go with. I want something that I won't grow out of right away, but also something that won't completely overpower me (I'm an average-sized dude, 6'1" - 190 lbs.)
Now, on to my question - I have found two local bikes for sale that I'm interested in and I'm wondering if I could get anyone's opinion on which would be the better fit/better deal.
The first bike is a stock Vivid Black '09 Nightster with only 800 miles for $8,000. The second bike is a stock Denim Black '09 Street Bob with a little under 2k miles for $11,500. I've gone and looked at both bikes and each one is in pristine condition. Never dropped, never kept outside, nothing. My dad knows bikes pretty well and he says I'd be stupid not to buy the Street Bob but I'm worried it might be too much for me? He thinks I'll be fine. Plus, he says it will last me forever whereas I'll get sick of the Nightster and eventually want to move up.
What's a new rider to do? I've read these boards a lot in the past and know enough to trust the opinions of the guys who browse these threads. So, if anyone has some ideas, let me know.
Thanks guys.
Last edited by ecweezy; Jun 7, 2010 at 07:02 PM.
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Take a look at this thread. https://www.hdforums.com/forum/gener...t-slay-me.html I have just been discussing the same thing with him. Best advice is go ride em and buy the one that makes you smile.
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From: Eastern Ontario , Canada
I'm somewhere between 5'10" and 5'11" and started out buying a Sportster . Before the end of my first season I sold it and bought a Dyna . I just found that even with the forward controls it just felt too small and cramped for me . With you being over 6 foot , I'd definatly go with the Street Bob or you'll end up having to trade up in no time . Sportsters handle great and have PLENTY of power , but are much better suited to someone with a shorter stature . If price is an issue then maybe look for a plain Dyna Glide . Just my $.02
My advice would be to go with the Street Bob. Being 6'1" the Nightster would be kinda small for you.
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Road Warrior
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My wife is looking to get a nightster, she is 5'3" and it fits here well. Get the bob!
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I want to agree with dear old dad, and say get the bigger bike, but just how new of a rider are you? There is no substitute for experience and I think you can learn a lot easier and gain a lot of valuable experience on a smaller bike that is easier to handle. It doesn't have to be a Harley either. It could cost you more in the long run to trade up when your ready....the big big big thing here is to be ready. This is the advice I would give to someone with little to no experience. Is that you?
