Starter Bike?
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From: Illinois...not Chicago
Starter Bike?
1984 Harley-Davidson xls roadster ironhead
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Title:
1984 xls roadster ironhead
Mileage:
7,337 miles
Location:
burlington, IA
Vehicle Information
VIN:
1HD1CBH24EY255528
Warranty:
No
Vehicle title:
Clear
Condition:
Used
For sale by:
Private seller
Features
Engine size (cc):
1000
Type:
roadster
Exterior color:
Black
Starting bid: US $2,000.00
Would this be a good starter bike for a woman?
Discuss/Respond...
Thank you for your input!
Title:
1984 xls roadster ironhead
Mileage:
7,337 miles
Location:
burlington, IA
Vehicle Information
VIN:
1HD1CBH24EY255528
Warranty:
No
Vehicle title:
Clear
Condition:
Used
For sale by:
Private seller
Features
Engine size (cc):
1000
Type:
roadster
Exterior color:
Black
Starting bid: US $2,000.00
Would this be a good starter bike for a woman?
Discuss/Respond...
Thank you for your input!
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 9,208
Likes: 374
From: Central Illinois, Between I-80 and I-74
If the woman wants to work on bikes it's a good starter. If she wants to ride bikes, not so much. IMO they are asking plenty for it.
I don't recommend Sportsters as starter bikes for anyone.
I recommend 600-750cc metric cruisers. Cheap, reliable and easy to handle.
I don't recommend Sportsters as starter bikes for anyone.
I recommend 600-750cc metric cruisers. Cheap, reliable and easy to handle.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 7,476
Likes: 5
From: Republic of Texas
Age and make may require some work to keep on the road. It is an old Sporty but it is a sweet looking old bike. The price isn't bad--seems a little on the low side if the bikes is in good shape. Have you drove any other bikes? I like Sportys but they aren't the best handling motorcycles. I wouldn't recommend this bike to someone unless they love to work on bikes and know how they ride.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 3,817
Likes: 2
From: Novi MI
I agree. Buy a used 500cc bike that's easy to ride and move up in size after she learns to ride. Many of the MSF classes used 500cc Buell Blasts to teach new riders.
Club Member
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 18,575
Likes: 4
From: Norfolk, VA
$2K for an '84 IH Sporty is a good price...However, if that is a starting bid.....!
As already mentioned, an IH will require some maintenance...If you have plenty of tools and the knowledge to repair IH's, go for it!
If not, step back and read more input from the forum......
As already mentioned, an IH will require some maintenance...If you have plenty of tools and the knowledge to repair IH's, go for it!
If not, step back and read more input from the forum......
Club Member
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 10,959
Likes: 2
From: Back in Oz M8
Personally, gender aside, I don't believe that an IH Sporty would be a good starter bike for anyone IMHO. I'd recommend a Buell Blast or similar.
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Road Master
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 1,074
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From: Baltimore, MD
Ya wanna work on the bike, or ya wanna ride?
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