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Old Jan 19, 2011 | 08:13 PM
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So I plan on getting a dyna low rider for my first bike. My wife said I am ****ed cause it takes a lot of upper body strength to ride a bike like a harley. Is this true?
 
Old Jan 19, 2011 | 08:16 PM
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No. I'm 64 and i handle a Ultra Limited just fine.#900 +
 
Old Jan 19, 2011 | 08:16 PM
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Well how much do you jerk off a day, that will help you decide which bike to get.

If you do it just about every day then get a bagger.
If you do it maybe twice a week get a Softail
If you never jack off and always have women throwing themselves at you and you are laid at least 4 times a week get a Dyna.
If you like men get a VRod
If you are not sure what sex is then get a Sportster.

Hope this helps.




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Old Jan 19, 2011 | 08:17 PM
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Its all balance, they no problem
 
Old Jan 19, 2011 | 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by PigInaBlanket
If you like men get a VRod

If you are not sure what sex is then get a Sportster.

Hope this helps.
Too funny.

Seriously though, you need to be able to bench press around 400 - 425 to be able to handle the Dyna that you are interested in. Get to trainin'.
 
Old Jan 19, 2011 | 08:20 PM
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Since when did you start listening to your wife?
 
Old Jan 19, 2011 | 08:22 PM
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Riding isn't the problem. Dropping it at a red light in the middle of traffic and trying to get it up by yourself (after all the embarrassment) is another story.
 
Old Jan 19, 2011 | 08:26 PM
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Riding isn't the problem. Dropping it at a red light in the middle of traffic and trying to get it up by yourself (after all the embarrassment) is another story.

I agree
 
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Old Jan 19, 2011 | 08:26 PM
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Vegas I feel like you know me. Seriously tho. I told my wife it cant be about to much strength cause I have see skinnier and scrawnier guys then me whipping around an Ultra Classic like its nothing.
 
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Originally Posted by PigInaBlanket
Well how much do you jerk off a day, that will help you decide which bike to get.

If you do it just about every day then get a bagger.
If you do it maybe twice a week get a Softail
If you never jack off and always have women throwing themselves at you and you are laid at least 4 times a week get a Dyna.
If you like men get a VRod
If you are not sure what sex is then get a Sportster.

Hope this helps.
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