What to get
6th Gear
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 13
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From: Tijuana
Good for you. I feel like cheering and lighting a firecracker whenever I see a senior citizen on two wheels. Because torching a McDonald's restaurant is against the law.
Last edited by PillPopper; Nov 23, 2013 at 03:19 PM.
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 422
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From: Pernitas Point, TX
I had been away from riding for over 20 years and been back almost 6 months. I went with the Super Glide custom and am very satisfied with it. I am 6 foot 1 but don't have really long legs. I dont care for forward controls which is why I went to the FXDC. Then again asking a forum what bike is best for you is like what kind of woman or what beer is best. See what fits you. The only thing I would have done different is had a stage 1 kit installed when I bought it.
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3rd Gear
Joined: Nov 2013
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From: Australia
I had been away from riding for over 20 years and been back almost 6 months. I went with the Super Glide custom and am very satisfied with it. I am 6 foot 1 but don't have really long legs. I dont care for forward controls which is why I went to the FXDC. Then again asking a forum what bike is best for you is like what kind of woman or what beer is best. See what fits you. The only thing I would have done different is had a stage 1 kit installed when I bought it.
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3rd Gear
Joined: Nov 2013
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From: Australia
I have always thought of myself as approaching middle age, not a senior citizen. It's just the body not the mind.
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 862
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From: WI
Whatever you choose, welcome back to the saddle!
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 4,177
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From: Michigan
Do you plan to have a passenger? If so I would suggest you check out the switchback. Between the Dyna line and the sportster line for any long distance I would suggest the something in the Dyna line. The switchback also comes stock with hard locking saddlebags, windshield, floorboards, and optional security and ABS brakes.
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 916
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From: NoVA
I had a R 100 RT in red smoke. It's the only bike that I regret selling. Anyway if you have interest in the touring model's but fear for the hip, try mounting from the right. With the bars to the left, grab the grips and front brake, step up on the footboard and swing the left leg over. Same getting off. It makes it easy for us geezer's.
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From: 40 miles Northeast of Indy..
When I picked our last one. A Heritage,, the salesman held several over bikes upright while I sat on them for me to get a feel for the Ergo's for the bike.
Sit on the bike, have the salesman hold it, close Ur eyes, then place U feet on the boards/pegs and hands on the bars.. with eyes closed, how does it feel ??? U'll know which one when U just feel right.
The Ergo of each bike is different for each one of us... but one will talk to U in the end.
Then its a matter if the bike has the equipment to meet U riding needs and comfort.
For the wife and I who does 2-4 hrs daily rides in good weather, and I do 1 or 2 week long trips a yr (6-7days and around 2k). The bike for me that had the best Ergo fit, and met our riding needs, (bags, shield, and a really good ride) was the Heritage. But its doesn't fit everyone and not everyone likes the leather and spot look..
Take U time and good luck picking the one for U. U'll find the right one just for U.
Sit on the bike, have the salesman hold it, close Ur eyes, then place U feet on the boards/pegs and hands on the bars.. with eyes closed, how does it feel ??? U'll know which one when U just feel right.
The Ergo of each bike is different for each one of us... but one will talk to U in the end.
Then its a matter if the bike has the equipment to meet U riding needs and comfort.
For the wife and I who does 2-4 hrs daily rides in good weather, and I do 1 or 2 week long trips a yr (6-7days and around 2k). The bike for me that had the best Ergo fit, and met our riding needs, (bags, shield, and a really good ride) was the Heritage. But its doesn't fit everyone and not everyone likes the leather and spot look..
Take U time and good luck picking the one for U. U'll find the right one just for U.
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Joined: Jul 2010
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[quote=capitan1962;12017584.... Then again asking a forum what bike is best for you is like what kind of woman or what beer is best. See what fits you. The only thing I would have done different is had a stage 1 kit installed when I bought it.[/quote]
You made a good choice.
As for beer: Rogue Dead Guy
You made a good choice.
As for beer: Rogue Dead Guy