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I’ve been offered a minted 87 Softail in trade (pictured below). There’s nothing wrong with it as i’m aware, I’ll be sure to check it over when I look at it but before I make plans to meet I need someone else’s opinion. Would this be a good starter bike? I’m an avid cyclists (not a direct comparison to motorcycles but still) and I frequently ride pit bikes and 250’s with my buddies. I’m also a high schooler who lives in an rural town and would ride to an even more rural-er town for school. The skinny front tire almost scares me but I don’t know much about it. If i’m leaving out info please message back and i’ll do my best to respond.
Can't go wrong with an Evo for a first bike.. especially a Softail custom... If you can get it for 4K it would be worth it.. very easy to work on.. just make sure you get a list of all the upgrades..
I know, most kids are not responsible at all today.. Especially with all that coddling **** that goes on but I figure I'll give him the benefit of doubt here.. I mean he's not going after some piece of **** import cage... Got give him some credit...
This bike is a great bike, I know because I have an `89 (since new).
But for a young guy just starting out, who needs point a to point b transportation, I don`t think this is the best bike.
This bike will need some mechanical work along the way when something goes wrong, and a 33 year old bike is going to have mechanical and electrical issues, simple for most of us with experience, but a show stopper for a kid with limited mech experience and probably no money...
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87 Softail for first bike?
