softail custom first bike
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5th Gear
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softail custom first bike
alright so im getting ready to get my car license and i wanna go for my motorcycle license right \\; after i take the written car test or after i get my \\; permit. i was looking at bikes and im thinking of buying a softail custom. I dont know much about motorcycles yet so any advice on anything would be good and if i think up any questions i guess ill post them in this thread.
Tourer
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From: Seacoast, New Hampshire
RE: softail custom first bike
There has to be a hundred threads on this.
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My opinion, take the MSF or Harley course then buy a smaller bike first.
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Otherwise you will be a statistic on why motorcycle death rates are so high, especially if you dont even drive a car yet and have no street bike experience.
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The danger is half you, and half everyone else on the road (big cars who dont see or even care about your existance)
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Sorry to be blunt, but I am right on this.
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Mike
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My opinion, take the MSF or Harley course then buy a smaller bike first.
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Otherwise you will be a statistic on why motorcycle death rates are so high, especially if you dont even drive a car yet and have no street bike experience.
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The danger is half you, and half everyone else on the road (big cars who dont see or even care about your existance)
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Sorry to be blunt, but I am right on this.
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Mike
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From: Nova Scotia
RE: softail custom first bike
I agree with with mike. I started out with a 750 then to a 1100 ( both Yamaha Viragos) then I just bought an 08 Custom. Get a year or two until your belt on something smaller first. Get the feel for how a bike rides, the power behind it. A Harley is a powerful machine. No doubt about that. I personally would wait. Just my $.02 worth.
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They are a temping motorcycle to buy. They are, in my opinion, one the best looking bikes Harley has out right now. But again I am partial!!
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Take a good look through this Forum. This is an overwhelming amount info and a lot of people out there who are willing to help you out.
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Hope we didn't burst any bubbles, but just take your time. There will always be that perfect Harley waiting for you.
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Good luck with your testing and let us know how you did.
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Ryan
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They are a temping motorcycle to buy. They are, in my opinion, one the best looking bikes Harley has out right now. But again I am partial!!
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Take a good look through this Forum. This is an overwhelming amount info and a lot of people out there who are willing to help you out.
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Hope we didn't burst any bubbles, but just take your time. There will always be that perfect Harley waiting for you.
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Good luck with your testing and let us know how you did.
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Ryan
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From: Western South Dakota
RE: softail custom first bike
Depends on how responsible you are. If you can be that, then you might do alright. However, since this is your first, I would say first you should ask yourself why you want one. 2nd, that has been previously mentioned, take the MSF course. 3rd maybe rent one for a weekend and see what it is that you are about to embark on. FXSTC is a great bike though, anyway you look at it.
Road Master
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RE: softail custom first bike
Buy a "dropper" first. One you can cripple up and not get sad.
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jim
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jim
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Road Captain
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From: Freehold, NJ
RE: softail custom first bike
agree with the above..maybe a used Sporty until you have some miles under your belt? \\;
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FXSTC is great, but alot of bike to handle if you're not comfortable riding yet.
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Good luck no matter which way you decide!
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FXSTC is great, but alot of bike to handle if you're not comfortable riding yet.
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Good luck no matter which way you decide!
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