Did I make the wrong choice?
Intermediate
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RE: Did I make the wrong choice?
ORIGINAL: GringoLoco
As for a Sportster being a beginner bike or not, well, I'm sure there are easier bikes to ride (250cc Rebel, or Ninja). Back in high school I learned on a 450cc Suzuki cruiser, then upgraded to a 750cc Kaw cruiser.
As for a Sportster being a beginner bike or not, well, I'm sure there are easier bikes to ride (250cc Rebel, or Ninja). Back in high school I learned on a 450cc Suzuki cruiser, then upgraded to a 750cc Kaw cruiser.
Cruiser
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From: Tacoma, WA
RE: Did I make the wrong choice?
ORIGINAL: HOTLAP
No, I don't mean any harm, but come on, what kind of a topic is this...jeeze!
No, I don't mean any harm, but come on, what kind of a topic is this...jeeze!
Seasoned HDF Member
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From: Edmonton Alberta Canada
RE: Did I make the wrong choice?
OK, sorry, it didn't occor to me that after buying my bike I'd go on the internet and ask other people if I should have bought it or not, that's probably normal right?
it is around here, deal with it ********
it is around here, deal with it ********
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RE: Did I make the wrong choice?
ORIGINAL: GringoLoco
It's a topic on whether or not a Sportster is a wise choice for a first bike. I have seen much less valuable topics posted on here.
ORIGINAL: HOTLAP
No, I don't mean any harm, but come on, what kind of a topic is this...jeeze!
No, I don't mean any harm, but come on, what kind of a topic is this...jeeze!
Oh, wait; that was me
Cruiser
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From: Tacoma, WA
RE: Did I make the wrong choice?
ORIGINAL: HOTLAP
OK, sorry, it didn't occor to me ******* edit*
OK, sorry, it didn't occor to me ******* edit*
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Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Edmonton Alberta Canada
RE: Did I make the wrong choice?
No, really, I think Joan is a real trooper for going out & buying & riding a Harley...much bigger ***** thanmost other girls (andmost "so called macho guys") and I admirerher for that.
It's just when ******* edit* .kinda spoils the image if you know what I mean.
It's just when ******* edit* .kinda spoils the image if you know what I mean.
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RE: Did I make the wrong choice?
Joan, don't get over confident, that is when you will relax to the point that you will loose some respect for how Dangerous Motorcycle riding can be.
Always ride like the cagers are out to get ya, and like has been said many times, Never ever ride at a speed or in a situation that you are not confortable at or in.
In those slow truns you mentioned, remember to maintain yer speed using the rear brake and keep the throttle "on". Never "idle" thru slow twisties.
Always ride like the cagers are out to get ya, and like has been said many times, Never ever ride at a speed or in a situation that you are not confortable at or in.
In those slow truns you mentioned, remember to maintain yer speed using the rear brake and keep the throttle "on". Never "idle" thru slow twisties.