First Bike
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Stage III
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First Bike
Looking for advice on which bike i should get for my first. I used to ride motocross so im not brand new to the 2 wheel world but never owned a road bike. Im 5'10" 140 so tall(ish) and skinny. So im thinking sportster would be the easiest place to start. With a budget of 5-6k ive been looking at the nightster, iron 883 and iron 1200. what would you guys recommend as a good starter bike but not outgrow within a season or two?
an 883 can be had for way less than 5k unless you must have a brand new ride.
not saying, my expirence is gospel but...
i worked my way upto an 883 and beyond. my original 883 is still with me. it's not an 883 anymore but thats where it started. it was a hand full at first but, I appreciated the progression. I started out on an 80s metric 500cc. the sporty has grown with me. a 883 is fine, it can be upped power wise (within reason) and is a good place to get you in to the fold.
To be honest, the HD "street" series is also a good place to get started. most folks would say not though.
have fun, be safe, and WEAR GEAR!!!
not saying, my expirence is gospel but...
i worked my way upto an 883 and beyond. my original 883 is still with me. it's not an 883 anymore but thats where it started. it was a hand full at first but, I appreciated the progression. I started out on an 80s metric 500cc. the sporty has grown with me. a 883 is fine, it can be upped power wise (within reason) and is a good place to get you in to the fold.
To be honest, the HD "street" series is also a good place to get started. most folks would say not though.
have fun, be safe, and WEAR GEAR!!!
Last edited by cvaria; Jul 26, 2019 at 08:11 AM.
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Looking for advice on which bike i should get for my first. I used to ride motocross so im not brand new to the 2 wheel world but never owned a road bike. Im 5'10" 140 so tall(ish) and skinny. So im thinking sportster would be the easiest place to start. With a budget of 5-6k ive been looking at the nightster, iron 883 and iron 1200. what would you guys recommend as a good starter bike but not outgrow within a season or two?
Personally I find my 1200 Sportster to be so flexible in its power delivery that I don't think it would any problem for a novice to ride . So either skip the 883 stage or , as previously suggested , skip the whole Sportster stage and go straight for a Dyna .
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Thanks for the input everyone! I'm going to go test ride a few within the coming week. But I'll keep a closer eye on the 883. Can always big bore kit if need be.
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Nothing wrong with a sporty at all, great bikes and can haul some major a$$ when tuned right!
When I had my 1200 I was 5'10 and 220. Did many, many miles of two up riding with that bike with no complaints! Good luck, there are many reasonbly priced sportys to be had.
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When I had my 1200 I was 5'10 and 220. Did many, many miles of two up riding with that bike with no complaints! Good luck, there are many reasonbly priced sportys to be had.
"Still here"