First bike for beginner
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Stage III
Joined: Mar 2012
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From: ohio
First bike for beginner
Hey guys, I'm brand new here, I just got my motorcycle endorsement!! I plan on buyin a harley this weekend, and honestly have no idea what I want to get! Ahhh, guys, give me some help! Thanks!!! 
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Ontario, Canada
First off you need to know what you want to do with it. Do you want to tour around the country, cruise around town or go like crazy? How much can you afford?
Some questions need to be answered before you can decide what to buy.
Some questions need to be answered before you can decide what to buy.
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Vancouver Island, British Columbia
Test Drive
Go to several dealers and test drive what ever they'll let you. Your leg inseam and arm length come into play when choosing but for the first bike I'd recommend something along the Dyna or Softail line. Then after a couple of seasons you'll be trading up to a touring platform, you watch.
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Music City, USA
Rent a Fat Boy or Heritage for the weekend.
Then the following weekend, rent a Road King or Street Glide.
Then you will know what you want, AND what fits you the best.
Be safe out there - It's a jungle...
Then the following weekend, rent a Road King or Street Glide.
Then you will know what you want, AND what fits you the best.
Be safe out there - It's a jungle...
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Ashevegas
Buy a used Dyna or Softail. Get use to it, then move up. Be safe and have fun!
Last edited by rbferg; Mar 15, 2012 at 12:49 PM.
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1st motorized bike...go on CraigsList & find a used POS bike for couple of grand & get your skills honed. I wouldn't recommend starting w/your dream bike...especially for new riders when you're as green as this coming Saturday's beer...
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