Potential new Harley rider
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 7,950
Likes: 4
RE: Potential new Harley rider
Renting is a good idea to get the feel of the bike at speed and slow speed handling. I took test drives on different makes and sat on more than I care to admit. Soon as I threw my leg over and settled in on my Dyna, I knew it was the bike for me even without a test drive. It just felt right. I have not been disappointed.
Remember: It is your ride and it has to fit you and your riding style; no matter what anybody else says.
Remember: It is your ride and it has to fit you and your riding style; no matter what anybody else says.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 68,021
Likes: 3,276
From:
RE: Potential new Harley rider
Howdy Kris and welcome. I think that you have been given some good advice about renting various bikes before you buy. Renting will be a lot cheaper than buying and it will help you decide which one is right for you. If you are araid that you might drop your new ride very often, the idea about putting engine guards on it wouldn't be a bad idea. Hope that you are able to get your new Harley. ENJOY THE RIDE.
Intermediate
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 48
Likes: 0
From:
RE: Potential new Harley rider
Kris, Welcome to our little group. Test 'em all, Rent if you can. I can tell you the Dynas feel very stable and smooth. The most important thing is that you eliminate the "potential" from your "Potential new Harley rider". Enjoy every minute of your pre-purchase research.
Ride Safe. Ride Often.
Ride Safe. Ride Often.
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 873
Likes: 3
RE: Potential new Harley rider
Welcome into the saddle....My wife rides a harley, its the Vrod. You probably saying its too fast and heavy but she is 5'8" 125lbs and handles herself well. It is a fast bike if you use the power, it is also a very well balanced bike will low center of gravity as well. I would suggest you test drive the sporty as well as the vrod. My wife belongs to a vrod forum (vrodforums.com) that is very similar to this site. There are lots of women that ride vrods and they can give you additional insight on the bike. But is all about getting on the road and ride....nothing like the wind in you hair, the smell of the surroundings, ahhhh.
Ride Safe
Ride Safe
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window
Verdad Gallardo
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 192
Likes: 5
From:
RE: Potential new Harley rider
Welcome from AZ Kris, I ride occasionally with a fairly new Harley riding female, and she loves her dyna lowrider. It's a little more bike then the Sporty, but much better feeling center of gravity.
Chuck
Chuck
