First Bike
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From: USA
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Hey, my name is chris, im currently in the Us Army and im looking for my first bike. <snip>
Hey, my name is chris, im currently in the Us Army and im looking for my first bike. <snip>
to the forum. We're happy to have you with us. Enjoy the site and ride safe.
Tourer
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Hi From Quebec Canada. Glad to have you on board. I undestand that you riding experience is very limited. I would for sure try to rent a few bikes in the different families. I know you said monety is not a problem but still you DONT want to make a mistake. You must ask yourself, will It be for bar hopping , will you ride 2 up, do you plan trips..... and most important you must pick one that really catches you eye.
good luck
good luck
Road Master
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Welcome Chris,Thanks for the support of our country's effort.
As far as the first bike decision, maybe a used HD for starters, there are tons out there and most have gobs of add ons, then when youre ready for a new one youll have something to bargain with, plus you'll be riding a H-D.
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As far as the first bike decision, maybe a used HD for starters, there are tons out there and most have gobs of add ons, then when youre ready for a new one youll have something to bargain with, plus you'll be riding a H-D.
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Big Kahuna HDF Member
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From: USA
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Thanks yall! Im 5,9 and weigh about 160.
Thanks yall! Im 5,9 and weigh about 160.
Chris: Welcome! My friend is 5'8" and came over and sat on my Dyna Low Rider and he had both feet flat on the ground. So he is an ex-Sportster rider and sold on the low rider. I am 5'10" and feel real comfortable on this bike. As everyone else advises, try out several but the Dyna is enough bike for you to keep a long time. You won't be sorry. KB
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3rd Gear
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The bike would be used for everything, mostly just 100 and less miles, but I would enjoy taking leave and goin to sturgis. I want my first bike to be something i have for a very long time. Harleys get kooler with age. Id love a panhead or anythign similar. BUt then again I love the Vrod. I Just like harelys period. I think the sweetest bike ive ever put a leg over is a buddys dads custom fat boy.....deep purple paint,10-15 g in chrome, supercharger, and little skulls everywhere. just beautiful. I might go buy a 250 tommorow pick out the harley I want, and when I feel I can go no farther on and import and a 250 at that... then ill get the bike of bikes, the only bike this american boy will prolly ever ride again. Now to pick out the model and fun stuff.....
Oh and one last thing, do you guys ride in any gear? If so list what yall think I shoud get. Thanks alot and sorry for the hassle.
Oh and one last thing, do you guys ride in any gear? If so list what yall think I shoud get. Thanks alot and sorry for the hassle.
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: San Antonio
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Hey Chris... Lots of GREAT suggestions in here so do not be swayed by anything but your best judgement. That is your best path, OH by the way 06 Dyna's are real favorable to new riders!! Good Luck..
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From: jacksonville, nc
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welcome!! you can be terrys first customer when he becomes a harley salesperson!!!
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