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Tourer
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From: Norwalk, Ohio
Welcome aboard! I would go with the Heritage. Once you get some riding under your belt, step up to a more comfortable ride such as a street glide or Ultra Classic. You chose a very good forum for information. Everyone is very helpful. I would take a rider's course and you also might want to get the dvd, How to Ride Like a Pro. I've got tons of miles under my belt from over the years, but this was still very helpful. Just FYI. Good Luck!
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Stage III
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Thanks everyone for the warm welcome and advice! I've ridden several years ago, but on a much smaller (250cc Virago) bike. I was planning on hitting the rider's safety course, and a friend of mine has a larger bike he's willing to let me get my balance on. Is the How to Ride Like a Pro DVD a HD product or where can I find it?
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Chattanooga, TN
Welcome from Northern California. Heritage for sure. You can pick up a nice one on Craigslist for reasonable money. I would suggest a late model, low mileage bike that has had the pipes and fuel injection (or carb) modifications done. This will allow the engine to breath properly for added horsepower. Added perks include chrome and other goodies that the original owner has paid.
If you can, pick up an older metric bike in the 600cc range just for practice until you get some experience. You can turn around and sell it when you are ready for a Heritage. Its a big step to go directly to a Heritage. It can be done, but carefully and without the wife on the back until you are ready.
If you can, pick up an older metric bike in the 600cc range just for practice until you get some experience. You can turn around and sell it when you are ready for a Heritage. Its a big step to go directly to a Heritage. It can be done, but carefully and without the wife on the back until you are ready.
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Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Chattanooga, TN
Thanks everyone for the warm welcome and advice! I've ridden several years ago, but on a much smaller (250cc Virago) bike. I was planning on hitting the rider's safety course, and a friend of mine has a larger bike he's willing to let me get my balance on. Is the How to Ride Like a Pro DVD a HD product or where can I find it?
Just Google "Ride Like a Pro." You'll find it. It has some good info IMHO.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: N/A
Welcome from Franklin, TN. Can't help you with the bike selection but the MSF course is a must! I take it this weekend. I"m going to check out the dvd that Huge *** recommended. Enjoy your bike (when you get it).
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