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Sep 18, 2008 | 10:22 PM

countrygirl

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1st Gear

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From: TX

Need your input

[FONT="System"]Hey, I'm going to motorcycle training school next month and plan to buy a Sportster 883. Is this a good bike for newbies?

Sep 18, 2008 | 10:30 PM

wildman67

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From: Maryland

welcome from maryland. yes as far as motor size but I always thought big twin"s were easier to ride because you sit more in the bike while you sit higher on the sportster. my 2 cent's.

Sep 18, 2008 | 11:14 PM

desertclassic

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From: Las Cruces, NM

Welcome from New Mexico. I like the Dyna family for a good start bike.

Sep 18, 2008 | 11:38 PM

countrygirl

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From: TX

First of all, noticed you were from MD. What part? I was born in Balto Co and lived there for 33 years! Now in reply to the HD, that's something to really consider. What kind of price range are ya talkin' about?

Sep 18, 2008 | 11:40 PM

countrygirl

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From: TX

Gosh darn! First I get a message from a MD'er (where I was born). Now I receive a reply from someone in Cruces! I lived there from 98 thru 03. Used to deliver mail there. Anyhow...I've never heard of a Dyno before. Can't go over $10k. How much ya talkin?

Sep 19, 2008 | 01:06 AM

memphis

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From: Suriname

Welcome,
Sportster is ok
Have fun

Sep 19, 2008 | 01:17 AM

SH_01FXDWG

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From: South Bay, CA

Welcome from Nor Cal. Don't be affriad of the bigger bikes. Alot of ladies ride them. Also, spend some time searching, there are pleanty of good deals out there.

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Sep 19, 2008 | 04:40 AM

skootchnc

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From: Raleigh NC

Sit on all the bikes, in all the showrooms. Go check out different brands. Buy the bike that suits you... heck with the brand. For a first bike, I'd be thinking a 3-5 year old used one. Get some miles under the wheels and figure out what your riding style is. If you're just going to ride to the local hang out, then it doesn't matter WHAT you buy, so long as you look "cool". but if you're touring? then it does matter.
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