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Old Dec 2, 2008 | 10:40 AM
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Advice?

Take MSF riding course
Get your Licence
Rent a couple your interested in

Buy what you like

And by the way,

Welcome to the forums from Northern California,

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Old Dec 2, 2008 | 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by nwc174
I am twenty years old and never ridden a heavy bike, but thats something I would like to change. I have some experience on dirt bikes, but would like to get into the the world of cruisers, and for reasons that I am sure all of you understand I would like it to be on a harley.

I am 6'2" and weigh 200lbs, and am looking for a bike that I will be able to and want to ride for a long time, any advice on getting started, especially on what to look for in a bike would be greatly appreciated...
Go to a dealer and sit on a few and decide which is the most comfortable for you. Then, decide if you can afford that bike, or look for a used one. Welcome to the community!
 
Old Dec 2, 2008 | 10:46 AM
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Rent the ones you are interested in purchasing and see if they live up to your expectations. Don't forget the baggers, they are the most comfortable and you eventually will buy one...

Welcome from Nevada!!
 
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Agree with all the other advice.
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Old Dec 2, 2008 | 12:08 PM
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Try and rent a few different ones or wait for demo days to come around to your local dealer. Get the one you feel comfortable on and then change just about everything on it to make it your own! Welcome from Pennsylvania.
 
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Welcome ,ride what u like
 
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Welcome from Idaho!
 
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