Dont let the size of the classic intimidate you,

They handle and are easy to control for there size.

The road king would be my next choice for comfort for two.

Softails and dynas are fine for short rides for two but if you want her to be comfy get at least a road king.

Ultra would be the best.

David

 

Howdy Dreamer, welcome. You asked for opinions, so here goes. What I would do is to go to a dealer near you and try a few bikes to see which one felt the best to you. They should have rental programs that the rental deposit would apply to the purchase of the new bike. Try a few and the one that feels the best to you would be the one to get. Renting a bike would be a lot cheaper than buying a bike and finding out that it really wasn't what you expected. Good luck on your search for a Harley.

 

My opinion...I don't think a Harley will be too much for you to handle. I faced the same predicament (hadn't ridden in about 20 years and am 56 years old) and went with a Super Glide. It pretty much handles itself. I find it easier to ride than most bikes I've had in the past. I am having to get a few changes made to get it to fit me better. I have a very short inseam, and I am had some difficulty with slow speed figure eights, etc, until I got it where I could totally flat-foot it. Mainly a confidence level thing. While I love the comfort and cruisability of the EG's and Ultra Classics, I knew that regardless of the truth, mentally I would feel intimadated by all that fairing and luggage.
I found a bulletin board that has been a big help. You can find it by googling "short biker". I don't say this because I think you're short, but because it shows and gives about short people and 120 - 130 lb. women handling Gold Wings and big Harleys. As we get older (and particularly if we've had health problems or bypass surgery like I had, we know that we lose upper bodt and leg strength, but they show these "little gals" picking up their bikes afteer laying them down and the technique required.)
Most of all, I find my largest weakness is between my ears, when I start thinking, "Oh, I can't do that anymore". Then I get going down the road, feel the white knuckles loosening, take a few breaths and realize what a great feeling this is, I forget about my age.
BTW, my wife's oncologist is in his early 60's, rides an EG and just wrote a prescription for one of his patients to buy a new Harley. Said it is the best stress reliever possible. I doubt that the insurance or IRS will allow the scrip, but it was mainly to give the man confidence and perhaps help convince the Mrs.
Whatever you decide, enjoy it to the fullest and don't let other people's opinions bother you. As a 70-something biker said on TV not long ago, My goal is to die young and late!!!

 

theres nothing like a harley. dont let the size fool ya, i ride a electraglide classic,real big bike i am 5ft 9 in and 180, and i have no problem with it. its like riding on clouds with a suspention like no other. i would never buy another bike thats not a harley..their just built different..the only way to find out is to owen one ,and you will see for yourself.......go for the beast dude ,youll be in another world.........good luck..

 

Welcome to the forum, I agree you should test ride some bikes, I'm sure you will find one that suits your needs.

 

Lots of good advice here...let us know what you decide to do.

Mac

 

Welcome, I would suggest going to your local dealer and try a few of models. I ride a Road King and find it suits my needs for comfort and touring. The softail models are nice and their are lots of different looks to choose from. Hit that dealer and get on a ride or two and hopefully you will find the model that fits you.

 

A roadking would be a great bike but I think that you'd be surprised at how well the ultraglide handles and how easy it is to ride. Oh, and welcome to the forum.

 

While we are all a LITTLE biased, find a good dealer, and take a test ride on a few models...or even rent one for a day. Make sure it what YOU want..but the are all great choices!

My .04 cents (.02 Cent fuel surcharge!)

BRUCE

 

The Electra Glide Classic is a great ride and not hard to handle. On a smooth highway you can let go of the handlebars and just sit back and let it roll. I rode as a youngster and then went 25 years without a bike while I raised my kids. I bought and used rice burner two years ago and wasn't happy until I bought my harley two months ago. Get the best you can handle right away. Crusie around the parking lot a few times and you will be ready for the road. Keep the rubber down and the seat up.