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From: 40 miles Northeast of Indy..
How big are U.?
How tall are U.?
Where R U going to do most of Ur riding.?
solo or 2 up?
R U taking any trips.?
these answers would help us help U..
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From Indy
How tall are U.?
Where R U going to do most of Ur riding.?
solo or 2 up?
R U taking any trips.?
these answers would help us help U..
Welcome to the forum.
Familiarize Ur self with the main page, some rules and a lot of areas to read different stuff on.
Questions like (What’s the best ?), or (trouble with, ?), has been asked & answered 100’s of times. So using the search in here will get U most answers, or Google it.
Can’t find the answer, start a thread In the CORRECT Section.
Helping U get off to a good start.
From Indy
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Joined: Jun 2009
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From: Wellsboro, PA
Hey guys, I am looking to buy my fist bike and I was hoping that you could give me some suggestions. I was considering the iron 883. I like the looks of the bike and the price is hard to beat. I also like the fact that it's only an 883 since it would be my first bike. Just wondered what you all thought about my choice.
My nephew used to have a Yamaha Roadstar, and put me on it to try, the day before my safety course even started. Too big for the 1st time & I was pretty intimidated by it. His friend's Fat Boy was alot easier to handle for a newbie. Got the Intruder because of this Road Star experience. Knowing what I know now, I'd have started with the FB or HS Classic. Now riding an 09 EG Classic.
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Joined: Jul 2009
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Thanks for all the welcomes. To answer some of the questions. I am about 6'1 220 lbs. I am going to ride mainly solo and might do some interstate trips from home to Pittsburgh ( about 80 miles) I think I am just going to go ride an 883 and see how it fits me.
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Joined: Aug 2008
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From: eastern oklahoma
awdxtc, your best bet would be to go to a used motorcycle store, or look in the classified section of your newspaper. find something like a 600cc suzuki or honda, etc. i suggest this because you can develop your riding skills much easier on a smaller bike, and if you buy it right, you won't lose much if anything when you decide to sell it. this would expose you to motorcycling, and if you turn it over, etc, you'll not be wrecking something of very high value. it will also cause you to become an enthusiast, and will give you time to decide what type of harley you want to end up with. this makes sense, so please don't go buy a streetglide, just cause they look cool. experience the cheaper type of bike before you spend that kind of money. good advice i assure you. whatever you end up doing , ride safe, and have fun.
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From: eastern oklahoma
also, sorry to post twice, but i bought my wife a new 1996 sportster in 96, and taught her to ride. she loved that bike, and i was impressed with how well she caught on. it was the cheapest sportster you could buy at the time, and it was fine for her. just make sure to have someone around who's an experienced rider to teach you how to ride. before you know it, your confidence level and skills will grow. you'll be happy i hope. good luck with whatever you do.