Hello from Philly burbs
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From: Philly burbs
Hello from Philly burbs
Just wanted to say hi. I don't have a bike yet, but that's why I'm year. I'm looking to purchase my first bike early next year, I hear that's the best time to buy. I'm not a big guy. 5'9" 160lbs. Do you guys recomend an 883, 1200 or 1500 for a first bike? Do the RK's and the like really look at the Sportster as a girl bike? One guy I know that rides a RK told me a 1500 would be perfect for me, I was like holy **** really? and another told me that a Sporty would be great. Help me out please, need some direction.
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Showmaker
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Showmaker
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From: 40 miles Northeast of Indy..
Dont think a sporty would be too small for ya.. someone 6' and over maybe....
helps to know whats Ur plans.... town, some country, lots of trips... makes a big diff on whats comfortable......
Lots more thought needs put into it than just oh thats a nice one.......
look around this site.. lots of info..
Ur also not the first to ask that question, or any other one probably..
there's over 100,000 members in here and believe me there probably not a question thats not been asked before.....Thats why we use the search feature in this forum.
Also there's many area's to look at and learn.
Welcome to the forum.
From central Ind.
helps to know whats Ur plans.... town, some country, lots of trips... makes a big diff on whats comfortable......
Lots more thought needs put into it than just oh thats a nice one.......
look around this site.. lots of info..
Ur also not the first to ask that question, or any other one probably..
there's over 100,000 members in here and believe me there probably not a question thats not been asked before.....Thats why we use the search feature in this forum.
Also there's many area's to look at and learn.
Welcome to the forum.
From central Ind.
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Welcome to the forum from Indy! I hope you enjoy it here as much as I have. Be sure to take a MSF course to get started off right. I don't look at ANY bike and make a judgment. We are all part of a great and wide open sport!
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Welcome from central Washington. Great people here, tons of info and alot of usable knowledge. Enjoy yourself. Geezer
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i'm 5'6" and i thought a sporty would be good for me back in 05. So i bought a 2005 1200C. Then in 06 I bought my second bike a 2006 NT. Do it right the first time. Get what you like and have fun. good luck
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