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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 04:26 AM
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hello to all.

i am a total newbie from nyc who wants to join the fellowship of the hog.

by newbie i mean i cannot even drive a car. getting my bike license soon and planning on traveling with it cross country to LA.

Someone recommended the roadking for touring

Roadking is a bit too expensive for me right now so I am trying to decide between

The Yamaha Virago and the Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200s Custom

I'm looking to spend no more than 1500 and get something that will last me at least 3 years of driving around LA

I'm a big dude 240 6'4 so I'd like something that would accomodate me without intense lower back pain.

I'd apprteciate any help, pointers, advice on which model to buy and where to buy it from, so that I won't get robbed.

if any of you are in nyc, i'd love to make a new friend.
 
Old Nov 13, 2006 | 10:34 AM
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Welcome from Omaha Nebraska[sm=groupwave.gif]

If you find a bike for 1500 dollars I would not tyr to take it across country
 
Old Nov 13, 2006 | 10:38 AM
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Welcome from Laredo, Texas...
 
Old Nov 13, 2006 | 10:42 AM
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Welcome to HDF from central upstate New York
 
Old Nov 13, 2006 | 10:54 AM
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welcome from Arkansas! $1500 total, or $1500 down payment???
 
Old Nov 13, 2006 | 11:29 AM
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Good luck with your search and welcome
 
Old Nov 13, 2006 | 12:30 PM
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i do know that at your size a sportster is definately too small. don't know too much about a virago but would rather see you on a harley! good luck.
 
Old Nov 13, 2006 | 02:21 PM
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Welcome and Whew!! That's a big order you have there. Wanting a bike for under $1500 that can go cross country and fit a 6'4 guy. Did you mean $15K?
 
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 02:21 PM
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Not sure about the budget thing...but good luck in your quest and welcome from PA
 
Old Nov 13, 2006 | 03:06 PM
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