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Old May 19, 2013 | 05:42 AM
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Hey every-one,My name is Burt.I'm new to the world of Harley,I don't have one YET,Live in N.Y. and there's lots to chose from.So I would like to educate my-self before I buy.I'm 6'1'' 200lbs and don't want to get something to small or look to big on it.Any suggestions would be appreciated, Thanks Burt
 
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Spend some time with a good salesperson at a dealership sitting on a few bikes. Then select at least 3 to test ride. When you test ride, take a good 20-30 minutes per bike so you get a really good feel of how you and the bike fit each other. Then decide for yourself. You'll get 100 different opinions on here but the choice is yours.

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