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Jan 9, 2005 | 09:20 PM

blainer

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hi,
new to the forum , i dont own a harley yet, but i am looking at getting a brand new nightrain or a there is a really nice custom springer badboy i have looked at. The bad boy had 24000km on it, is that alot? also after reading some reviews they seem a little harder to ride, i have ridden very few street bikes so i would like one a little easier to learn on , any suggestions?

Jan 9, 2005 | 09:29 PM

Ironhead

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Welcome blainer... there's a lot of experience here with the newer rides.
I'm just not the guy that can answer your questions.
Be sure to check back and post often.

Jan 9, 2005 | 10:49 PM

Slade

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ORIGINAL: blainer

hi,
new to the forum , i dont own a harley yet, but i am looking at getting a brand new nightrain or a there is a really nice custom springer badboy i have looked at. The bad boy had 24000km on it, is that alot? also after reading some reviews they seem a little harder to ride, i have ridden very few street bikes so i would like one a little easier to learn on , any suggestions?

Welcome. Bunch of great guys on this forum. I wouldn't be afraid of 24k IF it had been maintained properly. There would be plenty of miles left on the motor. Your second question depends on size and your skills. I'd recommend starting at a HD dealer and sit on as many bikes as you can. Then it will just depend on how much your wallet can stand.

Jan 9, 2005 | 11:58 PM

Sincecrazy

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24000km, ??? Whats that convert to in miles? We Americans have found it easier to use a system of measurement that takes a college degree to master. Its one small mark after that medium size mark between the first long mark and that longer mark. Thats 3/16. As far as a starter bike you may consider a used metric bike, that way should you lay it down it wont bother you as much and you can concentrate more on technique than concerning yourself with damaging the bike, and they are CHEAPER!

Jan 10, 2005 | 12:55 AM

breaknbad

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24000 miles aint bad if it maintained good.

Get a service record if you decide on that on. I dont know if a springer is harder to ride but i have heard thet ride different than other bikes. The riders that own them either hate them or love them. I like the looks of a spronger but never rode one. If you can ride a bike well you can handle a harley. Most people that drop them drop them moving them out of the garage or manuvering them around not really riding them. They ride amazingly well for their size. If you are a beginner take a riding class, they are well worth it and just take it easy on the bike till you feel comfertable.

David

Jan 10, 2005 | 01:36 AM

Clammy

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RE: new

Welcome aboard!

I will be taking delivery of an 05 Night Train in March/April, myself! Awesome machine!

To my American friends: 24000Km = 14400 miles. The conversion is 1 Km = 0.6 mi.

Cheers!
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Jan 10, 2005 | 12:41 PM

pilot1996

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Welcome to the forum!

You're not talking about a lot of miles, the concern would be the maintenance...get the service records, and have the mechanic go over it with you.

Good luck with your new purchase,

Mac