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So recently I decided to buy a motorcycle. What moderately priced bike for a beginner would you all recommend. Thanks for the help.

valley wrote:

So recently I decided to buy a motorcycle. What moderately priced bike for a beginner would you all recommend. Thanks for the help.

If you want to spend moderately, you are not ready for a motorcycle. Buy a Schwinn.


If you really want a motorcycle, buy a Harley. A friend of ours bought a Yamaha because of the moderate price. He didn't have it 6 months when he regretted that he didn't get the Harley instead.

If you are just starting out learning how to ride. I would get something like a honda shadow.

How tall are you?

scooter wrote:If you are just starting out learning how to ride. I would get something like a honda shadow.

How tall are you?

I would suggest going down to your local Harley shop and have them size you up on a bike. They can let you know based on your riding skill and size which bike would be best for you. The shop here that I bought from are extremely professional, courteous and no-pressure.

If you are truly a beginner, definately go thru the riders safety class as well.

should beginners really go with a Harley? Seems like a pro/mechanic would be better suited for a hog considering the oil leaks

Yep, grab a Harley if you want to go slow. These are for old folks.

Seriously if you are a newbe with no prior experience.. classes, classes.
Remember also typically your license will need updating also.

The Question you have to ask is

What kind of bike do you want. or need.
Is it just transportation around town, Cruising the open highway or picking up chicks (LOL)

I look at Bikes in 3 categories. Cruisers, Lowriders and crotch rockets.

The bikes I have owned were not new. They were deals I come across. I would ride them till the wheels fell off or could not afford to repair and get rid of.

If money is not object Cruiser would be the first choice.

But as has been suggested. Go to the local dealers and try the bikes on for size. Some may be two big. You do know that when you stop a traffic light you will have to hold it upright with one leg. If its to heavy you may have a problem.

If I could buy a bike of my choice I would love a Honda Rebel (dont make them anymore ) Next choice would be the Honda Shadow line.

Good luck.

Motorcycle selection is like Ford vs Dodge pickup. Get what you want.

Full Quiver wrote:

should beginners really go with a Harley? Seems like a pro/mechanic would be better suited for a hog considering the oil leaks

valley....Full Quiver doesn't ride so he doesn't know what he's talking about. His experience is with babies....they leak too.

Shellie wrote:Full Quiver wrote:

should beginners really go with a Harley? Seems like a pro/mechanic would be better suited for a hog considering the oil leaks

valley....Full Quiver doesn't ride so he doesn't know what he's talking about. His experience is with babies....they leak too.

Billy n NC wrote:Motorcycle selection is like Ford vs Dodge pickup...

Yeah, they're both wrong, just get a Chevy!

Thanks yall.

My dad suggest a Shaddow as well, and I have looked at them.

To answer all questions, if I can remember them all:

1. I'm 6'1
2. The motorcycle will be for highway and city travel.

Get the biggest cruiser engine you can afford if for mostly highway/interstate travel. Trust me.. you want to be able to get out of the way as fast as possible.