bike for beginner

valley · Postby **valley** » May 28th, 2008, 3:40 pm

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

Postby **Shellie** » May 28th, 2008, 3:54 pm

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.

scooter · Postby **scooter** » May 28th, 2008, 4:13 pm

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

How tall are you?

Paully_44 · Postby **Paully_44** » May 28th, 2008, 5:44 pm

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.

Full Quiver · Postby **Full Quiver** » May 28th, 2008, 5:51 pm

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

:lol:

MacUser · Postby **MacUser** » May 28th, 2008, 5:58 pm

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

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

Billy n NC · Postby **Billy n NC** » May 28th, 2008, 7:50 pm

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.

Postby **Shellie** » May 29th, 2008, 12:47 am

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. :twisted:

one love · Postby **one love** » May 29th, 2008, 2:37 am

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.

Pastor Bill · Postby **Pastor Bill** » May 29th, 2008, 4:17 am

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

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

valley · Postby **valley** » May 29th, 2008, 5:49 am

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.

MacUser · Postby **MacUser** » May 29th, 2008, 6:35 am

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.

Jude 2