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Honda Cruisers: Discussion of the Honda Rebel, Honda Shadow, and Honda VTX Motorcycles. | |||||||
05-21-2007, 3:34 PM
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| Join Date: 05-21-2007 Location: Portland Oregon
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| Just another newbie needing advice on his first bike... A couple of weeks ago I became vehicle-less.. I can't really afford to buy myself a new truck just yet, but I need a vehicle pretty quick and since I'm newly divorced (when I was married my wife wouldn't let me come anywhere near a bike) now's my chance! I'm most interested in a Cruiser style of bike, but I'm sensible enough to know that I'm most likely going to atleast drop my first bike a time or two so I'm not looking to buy a gem. My driving habits consist of probably about 25% state highways(55-65mph) and 75% in-city driving. I'm 6'1" and about 220lbs, I'm thinking a 250cc is probably a bit too small for me and wouldn't meet my needs? But then again I don't want some 1500cc power horse. I was thinking maybe something along the lines of 500-750cc's? Hopefully this would be enough power to get me around, enough weight to be safe on the freeway, but not too much power for a beginning rider. I'm not really particular about makes and models.. Any advice anyone can offer would be much appreciated.. Has anyone else noticed that there seems to be plenty of beginner bikes out there for people under 5'10" but I'm not finding a lot of reviews or articles pointing towards bikes that are appropriate for the taller beginner? | |
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05-21-2007, 7:09 PM
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| Join Date: 09-29-2006 Location: New York
Bike(s): 2007 Suzuki Bandit 1250SA Age: 43 Posts: 200
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| Re: Just another newbie needing advice on his first bike... Agree that a 250 is too small. It will be underpowered for you and you'll outgrow it quickly. I'm not a cruiser expert by any means, but I did own a '98 Honda Magna (750) for a few years and it was a lot of fun. Not sure what your budget is but check out one of these if you can: |
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05-21-2007, 8:11 PM
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| Join Date: 05-21-2007 Location: Portland Oregon
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| Re: Just another newbie needing advice on his first bike... Ironically I was looking through cycle trader a few hours ago and a "super magna" caught my eye. I'm not wanting to spend much more than about 3 grand. hopefully thats not too unreasonable. |
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05-21-2007, 8:20 PM
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| Join Date: 05-06-2007 Location: NY
Bike(s): 01 929RR Erion Racing Posts: 34
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| Re: Just another newbie needing advice on his first bike... A magna or super magna sounds like it would be a good bike for you to start on. Just make sure it's a clean one with good tires. |
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05-28-2007, 9:20 PM
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| Join Date: 05-28-2007 Location: maryland
Bike(s): 96 honda magna 750cc Age: 29 Posts: 2
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| Re: Just another newbie needing advice on his first bike... I agree with the magna guys i own one and love it |
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06-15-2007, 2:28 AM
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| Join Date: 06-15-2007 Location: Seattle
Bike(s): 1987 Honda Magna 1988 Honda Magna Posts: 1
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| Re: Just another newbie needing advice on his first bike... Hi, I live near Seattle and specialize in 1987 and 1988 Honda Magnas. It would be a great model to start with but the steering may feel a little heavy at first due to the increased rake of the front end. However, that is about the only thing you would need to get used to. If you think you'd be interested in getting one, I have one that I am restoring and will be ready in a week or two. Shoot me an email if you're interested. Chris email: superbaer at wwdb dot org |
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