New to Harley's and opinions needed!

ka24king · 06-09-2013, 03:52 PM

Ok so my father is getting a harley from a dealership owned by his buddy and since he is getting a fatboy lo and buying EVERYTHING to go with it that he'd give me $1500 to $3000 off invoice on any bike in the shop. So I'm going to take the dive into harley ownership.

Ok so here's my question I've allways riden sports bikes all my life and just want something different after not owning one for 4 years. but I don't want to lose the power and sporty feel. What do y'all recommend I'm 6'3" and 175 pounds (I'm thin) lol I really like the 883 but like I said don't know anything about Harley's.

ALSO thought I should add that the V-ROD isent an option.

I appreciate your input and I can do most of the research just want y'all to throw some names and reasons for liking the particular bike

cossie1600 · 06-09-2013, 04:56 PM

Whatever you buy, get one that is quiet. People will thank you for it.

ka24king · 06-09-2013, 05:28 PM

Lol ya being loud isent really on my list of needs just what Harley's have a sport like feel when you ride them

Proshop01 · 06-09-2013, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ka24king

ALSO thought I should add that the V-ROD isent an option.

I went from a sportbike to a VROD back in 2007 and loved it. I have since sold the VROD when I bought the Z (no need for both and the bike sat in the garage collecting dust). I had a couple friends buy Softtail Standards at the same time and they enjoyed them. IMO, the VROD is the closest to a sportsbike, but since its out of the question, I don't know what other models will get you that feeling.

And I put loud Vance & Hines pipes and never heard a complaint. "Loud pipes save lives".

cossie1600 · 06-09-2013, 08:49 PM

That's because no one gives a $hit about you

06-09-2013, 03:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
ka24king Track Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: texas Posts: 582 Drives: '10 370z 40th annv. Rep Power: 13	New to Harley's and opinions needed! Ok so my father is getting a harley from a dealership owned by his buddy and since he is getting a fatboy lo and buying EVERYTHING to go with it that he'd give me $1500 to $3000 off invoice on any bike in the shop. So I'm going to take the dive into harley ownership. Ok so here's my question I've allways riden sports bikes all my life and just want something different after not owning one for 4 years. but I don't want to lose the power and sporty feel. What do y'all recommend I'm 6'3" and 175 pounds (I'm thin) lol I really like the 883 but like I said don't know anything about Harley's. ALSO thought I should add that the V-ROD isent an option. I appreciate your input and I can do most of the research just want y'all to throw some names and reasons for liking the particular bike

06-09-2013, 05:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
ka24king Track Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: texas Posts: 582 Drives: '10 370z 40th annv. Rep Power: 13	Lol ya being loud isent really on my list of needs just what Harley's have a sport like feel when you ride them cossie1600 likes this.

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06-09-2013, 04:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 29	Whatever you buy, get one that is quiet. People will thank you for it.

06-09-2013, 08:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 29	That's because no one gives a $hit about you