SteveKW
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I did fine on the Buell, but can see where a bigger bike might be a handful. While I WANT a Dyna, a smaller used bike might be the ticket. I agree on the non-beater bike as I was concerned if I did get a beater I would have zero clue if it was even safe and if it even had the right amount of wheels (lol).
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Vstar-Guy
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It all depends what you are comfortable with. My first bike was a Virago 250cc. It was in top shape (only 92 miles) so there was no problem with it being safe. Initially the 250cc felt very big to me. After 3 months, as my riding confidence grew, the 250cc got smaller and smaller. It was time for me to upgrade, so I went to a V-Star Classic 650cc and sold the 250cc for what I paid for it. Thats what I ride today. I was thinking of moving up to an 800cc or even a 1200cc, but after some serious thinking and soul searching, I decided against it because I was happy with the 650cc, so why change! What ever you do, I suggest you get something safe and in decent shape. It doesn't have to be pristine, as long as it's in good mechanical condition. Let us know what you decided to do and good luck!
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In order to Ride Safely you must Expect the Unexpected!
The RIDE is the Destination!
Always Remember: Stupid Hurts!
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THEBurninator
Washburn, MO
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By "beater" I didn't mean something with lots of problems. I meant get something that's been around for a while so you don't feel bad about dumping it. You definately want to make sure it's mechanically sound.
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Hawk07
Capitol Heights Md
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I agree with both of you. I have been riding since I was 12 but in my late twenties along came my wife and I gave up riding.
My first riding experience was on a Kaw 90. It was good to learn on but I out grew it fast and started riding my godfathers Honda 500. I then bought a Honda 650 and stuck with it until I stopped riding. When I decided to get back on the bike I knew that a bigger bike was in order. I took the MSF Class with the mind set that If I did not pass I was not going to ride. It was a one shot deal. So here I am today with the VTX 1300. Once you get your, confidence and you will quickly, you will want to move up. Everyone should keep two things in mind.
1. Don't get anything more than you have to or than you can handle.
(Consider when and where you will be riding, your purpose for riding).
2. There are only two kinds of riders: Those that have been down and those that are going down. Once you have gone down, you will have a healthier respect for what you are riding.
Look around and you will know who they are...
Which one are you?
The decision should be easy.
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Grippy
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Hawk07 wrote:
2. There are only two kinds of riders: Those that have been down and those that are going down. Once you have gone down, you will have a healthier respect for what you are riding.
Whew, Don't scare the boy. There are two kinds of riders. Those that pay attention and those that don't. If you pay attention your chances are good if you don't pay attention your chances are bad.
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Ride_Slow2004
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Beg to differ, the third kind of riders are those that lie about falling down!! 
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kpapa
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Never rode a small bike. Started out in 1966 with a 1946 Indian, then went to a 1957 Harley Pan Head, then a 1978 Shovel Head, 2005 Fat Head. Been down once in 1976 with a front tire blow out.( OUCH! That hurts) You got to be 110% when you ride. Don't let your guard down for a second. There are alot of Idiots on the roads today. Ride what ever you Like. I don't believe size matters. It is all in what kind of bike you learned on.
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Vstar-Guy
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One of the things I like about riding is, it forces me to clear my mind. The fact that riding is something very rewarding and dangerous is what forces you, well me anyway, to think about what you are doing every second of the ride. I enjoy listening to music, and I know the last thing I need on my bike, is a Stereo system, because I know it would affect my concentration. 
How did you like your 46' Indian? The 09's are coming out this fall and their prices are a bit steep for me. I always liked their looks though. Still have the Indian?
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kpapa
Johnsburg N.Y.
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No, I sold the Indian to buy the 57 Harley. I don't have any of the old bikes.
Wish I did. They would be worth alot more than I paid for them. When I was young
I didn't think of the future and what they would be worth. I rode them hard, broke-em, fix them, I like them all. I like this 2005 Road King Custom the best
of any one I have owned. I guess it is because I ride it ( not as wild as I use to be ) and do not have to wrench on it all the time. They have come along way
with these new bikes. Have Fun and Ride SAFE.
kpapa
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SteveKW
Irvine CA
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I haven't bought one yet, though I would get a lot of points for looking. Did come across a Harley 1200 for a good price. what do you think of a 1200 for a first bike?
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