Motorcycle Question

[TexasBob]

Good post Bill, that had slipped my mind.

Anyone know bzzboyz? Not sure if his sportster sold. Sent him a PM but doesn't look like he gets on much.

[Wheelie]

]Here is a little street legal daily rider Sportster that you can go pick on crotch rockets with.[/B]
Yes it does have a bit of work done to it but it is a naturally aspirated engine.
Punched out to 90 ci and some fancy head work/cams.

My crotch rocket makes over 200 hp to the tire, and the motor is box stock, 2012 ZX14r, 1441cc engine, also weigh less the a 883cc Skirtster. Todays 1000cc crotch rockets make well over 150 horsepower and weigh 100 less than an 883.

[Rick]

my .02. You can get a bike that is not a Harley for a fraction of the price. I had not had a bike in many years and decided I wanted one. I started looking and realized how much cheaper other brands were. I bought a Honda VTX 1300 for 4500, it had 13,000 miles on it. Now a few years later it has twice that. It has been from texas to Sturgis once, many trips to NE Arkansas. Right now I am on my want home from Daytona Beach. Never had an issue with it. I do sort of wish I had bought an 1800, but I thought that 1300 would be enough for anyone.... Sort of like that first computer I bought that had 40 mb hard drive, how could I ever want more....but I digress...lol

If you are dead set on a Harley, I understand, a lot of people are. But if cost are an issue, other brands have good value. I am seriously considering selling mine for very close to I paid for it and getting a Harley....but then I ask myself if those $$$ are better off in my bank account or some elses....lol

[austinRecurve]

I'm in the same boat as OP. We're about the same size (5' 8", 155) and 23 years ago, my sophomore year in college I had a Honda Rebel 250 for about a year.

I rode a friend's 2009 HD XR1200 a week ago and it was awesome but also put some fear in guy who hasn't ridden in a long time. I think an 883 Sportster is a fine beginner bike to gain experience on. I'll be taking the MSF course since my license has lapsed.