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all the newbie details for help... - Posted on 2004-12-29 21:43:35

narolman
50cc Newbie

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Posts: 4
Location:
Calgary
Canada

Still looking for help on a recommended cruiser-style bike. Here's my info: 1. Willing to pay up to $9K (Cdn) 2. I plan to ride to work about 10 days per month (70 km roundtrip) from May to Oct. 3. Only plan to ride in the summer. 4. Looking for a cruiser-style bike. 5. I'm 5' 9" /190 kg. 6. Along with work and rec riding, I figure I'll put on around 7000 Km per season. 7. I only just got my MC license, so am relatively inexperienced. I appreciate whatever help/info/direction I can get.

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	all the newbie details for help... - Posted on 2004-12-30 07:06:59
joeboxer 1300cc Superstar Joined: Wednesday, November 03, 2004 Posts: 2358 Location: Sheffield United Kingdom	with the risk of sounding rude narolman - at a 190kg ( 30 stone uk ) you should perhaps set your sights on a Sherman Tank rather than a bike!!

	all the newbie details for help... - Posted on 2004-12-30 11:46:36
the_ox 1300cc Superstar Joined: Saturday, October 30, 2004 Posts: 8803 Location: London United Kingdom	Yer try a diet, then get back to us.

	all the newbie details for help... - Posted on 2004-12-30 12:34:38
jayr1cooper 750cc Boy Racer Joined: Sunday, November 21, 2004 Posts: 156 Location: Eastbourne United Kingdom	sound like you could do with a goldwing or something like that as it has uprated suspension

	all the newbie details for help... - Posted on 2004-12-30 15:07:22
nano 125cc Learner Joined: Saturday, November 20, 2004 Posts: 10 Location: london United Kingdom	HONDAS VTX 1300 OR VTX 1800 SHOULD DO YOU, BOTH REALLY HEAVY BUT GREAT BIKES, Ł 10,000 FOR THE 1800 AND Ł8000 FOR THE 1300

	all the newbie details for help... - Posted on 2004-12-30 16:14:32
joeboxer 1300cc Superstar Joined: Wednesday, November 03, 2004 Posts: 2358 Location: Sheffield United Kingdom	I agree Nano the VTX 1800 is a top bike but not for someone who has just got their MC licence with little or no experience.

	all the newbie details for help... - Posted on 2004-12-30 16:23:38
bear 1300cc Superstar Joined: Friday, October 29, 2004 Posts: 5790 Location: cumbria United Kingdom	any of the japanese custom style Vtwins should be ok even the vtx1800 it aint exactly quick but will have no problems hauling 190kg of rider (or did you mean to type pounds)

	all the newbie details for help... - Posted on 2004-12-30 16:41:59
the_ox 1300cc Superstar Joined: Saturday, October 30, 2004 Posts: 8803 Location: London United Kingdom	Fight, fight, fight

	all the newbie details for help... - Posted on 2004-12-30 17:36:21
narolman 50cc Newbie Joined: Tuesday, December 28, 2004 Posts: 4 Location: Calgary Canada	Ooops, make that 190 lbs.....

	all the newbie details for help... - Posted on 2004-12-30 17:57:40
joeboxer 1300cc Superstar Joined: Wednesday, November 03, 2004 Posts: 2358 Location: Sheffield United Kingdom	i own one thanks mike!

	all the newbie details for help... - Posted on 2004-12-30 18:00:33
bear 1300cc Superstar Joined: Friday, October 29, 2004 Posts: 5790 Location: cumbria United Kingdom	has ridden many custom style bikes mike (tis the sort of bike i like)

	all the newbie details for help... - Posted on 2004-12-30 20:06:08
AnimalMother 600cc Boy Racer Joined: Tuesday, November 02, 2004 Posts: 120 Location: North Wales United Kingdom	How about a Yamaha cruiser like the Roadstar or V-star. They are very nice. Check out: www.yamaha-motor.ca

	all the newbie details for help... - Posted on 2004-12-30 20:07:53
AnimalMother 600cc Boy Racer Joined: Tuesday, November 02, 2004 Posts: 120 Location: North Wales United Kingdom	You will probably get a nearly new or pre-registered one for the amount u want to spend.

	all the newbie details for help... - Posted on 2005-01-01 13:19:00
vibro 1300cc Superstar Joined: Saturday, October 30, 2004 Posts: 767 Location: lincoln United Kingdom	kawasakis also do some nice cruisers,as do the afformentioned yams,you could even get a baby harley ...if you wanted too whatever you decide enjoy

	all the newbie details for help... - Posted on 2005-01-03 08:57:10
bear 1300cc Superstar Joined: Friday, October 29, 2004 Posts: 5790 Location: cumbria United Kingdom	a harley may be a good starting bike (low bhp, vast amount of spare part availability, good dealership network, ect)

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