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just starting out at the age of 56

What size / specifications?


Was looking at a Suzuki 650 savage........

A savage is a good starter bike and comes at a fairly reasonable rate. Can't really go wrong with that if your just starting out.

And whatever you get just make sure you feel comfortable on it. I mean if you are 6'5 and 250lbs you probably wouldn't want to be riding a Savage.

I started on a SV650. Great bike. It was so easy to ride, comfortable, and cheap.

I never did learn to ride a bicycle but one day, I will be riding a Harley. All have to have goals .

Years ago, I passed on a Savage and got an Intruder. Best decision I made there.

As Tulsa said, it depends on what type of riding you plan on doing.

Do you want to race down the highway doing wheelies and acting like an butthole?

Do you want to just cruise along, maybe with the significant other, and enjoy the outdoor freedom?

Do you want to take long rides, possible long travel weekends?

How much experience do you have with bikes (dirt bikes, mini bikes, atvs, street cycles, etc).

How big/small are you?

What kind of budget for a bike are you figuring?

Do you have any preferences, option desires, brand loyalties?

This is what I learned on and still ride.

In my 20's I rode a single stroke Suzuki 400 with kick start. It was fun but on a windy day it was an adventure. Sold it when I moved and didn't buy another one until I was 49. Set out to get a Honda 750 Shadow but went home with a Honda VTX 1300. She's as nimble as a butterfly in slow turns and smooth at high speeds. I'm very glad I didn't go home with a that 750.

Just clicking

I loved my Triumphs.. Nice bikes,, Daytona 500, Bonneville 650 and a Trident 750.. the Bonne was the best.. Hands Down.

My first bike was a 90cc honda. then a 250 Suzuki. Neither was much fun, thus why I didn't stick with them very long.

How you plan to use the bike will determine what you should look at.

Your best place to start is with the Rider Safety Course... and use THEIR bikes, for two reasons:

1. it won't be YOUR bike that you're laying down as you learn

2. They tend to have a variety of sizes/types of bikes and you can feel out what you like best.

I'm enrolled in the rider course for next weekend.
Passed my book test for a learners permit yesterday.

Never drove a motorbike, but have raced bicycles for years.

5'10 200 lbs.( when i suck in my gut) Maybe i need to ride bicylces instead.

Want a street bike to maybe ride a 100 mile or so round trip to camp at a trailer .

Mostly just to ride around the development.It's a big dvelopment complete with a major river. Shenandoah.

I'm not wanting a Harley. Too expensive. My budget is $2000 give or take. so that means used.

Don't want a crotch rocket. Want a windshield and luggage bags to carry a fishing rod and pair of shorts.

told the GF I'm joining hells angels .

that got a chuckle................

This is my dads new bike. 2010 Street Glide.

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And this is my dads old bike that he still has that I think my brother is probably going to buy off of him. 1997 Dyna Wide Glide (though a little dirty in the pic)

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