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Once again you guys come up with the goods. Seriously, this forum rocks!

blues2cruise and Wrider: I keep hearing good things about upgrading the 883 to 1200. It seems like a good way for me to advance without buying a whole new bike. Good to know that the insurance is the same, Wrider ...

You're into cruisers? Look for a used Triumph Bonneville America. Lighter than the 883, lower center of gravity, and as a bonus will smoke the 883 too! :mrgreen: But it's not a power monster, the power is very easy to modulate, throttle response is very predictable.

Hi again guys, I'm still ...

You're into cruisers? Look for a used Triumph Bonneville America. Lighter than the 883, lower center of gravity, and as a bonus will smoke the 883 too! :mrgreen: But it's not a power monster, the power is very easy to modulate, throttle response is very predictable.

Actually, my whole family are ...

Thank you for your advice gentlemen, I greatly appreciate it.

I'll be sure to shop around before I buy. I have to say though, a whole demo day of checking out and riding Harleys sounds like absolutely no fun at all. I suppose I'll force myself to go.

gsJack wrote:Latest Sept 08 issue of Cycle World magazine lists the Sportster 883 with their 10 Best First Bikes.

Good to know. Thanks!

Thanks for the quick response and the reassurance, Jonnythan. I appreciate it.

Hi all, this is my first post. I've never ridden a motorcycle, but it's something of a tradition among the men of my family, and given gas prices and the fact that my old truck is dying, I think now is as good a time as any to start.

I'll be taking a beginner's MSF class later this year before I ...