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Would a Marauder 800 cc cruiser be a decent starter bike? I figured for the size, price, and what i wanna do with it, it would be perfect. I was also told by more than one person that this is a decent starter bike, not the best, but not the worst either. Any input would be appreciated because i am p...

Yeah that is a definite advantage to the KLR. I guess you picked up on the name, but the jeep isnt too serious. I am just wondering how a dual sport would ride on a commute to work (about 20 minutes) on that skinny, uncomfortable looking seat. Correct me if im wrong but it doesnt look like much of a...

Awesome thanks for the advice. Yeah i guess i should look at it from a learning stand point first and then progress into something im not planning on laying over. I will look into all these bikes and probably sit/ test drive a few early this summer so keep some ideas coming. Im not even in this yet ...

Yeah i know the smaller bikes are easier on the rider and on the wallet, but im such a big guy that i just wouldnt look right on a small bike. My buddy is the same size as me, bought a shadow 600, good starter bike, but he looked like a monkey riding a tennis ball. I will look into the size of the K...

Yeah i was actually considering a dual sport. Ive seen a few of them around campus and they look pretty good size. I was also thinking about a Buell M2 cyclone. They are 1200 cc so they have to be a pretty big bike and i know where i can get a decent one for a decent price. But once again i am cluel...

Im new to this board and i am strongly considering a bike to ride around to conserve gas this summer and you just cant beat the feeling you get when riding a bike. My only problem is i am a full-time student in the fall and a struggling broke employee at the SCDOT in the summers. I make decent money...