Randy wrote:What it boils down to is that bikes are fun, you can have fun on a moped or a Hayabusa. I am pretty sure riding a Hayabusa is a lot like dating a supermodel, a lot of maintenance and it is eventually gonna dump you. While riding a moped is like dating your cousin, its fun and dependable, just don't let anyone see you doing it.
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Dating a fat chick is like riding a moped, it's all fun until your friends see you.
Of course I'm generalizing from a single example here, but everyone does that. At least I do.
Randy wrote:I don't think you outgrow bikes. I think that they are like having a significant other. If you take care of it, it takes care of you. If you abuse it, it eventually causes you grief. Also, if you pick a crazy one, they eventually kill you.
What it boils down to is that bikes are fun, you can have fun on a moped or a Hayabusa. I am pretty sure riding a Hayabusa is a lot like dating a supermodel, a lot of maintenance and it is eventually gonna dump you. While riding a moped is like dating your cousin, its fun and dependable, just don't let anyone see you doing it.
I'd say start with your cousin, then work your way up to a regular girl, thats what I did..... umm I mean bike.
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sandog wrote:I'm sure it's been asked before so I apologize..
I've never riden before and want to get a bike. I like the Volusia(c50) 800 and the V-Star 1100. I also like the vstar 650 but i think it would be too small for me. Both in size and comfort and when riding at highway speeds. I'm 6'2, 230lbs.
I denitely like the Volusia, but was also considering the vstar 1100. The problem is I don't want get a smaller bike and then outgrow it in 6 months. I think my wife would kill me if I tried that.
So here's the big question. Is the Volusia enough bike to be able to ride comfortabley and not outgrow after a few months of riding. And is the Vstar 1100 way too much bike for a first time rider.
Thanks in advance
Your very first step should be to take the MSF Basic Rider's Course. Or the Harley Davidson "Rider's Edge" THEN do your bike shopping.
You are putting the cart before the horse, by thinking about which bike will be the best for two up and highway riding when you haven't even mastered basic throttle control, etc. yet.
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Having ridden both the C50 (my Dad's) and the V-Star 1100 Classic (my Brother-in-Law's) I can say from personal experience that they are almost the same bike. From the riding position to the weight they felt damn near the same to me. There is a slight power advantage to the V-Star, but nothing to write home about. I actually prefer the 800cc C50 because of the fuel-injection and AFIS (Automatic Fast Idle System).
Either bike would be great to start out on considering your stature, and neither will leave you wanting more for at least a couple riding seasons. My only recommendation for either bike is to look at replacing the stock seat.....they both suck big time! They angle forward and force you to hump the gas tank. Look for something lower and more comfortable from Mustang or Corbin.
Buying your first bike is a gamble anyway, play it safe. I bought the V Star 650 and don't have enough nice things to say about how it handles etc... I have no problems at highway speed or above, I haven't noticed any vibration, and it will do almost anything I ask of it. That being said, I don't think the V Star is the bike for me do to the way I fit on it. I may be more of a "standard" girl. I think that's the reason I like riding the Rebel so much. No power, but my legs are more underneath me. (and the tank isn't so wide) If we can sell it for close to what we put into it, then it's money well worth spent.
If my husband (who finally takes the course in a few weeks) likes it, we'll keep it for him. Otherwise, we may be looking for a new (used) one this fall after we gain even more experience on what we have.
I hope your first bike is perfect, but be prepared that with little riding experience, it's really hard to know what you like and don't. Get your wife riding... that way she'll be more sympathetic to a new bike!
I have a Honda Shadow 750 that has some extenders on the pegs. I am 6'3" and this bike is plenty comfortable and is able to run 75 on the interstate with power to spare.
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Hey...
thanks for all the input. I'll try to get the wife riding, but I doubt it will happen. I don't think she will have time to do much riding w/ a 2 month old at home. Unless they make carseats for bikes....lol
