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Reborn rider
Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 10:45 pm
by paddlepro
Hi,
I am starting to ride after a 40 year hiatus. I am considering a bike purchase and have narrowed it down to a HD 1200 custom or a Suzuki S83. Does anyone have an opinion on either?
Paddlepro
Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 1:32 am
by cruisinflatout
Hey! Welcome back to riding.
As far as what bike to get - just get what you like. Most bikes are well engineered these days, it's more a matter of what turns your crank.
Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 2:10 am
by Loonette
Welcome aboard! I'm not familiar with the specifics of either bike, but as "cruisinflatout" mentioned, one of them will most likely stand out more for you than the other. Do a side-by-side of their specs, look at them next to each other, and then find one of each to sit on and check for comfort. Good luck in your decision... enjoy the forums.
Cheers,
Loonette
Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 6:59 pm
by blues2cruise
Congratulations on becoming a born again rider.
Enjoy the forums.
Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 3:12 am
by safety-boy
The lower cost of a Japanese cruiser will get you more add ons
My brother in-law says he won't worry about how much he add to his Roadstar until he equals the price of a base HD!
--Dave
Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 5:29 am
by Fast Eddy B
Which ever you get, keep the shiny side up!
Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 11:39 am
by irish intruder
Hi
I'm riding a suzuki vs600 intruder and i love it.....
BUT if i had the money i'd be riding the Harley and loving that more.
Enjoy
Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2007 4:01 pm
by Deleted
cruisinflatout wrote:Hey! Welcome back to riding.
As far as what bike to get - just get what you like. Most bikes are well engineered these days, it's more a matter of what turns your crank.
+1
Ride safe.
Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2007 3:17 pm
by BAJACRUISER
Welcome to the Forum ¡
Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2007 5:20 pm
by Social Distortion
sit on both
see which one you like or feels better
see if the stealer will allow a test ride
see which one you can afford
feel out which stealer has better parts and service dept. since you are bound to use thier service dept.
Figure out how far the stealership is from you too..nothing sucks more than having a stealer thats far away
Japanese enginerring Vs. US tradition.