Harleys+youngpeople

So ive been looking into getting a motercycle to learn on, pref a sportsbike but bikes like the honda shadow, harley lookin bikes are cheaper. Would someone around 19 look dumb riding one? Bike stigmas lol

what ever your style is go with it

There's some legit roadsters out there. I'm really into the dirt bike look from the seventies though.

Who cares how you look man. Just find a bike that you like, and are comfortable with.

cruisers > sport bikes

but thats just me.

nothing wrong with a 19 yo on a cruiser. Harleys are cool but are way more expensive. Find a honda/suzuki/yamaha as your first bike.

you will drop it.

Yeah I definetly know im going to lay it down atleast once or twice. I picture my self on a crotch rocket but cruisers just look real chill.

Get a bike that you think would just feel right riding. Go for a few test drives and see what you like.

So ive been looking into getting a motercycle to learn on, pref a sportsbike but bikes like the honda shadow, harley lookin bikes are cheaper. Would someone around 19 look dumb riding one? Bike stigmas lol

trust no one ever looked anything but cool on a bike.......

rice rocket....reckless demon
harley.....hard ass
honda davidson.....hard ass on budget....maybe even actual hard guy since the cost of harley has gotten so high they can now only be afforded by middle aged dentists and accountants trying to play tough guy
trumph....hip retro cool
enduro...sporty guy
sport turing.....modern day jack keroek
young guy in a goldwing.....way to cool to give a shit what people say

Café racers > *

I ride a harley. I just turned 20. It does look funny seeing a skinny stoner kid riding a harley. I definitely don't look like I belong on one aha.

I ride with a bunch of different people that range in ages from 18-24 and most of them have harleys. Get a cruiser, theyre way more comfortable and easier to work on if need be.

when i said triumph....i mean cafe racers....wernt most cafes tri or bsa or some brit bike

You guys made me feel better , who gives a shit as long as your having fun am I right?

when i said triumph....i mean cafe racers....wernt most cafes tri or bsa or some brit bike

Correct. The cafe racer subculture began in post-war England with young men modifying Triumphs, Nortons, and BSAs. During the 70's, Japanese bikes (e.g. the venerable Honda CB) became popular.

You guys made me feel better , who gives a shit as long as your having fun am I right?

That's really what it comes down to. Ride what you like and keep the rubber side down.

screw getting a sportster, everybody and their mother has one. its like buying a bone stock mustang. Get a bagger if you go harley, but I say forget all that hype and name BS and buy a 600 sport bike. Its a joke how much they charge for shit with the harley logo on it.

A 600 cbr or yamaha will handle better, be lighter and more nimble, and have more power bone stock, as well as being much cheaper and parts are a lot cheaper too.

Of course if you are strictly looking for a cruiser then a sport bike probably wouldn't appeal to you

Edited by SeanyCash, 17 May 2012 - 01:20 AM.

Get an old 883 softail, strip it down and upgrade to a 1200 motor.