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04-10-2012, 03:16 PM | #31 |
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Southern Ontario
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Movin on up...
Like many others I rode a HD Duo Glide years ago - 1965 -1967. In 2009 I decided after 42 year I decided to get back in. I bought a 900 Vulcan Classic, dressed it up and rode it for a year about 11,000 miles.
In August of 2010 I bought a Nomad and love it. I tried the Voyager but didn't like the handling (just me I know) but wanted more bike. It is a big step to that 850lb bike but do take the course and if possible something like the Ride Like A Pro course, the DVD's are good but there is nothing like taking the actual course. Good luck.
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04-11-2012, 06:14 AM | #32 |
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: mussidan,dordogne,France- same latitude as Montreal
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I had a yamaha 650 dragstar for about a year then bought a Honda VTX1800. When I first rode it was so well balanced the weight was never a problem even after adding sissy bar, windshield etc. I now ride a 1600 Nomad ( I'm 5' 8" and about 175 pounds) and I just take care at slow speeds. Go for it!
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04-11-2012, 08:50 AM | #33 |
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Join Date: Apr 2012
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I really appreciate all of the sage advice on here. I have decided to continue riding the ninja while looking for a good used bagger. Maybe something in the 1000 - 1300 cc range. Use that until I am comfortable riding in most conditions then purchase my final NEW bike, whatever that may be. In the meantime I will continue to read and ask questions on sites like this. Again, thanks for all of the advice.
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