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I am looking into buying a motorcycle, be it a cruiser or a on/off road bike. I am 6'3" 285 lbs... I just wanna save money on gas since times are hard now. I was thinking maybe an 800? Please help!
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I wouldn't put too much thought into the displacement I'm pretty close to your size and I've ridden all types of bikes from a Ninja 250 all the way up to my current ride a Harley FXDX. I haven't ridden many dual sport or adventure bikes more then just trying them out around the block but I've found the key is try sitting on a few different bikes to see what feels right. Handle bars can be changed out or adjusted pretty easily on most bikes if you can keep the stock cable and wiring lengths. My wife's Rebel 450 wasn't too bad once we made a few mods to it (different bars and forward controls) but I wouldn't want to ride more than 100 miles on it. I was pretty much sold on a Harley when it came time for me to trade in my GSXR due to what a lot of my friends ride and I could have made a Sporty work but a Dyna was just more comfortable, especially with forward controls. My advice is keep an eye out for a good deal and take the bike for a spin, if you like the way it feels ask the seller if you take it on a longer ride to get a good feel for it (leave the $ with them as a deposit) and if after 100 miles or a couple hours the bike still feels right and you're ok with the price buy the sucker. Avoid older models that didn't have a good run or good parts support. Older CB Honda's, Yamaha XS 650's or Goldwing standards (not the grandpa ones) BMW's, Harley's etc have a great following so parts and repairs won't be too difficult or expensive. What ever you do DON'T buy new if its your first bike and enjoy the ride.
I wouldn't put too much thought into the displacement I'm pretty close to your size and I've ridden all types of bikes from a Ninja 250 all the way up to my current ride a Harley FXDX. I haven't ridden many dual sport or adventure bikes more then just trying them out around the block but I've found the key is try sitting on a few different bikes to see what feels right. Handle bars can be changed out or adjusted pretty easily on most bikes if you can keep the stock cable and wiring lengths. My wife's Rebel 450 wasn't too bad once we made a few mods to it (different bars and forward controls) but I wouldn't want to ride more than 100 miles on it. I was pretty much sold on a Harley when it came time for me to trade in my GSXR due to what a lot of my friends ride and I could have made a Sporty work but a Dyna was just more comfortable, especially with forward controls. My advice is keep an eye out for a good deal and take the bike for a spin, if you like the way it feels ask the seller if you take it on a longer ride to get a good feel for it (leave the $ with them as a deposit) and if after 100 miles or a couple hours the bike still feels right and you're ok with the price buy the sucker. Avoid older models that didn't have a good run or good parts support. Older CB Honda's, Yamaha XS 650's or Goldwing standards (not the grandpa ones) BMW's, Harley's etc have a great following so parts and repairs won't be too difficult or expensive. What ever you do DON'T buy new if its your first bike and enjoy the ride.
How do you think about customized bikes?
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Now I begin my study,it's about the demand of Taiwanese people wants a customized bike.And I want to know how American people thinking on this issue.Then I can do some compare between American and Taiwan.
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Basically they are of different physical built, so they prefer customised bikes (any nationality)
Everyone who has the budget and appreciate a customised bike thinks alike?
I found some XS model American road bike over-sized for me?
Basically they are of different physical built, so they prefer customised bikes (any nationality)
Everyone who has the budget and appreciate a customised bike thinks alike?
I found some XS model American road bike over-sized for me?
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