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<blockquote data-quote="ArmyJohn88" data-source="post: 1475311" data-attributes="member: 9321"><p>Your probably getting more information (or really opinions) than you really want but I'll chime in my 2 cents.</p><p></p><p>With a few dirt bikes thrown in the mix I started on the street on a 1984 Honda 110 when I was fourteen until 16. Love that bike and it is the only besides my current bike still in sitting in the garage. And it will start every time I ask her too for a reminiscent ride, and doesn't complain as long as I do not ask her to do more than 45mph. I will say you probably want quite a few more CC's than she has to offer being a full grown man and not a 14 year old boy.</p><p></p><p>The bike I rode for a bit after the 110 was a Honda VTX1800. A bit different ballgame. Torquey but really too heavy for me to feel comfortable (6'2, 160) </p><p></p><p>More recently rode a 2004 (I believe) Honda Valkryie Interstate (1500cc) back for old man from Denver in a days time after he bought it on ebay. Loved it! Radio, backrest, a beautifully large and very old manish windshield to keep that nasty wind off me. And the Valkryie was definitely faster than the VTX (thanks to six cylinders). If your wanting a bike to last longer than you do go with a Goldwing/Valkryie (same engine).</p><p></p><p>Currently my bike is a naked (ish) Yamaha 600R. Year varies depending if you are speaking frame or engine. Had not had a street bike before and I love the power and handling, but want to slap myself every time I decide to ride highway for over a hour or two. (lack of windshield = lack of highway comfort) Plenty of power but being a 600 when a passenger is on, even the little woman, it is a different bike. Still very quick, but different. </p><p></p><p>Regardless, try to ride a few and see what feels good to you. If the class you take supplies bikes I would even recommend riding theirs before buying, might clear up the process a bit.</p><p></p><p>Whatever you get, be safe and responsible, have fun, enjoy the gas mileage and start trying to notice sand on the roads.</p><p></p><p>Lets get a OSA ride going!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ArmyJohn88, post: 1475311, member: 9321"] Your probably getting more information (or really opinions) than you really want but I'll chime in my 2 cents. With a few dirt bikes thrown in the mix I started on the street on a 1984 Honda 110 when I was fourteen until 16. Love that bike and it is the only besides my current bike still in sitting in the garage. And it will start every time I ask her too for a reminiscent ride, and doesn't complain as long as I do not ask her to do more than 45mph. I will say you probably want quite a few more CC's than she has to offer being a full grown man and not a 14 year old boy. The bike I rode for a bit after the 110 was a Honda VTX1800. A bit different ballgame. Torquey but really too heavy for me to feel comfortable (6'2, 160) More recently rode a 2004 (I believe) Honda Valkryie Interstate (1500cc) back for old man from Denver in a days time after he bought it on ebay. Loved it! Radio, backrest, a beautifully large and very old manish windshield to keep that nasty wind off me. And the Valkryie was definitely faster than the VTX (thanks to six cylinders). If your wanting a bike to last longer than you do go with a Goldwing/Valkryie (same engine). Currently my bike is a naked (ish) Yamaha 600R. Year varies depending if you are speaking frame or engine. Had not had a street bike before and I love the power and handling, but want to slap myself every time I decide to ride highway for over a hour or two. (lack of windshield = lack of highway comfort) Plenty of power but being a 600 when a passenger is on, even the little woman, it is a different bike. Still very quick, but different. Regardless, try to ride a few and see what feels good to you. If the class you take supplies bikes I would even recommend riding theirs before buying, might clear up the process a bit. Whatever you get, be safe and responsible, have fun, enjoy the gas mileage and start trying to notice sand on the roads. Lets get a OSA ride going! [/QUOTE]
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