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dlrshort · 04-06-2007, 09:10 PM

At about 5'7" and 170 lbs. I have been looking at bikes that not only are visually appealing but are comfortable for a short rider. I also don't want an underpowered bike but weight and handling are also going to be issues for me. I like the Yamaha VStar Midnight Custom and the Honda 750 Spirit. I also like the Harleys but not sure which one would be good as a starter. I don't want to consider an underpowered bike that I would want to trade right away. I would appreciate any advice. Thanks in advance.

Dave

04-06-2007, 09:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
dlrshort Seat Tester Joined: Apr 2007 Bike: '07 Harley Softail Deluxe Location: NJ Posts: 65	New Rider: finding a bike for a short guy At about 5'7" and 170 lbs. I have been looking at bikes that not only are visually appealing but are comfortable for a short rider. I also don't want an underpowered bike but weight and handling are also going to be issues for me. I like the Yamaha VStar Midnight Custom and the Honda 750 Spirit. I also like the Harleys but not sure which one would be good as a starter. I don't want to consider an underpowered bike that I would want to trade right away. I would appreciate any advice. Thanks in advance. Dave