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**intimid8er** · 01-12-2008, 08:33 AM

I agree with Vinnie.

Find a beater first, and decide if motorcycling is for you.

At your size (I'm about the same), you might find some bikes a tad uncomfortable. Remember most bikes are made to fit the template of a 5'10" 150 lb guy. (Or somewhere thereabouts.) So invest some time in looking around for a good competent, comfortable, cash bike that you can learn on. Not only learn to ride, but learn what you want from a bike too.

01-12-2008, 08:33 AM	#10 (permalink)
intimid8er It's A Conspiracy Joined: May 2005 Bike: '06 XB12X Location: 30 41'47.99" N 83 11'26.54" W Hold My Beer Posts: 10,054	I agree with Vinnie. Find a beater first, and decide if motorcycling is for you. At your size (I'm about the same), you might find some bikes a tad uncomfortable. Remember most bikes are made to fit the template of a 5'10" 150 lb guy. (Or somewhere thereabouts.) So invest some time in looking around for a good competent, comfortable, cash bike that you can learn on. Not only learn to ride, but learn what you want from a bike too. __________________ Song Pick of the Week 11/12 Metallica - The Day That Never Comes I had no idea 20% ABV beer could get me drunk so fast!