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matacuero · 06-02-2008, 11:26 AM

Hey, don't know if you should get that bike but if you don't get it don't let that be because your hieght restriction (lol). I am 5'6" and have a boulevard as well.

My riding is experience Like you is not one to brag about but I did own a Blackbird for over 2 years without incident. As everyone else said, the issues with the BLVD are more due to the weight and not due to power. 130 hp sounds good but the power to weight ration is not too impressive.

I have had some close calls and they all have been in my neighborhood either leaving or entering my driveway and a quick scare or two in parking lots. Hopefully I learn to maneuver better at 5mph. Good luck, be safe and God Bless you.

06-02-2008, 11:26 AM	#30 (permalink)
matacuero Newbie Joined: Jun 2008 Bike: M109R Blvd Location: Virginia Posts: 1	109r Hey, don't know if you should get that bike but if you don't get it don't let that be because your hieght restriction (lol). I am 5'6" and have a boulevard as well. My riding is experience Like you is not one to brag about but I did own a Blackbird for over 2 years without incident. As everyone else said, the issues with the BLVD are more due to the weight and not due to power. 130 hp sounds good but the power to weight ration is not too impressive. I have had some close calls and they all have been in my neighborhood either leaving or entering my driveway and a quick scare or two in parking lots. Hopefully I learn to maneuver better at 5mph. Good luck, be safe and God Bless you.