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Old 03-27-2007, 07:57 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Bike: Suzuki Intruder VS1400
Location: Edmonton, AB
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Default Need advice on first bike

Hey all,

I've looked at mainly yamahas, suzukis, hondas and kawasakis. Gone to dealers to sit on bikes, read many owner reviews, and have basically narrowed it down to 2 different bikes:

Yamaha V-star 1100 and Honda Shadow Spirit 750.

Aside from size, they both seem to be pretty equal in terms of reliability, looks, and value. The only things I cant decide is whether or not the V-star 1100 would be too much bike for a guy (5'11" 170lbs) who has never ridden one before? The Honda seems like a great bike and I know i'd be picking a winner, but I also know that i'd want to trade it in next year for more of a bike.

Can anyone that's been in my position share wisdom?


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BTW, I'm signed up for a beginner course in May and probably wont get anything until after.