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Rawk27 · 12-03-2009, 11:53 AM

I know I'm oddly proportioned and thus I have no idea what bike I'm looking for.

My stats are 6'5" let's just say HEAVY (300 +), but only a 31" inseam. I've been told enduro bikes but just don't care for them. I like cruisers (for looks). I really don't want to look like an ape on a unicycle.

I have no problems looking for an older bike (in fact used would be preferred) but don't want something so old I'm going to have to put money in it left and right.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

trenttheuncatchable · 12-03-2009, 12:40 PM

Honda Shadow 750. Make sure to maneuver it around a big parking lot, and take the MSF Basic Rider Course before you buy it.

MOKE1K · 12-03-2009, 12:43 PM

Match your first bike to your experience not your size.

Kenneth_Moore · 12-03-2009, 01:30 PM

The problem is going to be finding a bike with power enough to accelerate your 300+ lbs, yet still managable for a new rider. Pretty challenging really...a Sportster should fill the bill; it will seem small to you, but the low-end torque should make it a good ride.

seruzawa · 12-03-2009, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Kenneth_Moore

The problem is going to be finding a bike with power enough to accelerate your 300+ lbs, yet still managable for a new rider. Pretty challenging really...a Sportster should fill the bill; it will seem small to you, but the low-end torque should make it a good ride.

That's a good recommend. Start with an older 883. You can get 'em relatively cheap now. As you gain experience add streettracker performance parts. After a couple of years you have a shtonkin' street bike and the skillz to go with it. And you didn't even have to bolt the skillz on because you can't y'know.

longride · 12-03-2009, 04:24 PM

"I really don't want to look like an ape on a unicycle."

I think you are kinda screwed on that one unless you go with the Boss Hoss. Go with a Sporster. It would be fine for a long time unless you try to bolt on skill. Then you will be in trouble.

Rawk27 · 12-03-2009, 07:43 PM

What is your feeling about the Kawasaki Vulcan series?

seruzawa · 12-03-2009, 08:45 PM

You might fit a Vulcan 900 or a Suzuki C50. They are pretty bulbous these days. You don't really want to go with the largest ones for a first bike.

A Star Ride · 12-03-2009, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Rawk27

What is your feeling about the Kawasaki Vulcan series?

I just sold a 95 vulcan that Id bought as a leftover early in 96 and loved it, I was at about 225 230 and my sister often rides with me and shes probably 250(+maybe) but I never had any trouble getting arround at all diddnt have to drop gears to climb like on alot of other bikes (sportbikes & heavier cruisers) and I had winshield & bags too which add more weight & drag

mine was the 800A model now theyre 900's and alot larger physically, I sold it for 2K

My biggest complaint of that bike was the lighting which I should've upgraded but never did

as a new rider as your getting used to the newness of riding & gaining some experience you probably wouldnt be all to uncomfortable on most bikes until you ride another that has room or features your dont then you start to feel like your missing out on something good luck to you

Kenneth_Moore · 12-04-2009, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by A Star Ride

I just sold a 95 vulcan that Id bought as a leftover early in 96 and loved it, I was at about 225 230 and my sister often rides with me and shes probably 250(+maybe)

You really hauled ass on that bike!

12-03-2009, 11:53 AM	#1
Rawk27 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 2	Odd Size - first bike - need help I know I'm oddly proportioned and thus I have no idea what bike I'm looking for. My stats are 6'5" let's just say HEAVY (300 +), but only a 31" inseam. I've been told enduro bikes but just don't care for them. I like cruisers (for looks). I really don't want to look like an ape on a unicycle. I have no problems looking for an older bike (in fact used would be preferred) but don't want something so old I'm going to have to put money in it left and right. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

12-03-2009, 12:43 PM	#3
MOKE1K Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kalapana, Big Island Posts: 3,956	Match your first bike to your experience not your size. __________________ "YOU CAN'T BOLT ON SKILL" "The only thing limiting your bike, is you" We survived Bush you'll survive Obama! "the most fundamental fact about the ideas of the political left is that they do not work. therefore we should not be surprised to find the left concentrated in institutions where ideas do not have to work in order to survive." --thomas sowell

12-03-2009, 01:30 PM	#4
Kenneth_Moore Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: VIsiting the GIft Shop in the Pit of DIspair Posts: 7,118	The problem is going to be finding a bike with power enough to accelerate your 300+ lbs, yet still managable for a new rider. Pretty challenging really...a Sportster should fill the bill; it will seem small to you, but the low-end torque should make it a good ride. __________________ www.kennethmoore.org

12-03-2009, 04:24 PM	#6
longride Super Duper Mod Man Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Anywhere they let me Posts: 10,484	"I really don't want to look like an ape on a unicycle." I think you are kinda screwed on that one unless you go with the Boss Hoss. Go with a Sporster. It would be fine for a long time unless you try to bolt on skill. Then you will be in trouble. __________________ I'm a knucklehead

12-03-2009, 07:43 PM	#7
Rawk27 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 2	another option? What is your feeling about the Kawasaki Vulcan series?

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12-03-2009, 12:40 PM	#2
trenttheuncatchable Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 834	Honda Shadow 750. Make sure to maneuver it around a big parking lot, and take the MSF Basic Rider Course before you buy it.

12-03-2009, 08:45 PM	#8
seruzawa Robby Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 8501 ft. Posts: 16,803	You might fit a Vulcan 900 or a Suzuki C50. They are pretty bulbous these days. You don't really want to go with the largest ones for a first bike. __________________ I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched c-beams glitter in the dark near the Tanhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in the rain.