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Hi all,

Got the motorcycle bug, taking the class on 7/6/12, now trying to figure out what bike I should look into, spoke with a few friends who ride and some say get 250cc, some say 500cc and others say go for 750cc. I know it is a loaded question, but would like some more opinions on this.

Thank you,

Alex

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I highly disagree with anything below 750cc!! I've had my license for just over a year. My class was all on 250cc - SUCKED!! Especially as a big girl... I looked ridiculous on that tiny thing!

I ride a Honda Shadow 1100. LOVE the 1100 =) My husband as a HD Street Glide 103, about 1800cc if calculated to metric.

I did ask the doctor if riding would cause any problems. He said just during the recovery phase. The only lifting involved is bringing the bike off the kickstand - definitely more than 20lbs! I'll be sad to not ride for a month or so, but it'll be worth it!

Good luck in your purchase. It's the BEST THING IN THE WORLD!!!

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Always go bigger. If not you'll be shopping for a bigger bike in no time.

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I ride a Harley 1200 LX Custom Sportster. Love my bike!!!

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Unfortunately I don't think I'm riding anything this season. My wife is a bit agains it. Buy a house first then motorcycle. Such as life...

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