KenJr
New member
Hey Folks,
Ken here from Austin, TX.
I don't have a lot of riding experience - rode dirt bikes for years as a kid as most of us did, I'm sure.
I completed the MSF course and feel like I did really well. I'd say I'm pretty comfortable on a bike (the Harley's we used in the MSF course were 500cc's) and didn't have any problems with low speed maneuvering, turns, U-turns, etc... and never dumped the bike. It was actually a blast!!
I was initially considering a Heritage Classic but then ran into the R18 looking at various alternatives. And of course, fell in love with this amazing machine.
I haven't been able to ride one yet - but curious what folks opinions are on this bike as a first bike? I'm 6' tall and 200lbs and in good shape. I have ridden a Heritage for a short ride in my neighborhood and didn't find it overly difficult to control...but didn't spend a lot of time in a parking lot doing low speed stuff...just went up and down the street a few times.
I've found a killer deal on a R18 Classic 719 package and am considering pulling the trigger...but thought I'd say hello and see if there was anyone else on here with a similar experience. Obviously, worried about practicing and possibly dumping the bike and making a mess...that would suck. If I did get it - I'd spend hours on non-busy streets in my neighborhood and in the parking lot at a school nearby practicing before getting out on the open road. I'd also consider getting the engine guards as well just for added protection just in case.
Anyway, thanks in advance!
Ken here from Austin, TX.
I don't have a lot of riding experience - rode dirt bikes for years as a kid as most of us did, I'm sure.
I completed the MSF course and feel like I did really well. I'd say I'm pretty comfortable on a bike (the Harley's we used in the MSF course were 500cc's) and didn't have any problems with low speed maneuvering, turns, U-turns, etc... and never dumped the bike. It was actually a blast!!
I was initially considering a Heritage Classic but then ran into the R18 looking at various alternatives. And of course, fell in love with this amazing machine.
I haven't been able to ride one yet - but curious what folks opinions are on this bike as a first bike? I'm 6' tall and 200lbs and in good shape. I have ridden a Heritage for a short ride in my neighborhood and didn't find it overly difficult to control...but didn't spend a lot of time in a parking lot doing low speed stuff...just went up and down the street a few times.
I've found a killer deal on a R18 Classic 719 package and am considering pulling the trigger...but thought I'd say hello and see if there was anyone else on here with a similar experience. Obviously, worried about practicing and possibly dumping the bike and making a mess...that would suck. If I did get it - I'd spend hours on non-busy streets in my neighborhood and in the parking lot at a school nearby practicing before getting out on the open road. I'd also consider getting the engine guards as well just for added protection just in case.
Anyway, thanks in advance!