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Are Harleys and Cruisers tightcast today as "old men bikes?"? |
I am getting my motorcycle license this week, and I am still trying to figure out what to get. My dad drove a Harley, as does my cousin, who wants me to get one. However, another close friend of mine has a "crotch rocket" and makes the point that the only people who drive Harleys are men in a mid-life crisis or overweighted bearded white guys who don't get laid. I do notice younger guys and younger girls on the crotch rockets. Your thoughts? Yeah, I totally agree that generally people in their 20's will ride sport bikes instead of cruisers, I know I did. When I was younger I wouldn't have taken a cruiser if you gave it too me, and now I feel the exact same way about sport bikes although I still race motocross. It's not that I can't, or don't want to go fast anymore, I had just rather cruise and be comfortable on my road bike and get my speed fix on the track where it is safer. Also most folks in their 20's can't afford a $20,000 bike. Also Firecracker's suggestion about just getting a starter bike to get your feet wet and determine what type of riding you prefer is a great idea. Byron...you look different. Did you loose some weight or something?? The type of bike you buy/ride is totally dependant on your riding style and type of riding you like. I know old timers on sportbikes and young dudes on cruisers, so that is an old preconception that has gone the way of the dinosaur. If you like going fast or carving corners, then get a sportbike. If you like cruising and taking in the scenery with no time schedules or worries, then get a cruiser. It all depends on you. So don't get caught up in what peole tell you to do, do what's right for you. Ride Safe! It's your call... In general, sport bikes aren't very comfortable on long rides... Many of the baggers can be quickly and easily stripped down when you don't need the bags, windshield, etc... And the newer tc96 engines have plenty of power... Triumph has some nice bikes that are kind of inbetween. I'm 5'11 165lbs no beard, and get laid plenty... Best advice I can give is go to some motorcycle dealers after you get your endorsement, and ride both... Then decide. Yes. If you don't want to be "tightcast" (typecast?) as an old fogey on a hog, or someone going through a second childhood on a sportbike, you can look at sport touring bikes, like a BMW or some of the Japanese companies have BMW wannabe sport tourers that are really nice. If you want to stay American then also look at Harley Buells, but if you really DO want to sport tour, I don't think I'd like a twin cylinder to do it with. You could also look at regular touring rigs like Goldwings or the big Harleys. Type cast? If its just about scoring snatch, why not get a Chevy Suburban? Face it, you don't belong on a mc, you'll never be able to "ride your own ride" and will probably end up dead or maimed. no more than young bozos who can't type or spell. Tightcast? wth is that? Also, you don't drive a bike, you ride it. With that said, get the crotch rocket, leave the rest for the real men!! I bought a Sportster, and a Triumph. Both bikes cost the same as a nice "big bike", and they are a whole lot more FUN. The best of both worlds. |
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