Stolen 98 Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 Hi I'm Rob... And I've decided 2018 is the year I'm getting into Bikes... I got my temps last Friday and enrolled in Ohio Basic Riders Course for 3/21. I've never even ridden a moped let alone a motorcycle. I thought I wanted to get a sport bike....and then I sat on one and being a fat kid, I wasn't comfortable. I then sat on a BOLT and a Vulcan S and I really loved how the Vulcan S felt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 (edited) Welcome..and there are plenty of fat kids on sport bikes around here, including myself. I'm more of a fat old man on a fat old man sport bike though. Edited February 12, 2018 by 2talltim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 Welcome. That screen name seems awfully familiar... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 Welcome to the forum. Sounds like you're going about things the right way with learning via the MSF course. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stolen 98 Posted February 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 I'm into mustangs... This is my screen name on all the mustang forums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stolen 98 Posted February 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 A couple friends have discouraged me from the Bolt and Vulcan S due to their lack of power 60hp 41tq... A friend strongly suggested getting a Harley 1200 sportster/nightster...so I'm in the market for one. I really like customizing things... Guns/Trucks/Mustangs ETC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Stolen 98 said: A couple friends have discouraged me from the Bolt and Vulcan S due to their lack of power 60hp 41tq... A friend strongly suggested getting a Harley 1200 sportster/nightster...so I'm in the market for one. I really like customizing things... Guns/Trucks/Mustangs ETC. Inidan scout is a excellent option too, plenty of power. 100HP Edited February 12, 2018 by 2talltim 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stolen 98 Posted February 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 Cool I'll check those out. My budget for my first bike is $3500-$4000... I'm hoping to find something fuel injected and with under 10k miles. I've found a few Vulcan S bikes in my range...I'm just worried about it being under powered for my size 330lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 6 minutes ago, Stolen 98 said: Cool I'll check those out. My budget for my first bike is $3500-$4000... I'm hoping to find something fuel injected and with under 10k miles. I've found a few Vulcan S bikes in my range...I'm just worried about it being under powered for my size 330lbs. Yea I doubt you will find one of the newer scouts for that. I'd steer away from anything harley but that's just me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 8 minutes ago, Stolen 98 said: Cool I'll check those out. My budget for my first bike is $3500-$4000... I'm hoping to find something fuel injected and with under 10k miles. I've found a few Vulcan S bikes in my range...I'm just worried about it being under powered for my size 330lbs. Don't forget to set aside an easy $500 or more for GOOD protective riding gear.....making your bike budget more like $3k-$3500 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stolen 98 Posted February 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 Yes! I've budgeted for a pair of gloves, helmet and some riding boots/shoes for over my ankle. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stolen 98 Posted February 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 9 minutes ago, 2talltim said: Yea I doubt you will find one of the newer scouts for that. I'd steer away from anything harley but that's just me. I'd like to buy a Vulcan S and figure out a way to bolt on another 50hp....but it doesn't seem like that's a reality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 7 minutes ago, Helmutt said: Don't forget to set aside an easy $500 or more for GOOD protective riding gear.....making your bike budget more like $3k-$3500 If he goes the harley route he can put that money towards chrome and just get a quality bandana and some flip flops 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 52 minutes ago, Stolen 98 said: A couple friends have discouraged me from the Bolt and Vulcan S due to their lack of power 60hp 41tq.. Those are the same friends that I'm faster than on a 50hp sv650 . Welcome, you'll find a massive amount of knowledge and debauchery on this forum. It's awesome. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodehard Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 Welcome! I'm a newbie to the forum too, but not a new rider - been at it for 42 years (and I'm a solidly mediocre rider!). If you've never ridden street bikes, or dirt bikes before, I recommend not worrying about HP at all. Find something you feel comfortable on, and you like the looks of the bike, and learn how to ride, and survive on the street. THEN, after a couple seasons worth of learning, you can peddle your learner bike on CL and move up to whatever! Good luck! you're about to embark on a life changing journey into the best sport/hobby there is!!! Hotrods are cool (got one myself), but bikes are cheaper (well, sort of, or can be) to modify and easier to work on. And, a bone stock 20yr old sport touring bike like the ZX-11 will run 10's all day long. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howabusa Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 13 hours ago, 2talltim said: Welcome..and there are plenty of fat kids on sport bikes around here, including myself. I'm more of a fat old man on a fat old man sport bike though. If your a fat old guy, that must make me an obese, ancient man. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howabusa Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 Welcome to OR! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfman1 Posted February 17, 2018 Report Share Posted February 17, 2018 Welcome to the OR community! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snot Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 Welcome 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stolen 98 Posted March 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 Just a quick update here.... I passed my basic riders course and now have my endorsement. I bought a 2016 Sportster 48 with 50miles on it. So far--- I've installed V&H Short Shots, V&H FP3, 2in tank lift, coil and ignition relocation and LED headlight. The bike now has 82 miles. LOL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted March 28, 2018 Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 What is the purpose of lifting the tank? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted March 28, 2018 Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 5 hours ago, Steve Butters said: What is the purpose of lifting the tank? I was wondering the same thing. Never heard of such a thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted March 28, 2018 Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 Lifting the tank was an old school chopper thing. Not sure why tho. Would guess to show off an engine. I like the 48. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpgasser Posted March 28, 2018 Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 It must just be the angle of the picture....but it really looks like the the front cylinder header is resting right on the foot peg? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpgasser Posted March 28, 2018 Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 Or.....Photoshop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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