new guy bike advice

  • anarchy
    anarchy
    15 years ago

    Hey, ill keep this short, haven't got my license yet. but have been riding bikes for the last few years (privately)

    just wondering what people opinions on the rocker/rocker custom bikes are and the v-rod, this will be my first bike

    cheers. look forward to cruisin in the very near future.

    p/s yes im fully aware that the two harley's mentioned above are not learner legal

  • BAKES
    BAKES
    15 years ago

    G'day Anarchy

    welcome to the forum

    mentioning Rockers on this site might get you a bagging

    and the V rod's well they fly.

  • anarchy
    anarchy
    15 years ago
    haha, so whats wrong with the rockers?
  • Frank7214
    Frank7214
    15 years ago

    Welcome, nothing wrong with a Rocker. I own one. It is the best Harley I have owned and it is a great platform for customising. Dont listen to other people, go with what you want, not what they think. Most people cant afford one and jealosy plays a big part.

  • robert65
    robert65
    15 years ago
    gday anarchy welcome to the forum , end of the day it is your own preference mate as far as (jealousy) goes and being able to afford a rocker well thats crap because they aren't the most expensive harley you can buy and the majority of people here own harleys so whats there to be jealous about . good luck with your choice.
  • Tapey
    Tapey
    15 years ago

    Welcome, take them all for a ride, not just the 2 you like. Good luck.

  • homerd
    homerd
    15 years ago

    Anarchy,  dont listen to em mate, you go out and buy a fatboycant go wrong with one of them, seriously though, you buy what you want after all it's your arse that will be on it, and welcome aboard.

  • anarchy
    anarchy
    15 years ago
    hey cheers for the replies so quickly.

    im not fussed on people bad mouthing a bike.

    more looking for advice on the bikes ive given, like mechanically, riding difficulty, things like that.

    chose those two bikes as want something a bit different and dont see many of those from were i am, and even fewer to were im moving in a few months

  • MIKER
    MIKER
    15 years ago

    welcome mate , V-Rods just simply Hammer . as for the "Rocker"  i think they are   but i certainly aint jealous of em ' .

  • FXD09
    FXD09
    15 years ago
    Welcome
  • scozzy
    scozzy
    15 years ago
    Anarchy, welcome to you, and if you want my two bobs worth, you cant go past a Dyna !

    In my opinion, best handling Harley out there.Each to there own though, just take your time in deciding.

    My thoughts on Rockers/V-rods ? ummm, where did i put that bourbon now? lmao.
    Not my cup of tea.
  • toxic
    toxic
    15 years ago

    G'day m8 & welcome ...

  • Fat-Boy
    Fat-Boy
    15 years ago
    Welcome....whatever ya get you'll enjoy
  • Burraburra
    Burraburra
    15 years ago

    Welcome Mate,

    Take your time to choose what you want & get what you want. 

    I took 18 months (only cause the bank wouldnt give me any money till I went to Woolworths and got a balaclava - it impressed the Bank Manager - he approved an instant loan)   .....

    anyway people will repsect whatever HD you end up gettin.

    Good Luck Shopping.... your head will spin a bit at times

     

  • Etch
    Etch
    15 years ago

    Welcome Anarchy hope you enjoy the forums and get what ever bike you are happy with.After all your the one who is going to be riding it.

  • IK
    IK
    15 years ago

    Mate ya gotta do your thing. Me, I'm an Night Train nut. I've had 3 (2002, 2005, 2007) of the fuckers and loving it. Amazing how much different they are.