This is by the way my first bike, I'll be take classes here soon, I'm 5'5" weight 265. I'm looking for help, advice, opinion, reviews, basically whatever you can do to help me out; Also I am looking for more or less everyday cruiser around town and for long distance trips. Now I've gone through Honda, Suzuki, Yamaha and Harley-Davidson and I've picked out 1 from each that I liked.


Honda-   VTX1800 Style T
Suzuki-  Boulevard C50T
Yamaha-  Road Star Silverado
H-D-     FLSTC Heritage Softail



These also are all 08.

Any help will be appreciated.


Thank you,


Leprechaun~PIG~  

This is also my first bike, let me tell you this, it is awesome!  My first concern was would I be able to hold it up, trust me, it just about holds itself up.  It is a great bike; you will need to get used to the weight, but once get past that you will love it.  It is a smooth ride!

Shirley0507  

As a first time rider, you picked a couple of BIG bikes (except for the Boulevard).  You may want to look at something in the 750-1300 class.  It should be easy to find one used, spend a season riding it then trade up to something bigger.  Always better to start a little smaller and work your way up.  

I bought a C50T about a month ago and love it. It was my first bike and I think it's an excellent one to learn on. I'm 6'3 180 and it fits me very comfortably. I have no problems riding with the wife on it 2 up, although it maybe a little small for longer trips (> 200 miles).  

I bought a C50T about a month ago and love it. It was my first bike and I think it's an excellent one to learn on. I'm 6'3 180 and it fits me very comfortably. I have no problems riding with the wife on it 2 up, although it maybe a little small for longer trips (> 200 miles).  

I bought o7 roadstar 1700 back in september 07 Im 5'10 185 all tell you at first I was in fear. but as time went by and a lot of riding im glad i bought a good size bike. had not riden in 15 years  

pig,out of the bikes you have listed i would also include the victory VISION.if money is no object of course.it will be up there in price with the harley.it will outperform the harley though.try one on for size.  

HI,ALSO LOOKING FOR MY 1ST CRUISER BIKE I AM MALE 40 YRS YOUNG VERY ATHELITIC FORMER FOOTBALL PLAYER  235LBS 6"0.I WENT TO A FEW BIKE SHOPS & SAT ON V STAR & SUZUKI BOULEVARD'S C50 TO SMALL MY KNEE WAS ALMOST IN MY CHEST,C90 FELT A BIT MORE COMFORTABLE & C109 FELT AWESOME.BUT HAVE NOT RODE IN 20 YRS PLEASE HELP IN PICKING OUT A BIKE FOR ME. THANK YOU  

I also had not ridden in 20 years.  I'm 49 years 6'0" 215 LBS.  I was torn between the Road King and the Kawa 1600 Nomad.  In the end, it was looks, price, and the test ride that led me to a black '06 Nomad.  But the Road King is awesome.

I took the MSF course and started slow.  It took a while to adjust to the size, I was fearful at first but my confidence grew with each ride.   After 2 years, I'm still happy with the choice.  

take a look at the Victory vegas. perfect for what you want. well balanced with great handling and brakes, good power and great reliability (41k on my 04 vegas with no problems.)plus the styling will give ya a woodie just looking at it.  

If you're still looking, you might add the Yamaha 1300 Royal Star to your group.  My brother bought one new 3 years ago and WOW...what a great bike!  It's got a massive frame and is long, low, and unbelievably smooth. He's 6'1" and has ridden that bike all over Colorado, Arkansas, Texas, Canada, and more...and it's still just purring along.  With 4 cylinders and 100 horse-power, the bike has plenty of power for climbing mountains or cruising at 90mph in Montana.
I just drove it for the first time yesterday and LOVED it.  (I'm only 5'9", but had no problems.)
Good luck with whatever bike you go with!
Melanie