Been looking for my first bike, not all that much fun.  Interested in Yamaha Star 650 or 1100, Honda 750, could I please have comments on these plus any Kawasaki or Suzuki recommendations from owners or just general knowledge.  Looking for a cruiser low rider with good balance.  Thanks  

I bought a Honda Shadow last year when I started ridding and have over 9250 miles on it already.  It is a great bike to learn on.  Easy to handle at low speeds and enough get up and go to get me around.  Can even handle two up.  Averaging between 57 & 63 miles per gallon depending on how I ride.  The 750 is a great choice for a first bike.  

I ride a 2005 vstar that I bought new on apr. 2 05. It has over 40,000 miles and still runs great. My weight is 225 lbs. and my 650 custom has all the power I need.I plan on getting lots more miles out of ol' blue  

I just recently started riding again after a 20 year break. I bought a new 08 Suzuki c5o it's 800 cc and it is a very easy bike to ride for a first timer. It has plenty of power but it handles well at low speed. The seat is low enough that even with my short legs I can stand flat footed while on the bike. It also has footboards and a heel/toe shifter which make it very comfortable for my feet on long rides. I was torn between the C50 and the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 both have about the same features the only main difference was the C50 has a shaft drive while Vulcan has a belt drive. There are several reviews for bikes in the mid-range cruiser category that can help you make up your mind. The more info you have about them the better the bike buying experience should be.
 I also reccommend that if you are new to riding that you enroll in a motorcycle safety course. The instruction is invaluble and most insurance companies give discounts for having taken it, and here in Texas the course lets you forego the driving portion of your motorcycle license test. Good luck and happy riding.
 Cory