New Rider here

Sarcastico · 06-26-2012, 04:11 PM

Hello everyone!

I recently got very interested in riding motorcycles and decided to purchase a learner bike. So I went ahead and got myself a 2011 TVS Apache RTR 180cc.

The thing is, I'm planning on getting a Harley Davidson 883 Iron when I feel that I've gotten the hang of riding a motorbike. So my question is, do you guys think the Apache will be a good enough learner bike for the jump to a heavier Harley Davidson?

Thanks in advance.

distantThunder · 06-26-2012, 08:19 PM

yeah fine. no problem.

i'm not sure it's got enough power for the freeway, so just stick around local roads. but there's a lot you can learn on the small bike. you'll be fine when it's time to go to a Harely. :-)

dT

Dodsfall · 06-26-2012, 08:46 PM

Once they get comfortable with the controls and dealing with traffic proficiently, it's not difficult for most people to switch up to a larger motorcycle.

Any new motorcycle will feel a bit different and need some practice time, but it's not that bad.

ralphlong · 06-26-2012, 08:51 PM

You will like the HD. Good, solid, dependable bike. Lots of accessories available. Don't let a home tell you it is a girls bike. It is only a girls bike if a girl owns it.

How are you learning to ride? MSF?

Ralph

Sarcastico · 06-26-2012, 09:44 PM

Thank you all for your replies. You've all been really encouraging.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ralphlong

You will like the HD. Good, solid, dependable bike. Lots of accessories available. Don't let a home tell you it is a girls bike. It is only a girls bike if a girl owns it.

How are you learning to ride? MSF?

Ralph

Well, I live in Kuwait, so we don't have something as official as the MSF. But there are professional training courses available and I guess those are what I'll be looking at.

Most Kuwaities don't attend any official training before riding their motorbikes, some don't even bother with getting a license and a lot of them don't wear any sort of protective gear. I don't have the same attitude and I'm trying to be as responsible as possible.

About the Iron, do people really think it's a girls bike? Seems like a pretty manly looking bike to me and my friends...

goalie · 06-26-2012, 09:54 PM

"Girl's bike" is a joke, nothing more. It is the smallest engine displacement in the HD line up, both the 883cc and the 1200 cc. I have never heard anyone call my bike a girl's bike. I have had County police and a State Troopers open their windows and tell me that I have a nice bike.

ralphlong · 06-26-2012, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sarcastico

Thank you all for your replies. You've all been really encouraging.

About the Iron, do people really think it's a girls bike? Seems like a pretty manly looking bike to me and my friends...

maybe you are right. I guess the iron is a manly bike. I was thinking of normal sportsters. Sorry.

Y2too1KK · 06-27-2012, 03:52 AM

I like the 2011 TVS Apache RTR 180cc cause my cousin own one

06-26-2012, 04:11 PM	#1
Sarcastico Registered Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 2	New Rider here Hello everyone! I recently got very interested in riding motorcycles and decided to purchase a learner bike. So I went ahead and got myself a 2011 TVS Apache RTR 180cc. The thing is, I'm planning on getting a Harley Davidson 883 Iron when I feel that I've gotten the hang of riding a motorbike. So my question is, do you guys think the Apache will be a good enough learner bike for the jump to a heavier Harley Davidson? Thanks in advance.

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ralphlong Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 1,364	You will like the HD. Good, solid, dependable bike. Lots of accessories available. Don't let a home tell you it is a girls bike. It is only a girls bike if a girl owns it. How are you learning to ride? MSF? Ralph __________________ I will come up with something profound.

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06-26-2012, 08:19 PM	#2
distantThunder Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,245	yeah fine. no problem. i'm not sure it's got enough power for the freeway, so just stick around local roads. but there's a lot you can learn on the small bike. you'll be fine when it's time to go to a Harely. :-) dT

06-26-2012, 09:54 PM	#6
goalie Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fairfax, Virginia -- near Fair Oaks Mall Posts: 1,596	"Girl's bike" is a joke, nothing more. It is the smallest engine displacement in the HD line up, both the 883cc and the 1200 cc. I have never heard anyone call my bike a girl's bike. I have had County police and a State Troopers open their windows and tell me that I have a nice bike.

06-27-2012, 03:52 AM	#8
Y2too1KK Banned Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 13	I like the 2011 TVS Apache RTR 180cc cause my cousin own one