Posted on 05/12/2009 11:01:39 AM PDT by brwnsuga
I have a Hyosung with about 36000 miles on it.
It is almost faultless.
Vulcan 500 is a good choice. It might actually outperform a stock 883 if you wring it out, but it makes its power up high in the rpm band.
If it wasn’t so small, I’d consider one for a daily commuter. High mpg, low price, very basic engine.
thank you.
The Hyosung 650 engine is almost a direct copy of the Suzuki SV650 engine. One of my best friends is a Triumph dealer who sells Hyosung’s. He hopped one up to race in local club races and his rider does very well on it.
It isn’t that similar, except that both are 650 v twins.
There are no interchangeable parts.
The Hyosung GT-650R is a good bike for racing with a heavy but solid frame that makes it an excellent corner carver. Some buddies of mine in England have raced them at Brand’s hatch and it will embarrass most Japanese bikes in the turns. We’re hunting for the right set up to embarrass them on the straights as well.
Yep Harley’s are great. We own several. The only thing that you will evr have trouble with is if riding in a group with other Harley’s you will need gas more often than some of the other bigger bikes woth larger gas tanks. You’ll also probably take a little ribbing once in a while for getting a real bike. ;)
I started with a Sportster 1200XL, got a Dyna Low Rider the next year and now have a Night Train Softail.
I would suggest starting with the Dyna Low Rider and skipping the Sporty completely.
After only a month or 2 on the Sporty, you will want *more*....:)
....:-( please don’t destroy my dreams....
I don't think a 550 lb bike is good for a beginner. Nor is a bike with a MSRP of $6999. My first was a 450 lb 805cc metric cruiser. It collected a lot of scars as I learned what not to do in various situations the hard way.
Your first bike should be inexpensive and fairly light weight (not just b/c they're easier to maneuver, but b/c they are also easier to pick up when you dump it.) Buy it with the intention of selling it within a year or so.
Get the Harley after you have some experience under your belt. I went from that 805cc cruiser, to a 1000cc super sport bike, and now ride a 1700cc Harley Softail Custom.
What he said....
Hey, remember me?
My husband bought his first motorcycle two weeks ago, and remembering what you’ve said on the subject I managed to talk him out of buying a Harley.
THANK YOU!!
He ended up with a Honda Rebel and he’s very happy with it, as is our budget. :-)
awesome! glad to hear it.
haven’t seen you in a while, how’s things going?
We’re all doing great!
Roland was born Feb 13, all healthy and everything.
How’re you & the girl? Still bartending?
There's a lot to get used to as a new rider (or even as a seasoned rider on a new bike) -- balancing, shifting, braking, etc. No matter what you use the motorcycle for -- commuting to work, riding with a group, riding alone -- don't buy more motorcycle than you can readily handle.
If you later find you've outgrown the first bike you bought, you can always sell it. That's much more preferable than getting into an accident with a bike that was too big/powerful in the first place.
Er, girlS. Plural.
I’m still riding my 1973 Sportster. Kick start and shifts on the wrong side. Also have an 03 Wide Glide. You will love the sporty for a year at least then may want to move up, lots of people do just that. Just do it....let’s ride!
You are right, the engines do look a lot alike and the HP is similar, I think the Suzuki revs higher.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.