Harley Davidson Sportster 883 Iron?

[fortytozero]

I need some help picking a bike. I am 28 years old, 6 foot and 180lbs. I have never been on a motorcycle before just sat on some at the dealership. The price of the 883 Iron is a little steep, but I plan on financing a bike as my car will be paid off in a few months. I have my seat reserved for MSF classes and just need to plan ahead. I have all my gear to make the ride a little safer. I have also spent the last few months researching and researching. I need to get some riders opions who can think back to when they first rode.

I decided to pick the 09 883 Iron because it was the same price of any other cruiser in its class and I like the style of the bike. I've read endless comments on how people drop their bikes like "why would you buy a new bike when you'll most likely drop it". Have you parked your car in a parking lot before. You can't keep something new forever, $hit will happen.

Anyways, sorry for the rambling. Any advice will work.

 

[Paul]

If you have NEVER rode a bike before, then yes, getting a "new" bike for your first bike is kinda silly. Dropping a bike is not like a parking lot door ding on your car. You can bend and/or break a lot of expensive parts. A dropped bike can easily cost you $500+

If I were you I'd keep the Harley for next year, and go learn on a cheap $750 - $1000 beater bike, drop it all you want, and be the best driver you can be for the next season on your Harley.