Ralphy1406 Posted March 24, 2020 Posted March 24, 2020 Hey I've just passed my a2 licence and I'm looking to buy my first bike but I still don't know much about bikes. Could tell me if I would I be able to get a Harley Davidson 2020 softail standard, I know the bike is too big but could I get it if I get a restrictor Quote
FallingDown Posted March 24, 2020 Posted March 24, 2020 Hi and welcome to the forum.I have the Softail Streetbob which is pretty much the same bike. Whilst the power is within the range that the A2 lets you ride once restricted I'm not sure it would be rideable once choked down to 35kW. I love the Milwaukee 8 motor They aren't exactly earth shattering at full power. First thing everyone does is a stage 1 conversion (Exhaust / high flow air filter/ tuner) to give more power.If I were you I'd go for one of the midrange Japanese cruisers for 2 years until you have your full license. The big heavy bikes need big motors I'm afraid. Loads of great stuff to choose from though. Quote
FallingDown Posted March 24, 2020 Posted March 24, 2020 Or if you're looking for something with a bit more of the"heritage" factor the older Triumph Speedmaster. Some real bargains about now the completely new one is out. Not that it sounds like budget is a problem for you but should preserve most of its value for when you're ready to upgrade to the Harley Quote
Smithers Posted March 25, 2020 Posted March 25, 2020 Hi and welcome to the forum.I have the Softail Streetbob which is pretty much the same bike. Whilst the power is within the range that the A2 lets you ride once restricted I'm not sure it would be rideable once choked down to 35kW. I love the Milwaukee 8 motor They aren't exactly earth shattering at full power. First thing everyone does is a stage 1 conversion (Exhaust / high flow air filter/ tuner) to give more power.If I were you I'd go for one of the midrange Japanese cruisers for 2 years until you have your full license. The big heavy bikes need big motors I'm afraid. Loads of great stuff to choose from though. The power unit on the FXDB is just terrific. Best thing about the bike imho. OH and the semi apes were pretty cool too. Quote
FallingDown Posted March 25, 2020 Posted March 25, 2020 Hi and welcome to the forum.I have the Softail Streetbob which is pretty much the same bike. Whilst the power is within the range that the A2 lets you ride once restricted I'm not sure it would be rideable once choked down to 35kW. I love the Milwaukee 8 motor They aren't exactly earth shattering at full power. First thing everyone does is a stage 1 conversion (Exhaust / high flow air filter/ tuner) to give more power.If I were you I'd go for one of the midrange Japanese cruisers for 2 years until you have your full license. The big heavy bikes need big motors I'm afraid. Loads of great stuff to choose from though. The power unit on the FXDB is just terrific. Best thing about the bike imho. OH and the semi apes were pretty cool too. Best thing about it for me is that it doesn't give you Vibration White Finger Quote
fastbob Posted March 25, 2020 Posted March 25, 2020 Hey I've just passed my a2 licence and I'm looking to buy my first bike but I still don't know much about bikes. Could tell me if I would I be able to get a Harley Davidson 2020 softail standard, I know the bike is too big but could I get it if I get a restrictor This is a joke post by someone who is bored . Quote
gogs01 Posted March 25, 2020 Posted March 25, 2020 This is a joke post by someone who is bored . Let's hope so ..... Quote
Bender Posted March 25, 2020 Posted March 25, 2020 This is a joke post by someone who is bored . Let's hope so ..... Damn right who on here would want a harley Quote
fastbob Posted March 25, 2020 Posted March 25, 2020 This is a joke post by someone who is bored . Let's hope so ..... Damn right who on here would want a harley I would , as well you know . Quote
Bender Posted March 25, 2020 Posted March 25, 2020 Let's hope so ..... Damn right who on here would want a harley I would , as well you know . Me too it just slides further and further down the list Quote
gogs01 Posted March 26, 2020 Posted March 26, 2020 The only person I know who had a Harley as a first bike got rid of it after a couple of days. He didn't make it round a bend. He'd bought it brand new, so it was a very expensive mistake.I've always been an advocate of getting a cheap, light, low-powered bike to gain experience and skills, then progressing through more expensive, heavier, more powerful bikes as experience, skills and confidence improve. Harleys tend to fit in the more expensive, heavier, more powerful group. Quote
Ian Frog Posted April 26, 2020 Posted April 26, 2020 The only person I know who had a Harley as a first bike got rid of it after a couple of days. He didn't make it round a bend. He'd bought it brand new, so it was a very expensive mistake.I've always been an advocate of getting a cheap, light, low-powered bike to gain experience and skills, then progressing through more expensive, heavier, more powerful bikes as experience, skills and confidence improve. Harleys tend to fit in the more expensive, heavier, more powerful group. Certainly more expensive and heavier not too sure about the more powerful bit lol. CheersIan Quote
Bender Posted April 26, 2020 Posted April 26, 2020 The only person I know who had a Harley as a first bike got rid of it after a couple of days. He didn't make it round a bend. He'd bought it brand new, so it was a very expensive mistake.I've always been an advocate of getting a cheap, light, low-powered bike to gain experience and skills, then progressing through more expensive, heavier, more powerful bikes as experience, skills and confidence improve. Harleys tend to fit in the more expensive, heavier, more powerful group. Certainly more expensive and heavier not too sure about the more powerful bit lol. CheersIan Gota be a typo Quote
frostitomik Posted October 23, 2020 Posted October 23, 2020 According to the https://www.a2motorbikes.co.uk/ site, you can ride the Softail Standard bike with your A2 licence, but it needs to be restricted. Quote
Ian Frog Posted October 23, 2020 Posted October 23, 2020 The only person I know who had a Harley as a first bike got rid of it after a couple of days. He didn't make it round a bend. He'd bought it brand new, so it was a very expensive mistake.I've always been an advocate of getting a cheap, light, low-powered bike to gain experience and skills, then progressing through more expensive, heavier, more powerful bikes as experience, skills and confidence improve. Harleys tend to fit in the more expensive, heavier, more powerful group. Certainly more expensive and heavier not too sure about the more powerful bit lol. CheersIan I lookback on my earlier comment and have to smile in view of the Superglide sat outside lol.CheersIan Quote
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