[Smooth]

About me: I am 19 and have been in the Navy for the past year. I am originally from Tampa, currently located just outside of Chicago going to school, and will end up leaving for either Virginia or San Diego in the next few months. I have never ridden a motorcycle before, but I have ridden dirt bikes with my dad back when I was a kid. My dad has owned a Harley for about 6 years and is a member in a motorcycle club in Tampa.

What I am looking for out of a bike: I am looking for a relatively inexpensive bike ($5,000 or less). I really like how a Harley looks. I would prefer one of the smaller ones though, not one of the big touring bikes. I would use the bike mainly for pleasure.

So what do you think?

[jason]

Try looking for one of these:

Harley-Davidson Sportster SuperLow
Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD
Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom
Triumph Bonneville

Cruiser style bikes, but good for beginners also.

[Smooth]

Thanks for the advice Jason. I looked up all four of the bikes you recommended. I really like the Harley-Davidson Sportster SuperLow. I guess I just like the Harley Davidson look. Thanks again. I'll take your recommendations into account when I am ready to buy.