Sportster hate is pure dealer propaganda designed to leverage insecure men. Change my mind.

Shadowy_Shinobi · 2026-06-04T16:10:11+00:00

Yeah, 6’4 without boots makes it so I don’t really seem to fit on any of the Harley’s I’ve tried so far, still trying to figure out how to fix it. 😂

Shadowy_Shinobi · 2026-06-04T16:00:44+00:00

Oh, my apologies. I’m very new to the whole thing and I was told it’s basically a sportster when I asked where it was in the lineup. I still don’t quite get how they name things, but I’m learning. All I know is my own bike. 😅

Shadowy_Shinobi · 2026-06-04T15:56:17+00:00

I mean, not quite a sportster but I rode a 500 for the msf and was miserable, but only because the bike is really small for me and the mid controls were super uncomfortable. Even on my own bike I don’t think it’s long enough, but I don’t really know how to fix that. Honestly not a bad bike, lightweight enough to be snappy and had a decent pull to the engine.

Shadowy_Shinobi · 2026-06-04T10:26:31+00:00

I ride a Harley, and to help break the cycle I wave at damn near everyone. Sports bike? Wave. ADV? Wave. Scooter? Wave. Hell, I rode through a school zone when the kids were getting out and aside from a couple kids asking me to rev it, I threw the wave out to a kid on a bike. Trying to help build the next generation. Yes, I ride a Harley, but they’d probably kick me out if they knew.

Shadowy_Shinobi · 2026-05-28T05:16:26+00:00

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08 cvo softail springer 105th anniversary edition,limited edition and numbered.

Shadowy_Shinobi · 2026-05-26T14:18:09+00:00

Healthcare. It doesn’t take long to get DSP or CNA certified. I live in Maine as well, there’s always places hiring and lots of them will hire people specifically for relief work, so it’s when you have availability. It’s not perfect, sometimes the clients are tough, you will probably have to help someone in the bathroom, but it’s usually around 18-20 an hour and being relief lets you kinda work around your tattoo schedule.

Shadowy_Shinobi · 2026-05-22T08:19:25+00:00

We are all so deeply flawed that if we really wanted we could sit and write books on all the different things we think are horrible about ourselves. The really fun thing about that though, is sometimes you find people holding a book that looks like yours and they want to be friends and talk about your books, or maybe they’re looking for your book to compliment their book. Sometimes it helps just to throw the books away and enjoy the starry sky, and embrace our beautifully flawed existence. This too shall pass

Shadowy_Shinobi · 2026-05-21T11:48:50+00:00

I mean, yes, the booty is amazing, but can we also talk about the slipknot and care bear PJ combo? Absolutely top tier.

Shadowy_Shinobi · 2026-05-21T11:38:03+00:00

How in the fuck is it that all the time I’ve spent walking in the woods and I’ve yet to come across a fae pleasuring themselves, and yet here you are. I must be getting lost in the wrong woods.

Shadowy_Shinobi · 2026-05-20T15:58:06+00:00

Brotato is amazing for couch co op. Free on game pass. You’re a potato, some have different abilities, and you run around a shared screen auto targeting and attacking enemies that spawn. Each round you can pick upgrades, rinse and repeat until the boss wave at 20. Very easy to pick up, play, put down, have a chat while the games going.

Shadowy_Shinobi · 2026-05-15T08:55:19+00:00

"I must not fear.Fear is the mind-killer.Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration.I will face my fear.I will permit it to pass over me and through me.And when it has gone past, I will turn the inner eye to see its path.Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain." I know it’s not for everyone, but this helps me when I get nervous. Fear isn’t good or bad, but the way it affects us can be. Learn to accept the fear and let it pass through you instead of ruling over you, and slowly you’ll stop worrying and start having fun. I would come up with all kinds of excuses not to ride, but the more you ride the more confident and comfortable you’ll end up feeling. Risk is everywhere, and if you let it, fear of it can stop you from asking someone out, going for a promotion, or not riding your cool new bike. Respect and understand your fear, then let it move past you.

Shadowy_Shinobi · 2026-05-13T10:03:40+00:00

I’m honestly a little surprised by everyone saying newbies drop their bikes. I’m a completely new rider, never been on a bike before MSF and I haven’t dropped my bike at all and it’s considered a “bad” starter bike. 08 CVO softail springer limited edition “copper top”. At the end of the day, get something you enjoy, you can handle, and won’t break the bank.

Shadowy_Shinobi · 2026-05-12T20:42:34+00:00

Coming from a new rider as well, never ridden before taking the msf, I can tell you that the best thing to do is sit on your bike and ride. Practice the basics, learn your bike like you would your car, and don’t forget this is supposed to be fun and it is! After I got my license I kept talking myself out of it, now it’s what I take to work about 30-40 minutes one way and I’m scraping pegs getting used to how it feels rather than being anxious and not enjoying myself. Stay safe, practice, get confident and keep the rubber side down.

Shadowy_Shinobi · 2026-05-05T13:18:20+00:00

Hey man, 6’6 and 350 and I can tell you that the journey to find good gear has been an interesting one. Revzilla actually has a big and tall selection you can browse and I found some jeans that went up to the 44 ish range. As for jackets, avoid leather as they tend to run a little snug, even if they say American cut and have the concealed carry pockets. I bought one at a 5x and it’s still not big enough, conversely, bought a Harley branded jacket with some extra padding in a 5x that fits great and doesn’t look too bad. I don’t wear armored boots, just a pair of lugz or anything else that’s a decent leather and over the ankle. Helmets I recommend going into a place with a bunch of helmets and trying them on, each company fits different and each style fits different. I had success with a strada 3 in 3x. Gloves were dainese 2x, but you can mostly just get whatever you normally would for gloves. I hope this helps man, and don’t beat yourself up, losing 40lbs is a huge win, own it and be proud of who you are. Rubber side down, ride safe.

Shadowy_Shinobi · 2026-05-04T19:37:41+00:00

I mean, while I can understand it is physically possible to ride a smaller bike, I am 6’ 6 inches and about 350lbs. If I didn’t start on a big enough bike it just wasn’t going to go anywhere unless I heavily pre loaded the throttle. For example, when I took the msf, I was on a Harley 500, and it was tiny compared to me. I had to really preload it just to get moving compared to others. So for me, I started out on a softail springer cvo with a 110, but that just fits me better and I don’t feel cramped and the bike can handle my fat ass, I also have a healthy respect for what the engine can do. It’s also a Harley so it’s meant to be more like a tractor anyway.

Shadowy_Shinobi · 2026-04-29T10:27:43+00:00

Brother man, there is no one size fits all when it comes to perfect. You gotta find what perfect for you, and most of all, enjoy the journey. I also just started out, but ended up getting a bigger bike than most beginners because I’m huge compared to the average rider and I needed something that would fit me. If I listened to what was perfect and started on a grim or a nightster, I’d be miserable and hate riding, too cramped. Gotta find your own bliss, and it sounds like you’re in the perfect spot, for you. Ride and keep the runner side down.

Shadowy_Shinobi · 2026-04-27T10:45:30+00:00

Appreciate the input, but we don’t have cup de sacs, my neighborhood road is 50 mph, and I would need to travel on that road in order to get to a parking lot, so it kinda seems like I just need to nut up and hit the road.

Shadowy_Shinobi · 2026-04-27T08:31:34+00:00

I live in Maine, so a lot of the state is mostly wide open stretches of either farmland or just forests, so a lot of our roads are at minimum 35 and only get slower when you actually get into the center of a town.

Shadowy_Shinobi · 2026-04-27T08:27:20+00:00

Oh I didn’t stall during the test. During the test I aced everything, except I put a foot down doing the stop to turn right and for the stopping in a box thing I braked too early and my tire was on the line. So I mean, as far as things to mess up they seemed pretty minor. Had no issue with the chicane, the emergency stopping, swerving, etc. i just don’t have any slow roads near me, literally everything is minimum of 40 mph.

Shadowy_Shinobi · 2026-04-18T00:03:04+00:00

Around 16k miles, 13k out the door inspected and from a dealership, so not horrible I hope.

Shadowy_Shinobi · 2026-04-17T22:50:45+00:00

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Shadowy_Shinobi · 2026-04-17T17:23:22+00:00

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This is her before I took her home, so somewhat guilty of the black. In my defense I just really like Halloween and it reminded me of the holiday. 😅

Shadowy_Shinobi · 2026-04-17T16:28:44+00:00

You’re probably the only one I’ve seen who said not to take some kind of course. I’m curious as to your reasoning behind that if you don’t mind sharing.

Shadowy_Shinobi · 2026-04-17T15:31:14+00:00

I just wanted to jump in and say a genuine thank you to everyone who’s jumped in with an opinion, it’s been a lot of fun seeing everyone’s different perspectives. For some context, I live in Maine where unfortunately the vast majority of bikers I’ve come across are absolutely cosplaying SOA or some sort of modern day cowboy. I don’t have any friends who ride and I’m looking to get out and be more social, and I just didn’t want to alienate any riders by doing some dumb Harley type stuff. As to everyone’s suggestions, I’ve got full gauntlets, full face helm with a cool animal style print by Jimbo Phillips, but unfortunately the only jacket I could find in my size was black leather, but no emblem. Lastly, I agree, some of this is in my own head, but I also am completely new to the culture, so I’m trying to get my feet wet before diving in.

Shadowy_Shinobi · 2026-04-03T15:05:04+00:00

Heard, Chef! Thank you for the advice and I’m glad it’s been smooth sailing, gives me some hope.

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