I started riding on a used CZ 125 in 1975 I have only had one new bike a 1980 motto guzzi le mans currently I have a 92 softail, 93 sportster, and a 94 dyna although the dyna was the wife's choice and she rides it I have had the softail for 9 years now and do not feel I would ever want to change it once you find what is right for you then it can stay with you a long time and be a good friendDid you start on a used bike?
Brian