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'Old man's bike' I like that. I am an old man so no problem there. I shall try both of them for size/feel but as for the test ride most sellers won't as far as I know. I guess I will know a little better when I have actually ridden a bike again as the last time was back in the 70's with an old Velocette mac. Thanks for the input guys. Got to admit I am really looking forward to it.

Thanks Airhead, I have just posted in the cruiser section as I do have a couple of restrictions. Thanks for the welcome.

Hi guys, new here so be gentle. I am getting back into biking at the age of 57 and would like a cruiser. I am torn between a Yamaha Virago and a Dragstar. My dilemma is that I am slightly built with a short leg and an all up weight of around 8 stone! (Yes I know I am a skinny t*at) My choices are down to a 750 Virago or the 650 Dragstar. I know I could go for a 535 Virago but I think the extra CC might be helpful. Do you think the extra weight of the Dragstar would be a problem for me? Which bike would you go for in my position? Thanks, I would appreciate the experience of Virago/Dragstar owners on this as so far I haven't even sat on one.

Hi guys, I have just joined after browsing on the sidelines. I am about to be a born again biker at the age of 57! must be a mid life crisis thing. I used to ride bikes back in the 70's but never passed a test. Anyway to cut a long story short my friends have got me interested in biking again and I am about to take my CBT, and direct access test. As you might guess I am into cruisers having been on the back of my friends Harley. Not having that kind of money i have set my sights on a Yamaha but am not sure what to buy yet, (that is a question for the forum though) I am looking forward to getting back into it again and will no doubt be picking a lot of brains on here.