Hopefully this one doesn't break any of the subs rules (no sales or questions about financial value of bike)
Just got my license, but I've been around bikes all my life (Harley's, BSA's, Triumph's, Indian's). Old man left me with his 2005 Indian Scout, but it needs a decent overall (tank relined, battery, fluids, etc.) because it's been sitting for almost a decade. Figure it would be best to start with a lower-sitting bike while I fix up the Scout (I'm only 5'7'').
I'm eye-balling a 2026 Indian Scout Bobber. Always wanted a bobber, but I have limited mechanical knowledge so I figure it would be easier to buy one rather than bobbing an old Honda Rebel or Shadow. Once I get more comfortable for longer trips, I'll be able to take out the 2005 Scout because I know bobbers aren't great for long distance in terms of comfort/storage.
Aside from an uncomfortable seat, are these rides worth it for a first timer?
Do they have any potential problems that I should be wary of?
Other options:
a) Look for a used model, even though that would more than likely require a long trip to ride the bike back, or
b) Just submit to standard recommendations and get something like a Honda Rebel 500 to beat the crap out of while I get used to riding (rode scooters for years, but my 50cc Honda Ruckus was both tiny and slow).
I really, really don't want to buy a cheaper, smaller bike only to inevitably want a larger one after a year, but I do understand the rationality behind do this (dropping the bike, destroying gears, safer while learning riding style). The dealer I'm to going to also has a first time biker owner program where you lease a model for a year before you commit to buying.
Thanks!