Welcome Paul!
Well, after you, of course, finish your motorcycle safety training course(that is IF you haven't already completed one), I'd say purchasing an America would probably be a pretty good choice as a first bike. These bikes are not "overpowering" in performance, but still have enough "oomph" that you shouldn't outgrow them. Their weight is also very conducive to new riders.
(...btw, where do you call home now?)
