Choosing A Motorcycle
So
you are thinking of buying a Harley? Well we will try to walk you
through some steps you should think about before taking the plunge.
Owning a Harley Davisdon motorcycle is probably one of the most
intimate relationships you will ever have with a machine. You will
learn more about your bike than you will about your car. Riding a
Harley is a different experience that exposes you to feel and hear what
your bike is doing every mile of your journey.
There
is nothing better than seeing your bike parked in your garage. Just
sitting there, you are totally overcome with emotions knowing it is
yours. However, before it is yours, you have to decide what type of
bike is right for you. Many people make the mistake of buying a
motorcycle that is too big for them to learn to ride easily. It is not
recommended that you buy a motorcycle that is too advanced for you if
you are a beginner. Pick a motorcycle that you can learn to ride,
maneuver, and enjoy more as your skills get better.
If
you already know what you want to do with your motorcycle then the
battle is half over. But if not you may still have to think about what
or where your going to be riding your bike. Are you going just around
town as a bar hopper? Are you going to be taking longer leisurely rides
through the country? Or are you going fully out touring and want to see
the country? All of these different ideas means a bit of a different
bike. And just because a bike is better suited for say touring doesn't
mean you cant take it to the bar!!
So real quick lets go over some general (very general) Basics between all of the Harley models. Dyna's and Touring
bike are usually used for more longer travel. They have a bit wider
frame and will handle much better on the highway and at highway speeds.
They also usually have some nice accessories for those longer trips,
foot boards, bup holders, fairings, etc. Softtails, Sportsters and Customs
Now
after you have decided what bike would be best suited for you, you need
to decide if you want to buy a bike new or used. Money will be a big
determining factor of buying a used motorcycle. The problem with buying
a used motorcycle is that you are not aware of the motorcycles history.
It might have been abused by its previous owners and not maintained
right. By buying a brand new motorcycle, you know exactly what is going
on with your bike since you are the only one that rides it. Used
motorcycles can be a good investment for beginners though. Motorcycles
nowadays are very reliable and it usually takes alot of abuse to
destroy it.
Hope
this helps you on your quest to Find that Harley that is YOU! Now go
click on some of these links below and find your bike! Repeat after
me... Find My Harley -- Find My Harley -- Find My Harley -- Find My
Harley!!
are usually your more around town bike, tricked out and used and the
bar cruiser. These have more rake on the forks and are much more fun to
ride but may not be as comfortable on a longer cross country ride. And
again, your bike will become part of you. There are no hard fast rules
except to have fun. Besides since when did Harley rider care about
rules anyway!