| You've been wanting one for so long. When you hear | | | | were designed to be reminiscent of the rigid mount |
| the roar of the engine, your heart skips a beat and | | | | design of earlier models; but provide a more |
| you put on your motorcycle helmet. You stop and | | | | comfortable ride. Harley Softails are a popular choice |
| stare, fantasizing about what it would be like if YOU | | | | for daily riding. Many riders choose the Softail when |
| were sitting in the seat. | | | | they want to create their own custom design. |
| Before you go out and buy yourself a Harley, it's | | | | Softails are lighter in weight than Touring or Cruiser |
| wise to do your homework and determine which | | | | Harley's. Models include the Softail Custom, Springer |
| type of motorcycle is best suited for you. To begin | | | | Softail, Heritage Softail, Heritage Springer, Night Train, |
| you want to match the type of bike to your riding | | | | Deuce, and Fat Boy. Use a Snell motorcycle helmet |
| style, expectations, experience, and ability. You also | | | | with this bike |
| want to consider how you will be riding the bike. If | | | | Dynas: The Dynas model has a dual shock rear |
| you plan on riding fast, I suggest you buy a snell | | | | suspension like the Touring bikes and a front end like |
| certified motorcycle helmet. | | | | the Softail and Sportster models. The engine has a |
| Last, but not least, you'll want to take into | | | | rubber mounted support system to reduce engine |
| consideration your physical size and abilities. A | | | | vibration. Dynas are available with a wide - glide or |
| common mistake many people make is to buy a | | | | narrow - glide front end. This type of bike is a good |
| motorcycle that is too big for them. Obviously, this | | | | choice for street riding and appropriate for beginners. |
| can result in serious injury or death. It's important to | | | | Sportster: These are the perfect choice of Harley |
| select a motorcycle that you can skillfully maneuver | | | | motorcycles for beginners. These bikes have a |
| and manage. Sometimes it is best to start out with a | | | | smaller engine and smaller frame and are the lightest |
| full face motorcycle helmet. | | | | bikes offered by Harley - Davidson. Sportsters are |
| Harley Davidson offers a wide range of motorcycles | | | | the only Harley with two engine sizes, the 883 and |
| and can accommodate nearly everyone's needs. Let's | | | | 1200. They are about half the cost of the big twin |
| take a look at the various types of Harley Davidson | | | | Harley's; making them the most affordable choice the |
| motorcycles : Don' forget to buy a motorcycle | | | | company offers. |
| helmet. There are full face motorcycle helmets, half | | | | V - Rod: The V - Rod is newest Harley model and |
| size motorcycle helmets, Snell certified M2005, | | | | introduces a water cooled engine. The V - Rod |
| beanies, ATV motorcycle helmet. | | | | motorcycle has the style of an imported sport bike, |
| Touring: If you plan on taking road trips, this is the | | | | yet retains the stretched out forward controls that |
| Harley for you. However, if you are a beginner, this | | | | are uniquely Harley. This is a good daily riding |
| type of bike is probably more than you can handle. | | | | motorcycle and makes a good choice for those who |
| When these bikes are fully loaded, they can weigh up | | | | are experienced in riding. Try a Full Face motorcycle |
| to 800 pounds. Harley touring bikes include Road | | | | helmet or a half size motorcycle helmet. |
| Kings and Glides. | | | | Buell: Although this isn't exactly a Harley; Buell sport |
| Cruisers: Harley Cruisers are a lighter weight | | | | bikes are made and sold through Harley Davidson. |
| motorcycle than Touring bikes; however, they are | | | | Buell motorcycles are a traditional sports bike |
| still heavy and not recommended for beginners. | | | | powered by an American V - Twin engine. Buell |
| Cruisers are categorized as Softails and include the | | | | motorcycles are a great all - around bike, suitable for |
| Harley Fat Boy, Heritage and Nostalgia models. | | | | daily riding or shorter road trips. Several engine sizes |
| Softails: The term softail refers to a type of rear | | | | are available, making Buell motorcycles a good choice |
| suspension system installed to absorb shock. Softails | | | | for beginners to seasoned riders. |