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You might want to take a look at the 2010 Iron 883 Sportster. With an MSRP of $7999, this is a great bike to start out with, or if you're looking to get back on a Harley and don't have a lot of money to spend. And who does these days. To see the Iron 883 click on the Iron 883 page. There's a short video of the Iron on the page.
There are many things to consider when buying a Harley-Davidson. Some are price, color, accessories, and performance upgrades. If you're going to ad any performance upgrades or accessories, the dealer will probably give you a discount if you have them installed when you buy the bike.
Something you may not have considered when buying a Harley-Davidson is the difference between spoked wheels and mag type wheels. Keep in mind that mag type wheels can be plugged if you get a flat. Spoked wheels cannot. I was reminded of the difference when I rented a Road King with spoked wheels and got a flat on the rear tire. The garage close to where I got the flat could have plugged the tire if it was a mag wheel. Instead, we had to have the nearest Harley dealer come and trailer it to his place to fix it. If you're going to do some serious riding, I would think about getting a bike with mag type wheels.
In 2009, Touring models were given great new upgrades. These include a stronger more rigid frame, which increases the weight capacity by about 70 pounds with 5 pounds of added carrying capacity for each saddle bag and Tour-Pak. The swingarm, tire, and rear fender are wider. A new engine mounting system reduces vibration. The new Touring models are getting great reviews.
SPORTSTER
Sportster models include Iron 883, 883 Low, 883 custom, 1200 Low, 1200 Nightster, 1200 Custom, and the more recent XR1200.
Suspensions on the 883 Custom, 1200 Low and 1200 Custom have been upgraded for a better ride.
Prices start at $6999 for the 883 Low and go up to $11,089 for the XR1200.
VRSC OR V-Rod
They include the V-Rod, the Night Rod, the Night Rod Special and the V-Rod Muscle.
The V-Rod is the only liquid cooled Harley-Davidson. It has four valves per cylinder, double overhead cams and puts out about 120HP. The engine is the 1250cc 76 inch Revolution. It comes with the 5 speed transmission.
The V-Rod was designed with the help of Porsche. The V-Rod is also available with ABS.
Priced from $14,999 for the VRSCAW V-Rod to $17,499 for the V-Rod Muscle with color option.
FLH OR TOURING
Models include the Road King, the Road King Classic, the Street Glide, the Road Glide, the Road Glide Custom, the Electra Glide Classic, the Ultra Classic and new for 2010 is the Ultra Limited with a 103 ci engine.
Starting in 2008, touring models use a fly by wire throttle control. This new throttle control is also known as ETC or Electronic Throttle Control. This system replaces the throttle and idle cables. Wiring for the system is routed inside the bars for a cleaner look.
Prices range from $16,999 for the Road King up to around $35,999 for the Screamin Eagle Ultra with the 110 cubic inch engine.
SOFTAIL
Models include the Fat Boy, the new Fat Boy Lo which has a seat height of 24.3 inches, the Softail Deluxe, the Cross Bones, the Softail custom, the Heritage Classic, the Rocker, and the new 2010 CVO Softail Convertible.
All have 6 speeds and the 96 inch B engine.
Priced from $15,999 for the Fat Boy to $27,999 for the CVO Softail Convertible.
FXD OR DYNA
These models include the Super Glide, the Street Bob, the Super Glide Custom, the Fat Bob and the new Wide Glide and CVO Fat Bob for 2010.
DYNA models start at $11,999 for the Super Glide and go up to $25,299 for the new Cvo Fat Bob model with the 110 engine.
One decision you don't have to make when buying a Harley-Davidson is if you want fuel injection or carburetor because now all Harley-Davidson motorcycles are fuel injected. Ford has replaced GM as the supplier of the electronic fuel injection. GM's Delphi EFI was used from 2001 through 2007.
Whichever model you choose, you should try it before you buy it. You may need to test-ride several models before buying your new Harley-Davidson. Try to find a dealer that rents bikes for the day and rent the model you're thinking about buying. It's all part of the experience of buying a Harley-Davidson motorcycle.
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There are a lot of things to consider when buying a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. Hope this helped you decide which one is right for you.
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