BUYING A
HARLEY-DAVIDSON

Buying a Harley-Davidson? A new Harley is a big investment, so knowing what you want and what you can handle is very important. Before buying a Harley-Davidson, you should do some research. If you are new to motorcycling, you might consider a Sportster 883 or 1200. The Sportster is a good model to start with. It’s lighter and easy to handle. Make sure you try out the Sportster and think about how much time you’re going to be spending on it. The Sportster is a great bike but it's not made for the long haul.

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.

The 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.

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VRSC OR V-Rods
They include the V-Rod, the Night Rod, the Night Rod Special. 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. Prices range from $14,999 to $17,504 for the color option Muscle.

FLH OR TOURING
Models include the Road King, the Road King Classic,the Street Glide, the Road Glide,the Electra Glide Standard, the Electra Glide Classic, and the Ultra Classic. All come with a 6 speed transmissions and the 96 inch engine. Touring models now have 6 gallon gas tanks. They also have new Brembo brakes with optional ABS which is standard on the Anniversary Ultra Classic. These are big heavy motorcycles made for some serious riding. Prices range from $16,999 for the Standard up to around $35,499 for the Screanin Eagle Ultra Classic with the 110 cubic inch engine. The new Touring models have great new upgrades, including a new wider tire, fender and swingarm. The new frame is stronger and more rigid which gives it more carrying capacity.

SOFTAIL
Models include the Night Train, Softail Custom, Fat Boy, Softail Deluxe, Heritage Classic, the FXCWC Rocker C, the FXCW Rocker and the Cross Bones. All have 6 speeds and the 96 inch B engine. Softail models have hidden rear suspesion. The Cross Bones is a throw back to the post World War II bobbers with a springer front and a single spring-suspended seat. The Rocker looks like a chopper with the Rocker C having more chrome. Priced from $15,899 to $26,999 for the Screamin Eagle Softail Springer with the 110 engine.

FXD OR DYNA
These models include the Super Glide, Super Glide Custom, Street Bob, Low Rider, the Wide Glide and the Fat Bob. DYNAs come with the 6 speed trans and the 96 inch engine. The Fat Bob is my favorite new model with double head lights and a real beefy look. It also has a new shotgun exhaust. Another thing I like is Harley offers optional forward controls on the new Fat Bob. DYNA models start at $11,999 for the Super Glide and go up to $25,299 for the Screamin Eagle Fat Bob model also with the 110 engine.



All DYNA and touring models come with the rubber mounted Twin Cam 96 inch engine. All Softails come with the Twin Cam 96B with the B meaning balanced. This is something to consider when buying a Harley-Davidson. The B motor has very little vibration. The touring, DYNA and Sportsters use a rubber mounted motor which gives you some vibration. I’ve put many miles on a Road King Custom and don’t have a problem with it.

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.

Whichever model you choose, you should try it before you buy it. Feel the vibrations. Take the bike for a ride. 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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